GLAMOUR.COM's 10 Career Commandments

Get ahead in your workplace with our 10 Career Commandments!1 Make Your Accomplishments Seem EffortlessIt's not professional to complain about how hard a project is - the gritty fact is you're paid to deal with it. Try not to appear weak or to moan; instead be responsible, push yourself to potential and ask for help if you need it.2 Dare To Plan BigDaily to-do lists are essential, but don't be afraid to make long-term goals and enthusiastic career...

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GLAMOUR.com's Guide To The Offside Rule

PA PhotosEveryone talks about the offside rule as if it's a special secret that only men can understand. It isn't. Read this quick guide and impress all the boys down the pub with your astonishing football knowledge.'The offside rule isn't difficult,' says our deputy editor Charlotte. 'It's just the most complicated thing about a very simple game.'Here's the deal:A player is offside if he's on the side of the pitch belonging to the opposing team, he's...

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5 Easy Ways To Tone Up At The Beach

The days are getting slightly cooler, the sun's not shining quite as bright...yup, summer is slowly winding down! But don't worry, there's still time to hit the beach! Next time you're there, why don't you try these five moves to tone up and get fit?1. Sand sprints: Warm up by running a few laps up and down in the sand. When you're ready, mark off a distance by using two landmarks or by drawing a line in the sand. Sprint from one to the next—aim...

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Warning Signs: What’s Your Body Trying to Tell You?

Photo: Levi BrownBy Dr. Mehmet OzThe body is an excellent communicator, and often the messages are obvious: Red skin means you've had too much sun; a rumbling stomach means you're running out of fuel. But many other distress signals are less well known. Take a few moments to give yourself a quick check for these surprising warning signs.RELATED: The Ultimate Health ChecklistIf you see: Shortened eyebrowsIt could mean: Thyroid disorderHold...

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Eat Pray Love - Budget Style

wennEat Pray Love debuted last night in Leicester Square, and we'll be queuing up tomorrow evening at our local cinema with our girlfriends and a big box of popcorn in order to watch Julia Roberts find her way to enlightenment (OK, Julia Roberts as Elizabeth Gilbert...you know what we mean).Inspired by the film (and the book it's based on), plenty of women have made a beeline for destinations in Italy, India and Bali where Gilbert made her journey....

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The Diets You HAVE To Try in 2011

So you've promised yourself it's mind over matter this year, those last few pounds will be a thing of the past and you WILL fit into those skinny jeans you bought two years ago, let GLAMOUR.COM give you a helping hand. We've reviewed this year's must-try diets - there's no struggling with scales or cutting out cookies forever, just easy-to-follow, stress-free ways to lose weight.The Diet: Slim FastThe Score: We all know the drill: a shake for...

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Dos & Don'ts Of Interview Techniques

Rex FeaturesExpert advice from Alice Weightman, Director of Hanson Search, on interview techniques and preparation tips that'll drive you to success.DO think about the standard interview questions that will be asked - there are no excuses not to deliver answers perfectly such as; why you want to work for the company? What can you offer them? What are your strengths and weakness? What industry news you have read recently that has...

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Are you a Sunday night insomniac?

If you're a member of the Sunday Night Awake Club, you're in good company. A recent study shows 60% of workers have their worst night's sleep on a Sunday. Over a quarter admitted they're so wiped out come Monday morning they throw a sickie. So, to keep the boss happy, we've uncovered five tips to help you nod off...Reset your body clockGoing to bed later on Fridays and Saturdays, plus long lie-ins alters our working-week body clock. Sleep expert...

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The 5 Biggest Healthy-Cooking Mistakes

When you make the decision to eat a healthier diet, the prospect of cooking wholesome, nutritious meals at home can be a major change: You want to eat right, but you don't want the same bland, boring meals every day.While some healthy home-cooking practices follow common sense, such as steaming vegetables instead of sauteing them in gobs of oil, others can be a bit murkier. But don't fret. By avoiding some common healthy-cooking mistakes and dispelling...

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Malaria On Holiday?

Rex FeaturesThe worrying news that Cheryl Cole has come down with malaria will have a lot of holidaymakers worried. Here's a basic guide to what malaria is, and how to do your best to avoid contracting it on your holiday travels.What Is Malaria?Malaria is an infectious disease - a parasite - that is transmitted by mosquitoes in certain parts of the world which are known as malaria zones. Fit For Travel, an NHS website, has a handy map, where...

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