Grey's Anatomy casts Candis Cayne for transgender story

Candis Cayne is joining ABC's hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy for a 'groundbreaking' transgender storyline set to play out in season 14. She is best known for her appearances on I Am Cait.

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Gwyneth Paltrow excited for her first wedding

The 45-year-old clarified to People that she never had a proper wedding to her first husband Chris Martin as they married quickly in Santa Barbara in 2003 with no family in attendance.

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Pregnant Kylie Jenner 'sleeping at Kris Jenner's house'

Kylie Jenner is expecting rapper Travis Scott's baby girl in February. But the 20-year-old beauty is not spending nights with him inside her posh Hidden Hills, California mansion.

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Dog-walking app favored by Mariah Carey lands $300m

 If Mariah Carey's dogs use it, it HAS to be a multi-million dollar facility.

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Judge dismisses plagiarism lawsuit against U2

British artist Paul Rose claimed the Irish rockers had copied a 13-second guitar riff in his 1989 instrumental track Nae Slappin.

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Quincy Jones rejected Marilyn Monroe for breast shape

Marilyn Monroe might be a sex icon to the masses, but not to Quincy Jones. In an interview with GQ, the record producer detailed that he rejected Monroe because he thought her breasts 'looked like pears.

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Iggy Azalea slams Recording Academy President

Rapper Iggy Azalea called the President of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow out and the women who attended the awards show who wore and carried white roses for the Time's Up movement.

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Volkswagen Suspends Top Lobbyist Amid Inquiry Into Diesel Tests on Monkeys

Thomas Steg, a former top aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, exemplified what critics say are the cozy ties between her government and the country’s carmakers.

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What to Cook: Super Bowl Snacks

I may not be an expert in football, but I sure am good at Super Bowl snacks!

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Tom Hanks to play Mister Rogers in biopic

TriStar Pictures announced Monday it has acquired worldwide rights to the film, to be directed by The Diary of a Teenage Girl filmmaker Marielle Heller. Production will begin in September.

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Jim Gaffigan and wife attend Grammys after brain tumor

Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan had an intense past year. But on Sunday the couple glowed as they made an appearance months after Jeannie survived a risky surgery to remove a brain tumor the size of an apple.

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Chris Martin has met Dakota Johnson's father Don Johnson

Dakota Johnson has been dating Chris Martin for only a few months. But the Fifty Shades Freed actress has already introduced the Coldplay singer to her dad, Don Johnson of Miami Vice fame.

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12 People—Just Like You—Who Have Used Minimalism To Pay Off Debt

It’s really quite unbelievable to me all the benefits of owning less: more time, more focus, more energy, less stress, less comparison (just to name a few).

There are also overwhelming financial benefits to minimalism. Owning less is a lifestyle that costs less than the constant pursuit of more. For some, this may mean the opportunity to save for the first time. For others, it may result in the opportunity to retire early, travel more, or work less.

For others, it may represent opportunity to get out of debt. Recently, on Twitter, I asked for examples of people who have used minimalism to get out of debt. And I wanted to share some of the stories here—in 280 characters or less.

Not gotten out of debt, but my husband and I paid off 14K in debt in one year on $10/hr salaries.

— Carly Skye Ingalls (@csingalls) January 29, 2018

My wife and I shedded 6 figure debt and now are on our way to financial independence with our two young kids. Only debt left is a mortgage that we are well ahead on.

— Dan Nice (@Dannice240) January 28, 2018

2 young kids, one income, both of us paid off multiple degrees and student loans. One credit card, one car, used clothes for kids, all my clothes are the ones I wear often. And we rent in one of the silliest markets in the world #Vancouver where we are can’t buy a home.

— Matty Michaud (@michaudsensei) January 28, 2018

In 15 yrs of marriage (a pastor & stay@home mom w/ 4 kids) we committed to having one car & no credit purchases, & a preference for used kids clothes shared with church families. Now at 40, we’re debt free, own our house & use capsule wardrobes.

— Clint Archer (@ClintArcher) January 28, 2018

Wife and I were able to pay off about $70,000 in student loans, credit cards, and a car loan. Having less let us focus on what we needed to do.

— Dan Chappell (@minimaldad87) January 28, 2018

Yes! The process of shifting to minimalism helped hush the noise of extraneous nonsense. Once I simplified and had all my favorite things before me I realized how much room I had for progressive action. I no longer felt scared to confront that debt number.

— Morgan (@MORDDGAN) January 26, 2018

I got out of £20,000 debt and saved enough to travel the world full time. Changed my career from events and stress to adventure and writing!

