An Answer to a Cry for Help: Mental Health First Aid

A helpful training is available for those who want to learn how to deal with a possible mental health crisis.

 

 Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFAT) is twelve hours of training for anyone in the community whether it is a family member, an employer, a Senator, a pastor, or a neighbor who would like to understand and be prepared when they see a possible crisis coming on or hear the cry for help.

 

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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-26

Dear Readers,
 
I have noticed that 2013 is a year for paying it forward and showing more love.  A lot of new resolutions this January. Unconditional love for others is going to be important when we attempt to combat the things that do not make us happy.

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Aboutthatcar.com   2013 Buick Verano Turbo

By Frank S. Washington
 
LOUISVILLE, KY —  Sometimes the best in the bunch may not appear that way at the outset. But I think the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo may be the best car in the brand’s arsenal as it changes its product line to more contemporary offerings.

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BODY OF CHANGE: Igniting Your Metabolism

By Walter Crockett
 
It is that time of year we wish to shed those unwanted pounds. Often people tell me that their goal is to lose weight, but what exactly do we mean by lose weight? Do you want to lose valuable lean muscle along with fat? I would hope not, but if you follow a crash course diet that is exactly what will happen. Your goal should be to lose body fat and increase you lean muscle. This formula will be the blue print for creating your body of change. The key lies in igniting your metabolism.

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Looks Can Be Deceiving

By Rick Garcia
 
At a grocer, a thirty-something black woman stopped in to get a couple of cartons of orange juice and a tray of baked goods. What is not known is she’s an Executive Director of a nonprofit and was on her way to her staff meeting. The woman went to the checkout line where the clerk, a young white woman politely asked, “Will you be using your EBT Bridge Card today?”

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Your Other 8 Hours: Five Quick and Painless Money-Saving Tips

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
There are two ways to change any behavior: the hard way and the easy way. Sadly, most people choose the hard way. For example, a friend of mine wanted to lose weight, so he radically changed his diet and started training for a triathlon.

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The Kid’s Doctor: Flu is here!

Flu season is here!
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By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
  It’s never too late to get your flu shot. Those of us who opted for flu vaccine earlier this fall are hopefully already protected, and it looks like this year’s vaccine is a good match for the three types of flu already circulating.
 

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Retire Smart: Giving the gift of education

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
Many grandparents and other relatives are wondering how to make gifts earmarked for education. There are a myriad of options, and selecting the best one for your family depends on your circumstances.

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Interpersonal Edge: Get uncooperative coworker to help

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
Q. My manager wants me to work with a guy who never follows through on what I ask him to do. Then my manager blames me for not getting my work done. I have tried to tell my coworker that he needs to cooperate with me or I’ll get in trouble, but he doesn’t care. How do I get my coworker to shape up?
 

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