Interpersonal EDGE: Help for Workplace Politics is Here!

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. My workplace is super political. Every day I go to work, I’m trying to figure out what is going on between people just to get my job done. I don’t have much interest in psychology and leave work exhausted most days. Lately, I’m just ignoring politics, but now my boss says people think I’m “difficult.” How can I get my workplace to change?

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Your Other 8 Hours: Solution-Focused Questions: The Secret to Success

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services

 ”Why can’t I get a job?” “Why am I always so broke?” “Why can’t I lose weight?” These seemingly valid questions can wreak havoc on your life and your success. Whoever first said, “There are no bad questions,” was dead wrong. If you want to get a job, make more money, lose weight or achieve any other worthwhile goal, it’s time you start asking better questions.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Hotels Are Charging Even More for What Should Be Free

 What could be more absurd than paying a surcharge for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel?

 
Paying even more for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel.

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The Circle

The Circle

By Danny Edward Scott Casalenuovo
from “Serving Time, Serving Others”

Three years ago I was arrested for impersonating a police officer. No, I wasn’t behind the wheel or even on a two-wheeler with blue and red flashing lights. I was stealing from private homes in broad daylight. I didn’t steal because I needed the money. I stole for the sheer thrill I got.

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Clueless Fashionista: Back to Basics: The importance of accessories

Typically when I see someone doing accessories wrong it’s either one or two things. Either the person is under accessorized or they’re over accessorized. I am a big fan of accessories because if done right, they can really amp up your outfit. Now you may be wondering why accessories are so important.

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News Spotlight: Spike in Islamophobia Taking Toll on Sikhs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sikh Indians gather every year in April in  Lansing, MI to celebrate the New Year.  TNCP photo.

This past weekend, two Sikh men, aged 78 and 65, were shot in broad daylight as they were walking down a street in Elk Grove, a suburb of Sacramento. The 65-year-old man died, while his friend was critically wounded. The assailant sped away in a light brown pickup.

 

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Michigan Power Equipment’s Open House Set for Businesses on March 19th

 David Brown (father) started Brady Lawn & Garden in 1975.  Today his son, Jon Brady (right), carries on the legacy of exceptional 

customer service as owner of Midwest Power Equipment. TNCP Photo

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Total Truth

By Tom Lagana
from “Serving Time, Serving Others”
 
“Forgive my family and friends? No way,” Rob growled. “I’m going to hurt them when I get out of here!” These angry words came from one of the inmates who had agreed to participate in our Alternatives to Violence weekend workshop.

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Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – Permissible Stilettos

  By Tashmica Torok

 
A few months ago I signed up for a service called Shoe Dazzle.  It’s Kim Kardashian’s company that works kind of like a shoe-of-the-month club.  After taking a short fashion quiz, a virtual showroom is created for you that include both shoes and accessories.  The first week of every month new selections are placed in your showroom and you can decide whether or not to purchase anything or to abstain.  So far, I have yet to abstain.
 

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