Strong families survive, and Social Security helps

By Vonda VanTil, 
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
 
June is National Family Month – a great time to reflect on family and how to make it stronger. 

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Excuse me, are you listening? 12-9

Dear Readers,
 
I have always believed in miracles. When I saw the first television interview with Charles Ramsey about the 3 women missing in Cleveland, OH, I was amazed. How does a man find a woman trying to break out of a house and then kicks the door in?

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Star Power Rally Supports Early Childhood

By Rick Garcia
 
On May 14th at the State Capitol steps they came by the thousands – Parents, children, educators, early childhood professionals, care givers and advocates all donned in a sea of red t-shirts emblazed with the slogan “Star Power 2013.” What was most impressive was watching everyone do the “Chicken Dance” to celebrate the kickoff.

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Your Other 8 Hours: Is your Facebook profile hurting you?

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
Your Facebook profile may be doing you more harm than good. What you choose to include on your Facebook profile can alter not only what people think about you but also the way they treat you.

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Retire Smart: Protecting yourself from the costs of long-term care

 By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
  There’s no denying it: Most of us are going to need some form of long-term health care during our golden years. And costs of such care are rising.
 

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News Spotlight: Jobs at Midwest Bus Corporation

  Midwest Bus Corporation, an Owosso, MI, UAW based, transit bus remanufacturer that also provides aftermarket replacement parts, used bus sales, bus leasing, and field services to the transit industry, announces that it is hosting a job fair for persons looking for manufacturing work. The event will take place on May 23rd from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at its headquarters, 1940 W. Stewart St. in Owosso.

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News Spotlight: Jobs at Midwest Bus Corporation

  Midwest Bus Corporation, an Owosso, MI, UAW based, transit bus remanufacturer that also provides aftermarket replacement parts, used bus sales, bus leasing, and field services to the transit industry, announces that it is hosting a job fair for persons looking for manufacturing work. The event will take place on May 23rd from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at its headquarters, 1940 W. Stewart St. in Owosso.

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Blood pressure out of control at safety-net clinics

Dr. Ade Olomu
 
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Federally funded safety-net clinics for the uninsured lag behind other health care providers in controlling blood pressure among the low-income patients who rely on them for care, a new Michigan State University analysis suggests.
 

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Interpersonal Edge: Want a promotion? Make mistakes

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
  Q. I have a job where the same thing never happens twice. I end up making a lot of mistakes. My boss says mistakes are just part of the learning curve, but I get so upset I shake when I realize I messed up. How can I develop more self-confidence?

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