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1) They say absence makes the heart grow fonder.  Harvard Business Review asks whether employees who go on vacation are the ones who get promoted?

2) In the market for a new summer business suit?  This stone-colored Alex Marie suit with a nipped-in waist is fantastic.

3) Who hates their jobs more, East Coasters or West Coasters?

4) Does your sunscreen make you breakout?  Cosmo suggests 10 sunscreens for sensitive and acne-prone skin.  Personally, I like La Roche Posay Anthelios.

5) Read this article from Thought Catalog if you’re afraid you’ll never find ‘the one.’

6) Have you heard of Howlite?  It’s a stone with the veiny texture of Carrara marble.  This Ann Taylor Howlite cuff makes a real statement.  I also like this multi-strand necklace that mixes white and turquoise Howlite for a summery, boho-chic look.

7) After comments about crying in the lab and falling in love with their male counterparts, female scientists take on sexism. #DistractinglySexy

8) I am an iced tea addict.  This Takeya infusing pitcher lets me turn out 2-quarts in no time.  It’s also good for making spa water.

9) California Sunday Magazine takes on Australia’s infamous murder mystery, The Lost Man.

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