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Even though I’m not headed back to school, the end of summer always makes me itch for new clothes and freshly sharpened pencils. What about you? Could you use a fresh start? Maybe a little detox from summer BBQs and vacation food? The change of season is a perfect time! So, what does it mean to “detox” exactly? What are these ...

There are numerous theories, books, songs, and daytime talk shows on how to break-up with a boyfriend. Hell, there’s even been a movie about it. (Did anyone really see How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?) But there aren’t so many books at your corner bookstore entitled Dumping Your Best Friend: 10 Easy Steps to Breaking It off with the ...

To the fabulous women (and men!) of Excelle, After an amazing year of getting to know you better and trying my hardest to make Excelle an invaluable career resource, it's time that I bid you adieu. I'm finally going to live a dream I've always had, jump on a plane and go explore the world for a while. I love that ...

[widget:yourtangofeaturedauthorbio] Whether you're starting a new relationship or already married, there are some things that don't change, like the need to feel sexy, appreciated and needed. And it's not just women who want these things—men do too! Below are seven things you can say to a man, at any stage of your love life, that will leave him glowing. 1. ...

Women of child-bearing age routinely pay more for health care because they're women. If they're pregnant, they can be legally denied coverage. Women face other problems in today's insurance market: They tend to need more preventive care and therefore are subject to more co-pays and deductibles, and single heads of households are often women, meaning they're responsible for the family's health ...

 The Roman Polanski defenders are out in force. Since his arrest, we've already heard pretty much every line that has ever been used to defend him during his decades as a fugitive: that his life has been hard, that he's suffered (because everyone who has had a sufficiently tough life is, of course, entitled to one freerape, courtesy of the US government), that he's paid his ...

Besides the meaning of life and the ingredients of hot dogs, many a man has questioned "what exactly do women want?" We're not playing coy here, we know we're complex creatures. And, true, we operate on a different wavelength than men. The best example of our gender difference comes from an article we read last year about why men cheat. The ...

Have you ever wondered why someone perceives things so much differently than you do? Or why someone seems to be victimized when others are not? Or why another person might handle a situation completely differently than you would have? Maybe you've wondered why some people always seem to make lemonade out of lemons while others get depressed when life hands them ...

Columnist, blogger, and CEO of the career site Brazencareerist.com Penelope Trunk sent a Tweet so unprecedented in its TMI-ness that it's now national news — but hopefully not part of the abortion debate. For the love of god, why?

While the world may be leaning toward more casual attire, there are still a number of fashion mistakes and faux pas you need to avoid regardless of the occasion or dress code. They include: 1. Wearing The Wrong Colors All skin tones are not created equal. The lime green or hot pink that you saw on the runways may look fabulous ...

Our local farmer's market at the Ferry Terminal Market. Most of us have grown (or were born) accustomed to going to the grocery store. It's just what you do, right? Grocery stores like Safeway, Trader Joe's, and especially Target and Super-Walmart, have all your needs in one place, all year round, and tend to be open pretty late, if not ...

Writing college term papers take the time of most students. These college paper requirements are common in students' stay in a university. Thus, it becomes inevitable for anyone seeking a major degree to write his or her own academic paper.   With the growing pressure to deliver, students are sometimes tempted to hire the services of freelance college paper writers ...

I’ve learned some valuable things about life, love, and being female over the past half-century. Here is the advice I try to pass on to younger women in my life (family and friends) in the hope that it will save them some precious time: *1. You are at least 10 times prettier than you think you are.* That holds true no ...

We're a community made up of smart, savvy women who have a lot to say. So let's start talking! This is the first in our new "Question from the Editor" series. Once a week, we'll present a timely, thought-provoking question and open it up to the Excelle community for discussion. So, here goes... Last week, late night talk show host David ...

There was a time when the words “work at home” applied to moms and the low paying, but rewarding career of staying at home and raising their kids. The dad was the bread winner and everyone knew the mom worked just as hard playing her very important role. Today anyone can work at home if they can find something they like ...

As a psychologist and author who specializes in stress management, I regularly work with high-achieving women, helping them understand and cope with the unique stressors in their lives. By far, one of the hottest topics for today’s high-achieving women is work-life balance. Recently, however, I’ve been hearing from more and more women who are struggling with the whole work/life balance thing ...

As much as you love your new iPhone, it’s proving to be a big distraction. For instance, you were so caught up with Tweetdeck this week that you neglected to complete an important assignment. You know… the one your boss needed four days ago. Unfortunately, it’s too late to fix the problem which is bad news, because she’s pretty peeved and ...

Every time she hung out with her single female friends, the same gripes surfaced. Enough already with the how-to-snag-a-guy advice streaming from anyone and everyone as soon as status single was announced, they said. Suddenly, Karin Anderson, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at Concordia University Chicago, found herself keeping track of what these single women were saying, replacing the strict academic ...

It’s an oft-repeated scene in a Hollywood romantic comedy: Gorgeous girl makes man totally tongue-tied. Now there’s science behind the phenomenon—not just screenwriting. According to researchers at the Radboud University in The Netherlands, men who spend even a few minutes with a pretty girl perform less well in brain function tests than those gabbing with a woman they don’t find attractive. ...

We have forged closer ties with Monster.com to provide you with the best job and career resources. What can you expect with this change? 1. In case you didn't notice, we have officially become Excelle! We have a new name, but Excelle will still be your go-to spot for: • Learning on-the-job skills and job-hunting tips from experts • Connecting ...