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Work in retirement? It might sound like a contradiction in terms, but we’re looking for ways to achieve financial security over a retirement that could last 20 years or more. One of the best ways to do that is to work just a little longer than you might have planned. Working for even a few additional years can pay a surprisingly large bonus.
By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
Be dazzled by the Caribbean parade and festival. Experience the sounds and sights of creatively designed costumes and the dynamic high energy of the revelers. Join in the festivities which starts at the corner of Woodward and Mack in Detroit. The 18th annual celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage will be held on August 14 and 15, 2010 at Hart Plaza in Detroit. This two-day event will be booming with festivities. The parade will start at the corner of Woodward and Mack at 11:00 am, and it is expected to reach the festival in Hart Plaza at Woodward and Jefferson by 1:30 pm. Courtesy photo.
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By Melik
I remember my first introduction to Mr. Dewey’s Decimal System. I did not like it. There were too many digits on the page. I imagined that the numerals were going to lift themselves off of the page and begin fighting. An eight would pick a one up and stab a seven in the chest.
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Research Librarian David Votta, is one of Lansing’s History Detectives and he can help you research your home.
“The phone works both ways.” When my mother told that to me it freed me, cursed me, helped me and hindered me. I wonder what she would say, now that we have gone through answering machines, remote access answering machines, pagers, cellular phones, E-mail, instant messaging, text messaging, and online video communication. It is absolutely amazing there are so many different ways a person can choose to communicate.
Q. I’ve been buddies for a couple of years with a coworker. I think she’s avoiding me. I consider her a good friend and want to fix the problem. What’s the best way to mend the rift?
By Robert Pagliarini