— betternotstop (@betternotstop) January 28, 2018

Sold a rental property we were going to keep for 30 years. While it was a good investment, it took away from my peace / time with family. Paid down 6 figures of debt when we sold it for a simpler life.

— Danny Peavey (@the_peavey) January 27, 2018

I paid off 75K, the rest of my mortgage, about 8 years ago because of a minimalist spending lifestyle. I believe I found minimalism when I became a world traveler for 1.5 years and realized I could be extremely happy with just a backpack of stuff. I can now be a stay at home mom!

— MacPackerGirl (@MacPackerGirl) January 27, 2018

Started with 250k+ Of student loan debt and in 4.5 years are down to 138k, I can get more concrete numbers. Found minimalism when searching for ideas how to tackle such a large amount.

— Lindsay A (@lindsayhaizman) January 26, 2018

Because of minimalism I paid off all of my consumer debt in 9 months and saved an emergency fund. Now I’m focusing on paying off the rest of my student loan within the next year.

— KB (@Kbatykefer) January 27, 2018

Minimalism allowed me to focus after a divorce. It allowed me to rebound after a bankruptcy & save money. After raising my daughter I sold my house, quit my job, bought a tiny house & moved to the PNW. I couldn’t have done any of that without the focus mininimalism afforded me.

— Fine Dining on Discourse (@DiningDiscourse) January 27, 2018

More than anything, if you are struggling to pay off debt, I wanted you to find encouragement, inspiration, and motivation in these stories. You can do it. Owning less can help. Just like it has for so many others.

If you want more inspiration and practical help, here is additional reading on the topic of owning less and removing debt:

• 8 Characteristics of People Who Are Successful At Removing Debt
• Sell Your Crap. Pay Your Debt. Do What You Love.
• The Latte Factor: 8 Ways We Often Overspend
• A Helpful Guide to Overcoming Consumerism
• A Simple Guide to Start Saving Money

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Carrie Fisher wins first Grammy award posthumously

The Star Wars star died aged 60 in December 2016.

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Jay-Z talks fighting for love with Beyonce

The rapper, 48, who previously confessed to cheating on his wife in his album 4:44, was asked about their relationship during an appearance on The Van Jones Show on CNN .

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Everything Bagel Dinner Rolls

Soft and fluffy dinner rolls dressed up in everything bagel spice because sometimes rolls need to get a lil fancy too ;)

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Kendall Jenner throws EPIC shade at Sofia Richie

Kendall — whose big half-sister Kourtney Kardashian is mother to those children — let her feelings be known when a Scott fan Instagram account posted one of the snaps.

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Stevie Nicks 'will never get over' Tom Petty's death

The 69-year-old rock queen thought the Heartbreakers frontman - who passed October 2 at age 66 - should have canceled his 40th Anniversary Tour and gone to the hospital

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Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.

The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less.

So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.

I Was Getting Buried in Clutter. Here’s How I Finally Got Free. | The Washington Post* by Valerie Peterson. It might help to look at why we accumulate so much in the first place.

Decluttering Burst: Let Go of 100 Things in Less Than an Hour | Motherly by Courtney Carver. Set your timer for 60 minutes and get rid of 100 things. Here’s how to do it.

A Simple Phrase to Help You Stop Buying Stuff You Don’t Need | Dr. Allison Answers by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis. I wish I could say that when I started practicing minimalism, I stopped wanting things. What has changed however is my ability to resist the pull to things.

The Pitfalls of Minimalism | Medium by Sílvia Bastos. Minimalism is for you—you just need to make it your own.

Keep Your Head Up: How Smartphone Addiction Kills Manners and Moods | The New York Times* by Adam Popescu. The problem of looking at our devices nonstop is both social and physiological.

*Editor’s note: The Washington Post and The New York Times limit the number of free articles nonsubscribers can read in one month.

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Court clerk asks Meek Mill to pay her son's tuition

It is the same court case in which the judge is reportedly being investigated by the FBI for asking the 30-year-old to drop his management and sign with a friend of hers instead

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Luann de Lesseps does yoga after 'drunken rampage' charge

The 52-year-old Real Housewives Of New York star took to Instagram on Friday morning to share a photo of herself performing an impressive handstand.

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Friday Finds: 1.26.18

It's a Friday, we finally made it :)

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Vanessa Marcil, 49, suffers seventh miscarriage

The 49-year-old beauty shared the news on Instagram Thursday. The caption read: 'Our hearts are with Vanessa and MC who have lost baby OPM. Thank you for respecting their privacy as they heal.'

