Entrepreneurship
By Ma’Isha Thompson
TALLAHASSEE, FL — With the downturn of the economy, it has become increasingly difficult for college graduates to gain and maintain financial stability.
Excuse me, are you listening? 12-3
Dear Readers,I know that we worry a lot about our children. I am worried a lot about the littlest things when it comes to them because I am not directly knowledgeable about all of their thoughts or emotions at all times.
5 romantic weekend destinations
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With Valentine’s Day just passing, it’s still time to show that special someone that you’ve been thinking of them and are looking forward to spending a couple of romantic days and nights together.
Knock-Off Homework: Who Wins?
By Rick GarciaHere’s a million-dollar question for parents: How connected are you with your child or grandchild’s educational attainment?
Your Other 8 Hours: Mind control: How to create certainty out of chaos
By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
Mind over mountain! That’s what we were told throughout the seven day climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa at 19,341 feet. I expected the climb to be challenging. In fact, that’s one of the reasons I wanted to endure the long days, rain, cold, wind and altitude sickness.
The Kid’s Doctor: Talk with your teen about dating violence
By Sue Hubbard, M.D. It’s a frightening number. According to a new survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 women say they are violently attacked by their intimate partner.
Retire Smart: Protect your portfolio from inflation
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
The Federal Reserve recently announced that it would engage in its third round of “quantitative easing” by purchasing $40 billion per month of mortgage-backed securities to spur economic growth and help reduce unemployment. Whether or not the plan will work is subject to debate. What is not debatable is that the Fed’s action is stirring fears of inflation.
Interpersonal Edge: Don’t get even at work; think about ways to get ahead
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I get angry at work because people rarely do what they should. I end up picking up the pieces. My boss recently told me my coworkers think I’m creating a hostile workplace. Well, I think they are not doing the job they’re paid for. Am I right?
Will the Real Tooth Fairy Step Up? – February is Children’s Dental Health Month
“You don’t have to brush your teeth - just the ones you want to keep.”
~Author Unknown
Cedric D. Jackson II, 5-years-old, is waiting for the tooth fairy. Before he lost his baby teeth, his mother, LaToya McClayton, taught him about good oral hygeine. Courtesy photo.
Virtual Tourist: 5 spots to hit in the next 3 months
www.VirtualTourist.comDidn’t travel much last year? Didn’t take a vacation at all? Make a positive change right now by planning a trip in the next few months! With must-see spots for the next three months in mind, the members and editors of VirtualTourist.com were polled, and here are their “5 Spots to Hit in the Next 3 Months.”