Interpersonal EDGE: Want Office Harmony? Read This!

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I just started a new job and one of the reasons I took it is everyone in the office seemed to get along so well. However, the better I get to know my coworkers the more conflict I can see. How do I do a better job of screening for a harmonious workplace?

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Fast Facts: Computer Resources – 9-2

 

Did you know that the Capital Area District Library offers free computers classes on numerous computer related topics? The Downtown branch offers classes on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Additionally, we teach classes on setting up an email account, learning to use the Internet, blogging, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, photo editing, job searching, and online research.

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    me2u- Habit – 9-2

     

     
    I do not know what motivated me to start doing it. I do not remember when I started doing it. I feel very strange when I do it. I do not speak on it either. I find the practice rather odd. However, I do see that I am not alone in doing it but I have never spoken with anyone else about my surreptitious activity. I joke with myself about it. I tell myself ‘it looks like I made it to another day.’ 

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    Is Our Poor Mother Earth Finally Fighting Back?

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    By Wells Mahkee
    Navajo Hopi Observer 
     
    With all the recent tragedies the world has encountered in recent years, it’s been quite surprising to me that not one person – not even in Indian Country – has mentioned what I happen to believe is happening on our poor planet Earth; our poor, neglected, abused shell of a “mother” who apparently has had quite enough of what her “children” have been doing to her and is now striking back with force. How else would you explain the recent surge in natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and the like?
     

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    Retire Smart: New Year’s Resolution For a New Decade: Finding New Work With Meaning

    By Mark Miller
    Tribune Media Services

    Pollster John Zogby posed this question last summer to 4,000 Americans: “What will be the historic legacy of Baby Boomers?” The responses were startling.
     

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    Congratulations to Tiara Adams

    Tiara’s parents, family and friends are proud of everything she has achieved…and the person she is.  Tiara pictured here making a free throw playing against Northwood University. 

    Courtesy Photo

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    News Spotlight: Republican for Governor Says Public-private partnerships can save Michigan millions

     

    To bring Michigan to better times, we must act boldly and creatively.  Frankly, there are more risks if we continue down the usual path than if we explore new territory. Pictured:  Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for Governor 
     

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    Shoe Repair Shop Inspires “Sole Searching”

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Shoe repair adds value to your footwear investment. Owner, Mark Michaels (left) of Contemporary Shoe Repair (above) located at  109 W. Kalamazoo Street (above) can save you money, make your shoes more comfortable and keep you looking good.

     
    For more  information call 
    517-485-6735.
      

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    Excuse me, Are you listening? 9-1

     Dear Readers, 

      
    February of 2010 marks the 9th anniversary of The New Citizens Press.  We have been striving to provide the community with news and information that is local and beyond.  We have attempted to weave the stories that are not being told into the fabric of our readers lives. 
     

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    News Spotlight: Entrepreneurs… Stand Out From Your Competitors

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Juice up your business with an opportunity to make your marketing campaign POP!!

    Win a FREE marketing communications campaign for your business! Entrepreneur marketing and design campaign contest is open now and runs through March 1, 2010.

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