Meat-and-potatoes Omaha turns out a rich stew of culinary invention
OMAHA, Neb. - Whether they're driving through, stuck here for work or savvy enough to make a long weekend out of this under-the-radar city, travelers tend to want a darn fine hunk of meat when visiting...
View ArticleBudget carriers can give you an unexpected bonus
Many European backpackers on a budget have braved the world of the "budget" airline. As if draconian bag fees and cramped seating weren't enough, many budget carriers serve satellite airports, dumping...
View ArticleEx-etiquette: Once child of divorce grows up, choices become his
Q: My 19-year-old son went away to college. Prior to his going away I had equal custody with his dad. As he got older he always told me he didn't want to spend so much time at his dad's, but if he...
View ArticleTreehouse helps foster children climb up in the world
When the children living in foster care come traipsing through the doors of Treehouse after school, Samuel D. Martin IV knows they need more than just help with their studies: They need encouragement,...
View ArticleAsk the Mompreneur: Take advantage of free leadership courses
In the fall of 2011, a free online course was offered by Stanford University on the subject of artificial intelligence. The instructors were world-renowned experts in their field, and this massive open...
View ArticleA season of hope for religious freedom
Liberty University's legal complaint that the national health-care law violates its religious freedom appeared all but dead. But then the Supreme Court revived the hopes of the private Christian...
View ArticleAt kids' favorite time of year, let's not forget the elderly
This is a tender-hearted time of year, and it is easy to reach into our wallets for children who are poor, homeless or hungry.
View ArticleAna Veciana Suarez: What do you prefer money or time with family?
Like you, I didn't win the $587.5 million Powerball, though, as a pragmatic woman who has been knocked around by life, I would've readily settled for a fraction of the jackpot. The loss didn't stop me...
View ArticleLiving with Children
Q: Our 7-year-old has always been a great, respectful, funny little kid. However, recently he started lying and become a little sneaky. We punished him by taking his television privilege away and...
View ArticleAsk Mr. Dad: F is for Fat and B is for Blind
Dear Mr. Dad: My 7-year-old has always been a little chunky, but recently, his doctor said he was obese. I don't want him to go through what I did in school, and I don't want him to develop the health...
View ArticleFirefighting, nursing among most dangerous jobs
Greenville, Ohio, fire Capt. Chip Fashner injured his shoulder in October while extinguishing a blaze.
View ArticleVoiceover artists in demand during holidays
They are the unseen voices: The ones who greet you on behalf of Target, Costco or AutoNation when you're placed on hold.
View ArticleYour Office Coach: Input from multiple bosses balances worker reviews
QUESTION: My boss and I have very different opinions about the performance of two people who report to me. She refused to sign their annual appraisals until I lowered the ratings and added some...
View ArticleLiz Reyer: Getting more comfortable at the negotiating table
QUESTION: Part of my job is to do some financial negotiations with clients, and I'm struggling with it. I don't feel comfortable, and I don't think I'm getting the best outcomes. What can I do?
View ArticleDiane Stafford: Here's the kind of worker CEOs want to hire
What kind of employees are employers looking for?
View ArticleMarket for Santa Clauses goes from ho-hum to ho-ho-ho
The season of big-bellied, white-bearded old men is upon us, and there seems to be more of them this Christmas than ever before.
View ArticleBalancing Act: Low-wage jobs take toll on families
The holiday season begins anew, chaotic and redundant, moving into full gear for those of us lucky to have jobs and cash to spend. At some point this season, you will hand your money to a cashier or...
View ArticleThe Parent 'Hood: Cell phone gifts for kids
Your 10-year-old asked for a cellphone for Christmas. Your response?
View ArticleOffice parties back on, minus the extravagance
After years of cancellations and downsizing, corporate holiday parties are back.
View ArticleRex Huppke: Don't be afraid to hire people with disabilities
One of the best experiences of my life was watching Jamie Smith, a young man with autism, leave his routine in Chicago, travel to the Special Olympics World Games in the chaotic Chinese city of...
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