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Interpersonal Edge: Stop playground tactics in workplace

Rina Risper9 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I work with a coworker who is fond of using negative labels with everyone he works with. People are incompetent, passive aggressive or stupid. The crazy thing is he actually thinks he is “communicating” when he is just calling people names. Most of the time neither I nor any of my coworkers know what upset him or what he wants. How can I get him to stop ruining morale with his enthusiastic name calling?

Well-kept vacant lots can help reduce crime

Rina Risper9 years ago4 years ago05 mins

EAST LANSING, MI – Maintaining the yards of vacant properties helps reduce crime rates in urban neighborhoods, indicates a new Michigan State University study that’s the most comprehensive to date.

Charisma- challenged? You can still be a good boss

Rina Risper9 years ago4 years ago05 mins

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.

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

Rina Risper9 years ago4 years ago09 mins

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.

Recipe: Lobster Mac and Cheese Bites

Rina Risper9 years ago4 years ago02 mins

This delicious snack is great for a picnic.

PREP TIME – 15 MINUTES

COOK TIME – 30 MINUTES

SERVINGS – 12

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

Rina Risper9 years ago4 years ago06 mins

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.

TEEN TALK: Q&As With Christopher Loring

Rina Risper9 years ago4 years ago05 mins

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.

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

Rina Risper9 years ago4 years ago06 mins

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

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

Rina Risper9 years ago013 mins

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!