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Kameko Jefferson still has school shopping to do for her sons, Donovan Patterson, 4 years old in kindergarten (to the left) and Jaden Patterson, 6 years old in 1st grade (to the right). She is doing some “green” shopping this year. Courtesy photo
LANSING, MI — Getting into the entertainment industry is more than just making beats and knowing how to play an instrument or sing.
You have always wanted to learn Spanish, right? Or was it Turkish you were hoping to focus on this year? Whatever your choice, now you can learn a new language with your CADL library card and a learning system called BYKI-our newest language resource accessible with your home computer and an Internet connection.
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
How much will you need to live on in retirement? You’ll often hear the big financial services companies offer this rule of thumb: Plan to replace 80 percent of your working income in retirement.
The “Meat ‘n Three” dish from Hoover’s which includes 1/2 BBQ Chicken, 3 BBQ Ribs and 3 Sides (Mustard Greens, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and Macaroni and Cheese). Courtesy photo.
By Melik
I was standing at the microwave waiting for water to steep for tea. I was sick. I was miserable. The only thing that soothed me seemed to be hot tea with honey. It had been a miserable week. Bill, a co-worker, moseyed into the break room. Bill and I exchange hellos. Then he says ‘hey you know you are coming up to your ten year anniversary of your showcase.’ I did not know. He spoke about a video production premiere I had at the Nuthouse Sports Grill on its wall of television.
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By Marilyn J. Lee
By Dr. Daneen Skube
By Eric Heiden, M.D., Tribune Media Services