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Here's what's in the September.October  issue of PINK magazine:

Ms. Roboto
When Helen Greiner was a child, she longed to bring Star Wars' R2-D2 to life. Today she's co-founder and chairman of the $249 million robotics company iRobot – maker of the famous Roomba vacuum – and one of the most powerful women in technology. Here's how she went from a shy techhead to an industry visionary.

PINK Election Guide
Too busy to wade through all the political rhetoric? PINK sums up the presidential candidates' positions on issues most important to women, who have voted at a higher rate than men in every presidential election since 1980. Find out where McCain and Obama stand on the economy, war, taxes, healthcare and more. Plus, meet four women vying for gubernatorial victory nationwide.

Green Inc.
When Rebecca Reynolds first launched an eco-friendly cleaning company named Green Clean in 2001, people thought "Green" was her last name. Today they know better. In this, PINK's sustainability issue, you'll read about women like Reynolds who are leading the way in launching environmentally sound companies. Here's how they're doing it – and how you can too.

Madame Speaker
In an exclusive interview with PINK, Nancy Pelosi, the first woman speaker of the House, shares her success secrets and tells how the ghosts of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton have given her their blessings.

PINK's Top Companies for Women
Find out why these 13 employers – including Wachovia, UPS, Turner Broadcasting and American Express – made PINK's second annual list of the best companies for executive women. Each put its money where its mouth is, offering PINK the hard numbers to prove that its top women have the power, pay and pipeline for success.

Diamond Deals
Even in uncertain economic times, women rainmakers are changing the way deals get done. From Marianne Ajemian, who closed a $377 million real estate deal, to Kerri MacPherson, who's advised clients on deals ranging from $500 million to $5 billion, these women share 21 ways you too can close big business.

Howdy, Partner
About 25 percent of the 10.4 million U.S. businesses owned by women are partnerships. PINK talks to entrepreneurs who know that picking the wrong business partner can make your workday seem twice as long, while the right partner can halve your load. Here's how to go into a partnership that really works.

Auto-Motive
The astronomical rise in gas prices over the last year has us all rethinking what we drive – and how often. Women influence 85 percent of all vehicle purchases. If you're wondering whether to buy or lease your next automobile, here's what to consider before you sign.