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10 Monkeys and a Beetle: Inside VW’s Campaign for ‘Clean Diesel’

An experiment that produced false data sheds light on how German automakers financed scientific research to promote their political agenda.

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Ford Says It’s a New Era. Wall Street Isn’t Buying It.

Eight months into its chief’s tenure, the company’s stock is languishing and some analysts are perplexed. Disappointing earnings added to the puzzle.

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Wheels: Alexa, What Happened to My Car?

The arrival of voice-controlled assistants in cars raises security and privacy concerns. Depending on automakers’ setups, it could expose your information or property.

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Flavor Flav's alleged attacker at Las Vegas casino cited

A man who served prison time in Nevada for involuntary manslaughter is facing a misdemeanor battery charge in an attack involving Flavor Flav at a Las Vegas casino.

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Jesse Williams and Minka Kelly are 'no longer dating'

UsWeekly claimed on Thursday the Grey's Anatomy actor, 36, and the beauty, 37, have gone their separate ways after a year of dating. He has been battling for custody with his ex for months.

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🗺 47 Awesome Resume Mind Map Ideas to Copy

Let these personal CV mind map examples guide your own job search.

Photo by delfi de la Rua

I was never big on mind maps.

I preferred making prioritized checklists and to do lists with sub-lists when needed. Back in 2002, I organized all of our wedding plans using a lists app on my Palm Treo and it was a thing of beauty, if I say so myself.

When I first tried mind mapping, my mind maps were always the same- one center node that branched off to a list of nodes, and each one had its own sub-list of nodes.

Sound familiar?

Since I wasn't doing it properly, I wasn't getting the benefits, so it's no surprise that I didn't find them very useful.

But I came back to them a few years ago, and the freedom of branching out in all directions was really liberating. I don't mind map every day, but when I'm in a strategic mood, they're now my go-to tool.

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

How can mind mapping help my job search?

You can use mind maps to:

1. Review your career to date, such as for preparing a work portfolio

2. Snapshot your network of contacts, or at least the relevant people for your current job search

3. Brainstorm, plan and track your job search, right down to companies to target

4. Prepare for an upcoming job interview, including questions to ask

5. Sell yourself in a job interview

And of course, you can use a mind map about yourself as a creative resume.

Working on my CV as a mindmap…

— Robert Strauch (@straurob) January 28, 2017

Not necessarily to send to recruiters, but definitely as a story-telling aid when pitching your accomplishments to anyone who might find a more formal resume boring.

Here's a large group of people who've done just that.

This is how to write a mind map of a CV

You could say these are mind maps people created about “me, I and myself.”

Jane Brotchie

Stuart Emmett

Achraf Souk

Alberto Martinez

Jennifer Goddard

Dominique Dejonghe

Edgar

Emmanuel Lebrun

Jacqueline Bowman

Jean Pascal

Jon

J. Wynia

Lars Dahlin

Marco Bertolini

Niketan Pansare

Ricclo

Richard Harbridge

Skanda Kumarasingam

Steve Rothwell

Vincent Birlouez

Zehra Oguz Lebrun

Carl Giosa

Eric Giosa

Kevin Nast

Maneesh Dutt

Nathalie Dhalmann

Marina De Roover

Mark Pohlmann

Sab Will

Christopher Byrne

Andre Fiuza

Chris Delepierre

Syed Ahmad Mursil

Ton Meeuwissen

Pete Moore

Marina Massengo

Keith

Daniel Tay

Kara Aharon

Anton Gurov

Rhett Butler

Hannah Gant

Veselin Kirev

Pierre Aumont

Didier Lahely

Lars Henrik Dahl

Mohamed Moustafa

Mohamed is a Tony Buzan Licensed Instructor, so he knows mind mapping.

Bonus 1: Mind mapping tools

If you'd like to mind map your own resume, here are some free tools:

• Freemind – arguably the best known free, downloadable mind maping software.
• iMindmap – the only tool recommended by Tony Buzan, inventor of Mind Mapping.
• Freeplane – a better Freemind than Freemind, I switched to using this a few years ago.
• Xmind – nice user inteface and available in 7 languages.
• bubbl.us – cute tool, lets you make the mind maps in your browser window.
• Biggerplate – thousands of free mind map templates and examples

MindMeister is another online mind mapping site with very handy features. Their basic/free plan is very limited (you're only allowed to save 3 mind maps) but they provide a free resume mind map template so you can get started quickly:

Bonus 2: The Power of a Mind to Map

If you enjoyed this gallery, you'll also enjoy The 25 Most Creative Designer Resumes You’ll See This Year.

