Market boosts community, and itself, by hiring homeless
In staffing his organic-oriented Fresco Community Market in Los Angeles early last year, Jon Murga looked for employees in an unlikely place: skid row.
View ArticleDirty Secrets: Cleaning your home's hidden grime and germs
You keep a pretty clean home. Sure, sometimes your rigid cleaning schedule has to bend here and there to accommodate life, but your house/apartment/condo stays pretty darn tidy.
View ArticleDesigning with succulents
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Part of the appeal of succulents is how many things you can do with them. The design options never stop.
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Vacation season often sees a spike in home burglaries. How do you keep your property safe (and your peace of mind) while you're away from home?
View ArticleQ&A: Handling resumes, references can be tricky
Posting a resume to an online job application can be trickier than it sounds.
View ArticleFor some companies, 'reshoring' jobs gains appeal
Two years ago, Calibur11 in Duluth, Minn., did what any other cash-strapped manufacturer looking to prune costs would do: Turn to China.
View ArticleBalancing Act: Don't wait for reunion to do a life priority check
There are about 70 of us crowding onto the dance floor, trying to squeeze together for a group photo. It seems 30 years have gone by almost as quickly as the flash that follows. High school reunions...
View ArticleYour Office Coach: Language barrier puts workers on the defensive
QUESTION: Many Hispanic people hold management positions in the government agency where I work. These managers often speak Spanish in front of employees who only speak English. This makes us very...
View ArticleLiz Reyer: When your values clash with those of your employer
QUESTION: My company has publicly supported a political cause that I deeply oppose. While no one, including my boss or co-workers, has been in my face about it, it is bothering me a lot. What should I do?
View ArticleDiane Stafford: Jobless job seekers, your work's cut out
There's an enduring bias against hiring unemployed job hunters.
View ArticleFashion QA: Too much cleavage in the classroom
Q: I am a teacher and have been trying to think of some funny way to make a point to some of the younger teachers on staff that there might be a more professional way to dress. It would be a good idea...
View ArticlePlus-Size Pointers: Lisa Dolan, star of TLC's 'Big Brooklyn Style,' shares...
I was recently taking a walk with a friend, and we spotted a boutique full of cute summer dresses. "Let's go in," I said. But my friend, who is a size 14, refused to step through the door. "They're not...
View ArticleThe Parent 'Hood: Suggestions for a less frantic school year
You're looking for one (just one!) change to make the new school year smoother and more successful. What should it be? Our favorite parenting experts (including regular parents) share their tips.
View ArticleRex Huppke: Baby, we were born to work
As a nationally recognized relaxation advocate, I rarely engage in stressful activities such as "thinking" or "reading." But recently I spotted these disturbing words on the back cover of a book:...
View ArticleWith intensive training, dog goes from bad boy to canine hero
A few weeks ago, Jennifer Yost of Springfield Township, Ohio, and her dog, Dizzy, participated in Hudson Safety Town's Dog Safety program. On July 19, the pair demonstrated to children and their folks...
View ArticleMustard goes from sandwiches to biofuel to fertilizer
You can slather it on a ham sandwich, fuel up your pickup, maybe even kill the bugs in your garden.
View ArticleHome health workers sweat Obama rule on pay
An uneasy sense of deja vu is building among advocates for nearly 2 million workers who help the elderly and disabled live independently in their homes.
View ArticlePet Vet: Limit exposure to disease until immune system matures
Sounds like fun times ahead for Carly and Thane with the arrival of Bolo. The 9-week-old French bulldog has easily taken over his caretakers' hearts.
View ArticleShowing your religion as a habit
In my childhood, I attended Catholic schools and wore the standard uniforms. Although at times I complained, in reality the uniforms were a blessing, since I didn't have to compete with girls whose...
View ArticleWell-heeled: Colorful shoes forecast for fall
If you're ready for fall temps, we'll tempt you with fall shoes, too. Some of the season's most stylish shoes can easily be worn with a sundress now and a sweater dress later.
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