Charisma- challenged? You can still be a good boss

 EAST LANSING, MI — You don’t need the charisma of Steve Jobs to be an effective boss, indicates new research led by Michigan State University business scholars.

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RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: How to plan a dream vacation in eight easy steps

 Paris offers more sights than you’ll be able to see in one trip; enjoy the rooftop of Notre Dame but save some other attractions for your next visit. By Laura VanDeventer, Rick Steves’ Europe. 

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BROKEN ROADS COST FAMILIES Rep. Andy Schor Pushes for More Road Funding for Cities

  Bill increases percent of state road funding to cities

 
LANSING, MI — State Rep. Andy Schor (D-Lansing) introduced a bill today that would direct more road funding towards Lansing and other cities in Michigan.
 

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TEEN TALK: Q&As With Christopher Loring

 By Christopher Loring

 
Mohogany Wells a sophomore at Lansing School District’s J.W. Sexton High School.  She is an A,B student and has been on the honor roll since freshman year.  Mohogany is also in Michigan State University’s Upward Bound program and is also on the track and field team. Mohogany plans to go to a HBCU for college and one day hopes to travel the world. 
 

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Lansing Families Gather for 5th Annual National Crime Victim’s Rights Week Event

   Vivian Bodiford and Jimmiel Bodiford, Amias James (not shown), Tamara Jones Bills (not shown) have attended every TNCPCAN dinner and ceremony since its inception.  Family member James “Jay” Jones III, was murdered along with his fiancee', Miranda Garza, in a double homicide in May of 2008.  
Photo by Joshua Gillespie

 

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Tri-County Students “LEAP” Into Business Start Up Competition

  Stephonz and Delvonz Flamand (left to right) – a twin brother business team from Everett High School – used their baking and business skills to showcase and “pitch” their home based bakery business. “DADA’s Bakery.” Their cupcakes were very delicious and were gobbled up by judges and other participants quickly!

 
Photo by Howard Spence 

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TEEN TALK: Q&As With Christopher Loring

 By Christopher Loring

 
Jyrese Thompson is 10th grader at Lansing School District’s J.W. Sexton High School.
 
LORING: What is the most important thing you've learned in high school?
JYRESE: I've learned to stay to myself and that you don't have to be friends with everybody.

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Interpersonal Edge: Handling false allegations at work

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

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Q. I've been accused by a coworker of something I did not do. My boss has taken the allegations seriously and I am being put through hell over a lie. I am not sleeping or eating because I am so scared and upset. How can I maintain any sanity or effectiveness when I am unfairly being put through hell?

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