me2u-9-14-Library

 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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me2u – 9-13 – Phone

“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.

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Interpersonal EDGE: Fixes for Soured Workplace Friendship

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?

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Your Other 8 Hours: Start-Up Help: How to Go From Idea to Business

 By Robert Pagliarini

Tribune Media Services

 
My latest book has received endorsements from best-selling authors and thought leaders, as well as praise from readers. However, there are some who read “The Other 8 Hours” and get angry.

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Eastside Group and “Fellowship” Praise in the Park

 

On July 10, 2010 at Walsh Park, Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 1001 Dakin Street, partnered with Potter Walsh Neighborhood Association and the Eastside Community Action Center along with many volunteers, held the annual “Praise in the Park Neighborhood Block Party”.

Photo: Charismatic Pastor Stan Parker test drives 1 of the 2 bicycles given away during  the  “Praise in the Park Neighborhood Block Party” on the Eastside.

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Retire Smart: How to Hire a Financial Adviser (Part 1 of 4)

“The nature of any human being, certainly anyone on Wall Street, is ‘the better deal you give the customer, the worse deal it is for you.'” -Bernard Madoff, convicted Wall Street swindler

Remember the Bo Diddley song “Who Do You Love?” When it comes to financial advice, a better question might be, “Who do you trust?” Bernie Madoff’s victims certainly wish they’d thought harder about that question, and the general cloud of scandal hanging over Wall Street these days reinforces the need to work with trustworthy-and competent-financial advisers.

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Important News Spotlight: Michigan Group Develops Bed Bug Resources for Communities and Citizens

  In response to public anxiety and increasing reports of bed bug infestations in Michigan’s metropolitan areas, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has developed a Web site and a comprehensive manual aimed at educating renters, homeowners, facility managers, and other government agencies about the best practices for bed bug prevention and control.

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Local Singer and Soaring Eagle SuperStar Winner opens for Poetry and Music Event on Michigan’s Capitol Steps

 On Thursday, July 22, 2010, Shaton Andrews will open for the 6th Annual Poetry in the City event on the Capitol steps.  Be there! Sign up from 7:00 to 7:30 pm

 

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