Excuse me, are you listening? 10-7

Dear Readers,

 
I was having a conversation with my friend about casinos and gambling because there is currently a push for a casino in Lansing.  I thought back to my first casino experience.  

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Local Family Wins Statewide “I Love Michigan” Video Competition

 I Love Michigan: Darryl and Erinn Evans along with their son, Dion and daughter, Morgan won the top prize for their video depicting love for Michigan .  Courtesy photo

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AboutThatCar.com: Kia Sportage — Just Fine

 By Frank S. Washington

 
DETROIT, MI  –  I recently experienced some engineering deftness while driving the 2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD crossover vehicle.

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Retire Smart: AARP Lawsuit Turns Up Heat on Government, Reverse Mortgage Industry

By Mark Miller

Tribune Media Services
 
The problems afflicting the reverse mortgage industry took a turn for the worse recently, when the AARP Foundation filed a lawsuit challenging federal rules said to be forcing borrowers into foreclosure.

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    Do you have an opinion? Your letters 10-7

    Dear TNCP,

     
    Why are we not OUTRAGED?
     
    Why is the community not outraged?  I am outraged. But I am just one representing Jane Doe and John Q. Citizen. You ask why I am outraged?
     
    A teenaged girl lost her life at the tender age of 17. She was laid to rest in March.  Her very short and confused life was snuffed out by 2 bullets from the gun of a police officer.  Officers are supposed to be trained to use deadly force only when there is a real threat of danger.

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    Interpersonal EDGE: Fear of Conflict Can Create Big Messes

      By Dr. Daneen Skube

    Tribune Media Services
     
    Q: In a recent column, you talked about why avoiding conflict at all costs is expensive. We’d all like lions to lie down with lambs but that occurs in Eden, not the workplace. I’ve been hired to replace a Human Resources Director who never dealt with conflict. How do I shape up the organization?
     

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    GO GREEN WHEN YOU SPRING CLEAN

     

     

    By Reference Librarian Eunice B.

     
    Now that spring is in the air, the time-honored tradition of spring cleaning is upon us. How about making some changes this year and incorporating “green” or “safe” cleaning tips into your routine? You might be surprised at the versatility of common ingredients you probably already have on hand, such as vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, baking soda and shortening. They can help you save money, save your health, maybe even save some time.

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