Retire Smart: Economist’s Report Points to Best Job Opportunities for 50-plus Americans

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
 
 The debate over the future of Social Security will heat up this month when Washington policymakers convene for two major events focused on reducing the federal deficit. 
 
Deficit hawks will be peddling the argument that Social Security is careening toward insolvency, and that benefits should be cut because the government can’t afford its obligations to the program.
 
So, is Social Security headed for insolvency? And, is it causing our budget deficit?

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Big Things to Come in Smaller Cities

By Bob Robinson

 
When I moved to mid-Michigan 35 years ago, there were more than 40,000 manufacturing jobs in the area.  Now there are less than 10,000 or 12,000.  The loss of industrial and manufacturing jobs throughout the state has left people fleeing Michigan cities, leaving behind abandoned and over-built infrastructures. 

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me2u – 9-9 – Choices

I liked the color purple before there was a movie, a book or some guy prancing around on stage. I like rap, country, classical, jazz and rock-n-roll. I read non-fiction. I am attracted to women with curves. I like my steak medium-rare.

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Smith withdraws from Governor’s race

YPSILANTI, MI – State Representative Alma Wheeler Smith (D-Salem) today announced that she has ended her campaign to be Michigan’s next Governor.

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Local Organization Readies Students to Vote

 Teresa Tran, National Honor Society student at Eastern High School volunteered to help classmates register to vote.  Deedre Williams, member of A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), a non-profit “Get-Out-The-Vote” voter education organization, facilitated the registration and Bruce Utter from the City of Lansing’s Clerks Office assisted with questions about the voting machines.

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As I See It – 9-8 – QP Voices: Enquiring Minds Wanted to Know

 

 
By Mary Sanchez
Tribune Media Services
 
It’s a pity to say, but the reporters who worked on one of the most explosive journalistic investigations this year don’t have a ghost of a chance for recognition by the Pulitzer Prize committee. Why? Because they work for the National Enquirer.

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Festivities Continue in Eaton County

 By Bob Robinson

 
If you didn’t make the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival last weekend, you missed a great opportunity to learn about the rich agricultural heritage of my hometown of Vermontville, Michigan.

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MoJo’s Table-for-Two Reviews – 9-8

Geno’s  Pizzeria

 
208 S. Washington Square
517-580-7124
Price Range: From $2.50/slice – $19.00 (for a pie)
Casual atmosphere with excellent customer service

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Your Other 8 Hours: Discover Your Passion: What’s Your Highest and Best Use?

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services

 
Live your passion. Do what you love and the money will follow. If you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work. You’ve heard this cute advice a hundred times, but what if you have no idea what your passion is? It’s time you find out …
 

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