Subscribe to JobMob via RSS or email and follow me on Twitter for more ways to use mind maps in your job search.

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What Is a Fidelity Bond?

If you've heard the term before but aren't quite sure what it is, a good fidelity bond definition would reference the fact that it's a kind of insurance which an employer can buy to protect a business against employee theft, embezzlement, and other losses which aren't normally covered by traditional insurance. This can be in the form of blanket insurance, which covers all employees equally, or insurance which applies to specific employees in positions where access is greater to company assets, e.g. bank accounts, intellectual property, etc.

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Kim Kardashian shares TOPLESS mirror selfie

On Thursday the pinup, 37, was wearing only tiny sparkling bikini bottoms as she covered her chest with her arms while posing in a bathroom. She has done this several times in the past.

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Heidi Klum 'rung in New Year with Vito Schnabel in Bali'

The 44-year-old model is said to have rung in the New Year in Bali, Indonesia with the 31-year-old art curator according to a report in the latest issue of Star Magazine.

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DealBook: Tesla’s Elon Musk May Have Boldest Pay Plan in Corporate History

Mr. Musk agreed to stay as chief executive for 10 years, with compensation tied to $50 billion leaps in Tesla’s valuation. Otherwise, he makes zero.

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Meryl Streep cast in season two of Big Little Lies

The 68-year-old actress will play the mother to Alexander Skarsgard's abusive Perry. She comes to the Monterey, California area after her son's passing to check on the kids he shares Celeste.

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Ruby Rose spotted using walker after spinal surgery

The 31-year-old model-turned-actress used a walker for extra support on her way to a waiting car alongside girlfriend Jessica Origliasso in Beverly Hills on Wednesday morning.

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How to Make Veggie Fried Rice

Got leftover rice? Make this quick and easy veggie fried rice – full of vegetables and flavor :)

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Kim Kardashian already talking fourth baby

She already asked her gestational carrier if she wants to carry another child for her. 'Kim wants a fourth child,' said the source. It is not known if the woman has agreed to do it.

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Does Your Business Team Lie to You?

I was recently reminded of a story about Alan Mulally. One September in 2006, he walked into the offices of the legendary car manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, to assume the role of president and CEO. Before this point, he had been the chief that turned Boeing around from lackluster performance, and Ford was hoping he would deliver the same kind of magic to Ford.

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Darren Aronofsky steps out with Suki Waterhouse in Utah

The pair were practically attached at the hip as they walked close to each other before grabbing some lunch. Suki was previously in a relationship with Bradley Cooper, before breaking up in 2015.

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Josiah Duggar announces courtship with Lauren Swanson

Josiah, 21, raved about Lauren's compassionate personality as he announced the new relationship to People. Josiah was previously in a four month courtship with Marjorie Jackson in 2015..

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Oscar nominations: Angelina Jolie and James Franco snubbed

Angelina Jolie was one of several stars missing from the list of nominations on Tuesday as the 2018 Academy Awards contenders were announced.

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Ashley Judd reveals she was 'asked to take my shirt off'

She was one of the first women who spoke out about Harvey Weinstein. .Ashley Judd recalled a screen test where she was 'asked to take my shirt off,' according to People magazine .

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Brandi Glanville says Gerard Butler is NOT a good lover

On Monday the 45-year-old reality star posted a scathing blog post addressed to the London Has Fallen star after he cringed about their past hookup during a recent TV appearance.

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Jack Dylan Grazer posts marijuana apology video

The 14-year-old actor seemed remorseful as he urged his followers not to 'make the same mistakes that I did,' after a video was leaked of the teenager smoking a marijuana cigarette.

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Wheels: When Detroit Muscle Powered a Breakthrough in Heart Surgery

In 1952, a team of doctors from Harper Hospital and employees from General Motors engineered a mechanical pump that helped pave the way for modern open-heart surgery.

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Driving a Car in Manhattan Could Cost $11.52 Under Congestion Plan

New York could become the first U.S. city with a pay-to-drive system. Trucks and for-hire vehicles would cost more, but key bridges would stay free.

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Secrets of Bonding 156: You Know About Financial Statements

Audit, Review, Compilation: You know the difference. With bonding companies, you need certain financial statements (FSs) at specific times. But there is one FS you don't know about, and it can be very helpful!

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus tweets from home after record SAGs win

The 57-year-old actress after winning her leading ninth SAG Award in absentia asked about the food at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles. 

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lison Brie defends brother-in-law James Franco

'Above all what we've always said is it remains vital that anyone that feels victimized should and does have the right to speak out and come forward. I obviously support my family,' Brie said.

