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Downsizing 102: When It Happens to You
Being laid off is one of the most traumatic events we can experience. Consider these guidelines should you find yourself suddenly out of a job Jabbawockeez Unmasked
Jabbawockeez made appearances at local showcases and club events in San Diego and Los Angeles. Their impact on the hip hop community has awarded them worldwide recognition. One of them is Vietnamese American Doubling Your Strengths?
By learning how to exploit your "weaknesses," you can turn them to your advantage Sexist Attitudes and the Wage Gap
It's no secret that some people get paid more than others for doing the same job, but the reason may have less to do with employers' attitudes than those of the employees themselves In Tradition-Bound India, Female, Divorced and Happy
In India, a divorce is slowly becoming a girl's best friend A Pampered Generation Not So Spoiled
China's pampered, 20-something "little emperors" surprised the nation with their hard work during the Olympic Games and the earthquake that killed an estimated 87,500 people in May, showing that they may, after all, be capable of leading China to superpower status instead of just to the mall For South Korea’s Blind, a Livelihood Is Challenged
South Korean law currently only allows for the legally blind to work as registered masseurs, but the sighted are now challenging this restriction, claiming the unconstitutional and discriminatory nature of the measure Work-Life Balance: How to Get a Life and Do Your Job
Here's how some have succeeded in maintaining a quality work-life balance In India, the Paradox of 'Choice' in a Globalized Culture
A defining fact about globalization may be that it has freed untold millions from inherited destinies, even as it makes others feel as though their control over fate is slipping away MBA Admissions Tips
Author and consultant Paul Bodine answered questions from B-school applicants about the admissions process. Here's a transcript of the online conversation Magnet Schools Mirror Myths
As a result of long-held beliefs in the model minority myth, teachers, counselors and administrators simply do not recognize how Asian American and Pacific Islander students struggle with some of the same issues as their peers Japan PM Contender Sees 'Iron' Barrier for Women
Women may face a glass ceiling in their quest to get to the top in the United States but in Japan, an iron plate bars the way LPGA Reverses English-Only Rule
Responding to protests, the LPGA announced that it would back down on suspending golfers who do not speak adequate English, reversing a controversial decision that had thrown the organization smack into the nation's long-running culture wars As Barriers Disappear, Some Gender Gaps Widen
A new, large-scale study reveals that the more men and woman have equal rights and similar jobs, the more their personalities seem to diverge The Mother I Never Knew
Sarita Sarvate went back to India to take care of her 85-year-old mother, who had suffered a stroke. A week after she returned to California, her mother passed away. But if you really knew Sarvate's mother, you would know that... Lessons from the Rejection Jar
In today's job market, recent grads can expect a good share of rejection. That's not a bad thing Asia's Corporate Elite 2008
This year's winners in BusinessWeek's annual look at the top 50 companies in Asia are companies that are focusing on business at home Little India, Pioneer Blvd.
It is a mélange of colors and sounds and smells. Among the diverse mini-cultures in and around Los Angeles County, the pocket of Indian businesses clustered mainly on Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia in the southeast part of the county is among the most distinctive of the area Managing Your Bad Boss
The relationship is a two-way one, but that doesn't mean the balance of power is equal. Keep your boss's priorities uppermost and yours secondary Don’t Open This Cookie (Disastrous Day Inside)
The messages in fortune cookies are typically vague, banal and optimistic. But some cookies are now serving up some surprisingly downbeat advice