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Admins, we know it can be hard to remember exactly when to use an apostrophe, that's why we love this adorable illustrated flow chart. Check it out!

AdminSecret created the What's Your Turkey IQ? quiz to help you learn more about Thanksgiving's most popular dish: The Turkey. We're providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz, but... h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the What's Your Turkey IQ quiz, go take it first. See answers on the next page... [page] 1) 1. Deep-frying turkeys originated ...

According to a UK study, over a third of administrative assistants surveyed (okay, okay, they say "secretaries") reported being asked to do tasks that were not in their job description. From the article: "One secretary had to bathe her boss's elderly mother, another was asked to make curtains and one respondent said she had to hold her boss's hand on a ...

AdminSecret created the Weird Vocabulary IQ quiz to test how much you know about the weirdest words in the English language. Here's the answers! h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the Weird Vocabulary IQ quiz and we hope you had fun!

Some of us are night owls. Others, early birds. Apparently, based on your chronotype, you will be more naturally alert earlier or later in the day. And your type may dictate when and for how long you sleep. But while a natural variance in sleep patterns is natural, it appears that the early bird is indeed the more coveted of ...

The intern who arrives at an interview in a tank top and flip-flops. The colleague who shows too much cleavage. Another who comes to the office looking like she's ready for a night of clubbing rather than client meetings. The supervisor whose clothes are too tight and/or too short. Charlotte may be a bastion of prim and preppy Southern pride, but ...

Does your job uniform include fishnet stockings? For this month anyway, they've become a required part of the dress code for a wide spectrum of professions: police officers, firefighters, airline pilots, construction workers, nurses and even plumbers. A quick glance at the latest Halloween garb reveals that almost every imaginable profession is being fetishized. It's like an erotic game of Mad ...

Ever wanted to just erase your inglorious past as a Denny’s server and forget that unfortunate plate-smashing incident that got you fired? Have dreams of starting over as an advertising executive at a posh design firm? But you just don’t seem to have any actual advertising experience. Okay, maybe you’d be more of a success as a chef. After all, you’re ...

You feel it. I feel it. In this economy, it’s hard to ignore those sneaking feelings of doubt and fear that creep into our everyday lives. Will I be able to keep my job? Is my retirement account big enough? Are my savings slowly disappearing? These questions are valid and obviously should be addressed if you feel REAL concerns and have ...

In times of economic downturn we can psychologically feel poor, even if our actual material condition has not changed. (Obviously if your job is at threat, or you are not in receipt of a regular income then your concern is real.) But for many of us the economic gloom is causing a less tangible feeling of somehow being under threat. We ...

Listening to cheerful music can be one way to put you in a good mood on the way into work. But beware - it can also make you think that everyone else feels just as happy as you do. So that ticking-off from the boss as you arrive smiling at your desk may come as something of a shock. Researchers have ...

"We have a workplace that rewards aggression instead of ability -- a system that promotes people who are willing to destroy anyone to get ahead themselves."S., New York City

AdminSecret created the Nutrition IQ quiz to test how much you know about eating right. We listened to your feedback and are providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the Nutrition IQ quiz yet, go take it first. See answers on the next page... [page] 1) Skipping meals — a great ...

A really interesting slideshow showing how advertisers market products you're not supposed to talk about, like (shhh!) tampons.

Aug. 28--Anyone who's flown recently and brought along luggage knows that getting in and out of a busy airport in a timely fashion can be a dicey proposition. For the most part, Tulsa International Airport is better than many larger airports in screening baggage and getting it loaded onto planes without delaying departures. As those who've stood around waiting for their ...

As a professional organizer, if there’s one source of stress I see over and over again with clients, friends and business associates alike, it’s overcommitment. To truly simplify and regain control of your life, a realistic time management plan, free from overcommitment, is a must. It’s that simple. There’s just one problem. To prevent overcommitting, you have to learn to say ...

As spring approaches, people want to be able to do fun and leisurely activities that do not cost them a lot of money. With the changing of the weather and people finding themselves outside more, it is important to find things for people to do with their family and friends that they can afford in such a tough economy. h4. *Go ...

Two professors at the University of Southern California, have done a study showing that the dumber and less competent someone is, the more likely they are to yell and try to intimidate other people. “Power holders feel they need to be superior and competent. When they don’t feel they can show that legitimately, they’ll show it by taking people down a ...

If you don’t know what a Tussie-Mussie is let me enlighten you! A Tussie-Mussie is a small bouquet, and bouquets of flowers, small, large or simply hand picked are really good for you! Elizabethan Origins Tussie-mussies have been around since Elizabethan times and are a nosegay of flowers, grasses and herbs first used to ward off illness and vile smells in ...

Martha Stewart shares a handful of Mom- and purse-friendly do-it-yourself presents She lovingly affixed your finger-paint Picassos to the fridge way back when. This Mother's Day, graduate to homemade gifts that are a little more sophisticated for Mom — and only a little more damaging to your wallet. These days, rather than spending money on luxurious presents, "what people are looking ...