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24th Annual SAG Awards red carpet piece

After a showing of unity for the Time's Up movement in which celebrities almost unanimously wore black at the Golden Globes, many have wondered what social statements will be made through fashion.

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Halsey hopes President Trump watches her empowering poem

The 23-year-old singer had a message for President Donald Trump while arriving to the Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday.

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Holly Hunter, 59, stuns in black-and-white gown at PGA

The 59-year-old award-winning actress donned a sweeping black-and-white dress for the star-studded event at the supremely chic Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills on Saturday evening.

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Kris Jenner nabs $57K at auction for '56 Ford Thunderbird

She had it for just over a year. But Kris Jenner has already sold off the white 1956 Ford Thunderbird her children gave her for Christmas in 2016, TMZ reported. She got $57,000 at auction.

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Adele poses with Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lawrence

The stars were at the LA Women's March. And Adele took a brief break to snap a photo for her 31 million Instagram followers while posing besides Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lawrence.

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Rapper Fredo Santana passes away at age 27

The Chicago born rapper, also known as Derrick Coleman, was found unresponsive on the floor by his girlfriend around 11:30 p.m. Friday.

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Instant Pot Bun Bo Hue Recipe

If you like spicy noodle soup, this beef and pork spicy lemongrass bun bo hue recipe is for you. Full of flavor and just the right amount of spice — thanks to a spicy oil, the spice level is totally customizable — this bowl is bound to warm you up.

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Chicago West! Kim and Kanye reveal baby daughter's name

The name is sure to hold deep meaning for the reality star's rapper husband Kanye West , who was raised in Chicago.

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Lorde opens up about her bond with Lena Dunham's ex

She's recently been embroiled in dating rumors with her friend and collaborator Jack Antonoff who just split from Lena Dunham.

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G.M. Chief Cautions Trump Administration on Upending Nafta

Mary Barra said that the United States should not scrap the trade pact and that any changes should account for the interests of American automakers and workers.

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Blac Chyna lawyer claims win upon judge's tentative ruling

A lawyer for Blac Chyna claimed victory after a judge tentatively ruled on Thursday on an attempt by Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner to be removed from a lawsuit.

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Kim Kardashian slams Lamar Odom for visiting brothels

Kim Kardashian took aim at Lamar Odom on Twitter following his latest interview about his ex wife Khloe Kardashian.

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Fan reaction to Assassination of Gianni Versace is strong

American Crime Story: The Assassination Of Gianni Versace made its premiere on FX on Wednesday evening and soon after fans had very strong reactions. 'Chillingly tragic,' noted one viewer.

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Kim Kardashian reveals she's happy at home with new child

The reality TV queen, 37, took to her website kimkardashianwest.com on Thursday to give her fans an update on how she is bonding with her baby girl after she was welcomed Monday.

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Embracing and Enjoying Each Season of Life

This past weekend was 78 degrees and sunny in Phoenix (apologies to friends and family and readers living elsewhere during the winter months). It was also a holiday weekend with schools closed on Monday.

But more important to me, this past Saturday, I drove my 15-year old son to his first official job. He spent 11 hours this weekend reffing games for a local outdoor soccer tournament (holiday weekend, remember).

To me, it looked like a pretty fun experience. Officiating a 4-on-4 soccer match for 7-year old girls isn’t necessarily the pinnacle of stress. But I’m sure he was nervous, nevertheless.

In fact, I know he was nervous. Or at least he was nervous enough to ask me to stick around for his first game.

So I sat down in a chair next to some parents. It was fun watching my son ref. But I had just as much fun observing parents watch their young daughters learn the game of soccer.

Most of the time, they sat quietly in their chairs or they called out instructions, “Go get the ball.” “Kick it the other way.” “Run harder.” You can probably picture it.

Of course, not all parents sat. Some stood. And still others were off pushing a stroller… entertaining a younger sibling…  or throwing the football with an older brother. Lots of young parents, as far as the eye could see, supporting and enjoying their kids.

Watching their faces, I vividly recalled a life that once was.

You see, it wasn’t all that long ago, I was one of those parents. My son was younger, learning soccer, and we were the proud parents watching him learn the game for the first time. My daughter also, was once one of the 7-year old girls jumbled up on the field, trying to kick a black and white soccer ball into the net.

But not this weekend. Those days are no more.

This weekend was about watching my son work hard on a job and earn his first paycheck.

