Dealing with difficult people
Not many people can make it through their professional career without dealing with at least a few people they would label as "difficult." So what is the most effective way to handle these folks?

Choosing your Christmas tree
Do you pine for the look and smell of a real Christmas tree but find the process of choosing and caring for one daunting? The advice of fellow alumni can lessen your stress during the holiday season.

Homework lessons for parents
In the midst of any school year, many parents fight a nightly homework battle with their children. Here are some answers to some parents' toughest questions...

From past issues...

Eliminating allergy triggers
No matter what the season, allergy suffers sometimes can't get any relief. If trees, grass and pollen aggravate your problems, you may take refuge inside. But even your own house can harbor the makings of an allergy attack...

Coping with information overload
You can be reached by voicemail, e-mail, instant messenging, cell phones, pagers, faxes, Palm Pilot alarms, even pill boxes that beep. In short, you're inundated with information and requests for action all day, every day. Some ideas for coping with the deluge...

Treating and preventing sports injuries
You could find countless ways to get into a fitness regimen. Head for the golf course. Shoot some hoops with your buddies. Or lace up those inline skates and tour the neighborhood. But be careful out there.

Balancing your budget
Your college days brought nothing but Bobcat green. If you're seeing red now, you could use this financial advice.