Your Office Coach: New boss must correct what predecessor overlooked
QUESTION: Since becoming the office manager for a large medical practice, I have received numerous complaints about one member of my staff. Several people have told me that "Tricia," our front desk...
View ArticleAsk the Mompreneur: 3 lessons in effective messaging from Super Bowl ads
This week's "Ask the Mompreneur" features an interview with Juan Garzon, a Charlotte, N.C.-based sales communication strategist.
View ArticleLiz Reyer: Procrastinator can't wait to break bad habit
QUESTION: I'm a dyed-in-the-wool procrastinator, and it causes me some problems. While I almost always get things done on time, I know it causes a lot of unnecessary stress. What can I do to break this...
View ArticleA departure for the Vatican
The following editorial appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Tuesday, Feb. 12:
View ArticleA big part of this pope's legacy: He knew when to go
The following editorial appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News on Tuesday, Feb. 12:
View ArticlePope Benedict XVI's influence went beyond church matters
The following editorial appeared in the San Jose Mercury News on Tuesday, Feb. 12:
View ArticleThe retiring pope embraced a traditionalist view; will his successor be less...
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, Feb. 12:
View ArticleSpeculation over pope's successor already under way
Benedict XVI has scarcely handed in his resignation, and the quest for a successor to the Chair of St Peter is on.
View ArticleVatican: Advanced age behind pope's resignation
Advanced age - not a specific health problem or impatience with Vatican intrigues - was behind Pope Benedict XVI's decision to quit, the Vatican said Tuesday.
View Article'When will it be my turn?': What to do about love envy
Inspired by the romance that Valentine's Day sparks, and often demands, February is a time marked by chocolates, roses, romantic dinners and anything else that can be branded with a heart shape. With...
View ArticleAnd they lived happily ever after? 10 marriage myths
The fairy tales we were told as children always implied a wedding and concluded with "...and they lived happily ever after." This leads us to believe a couple's happiness begins the moment they are...
View ArticleSave the Date: This week in celebrity anniversaries
February 25, 2011 - Actor Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh in New York, N.Y. Grammer and Walsh's wedding ceremony took place at the Longacre Theater in New York City, where the groom had recently starred...
View ArticleSexcetera: Couple needs to invite grandpa's girlfriend to wedding
Q: My son and his bride are having a simple wedding - marrying with just two witnesses present, followed by a dinner for immediate family and one or two friends. That's their wish, and I respect it....
View ArticleForget soulmate; find your FaceMate
So much for opposites attract. FindYourFaceMate.com, a dating website with an unconventional approach to matchmaking, pairs couples together based on physical similarities in their facial features.
View Article9 ways to have a blast with your partner if you're stuck inside
Next time you're braving bad weather indoors with your sweetie � or just want to spend a day inside � keep yourself entertained with these activities, perfect for a little couple bonding.
View ArticleHow Pinterest powers the wedding industry
Gone are the days when a bride-to-be strolled into Amy Craparo's The Wow Factor Cakes in Charlotte with a blank slate and a couple of magazine clippings.
View ArticleParents @ Play: Toy trends to watch in 2013
Going to Toy Fair is always a bit overwhelming. To start with, hundreds of manufacturers from all over the world are showcasing thousands of products. Some are amazing, innovative, and creative. Some...
View ArticleForm as well as function figure into lighting options
With home decor, the items we use most every day, such as doors or chairs, often can be taken for granted. And so it is with lighting.
View ArticleLiving Smart: Hiring a locksmith
David Villarreal was traveling home to Austin, Texas, after a recent weekend holiday trip to visit family several hours away when he realized he had left his house keys with his family.
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