News For, By and About People
By Charissa Patterson-Martinez
We all should probably make more of an effort to empathize. Earlier this week I went to visit a friend of mine at her office. She had company, a co-worker and they were in the middle of a rather heated debate. I attempted to excuse myself as it was the polite thing to do. However, I was intrigued and thankful when the two of them asked me to stay.
By Anne R., Reference Librarian
In 2011, the heir to the British throne, Prince William, delighted the world by taking a bride. This year is an important one for a different generation of the royals. William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, is celebrating a Diamond Jubilee-her 60th year as queen.
I have to admit I am a fan of the English royal family, much to the amusement of my friends and co-workers.
Mark Watts and his father Joseph Watts in 1999. Courtesy photo.
By Jimmy L Wilson, Jr.
One of the strongest bonds between a father and his son is sports. From the father teaching the son how to play a sport, to just spending time to watching games together, sports are a big dynamic in this relationship.
Hello Ms. Risper,
I enjoyed your article on Lonnie Johnson and his family history. There are some old Lansing families you might consider looking into. Some are friends who are very successful attorneys now. Vence Bonham’s father was a community leader in Lansing and President of the NAACP here.
Dear Readers,
This edition will be printed just in time for Father’s Day but it is time that we really start recognizing the contributions of fathers with respect first.
We all know that there are fathers who are not a part of their children’s lives but we also have mothers who are not as well.
By www.VirtualTourist.com
While it may be most famously known for its romantic scenery and cultural traditions, few cities in the world showcase the range of architecture found in Seville, Spain. Two famous sights are The Alcazar, a Moorish mansion and royal residence, and the city’s cathedral, which is also the world’s largest Gothic building.
The car will be on sale this summer and I expect to see a lot of drivers swapping the old Altima for a new one. What’s more, it would not surprise me if a number of people.
By Frank Washington
NASHVILLE, TN– Standing in the garage here at Nissan’s North American headquarters what stood out about the all new Nissan Altima was that the midsize sedan looked much more sophisticated than the car it replaces.
By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
I’ve got a tax tip that won’t save you any money, but it will save you something far more valuable: time. The IRS says the average American spends 21.4 hours completing a 1040 tax return. It’s this “hidden” tax — the sacrifice of not your dollars but your other eight hours — that you can reduce. And the good news is this tax tip won’t increase your risk of an IRS audit.
By Karla Robinson, MD
You need to know the legal protections in place to protect your child from discrimination at school based on their health status. Asthma, heart conditions, seizure disorder, diabetes, and ADHD are just a few examples of the broad range of illnesses covered under the Section 504 law.
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I’ve been in my career for a long time, and I am surprised I am not further up the corporate food chain. I’m friendly and adaptive, and I get along with everyone. For all my popularity, I still can’t seem to achieve the respect and influence I deserve. What can I do differently?