OPINION PIECE: Through The Media Lens: Covering Race and Police Brutality

 

By Bob Butler

(Black PR Wire) — The second half of 2014 has been marked by the shooting deaths of four African-American males by local law enforcement — Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri; Eric Garner in New York, John Crawford and Tamir Rice in Ohio — that have attracted the attention of national media and the federal government, and shined a light on the issue of policing in minority communities. 

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Wolfgang Puck: Enjoy a golden loaf of homemade bread on your holiday table

 

 A close cousin of French brioche and Jewish challah, my recipe is easier than it looks to make!.
Photo by Fotalia

 

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Movie: Top Five

  Studio:  Paramount (1 hr. 42 min.)

Plot:  A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancée talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show.
Cast:     Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Cedric the Entertainer, Tracy Morgan
Rating:     R
Bottom Line:     ****

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TAX SOLUTIONS:  Limited Liability Companies (LLC)

 

By  A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

 
In my previous articles we reviewed Corporation and Doing Business As (DBA) business structures.  This article is on Limited Liability Companies (LLC).

 

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Kiplinger on Travel: 10 great gifts for travelers under $50

 

Photo by morguefile

By Cameron Huddleston

 
  If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the frequent traveler in your family but don’t want to break the bank, we can help. We asked several travel experts to share their picks for affordable items they pack when they hit the road. These 10 things can help both business and leisure travelers save money, stay organized and be a little more comfortable on all their trips.
 

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Interpersonal Edge: Customer not always right, but he’s never wrong

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
 Q. I’ve tried to explain to an important customer that he misunderstood our policies when he hired my company. The customer can’t admit he was wrong and is now talking to my boss, and I’m in trouble. How did this end up my fault?
 

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Jill on Money: Financial Thanksgiving

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
 
 Thanksgiving, which just passed, is a time when we can give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives, like health, loving spouse, a wonderful family and amazing friends. But this is a money column, so this week, I would also like to give thanks to all of the amazing people and resources that have improved our financial lives.
 

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Michigan’s Auto No-Fault Law: Understand Your Rights Now Before They May Change

 By Stephen H. Sinas

                 
The Michigan Legislature continues to contemplate changes to the Michigan Auto No-Fault Insurance Law. 

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Will making more money guarantee a better retirement?

 

 
By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
 
There were two families that lived next to each other. One family received a $2 million inheritance. They traveled, had a nice boat and gave to charity. They took calculated investment risks that paid off. They averaged an incredible 12 percent return every year for 20 years.

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