Interpersonal Edge: Is 2012 the end of work?

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I keep hearing about the Mayan prophecies, reading about increasing global issues, and hearing prophecies of economic and worldwide doom. Should we even be trying to get ahead in a world that may be ending?

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Hidden Treasures for History Lovers

The Carnegie Library, located at the corner of W. Shiawassee and Capitol, opened in 1904 and still stands today on the edge of the Lansing Community College campus.
 
By Allie McLary
 
The Capital Area District Libraries system has several hidden gems located throughout its thirteen branches, with one located downstairs in the Downtown Lansing branch.

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News Spotlight: Be a part of the 3rd Annual National Call of Unity on Tuesday, October 2nd* at 3:00pm Eastern!

Several national organizations, governmental agencies, local domestic violence programs, advocates and allies, and survivors and their family and friends will participate.


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News Spotlight: Michigan Historical Commission approves 11 new historical markers

A rare type of bridge built by a master engineer, the site of a one-room schoolhouse founded by a former slave and his wife, and a lighthouse tower built 135 years ago are among the subjects of 11 new Michigan State Historical Markers approved by the Michigan Historical Commission at its Sept. 20 meeting.

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News Spotlight: Miller Fall Farm Fest

 

Step back into time….

 Miller Fall Farm Fest
635 State St
 
…in Eaton Rapids!  On October 6th, from10-4, you can time travel in Eaton Rapids….at the historic Miller Farm, former home of Dennis, Minnie, Charles, George, and Rhea, and the Miller Dairy, which is known through out the country for the best ice cream! 

 

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News Spotlight: Candlelight Vigil to Honor Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence

What: Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

When: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 6:30pm

Where: Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Malcolm X in Lansing

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TOP 5 CARIBBEAN ISLANDS FOR AVOIDING HURRICANES

Harrismith Beach in Barbados. Photo courtesy of Barbados Travel Authority

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www.VirtualTourist.com

In a tough economy, it is more difficult to sneak away from the office, but also less realistic to spend your savings on a big vacation. Given the constraints on a traveler’s time and checkbook, few options are as ideal as a quick jaunt to the Caribbean — direct flights are readily available from most East Coast airports to most island hubs, and the variety among the islands means there’s a destination for everyone — from the nature enthusiast to the luxury-demanding mogul.

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Global James Bond Day Set For October 5th

LOS ANGELES, CA — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise and on the anniversary of “Dr. No,” which enjoyed its world film premiere in London on Oct. 5, 1962, and in anticipation of the worldwide release of the 23rd James Bond adventure “Skyfall,” on Nov. 9, 2012, Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions has announced that Oct. 5, 2012, will be Global James Bond Day, a day-long series of events for Bond fans around the world.

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