Human Interest

Dear Dave,

I’ll be getting out of the military soon, and I want to open a coffee roastery in civilian life. I had planned to work at an established place like Starbucks for a while so I can learn the business. Recently, I’ve become concerned with this idea from an ethical point of view. Can you give me some guidance?

Wayne

Dear Wayne,

First, thank you for your service. The fact that you have enough integrity to even think about this means you’re a conscientious, honest person. I think you’re going to be okay.

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Worse Than Racists

Repeal of Obamacare Is Back, and Seniors Risk Being the Biggest Losers
By Kenneth E. Thorpe

As Congressional leaders and the White House restart negotiations on the American Health Care Act and look for other ways to curb federal healthcare expenditures, one program critical to America’s seniors stands to lose the most: Medicare Part D, the drug benefit program that has helped seniors live longer and healthier lives.

Don't Meddle With Medicare's Prescription Drug Benefit
By Joel White

Seema Verma, the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, recently praised Medicare's prescription drug benefit for giving seniors access to affordable medicines, saying she was "thankful" for the program.

Why Americans Don’t Read No More

You’re probably not reading this right now.  

It’s a known fact that literacy is on the decline in America, and it’s feeding upon itself.  There are many reasons for this, main among them is our First Amendment.

Here’s my thought on that.

Dear Dave,

My husband and I own a small business. One of our relatives asked for a job recently, and we both have reservations about hiring him because there are several dysfunctional relationships and personalities within our extended family. Are we being mean? We’re not sure how to respond.

Becky

Dear Becky,

Having a small business doesn’t give relatives a free pass to employment. As entrepreneurs, you have the right and responsibility to do what’s best for your company. And you don’t have to hire anyone — even a relative — who’s not a good fit.

Kindness 101: Ten Tips to Help Graduates
Reach Career Success by Developing a Kindness Habit
In the professional world, showing authentic kindness sets you apart and fuels career success. But it's the one thing missing from most graduates' five-year plans. Susan Mangiero offers tips to help new graduates develop a "kindness habit" to excel in their careers and personal lives.