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US – Saturday, November 21

Hit the powder for just pennies

We know — you’ve barely planned your Thanksgiving, let alone started to think about going on a ski vacation. But if you want a great, money-saving ski getaway this winter, it’s imperative you book now, as deals will start to dry up by next week.

Become the office’s first doodle dandy

If long, boring conference calls and office meetings make you want to press pen to paper (in drawings, not note taking), illustrator Staffan Gnosspelius’ book “Doodle While You Work: Erase the Tedium” — which is filled with pages of half-finished drawings for you to fill in — is your new muse.

It's a sisters thing

Anna Christie first appeared in the these pages back in 2006, when she was among the frequent street performers in Suburban Station.

Photo: GETTY IMAGES

My Money

Do you have an app for slave labor?

Do you use an iPod, or iPhone? Have you ever gotten a Dell? How about Motorola or Nokia?

My Education

Making your way into in-home repair

If you could only have one maintenance person in your home for a year, the best choice would be an air conditioning and refrigeration technician. That may sound like a narrow expertise, but these mechanics have the widest skill set of any in-home repairmen.

My Career

When ho-ho-hos become no-no-nos

Typically considered a lighthearted time of year, the holidays can pose difficulty for those celebrating in a workplace setting. “A new economy and changing corporate culture has left people so terrified about holding onto their jobs that they often won’t partake in any kind of holiday festivities at all,” says Amy Epstein Feldman, co-author of “So Sue Me, Jackass!” “The unfortunate part is needlessly losing all that positive office spirit.”

My Career

It’s time to get LinkedIn

LinkedIn.com is a professional, online network that boasts about 50 million users. Some are using the popular site as a job-search locator, while others are trying to build their businesses one contact at a time. Although a LinkedIn profile appears to just be your résumé, in reality it’s so much more. Here are my tips on how to make the most of your experience.

My Career

Understanding your gray matter

Dozing off at your desk? You’re just one of many burnt out, overtaxed workers who could benefit from leadership coach David Rock’s latest book, “Your Brain at Work.” By advising on how to prioritize and better manage distraction, Rock helps his reader survive and excel in today’s work environment.

My Career

The ability to learn is your greatest skill

When employers talk about desirable skills they look for in new hires, they usually mean things like marketing, IT, budgeting, and project management. But what about the ability to learn?

My Career

Surge in temp jobs good news for the market

U.S. temporary staffing — historically one of the first areas to show evidence of a jobs recovery — surged in October, adding about 34,000 jobs in a positive sign for the overall economy.

My Money

Don’t sweat the small stuff

This year one of our own Smart Cookies wanted to kick it up a notch and get a personal trainer. In true Smart Cookie fashion however, she did have to take on additional work to cover the cost.

The November MMMpod features interviews and music with a band called Girls, a band of girls called Supercute, and a supercute vampire. Yes, listeners, we have Pattinson!

Consumer Trends

Pride of America: Ford beats Japanese

Ford Motors, the only major U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy, makes the most reliable cars in America — and even outshines some of its Japanese competitors, Consumer Reports magazine said yesterday.