Customer Service From Both Sides of the Fence
Dear TNCP,
I’m on both sides of the fence with customer service. I’ve been on the receiving end of bad service and I’ve been accused of giving bad service.
We Will Always Remember: Trinidad Sanchez, Jr
With great sadness, we are passing on the news that our beloved and enormously gifted poet, teacher and mentor to many, Trinidad Sanchez, Jr., died on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. TX. He was such a loving man, gentle spirit and leader. His words and laughter will live on forever. The poet, activist and teacher must live on in all of us!
Photo by Jesse Herrera, Laredo, TX
Sankofa Announces New Chief School Officer
LANSING, MI – Sankofa Shule Public School Academy announced Dr. Saleef Kafajouffe as its new Chief School Officer (CSO) on Tuesday, July 25, at Sankofa Shule Public School Academy at 4817 Bristol Road in Lansing. At the news conference, will announce key elements of his vision for the school’s future.
Michigan State Student Vies for Miss Michigan Crown in October
LANSING, MI — As a young girl, Elizabeth Crenshaw, grew up watching the Miss America Pageant, she would imagine herself under the lights of the Atlantic City stage holding the winner’s bouquet.
Business: From Pool Hall to Produce: B&B Southside Produce
Customer Willis C. Bradley checks out the tomatoes as he contemplates dinner for the evening. He said that he really loves the concept of being able to buy fruits and vegetables locally and hopes that more people come over to the southside to support the store. TNCP Photo.
LANSING, MI — B&B Southside Produce opened in May of 2006. It is located at 2215 W. Holmes Road on the corner of Pleasant Grove.
Don’t Take Anything for Granted.
"Come let us rejoice and be happy with our many blessings that the Lord has given us."
The Friends and Family Plan
Dear Readers,
I was reading Duke University’s newspaper and found that they did an interesting study on friends. The study reveals that Americans have fewer friends outside of the family. Go figure.
Tips for a Healthy and Safe Summer – Part 2
Q: How can I stay safe while enjoying the pool, lake, or river?
Lying May Be a Symptom of a Deeper Issue
Q: How can we teach our young son that it’s wrong to lie? I don’t know why he seems to have such a problem with this (he’s only 7), but just about the time we think he understands, we go through another episode. Our older son is never this way. – Mrs. R.N.
Greatness Is Largely A Matter Of Conscious Choice
Q: I am a "middle" manager at a local company and am looking for some good books on leadership. Can you recommend some?