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Do you remember any of the New Year’s resolutions you made for 2005? If you don’t, it may not be such a tragedy. After all, you still may have had a good quality of life even if you didn’t get to the gym three times a week, learn a new language or take that gourmet cooking class. On the other hand, you can make a big difference in your future if you make – and keep – financial resolutions for the coming year.
Q: I’ve started thinking about preparing my taxes and am wondering if there are any resources available that address any changes that may have occurred in tax law for 2005?
African American State Legislators Call for Compassion for Hurricane Survivors; Tens of Thousands of Evacuees Face Being Homeless for the Holidays
Top: Tanisha Speed, with her son, Treyvon Speed. They were separated in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Ms. Speed’s was able to make it to Lansing with her toddler, Anthony Mitchell (not shown).
The controversial article that was printed in the November 27, 2005 – December 10, 2005 article entitled “Blackface Costumes Spark Dialogue” has spurred interesting dialogue from our readers. We have received more feedback from the story that any other. Special commentary section in “Excuse Me Are You Listening?” on Page 2, in our next edition.
Sean Paul hopes to continue global success with the “Dutty World”
A homeless man tries to keep warm by using a rug and cardboard box as a mattress. During the holidays, do not forget the homeless in your town. With limited resources and frigid temperatures the Volunteers of America and other organizations that assist the homeless, need volunteers and donations as they fill during the winter. TNCP Photo.
