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The subject of networking comes up most often as it relates to searching for a job. Unfortunately, most of us begin to network when we are out of work--not before. Full Story »

One of the many ironies of mutual fund investing is that by the time analysts pinpoint a trend, it's often too late for investors to capitalize on it. Even so, some trends are as easy to detect as they are long lasting. Flow patterns--which quantify how investors move into and out of funds--are among them. For the past 37 weeks, mutual funds have had net inflows, and this movement appears very unlikely to let up soon. Full Story »

BAGHDAD (AFP) - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki accused rivals on Thursday of stoking political rows that have put Iraq's security at risk, as US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Baghdad on a surprise visit. Full Story »

Any woman who's been diagnosed with breast cancer asks her doctor what she can do to avoid a recurrence. Sometimes the answer is nothing, since aggressive cancers can quickly spread throughout the body regardless of what a woman does. She can, though, lower her chances of having a relapse by taking steps to reduce levels of estrogen, thought to trigger the growth of the most common breast tumors. This can be achieved by minimizing alcohol, adding exercise, and shedding excess body fat. ... Full Story »

Throughout the last 10 years, news events have rushed at us with an unstoppable force: September 11, the Asian tsunami, the financial meltdown, the 2008 presidential election. In each of their aftermaths, we all tried to sort through the headlines and the facts. But it was often the sharp intellect and keen pen of a journalist who helped us make sense of it all. They captured the news in human terms: They made us laugh, ignited our outrage, and yes, brought us to tears. Full Story »

Today is Thursday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2009. There are 21 days left in the year. Full Story »

PANAJI, India (Reuters) - Gurinder Chadha, the director behind the hit "Bend it Like Beckham," is one of a trio of Indian-origin women directors wowing the world with their unique style. But unlike Deepa Mehta or Mira Nair, Chadha makes films with a distinctly earthy feel. Full Story »

Having a mentor, especially at the early stages of your career, can be invaluable. You get someone who can advise you on career decisions, help you navigate tricky situations, and even just suggest ways to succeed at the more mundane aspects of office life. Full Story »

TOKYO (AFP) - They rap sutras, use manga characters and serve beers -- some of Japan's Buddhist monks are turning to decidedly unorthodox means to boost the appeal of their ancient faith. Full Story »

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - California cocktail waitress Jaimee Grubbs apologized to Tiger Woods' wife Elin Nordegren in an interview with a US tabloid television program for having an affair with the golf superstar. Full Story »

THIMPHU (Reuters Life!) - Traders seeking a break from volatile global markets may want to head to Bhutan's bourse, where stocks are traded on just four computers -- when they have not crashed -- only twice a week. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Job-creating legislation taking shape in the U.S. Congress could carry a price tag of $75 billion to $200 billion with much of that funded by leftover bank-bailout money, House Democrats said on Tuesday. Full Story »

PARIS (AFP) - A wine auction from the cellar of Paris' famed Tour d'Argent restaurant fetched more than one million euros, surprising organisers who said Tuesday the bids were higher than expected. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Parents who let their kids romp in the mud and eat food that has fallen on the floor could be helping to protect them against maladies like heart disease later in life, a US study showed Wednesday. Full Story »

For the next two weeks, until December 18, officials from more than 190 countries will be gathering in Copenhagen to write a new treaty on climate change. For much of the year, there have been questions about whether the conference would come together and, if so, what it could accomplish at a time when much of the world is preoccupied with the global recession. In recent weeks, however, many of the world's economic powerhouses and biggest polluters, including the United States and China, have said they're serious about hashing out an agreement. ... Full Story »

At his jobs summit on Thursday, President Obama said, "...while I believe that government has a critical role in creating the conditions for economic growth, ultimately true economic recovery is only going to come from the private sector." Full Story »

ATHENS (AFP) - The Greek government warned on Wednesday that the country is imperilled by debt and pledged urgent action to restore confidence under pressure from financial markets and the European Union. Full Story »

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Teachers trying to get students interested in molecular biology or space now have a new tool -- video games. Full Story »