Articles from Interpersonal EDGE
Interpersonal EDGE: Fixes for Soured Workplace Friendship

Q. I've been buddies for a couple of years with a coworker. I think she's avoiding me. I consider her a good friend and want to fix the problem. What's the best way to mend the rift?

Read More Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Interpersonal EDGE: Is Rage Over Political Correctness PC?

 Q. I used a common phrase around a female coworker and was immediately attacked for being sexist. I didn't know this phrase was offensive to her. I'm an older white guy and becoming paranoid about opening my mouth. How do I deal with a workplace that is increasingly politically correct?

Read More Friday, July 02, 2010
Interpersonal EDGE: Co-workers' War Wrecking Productivity? Here a Plan!

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I'm working with a team composed of people from different departments assigned to implement a new program. Two individuals seem more interested in fighting with each other than getting the job done. Nobody wants to get in the middle. Ideas?
Read More Sunday, June 20, 2010
Interpersonal EDGE: Change Boss from Superchicken to Superman!

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q: My boss is a chicken and allows this one employee to walk all over him. Should I step in and tell my coworker to shape up?

 

Read More Saturday, May 08, 2010
Interpersonal EDGE: Breathe Life into Your Old Career!

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q: When I started out in my career, I guess I was idealistic. Now I just feel tired and burnt out. After what happened to the stock market, I'm now stuck with working longer. How do I breathe new life into an old career? 
 
Read More Friday, April 23, 2010
Interpersonal EDGE: Reduce Anxiety to Engage Stonewalling Co-worker

 Q. What can you do or say to a person when you have an office conflict if they refuse to engage you in dialogue, and gossip about you from afar? Aren't there some people who just won't talk about problems?

 
Read More Monday, April 12, 2010
Interpersonal EDGE: Drowning in Disappointment? Here's Your Way Out

 

Drowning in Disappointment? Here's Your Way Out
Read More Saturday, March 13, 2010
Freedom of Information Act - Your Right to Know

Journalists and citizens who file Freedom of Information Act requests often expect delay or denial, unfortunately, that can impact  your daily life. Oftentimes, the lack of information provided by governmental agencies limit the ability to investigate issues, protect individuals or open the doors of justice. istockphoto

Read More Friday, February 26, 2010
Sunshine Week: Your Right to Know


Did you know that you can ask for the documents below under FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)?

Read More Friday, February 26, 2010
Interpersonal EDGE: Workplace Achilles Heel: Do You Know Yours?

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I have a coworker who is talented, smart and proactive. He also flies off the handle any time he thinks anyone is controlling him. How do I make it clear I am NOT trying to control him?
Read More Thursday, February 25, 2010
Spring Urban Fashions 1-9

Lot's of bold flashy vibrant colors are what we want for 50% of our summer wardrobe. Look for combinations of stripes, flowers, faces, maps, geometric shapes and any and every pattern that comes to mind, just focus on the colors.

Read More Sunday, June 02, 2002
Spring Urban Fashions

         Summer is definitely around the corner.  Weddings, graduation parties, back yard barbecues, baby showers, birthdays and social gatherings are awaiting you. We will not stand in front of our closets pondering over that big question of what to wear!

Read More Sunday, May 19, 2002
FASHION: How to Shop Wisely for Diamonds for Mother's Day & Other Special Occasions

NEWSTREAM -- It's that time of year... when mothers are appreciated just a little more, love is acknowledged in special ways, and graduations are rewarded.

Read More Sunday, May 05, 2002
New "iTeller(TM)" Will NEVER Charge a Usage Fee and Offers an Array of Services!


No More Passwords or Debit Cards -- City-Money's New ATM -- iTeller -- Requires Only Thumb Print or Eye Scan

Read More Sunday, May 05, 2002