Over the years, I’ve spent countless hours, weekends, and evenings sitting in a chair watching my son play soccer. I can remember, at times, being out of town or having to miss a game because of work. I can remember being distracted at some games answering emails or texts. And I can remember, on at least more than one occasion, not really wanting to spend another Saturday afternoon on a soccer field.

But all those reasons to not fully embrace that season of life seem foolish to me now. I don’t have any idea what could have been so important that I thought I needed to be answering emails or texts on my phone. Honestly, I don’t remember any of the emails that I answered or the texts that I sent.

This past Saturday, I wish I could have it all back. I wish I had put the phone away. I wish I had cancelled the work assignment or the speaking engagement. I wish I hadn’t wanted to be somewhere else.

I wish I could go back, just one more time, and watch a little boy learn to play a game he loves so much. I wish I hadn’t missed a single moment of embracing and enjoying fully that season of my life.

I suppose that’s how it is with life. When we’re in a season—whether it be single, newlyweds, young parents, raising teenagers, empty-nesters, retired, or anywhere in-between—the beauty of the season too often escapes us. The burdens and the stresses distract us. And we too easily miss the beauty of the forest because we’re distracted by the trees.

Later that evening, I drove my son back home. We talked about work and officiating and handling coaches and parents. We talked about money—giving, saving, and spending. We talked about sports. And we talked about driving (he gets his permit next month).

Somewhere along the way, he became a young man.

I did my best to resist any distraction that would have taken me away from that car ride. There were important lessons about life he was learning that day and I wanted to be a part of them.

The season of life with my son may have changed. But my opportunity to embrace and enjoy this one has not.

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Parenthood star Monica Potter expecting fourth child at 46

The actress shared her joy with her Instagram followers on Wednesday. She posted a photo of her bulging belly and wrote: 'I have something to share....'

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Melanie Griffith, 60, is seen with bandage on her nose

Melanie Griffith seems to have had a procedure done to her nose. The Working Girl actress was seen with a wide beige bandage over her entire nose as she left a shopping trip at Maxfield's.

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KUWTK: Scott Disick hung up on Kourtney Kardashian

In a teaser for the next episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians , the 38-year-old was seen telling Khloe that Scott lost it when she revealed Younes is more than a fling; he's now a boyfriend.

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Contracts to Product

Closing a deal with another company for the transfer of goods for payment seems like it should be easy. However, when dealing with multiple moving parts in a deal exchange involving two different companies, it can be complex. More specifically, when creating a product that needs to meet a specific specification for resale or company use.

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A Look Behind the Scenes at the Detroit Auto Show

The cars get all the attention, but it takes a lot of muscle to make one of the world’s biggest car shows happen.

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Chinese Carmaker May Use Fiat Chrysler for Foothold in United States

GAC Motor said it planned to bring an S.U.V. to the United States in 2019. It may use Fiat Chrysler dealerships hungry for new models.

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Amber Rose scheduled for breast reduction surgery

The 34-year-old shared with fans on Tuesday evening she was scheduled to have the procedure the following day on Wednesday.

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Dorit Kemsley reduces price of mega-mansion by $1.8M

The 41-year-old reality star and husband Paul originally listed the six-bedroom, seven-bath Beverly Hills home for $12.75 million in July 2017.

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Luann de Lesseps posts tribute to Bobby Zarin

The 71-year-old, who was married to her Real Housewives Of New York castmate Jill,  died on Saturday after a long battle with thyroid cancer.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome girl via surrogate

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have welcomed their third child. 

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Emotional Courtney Stodden breaks down in tears

The blonde beauty couldn't contain her upset as she wiped away her tears with her hand appeared make-up free during her emotional moment in LA on Monday.

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler celebrates the arrival of baby boy

The Sopranos star, 36, and husband Cutter Dykstra welcomed son Jack Adam Dykstra this week and she shared sweet snaps with fans on Instagram.

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Trends That Will Make Your Business Thrive In 2018

A new year is here and along with it comes a new set of goals and purpose for your business startup. The trends of the year are already heating up, and your company needs to form early adoption to ensure you make the most of these moneymaking opportunities. Consider investing in these trends of 2018 to help your business startup flourish throughout the year.

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January Jones is 'dating' Bachelor star Nick Viall

The Mad Men actress is reportedly in a relationship with The Bachelor star after the pair hit it off after meeting on The Late Late Show with James Corden last year.

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Detroit Auto Show May Be Celebrating an Era About to End

Three years of record sales mask signs that harder times lie ahead: bigger incentives, more fleet purchases and higher used-car values.

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G.M. Says Its Driverless Car Could Be in Fleets by Next Year

Once federal and state agencies grant approval, the electric vehicle will be ready for production on a standard assembly line, the automaker said.

