Excuse me, are you listening? 10-14

Dear Readers,

Life is quite amazing.  Spend time with those who are worth it.  Those who are not worth spending your time with find another space for them.  This summer, I have decided to spend more time with my family and it has been a hilarious time.

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Ask Tamara: I’m Dropping Out of School

Dear Tamara:

I have a huge relationship dilemma. My boyfriend and I have been dating since our sophomore year in high school. Yes, we are your stereotypical match made in heaven. The captain of the football team and head cheerleader, the prom king and queen, voted most likely to be married, etc., etc. Everyone, thinks we are a perfect couple. The problem is, my boyfriend accepted a scholarship to a school out west and I am in Ohio. It feels like we are worlds apart and I think the distance between us has changed our relationship.

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Trav Talks About Common Ground and His Life as a Young Rapper

By Delisa Fountain

An electrifying new voice and star on the rise, Trav, will release his newest single on SRR /B Sharp early this summer.  Featuring guest vocals by longtime friend and collaborator Sean Kingston, “Up and Down” is a wildly infectious R&B flavored track that is already creating a buzz at rhythmic radio stations throughout the country.  The charismatic young artist talks about the track in a video interview, which includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, on his mentor 50 Cent’s website, www.ThisIs50.com, which can also be viewed at www.saguaroroadrhythm.com/trav

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Your Other 8 Hours: Sudden Money: Six Steps for Handling a Windfall

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

It’s everyone’s dream. Winning the big jackpot that changes everything. But even if you weren’t one of the winner’s in last week’s $380 million Mega Millions lottery, the issues that come with sudden money may still apply to you. In fact, you have many opportunities to experience sudden money that have nothing to do with winning the lottery.

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The Kid’s Doctor: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Is Back

This disease is most often seen in young children,
especially toddlers.

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

I’ve been seeing a lot of cases of “hand, foot and mouth disease” (HFM) in the office lately. This illness is usually caused by a Coxsackie virus A-16, a member of the enteroviral family. These viruses  are typically seen in the summer and early fall. (Don’t worry, this illness is not related to “hoof and mouth” disease seen in animals.)

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Interpersonal EDGE: Help Co-Worker Bent on Self-Destruction?

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services

Q. I have a good friend at work who lately seems to be on a path of self-destruction. She is showing up late at work, not submitting her work on schedule, and generally is putting her job at risk. I’ve been trying to cover for her, but that is starting to put my job at risk. I can’t afford to lose my job, but I feel bad for my friend. How can I deal with this?

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Retire Smart: Why An Income Annuity Might Be in Your Future

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services

Guaranteed retirement income has become a buzzword in the retirement industry, with financial services companies, planners and even government policymakers looking for ways to reduce retiree exposure to equities and boost sources of sure income.

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Que’n With Kids Saturday, August 20, 2011

Penny at Que’n 2010. TNCP photo

Face Painting, Music, Entertainment, Food and more!
 For residents and those with an interest
in the Walnut Neighborhood! FREE!

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THE WEDDING OF YOUR DREAMS

The library provide resources for
weddings and potential honeymoon
destinations, like McWay Falls pictured above.

By reference Librarian Mari G.

A few years ago while driving through Big Sur, California, I stumbled across a state park that boasted a beautiful waterfall called McWay Falls.  Stopping along the side of the road to admire the falls dumping into the Pacific Ocean, I noticed a tiny wedding ceremony in progress. I remember thinking: Wow-rigging your wedding to take place near a natural scenic treasure is incredibly romantic! 

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News Spotlight: Lansing Jaycees rummage sale offers treats and treasures to support Lansing Relay For Life

LANSING — The 2011 Lansing Relay For Life may have come and gone, but there is still time to support this important cause. That’s why the Lansing Jaycees’ Relay For Life team will host a rummage/bake sale on Saturday, Aug. 6, with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

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