The Lost Art of Phone Calls

 

 By Rick Garcia

 
Phone calls are slowly becoming passé.  The other day I attempted to call one of my clients only to have a hollow, artificial voice of a woman in a monotonous tone – “If you know your party’s extension please dial it now.  Otherwise press “1” to continue, press “2” to dial by last name or press “3” to leave a voice message.”
 

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The Kid’s Doctor: What is stomach flu?

 

Norovirus is the most common cause of “stomach flu” (actually 

gastroenteritis) Fotolia.com. 

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

  I’ve seen a lot of patients in recent weeks with complaints of “stomach flu.” Just to be clear, “stomach flu” really is not flu at all, and has nothing to do with influenza. The stomach stuff is actually called gastroenteritis, and is typically caused by a virus.

 

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Students Shine at “Michigan History Day” Competition

 

Raamiz Shuttari of Troy displays his History exhibit on “The Reign of Abubakr”.
Photo by Rick Garcia

By Rick Garcia

 
Many people are familiar with academic school competitions like the Science Olympiad, First in Michigan Robotics and Quizbowl, which all have wonderful merits on student achievement. 

 

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TAX SOLUTIONS: Dreadful Tax Bill

 

By  A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

 
You’re expecting a large tax bill.  You are afraid of the big bad IRS.  The IRS will take your car in the middle of the night.  The IRS will possess your home and leave you with no place to live.  The IRS will wipe out your bank account and garnish your wages.  The IRS will make it impossible for you to earn a living.  How does the IRS expect you to pay the taxes owed if you can’t earn a living?  

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NOW HIRING ELECTION WORKERS FOR UPCOMING 2014 ELECTIONS

 Application Deadline is March 31 
 
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope is seeking qualified individuals to work on upcoming 2014 Election Days on May 6th, August 5th, and November 4th. This is a great opportunity to perform a needed service and earn $120 or more per Election Day. The deadline to submit an application to work all three dates is Monday, March 31.

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News Spotlight: “Nightingales” Fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Take Place March 21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Avenue Café in Lansing’s downtown will be the backdrop for “Nightingales: An intimate Evening with Lansing’s Ladies of Jazz” – a fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) taking place on Friday, March 21 from 7-9 p.m.

 

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News Spotlight: Shooting on Cedar and Holmes Near Barbershop

 Charge(s) were issued on the 41 year old Lansing man Arthur Lee Hall. Arraignment was in 54-A District court in front of Magistrate Millmore on the following charge(s).

 
 

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