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Chrysler Pacifica Minivans in Recall Over Engine Stalling

The action, affecting 154,000 vehicles from the 2017 model year, was announced after owners filed safety complaints or shared concerns through social media.

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Serena Williams' health woes 'made me stronger'

Serena Williams feels childbirth 'made me stronger.' The 36-year-old tennis star was plagued by health problems when she welcomed daughter Alexis Jr. into the world four months ago.

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Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin flaunt love on the beach

They were pictured for the first time together on Saturday while having dinner in Malibu. And hours earlier, Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin were spotted enjoying a PDA session on the beach.

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Jill Zarin, 54, at funeral of husband Bobby, 71, in NYC

The service was held at the Riverside Memorial Chapel in New York City. The reality TV fixture wore a long black coat over a black dress with tights and pointy black patent leather heels.

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Jamie Lee Curtis opens up about Eliza Dushku's abuse claim

'She had shared that story with me privately a few years ago,' said Curtis, who played the mother of Dushku's character in the motion picture. 'I was shocked and saddened then and still am today.'

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Obsessed Taylor Swift fan, 58, wants gun to protect star

New Hampshire law enforcement sources said the man was at the station for voluntary questioning on an unrelated case when he bragged he was the singer's significant other.

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Joanna Krupa stuns in a gold sequin skirt

Joanna Krupa is back home in Poland. The 38-year-old model dazzled on Sunday in a gold sequin mini-skirt and thigh high black boots as she left Good Morning TVN in Warsaw.

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RHONY star Jill Zarin's husband Bobby dies

DailyMail.com can reveal that the Real Housewives of New York star has been quietly telling friends over the past few hours before she posted an official announcement on her personal website.

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Mark Wahlberg donating $1.5M in Michelle Williams' name

Mark Wahlberg has announced he will donate the $1.5 million he made for re-shooting All The Money In The World to the Time's Up legal fund against sexual abuse and harassment.

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Is This Your Year To Have More Impact?

Your impact is about your life, not just your business. Are you showing up in a way that honors your best, that honors the deep impact that only you can have?

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Kylie Jenner 'is not in labor' despite rumor

Rumors the 20-year-old reality star had been rushed to Cedars Sinai set Twitter alight on Friday. However TMZ confirmed the reports were false alarms.

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Ryan Lochte ties the knot with Kayla Rae Reid

The couple, who have been engaged for over a year, have a seven-month-old son named Caiden Zane Lochte together.

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How Companies Are Reducing Spend With Expense Management Software?

For any business, expense management in any form is extremely valuable. It is unimaginable as to what it will take to manage and track hundreds or thousands of records, especially for businesses having multiple branches and if there isn't a proper expense management software in place? Think about it!

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Venus Williams will 'debut boyfriend at Australian Open'

Williams has gotten very serious with Hammond. They're so serious, in fact, that the 37-year-old tennis star will most likely debut the the business man at the Australian Open this weekend.

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Wheels: How Car Companies Decide You’ll Ride a Mustang or Catch a Tiguan

Newly minted models include the Atlas, the Stinger, the Urus and the Velar. So how do car companies settle on a name? It’s an art mixed with science.

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Common Sense: Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Survives, but G.M. and Tesla Aren’t Cheering

The manufacturers complain that they will soon be at a disadvantage — once they hit a sales mark that leaves their buyers without the benefit of a tax credit.

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Big Little Lies and Shape of Water win at Critics' Choice

It was a big night for The Handmaid's Tale at the 23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday as it picked up three awards.

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Critics' Choice Awards live: James Franco absent for win

James Franco was absent from Thursday's Critics' Choice Awards as he was awarded best actor in a comedy for The Disaster Artist.

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What to Cook in January

Looking for recipes that are a little on the lighter side? Here's what to cook in January: healthy-ish, flavorful, comforting foods to keep you cozy.

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Anne Heche splits from James Tupper after 10 years

'James and I have shared a great life together and have many wonderful memories. We've enjoyed working together, most recently on The Brave,' she said in a statement.

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Sean Hayes's mother did not react well when he came out

Hayes came out to his fans in 2010. But he had already come out to his family in 1988. His mother did not take the news well. She treated him as if he was sick and wrote him a 10 page letter.

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KUWTK: Kim Kardashian lashes out at Rob's nude Chyna snaps

The move got the black sheep of the Kardashian family into legal hot water as he battled for custody of the daughter, Dream, he shares with his former Rob & Chyna co-star.

