News For, By and About People
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?
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.
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!
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!
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.
Grovenburg United Methodist Church is celebrating its 125th
Anniversary during the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday,
August 7, 2011. The church’s official anniversary date is
Monday, August 8, which marks the time the first service was held
in the newly constructed church building.
Los Angeles, CA — Starting its eighteenth year, THE GUY HANKS & MARVIN MILLER SCREENWRITING PROGRAM aka The Cosby Program, will be accepting applications from July 15th to September 15, 2011. This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. Unaffiliated with USC, the goal of the Hanks-Miller Program is to develop the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry.
The Guy Hanks & Marvin Miller Screenwriting Program Sponsored by Drs. Bill & Camille Cosby
Starting its eighteenth year, THE GUY HANKS & MARVIN MILLER SCREENWRITING PROGRAM aka The Cosby Program, will be accepting applications from July 15th to September 15, 2011.
The Capital City African American Cultural Association (CCAACA) today announced that the 2011 Parade and Family Heritage Festival will be postphoned due to the challenges of the economy and the unexpected rising costs of holding the annual event. The Parade and Festival summertime event, which began in 2000 to celebrate the African American presence and the rich diversity in mid-Michigan, features marching bands, floats, food, vendors, and music in dowtown Lansing.