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Dear Readers,
Even though we may remove ourselves from certain negative situations the internal damage may not be resolved. It takes more than a two weeks vacation or a three month break-up to deal with hurt and disappointment. For the record, this is for both men and women.
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I am a manager and I feel like more of a mommy. I am constantly nagging employees to do their job, and I’m exhausted. Is there a better way to motivate employees to do what I ask?
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
The word retirement needs reinvention, especially in our post-crash economy.
For the huge generation of baby boomers now approaching the traditional retirement years, achieving security will depend on working longer-often in new careers. We’ll also need to reexamine our traditional notions about investing and spending.
By TOM LAGANA
from “Serving Productive Time”
Almost everyone I meet receives a hug-a hug coupon, that is. My unique calling cards not only provide information about our business but are also redeemable for a hug, a smile, or an act of kindness.
Sidebar: Magnolia Cafe
1920 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
Price Range: From $4.75 – $11.00
Casual dining atmosphere with great customer service
By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
Your Other 8 Hours
I was once an addict. Not to drugs or alcohol but to the quick fix. I’ve tried just about everything out there in the other eight hours that promised to instantly and effortlessly make me better, richer, stronger, smarter, healthier, etc. I’ve purchased books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, MP3s, teleseminars, webinars, seminars, pills, liquids, powders, courses, bracelets, calendars and more.
By Tashmica Torok
Every once in a while, I will stand in the children’s section of a book store and browse the selections. I will pick up unknown books with beautiful illustrations and catchy titles to flip through the new pages. Sometimes my hands are drawn to the classics of my own childhood. I love when a story gives me chills. Those are usually the stories I end up carrying home to read to my children.
Safe Routes to School Director, Michigan Fitness Foundation. Direct, plan and implement state Safe Routes to School program. Visit www.michiganfitness.org for a complete position description and resume submission guidelines.
The Permanency Specialist must have a degree in Social Work or a related field. Experience will include a minimum of 2 years working with children and families in a child welfare service delivery system; Working knowledge and effective use of community resources;
Lil’ Kim (right) and Niki Chin. Photo by Roland Hyde
By Roland Hyde