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Michigan cited as national leader for cost-saving crime reduction strategies
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Court Must Overturn Conviction of Mother Too Poor to Pay Child Support, ACLU Says
New TNCP Column: “MoJo’s Table-for-Two Reviews” -9-4
Michelle and John Oliver are two graduate students who love food. Welcome them by emailing your favorite restaurants to TNCP.
Michelle Obama Presents Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian
The First Lady joined the dress’ 27-year old designer Jason Wu for the ceremony , which welcomes the one-of-a-kind one shoulder ivory gown in “The First Ladies at the Smithsonian” exhibit.
Above: Jason Wu and First Lady Michelle Obama
Your Other 8 Hours: Financial Help for Women: 5 Effective Strategies
By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
In a divorce, a woman’s life is turned upside down — nearly everything about her existence changes. But for the man, sometimes the most he has to change is his phone number and address. Women who had left jobs to raise families are at a significant disadvantage and find it difficult as they try to re-enter the workforce they left years earlier. I don’t have marriage advice, but if you do a few simple things in the other eight hours, you can survive a divorce and get back on your feet as quickly as possible.
Retire Smart: Reader Mailbag: How to Draw Down Savings in Retirement 9-4
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
Q: It’s been suggested that I withdraw about 4 percent of my retirement savings ($430,000) each year in addition to my current income of approximately $3,000 per month. I am 70 and my wife will turn 64 this year. We have no mortgage payments, although we do have a $550 monthly car payment for the next five years. Does 4 percent sound about right? – R.B., via the Internet
News Spotlight: 4-H Food Club Receives Gardening Grant
The 4-H Food Club at the Ingham Family Center will be building on the gardening skills learned by the students last year where they planted and maintained a large garden and consumed over 300 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. (l to r) Scott Leroy, Sara Deprez, Randy Bell, Stephanie Reuter and Heather Borden.
News Spotlight: Granholm to Meet with Google in California, Pitch Michigan for Fiber Optic Network Trial
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on March 10, 2010, will meet with officials at Google in California to thank them for their ongoing investment in Michigan and encourage the company to include the state in the testing of Google fiber, its new ultra-high speed fiber optic broadband network. Earlier today, Granholm met with venture capitalists and high-tech company representatives in Menlo Park in an effort to persuade them to bring investment and business to Michigan.
News Spotlight: Richard Bernstein Announces Campaign for Attorney General
Congressmen Schauer, Peters, and Conyers Endorse Bernstein along with Democratic Leaders
Congressmen Schauer, Peters, and Conyers Endorse Bernstein along with Democratic LeadersFreedom of Information Act – Your Right to Know
Journalists and citizens who file Freedom of Information Act requests often expect delay or denial, unfortunately, that can impact your daily life. Oftentimes, the lack of information provided by governmental agencies limit the ability to investigate issues, protect individuals or open the doors of justice. istockphoto