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🔭 How To Spot Companies Whose Jobs You’ll Hate

Bad jobs can still make you miserable after you've left.

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What type of company do you want to work for?

If the answer is “any company that will hire me”, you're off on the wrong foot.

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The more subtle reason to avoid bad companies

There are two big reasons to be careful about where you work.

1) No job satisfaction

Middle-aged Facebook users who post about how much they hate their job before EVERY shift they do, are the absolute fear. Working a mediocre job 9-5 every week so u can make enough money to live an average life.

— caitlin (@cajxan) January 8, 2018

I've had multiple jobs that I hated, and others that I hated at times.

I'm sure you have too: The 2016 edition of The Conference Board's annual job satisfaction survey found that only 49.6% of Americans are happy in their jobs, and that's actually the best result since 2005.

Why struggle to find a job you'll struggle to keep?

While this first reason is pretty obvious, the second reason is a lot more subtle but no less painful.

2) Impact on future job searches

@tyronerodriguez It's when you quit your job and get a bad recommendation letter from your boss.

— rené (@primaerfunktion) June 12, 2015

A job seeker contacted me with his biggest challenge.

He had good skills and years of experience, and was getting interview invites. However, he was getting tripped up at the same point in the recruitment process each time because his recommendations weren't impressing recruiters, so it was just one rejection after another.

This had gone on for 2 years.

After digging a little, we realized that it wasn't so much that his recommendations were poor, it was that relations with his most recent boss had been poor.

As a result, when recruiters contacted the former boss, they were underwhelmed and ultimately scared away. Unsurprisingly, they didn't go any further to reach the other, better references he'd provided from earlier managers.

His one recent, bad work experience was haunting him even after it was over.

There has to be a way you can avoid these situations in advance, and there is.

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Have you ever heard of The Waiter Rule?

This is what former Raytheon CEO Bill Swanson wrote for #32 of his Swanson's Unwritten Rules of Management:

“A person who is nice to you but rude to the waiter, or to others, is not a nice person. (This rule never fails).”

Many CEOs agree. Hardly surprising, because the Waiter Rule is:

• Simple to understand
• Easy to apply
• And it just works

How can the Waiter Rule be applied to companies?

Useful, honest information about an organization is harder to find than you'd think.

• Company websites are marketing tools and will usually limit themselves to highlights of a company's story.
• Similarly, private companies will sometimes be mentioned in the media when they put out press releases.
• Publicly-traded companies are required to divulge lots of information but it may only be comprehensible to financial professionals or economists.

Yet, you're more likely to face a small or medium-sized company or non-profit organization where even the above information may not be available.

To apply the Waiter Rule, you'll need to get in close contact with potential employers who appeal to you.

4 signs to help you weed out bad employers

1) A company that charges to read your job application

Whether direct fees such as application processing fees, or indirect fees such as requests for you to meet far from home, requiring you to pay your way, no company should be asking for your wallet. This is as backward as a casino that charges you to gamble, and is often illegal.

Speaking of what's illegal…

2) A company that asks illegal interview questions is probably acting illegally elsewhere too, out of ignorance or otherwise

In the USA, being asked your political affiliation is an attention-getter. In Israel, ethnic background has been an issue.

3) A company that requests free work during the hiring process will continue to do so after the hiring process

Years ago, before a first interview, an Israeli tech company once asked me to review their unfinished product. Regrettably, I wasted a few hours giving them free consulting advice when I should have immediately turned away… which I did after the first interview a few days later.

If a company won't pay for work during the application process because they aren't required to by law, there's a good chance they'll underpay when they are required to.

4) A company whose hiring process is unnecessarily complicated is a company for whom working will be unnecessarily complicated

Endless rounds of interviewing are often indicator of an employer who's afraid to take responsibility for their own decisions.

What about earlier signs?

The only drawback with the Waiter Rule technique is that it can only help you after you've already begun a meeting or job interview, and not earlier such as before you send in a job application.

However, there are signs you can look for before the application process gets that far, such as poorly written job listings.

One way to check if a company is good is by reading company reviews on Glassdoor.com.

In 5 Signs of a Bad Work Environment, career strategist Linda Raynier talks about looking for signs of a dysfunctional company, such as high turnover or companies that aren't in good shape financially:

More reading

• Clues about a workplace you're not yet part of
• How to Smell a Bad Boss in Just One Interview

Sometimes, only a deeper look will tell you what you need to know. If you follow the above guidelines, you can save yourself from job search headaches AND job headaches.

Question of the article

Looking back at the job you hated most, what could you have done to avoid it in the first place? Tell us in the comments.

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