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Interpersonal Edge: Sharing your feelings won’t boost your effectiveness at work
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
Q. I’ve been through quite a bit of therapy, and I believe it is important for me to be honest with my feelings at work. The other day I told a coworker he was hurting my feelings, and he just got mad. Isn’t the point of mental health to know how you feel? Is there a way to talk about my feelings that doesn’t make my situation worse?
Jill on Money: Will sizzling summer lead to a September swoon for stocks?
By Jill SchlesingerTribune Content Agency
So much for the summer doldrums! August 2014 was the best August for stocks in 14 years. The Dow gained 3.6 percent on the month to 17,098; the S&P 500 took out the psychologically important 2,000 level, rising 3.8 percent to 2003.
The Kid’s Doctor: White patches on a child’s skin could be vitiligo
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
I recently saw a 10-year-old patient for her routine physical. One of her mother’s concerns was that her daughter had “white patches” under both arms. Once I examined her, I told her mother that the “white patches” were actually due to Vitiligo, an acquired disorder of pigment loss.
Migrant Camp Visit Reveal Basic Needs
A young daughter of Campo Rojo admires the setup for the cookout.
Photo by Rick Garcia
How Did a Chinese-American Woman Become a Black Power Activist?
Left: Grace Lee Boggs is a 99-year old Chinese-American who lives a life of activism.
Photo by Quyen Tran
Sculpting Out Success
Austen Brantley , 17-years-old creating during a recent public demonstration. He is considering going to college in Italy.
News Spotlight: New Minimum Wage for Michigan Employees
Beginning September 1, 2014, Michigan workers will see an increase in the minimum wage rate
Expo offers the chance to celebrate diversity and connect consumers
LANSING, MI –The Greater Lansing Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. and the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce have partnered with several organizations to host the Shop Michigan Expo on Friday, September 26, 2014. The Expo will be held in Michigan’s Capital City at the Lansing Center, located at 333 E. Michigan Ave. from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Kiplinger on Travel: Should you buy travel insurance?
By Jessica L. Anderson
Kiplinger
Hurricane season is upon us, which means a tropical storm could be brewing just as you’re about to leave on vacation. Is travel insurance the solution?