“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: FRIED RICE and BAKED SWEET N SOUR CHICKEN
Two recipes in one column….
Local & State
Giving Wisely This Holiday Season
By Rick Garcia
This time of year, mailboxes and inboxes are filled with requests for charitable donations with the same message – financial support is needed now more than ever. But in these tough economic times, how can families ensure that their dollars will do the most good?
Retire Smart: Mailbag: Inheritance, long-term care and tapping retirement savings
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
Every few months, I like to use this space to empty out the inbox and answer some reader questions. And just a reminder: If you have a financial question or a comment about a recent column, send it to askjill@jillonmoney.com. And if you would like to be a guest on my syndicated radio show, call 1-855-411-JILL.
Interpersonal Edge: Helping employee understand the meaning of ‘no’
By Dr. Daneen SkubeTribune Media Services
Q. I have an employee that treats “no” as little more than a speed bump. He just goes faster and pretends I didn’t say anything. Also, if I give him an inch on any policy, he figures the policy doesn’t even apply. I have had repeated conversations where I point out the rules; he smiles and then does what he damn pleases. How do I get him to toe the line?
Lessons of a Former Bully
By Diego Sandoval
We’Ced Youth Media /
New America Media
According to studies by the American Medical Association, more than 3.2 million youths experience “moderate” or “serious” bullying. In my case, it started as early as I can remember.
I can recall saying to one classmate in kindergarten, “Listen, this is my playground kid,” as I held a pointy object to his neck.
Editor’s note: Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of Everett High School student Dalia Carpenter who committed suicide, a tragedy family and friends have blamed partially on cyber-bullying.
Also Christine Keith, 37, lost her life along with her teenage son Isaac Miller,14, in a domestic violence crime.
Adults bully too.
5 destinations for your Christmas holiday
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Exterior
Tony Pleavin, Dublin Regional Tours
Christmas is widely considered one of the worst travel times of the year, with flight prices jumping up and delays regularly occurring due to winter weather.
If you’re going to brave the airports this year, why not use those two extra days to your advantage and venture off to a new and exciting destination? With a variety of travelers in mind, VirtualTourist members and editors compiled this list.
“Christmas Lights” Up Our Lives
By Rick GarciaLike many families in neighborhoods across the country, I go through the holiday ritual like a surgeon preparing for an operation, donning strands after strands of colorful, twinkling lights all over my home.
Tradition passes from father to son, despite the advancement and technology of decorative illumination from grenade-sized bulbs to the hi-def LED or from the plastic Santa and his reindeers to the “blow-up” snowman.
Get Ready to Itemize Your Tax Deductions
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.Joy to the world, tax time is just around the corner. I know you are excited. Ok, probably not. We CPAs and accountants are a unique breed. We get excited to work every day and night for three months straight to get everyone’s tax returns filed on time. Filing taxes is a necessary evil. It is best to prepare for tax time by reviewing your itemized deductions in December. You may be able to gather additional deductions before the year ends. The following is a list of itemize deductions.
Celebrating Life at 100 Years Old
Ella Cowan celebrating 100 years of living life!
TNCP photo
LANSING, MI — Ella Cowan celebrated a century on her birthday as she turned 100 years old with family and friends at Riverfront Towers located at 601 S. Cedar Street. She was surrounded by a crowded room of friends and family. She received resolutions from the U.S. Congress, State of Michigan, Ingham County and the City of Lansing. Ella also received a birthday card greeting from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Toy Village is Closing its Doors Forever
Toy Village sign shown here touting one of its many sales to bring customers in. Going out of business will be bittersweet for many.Courtesy photo
By Deborah Walker
For over 50 years Toy Village, located at 3105 West Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan has provided quality collectable toys for children and adults of all ages. Selling antique dolls, bears, games, puzzles and a slew of other toys Toy Village has provided its customers access to toys that cannot be found any place else, but that is all due to end.