Sara Barton

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  • A Lesson From “Slumdog Millionaire”

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    For those of you who are movie geeks, you’re probably still overjoyed that “Slumdog Millionaire” won Best Picture at last night’s Oscar’s. I know I am. One of the things that I love about this movie is that it is a story of hope, despite what appear to be insurmountable odds (no, I will not…

  • Is Creativity a Lost Cause?

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    One of my favorite things to write about is creativity because I firmly believe that while you can enhance your skills with classes or training, you are either born with it or you’re not. That’s not to say that someone who is not innately creative can’t come up with ideas on their own, but it…

  • Life After a Layoff

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    Five of the most feared words in today’s culture are “your position is being eliminated” and more and more qualified professionals are hearing them. Certainly, news reports of massive layoffs at once-viable corporations aren’t doing much to buoy the national morale, so what should you do when you hear these words? Get your finances in…