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TROTTER: Spenders and savers are linked by asset conservation

by Ike Trotter Published: May 3,2013

Tags: financial planning, Ike Trotter, money, personal finance, saving money, spending money

For this article, we will discuss those areas of estate and financial planning for the age group I will refer as “age 50 and older.” Obviously, we’re dealing with a wide age span for people in this group that pairs those of the World War II generation along with the Baby Boomer generation that followed [...] [...]

WISEMAN: Five Presidents and an enduring constitution

by Marty Wiseman Published: May 3,2013

Tags: government, Marty Wiseman, Stennis Institute

The United States, though still a young country by comparison, has the oldest continuous constitution of any country in existence in the world today. On rare occasions an event takes place that reminds us of the uniqueness of our country. Such an event took place two weeks ago in Texas. Although we had very little [...] [...]

Keeping Our Eye On Kamel King

Age: 33 Entertainment Attorney, Frascogna & Courtney Law Firm You could literally say that Kamel King was born into the entertainment industry. The son of a James Brown promoter, Kamel King grew up behind-the-scenes of the music industry, a business that King calls a “living, breathing and evolving creature.” “Even in my off time, I surround [...] [...]

CRAWFORD: Truth management manipulates beliefs

by Bill Crawford Published: April 26,2013

Tags: Defense Department, School of Nursing, tobacco companies, truth, University of California

Since the earliest days of civilization “truth management” has been practiced by governments, religions and powerful organizations to further their own interests. Today, the practice of truth management has proliferated to organizations throughout the United States, including Mississippi. Envision a persuasion scheme that integrates widespread publicity, rampant disinformation, and tailored “truths.” You get the picture. [...] [...]

BOOK BIZ: Enjoy English wit and adventure with Aunt Augusta

by Lynn Lofton Published: April 26,2013

Tags: Graham Green, Lynn Lofton, Travels with My Aunt

The late English writer Graham Greene was a true wordsmith who could turn a simple phrase into a magical sentence. In Travels with My Aunt he is in good form and at his most entertaining. It’s humorous in the dry-English-wit style. I’m a fan of Greene’s writing but had missed this book until recently. The [...] [...]

WILLOUGHBY: Mayo Flynt leads AT&T Mississippi by enjoying both work and workers

by Martin Willoughby Published: April 26,2013

Tags: ATT Mississippi, Greater Jackson Chamber, Mayo Flynt, telecommunications

There is a new movie titled “42″ on at the theaters about the life of Jackie Robinson, who was the first African American to play Major League Baseball. In the face of great resistance to this groundbreaking feat, Robinson said, “I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me… All I ask is that you [...] [...]

BOOK BIZ: Person you love may not be who you think he or she is

by Lynn Lofton Published: April 19,2013

Tags: Harper Collins, Rhonda Riley, The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope

Hot off the press with an April 23 release date, The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope is an impressive debut novel by Gainesville, Fla., resident Rhonda Riley. It comes with the hearty endorsement of Adam Brady, an employee of Square Books in Oxford, who was fortunate to read an advance copy. “It’s a really good [...] [...]

WILLOUGHBY: Chip Sarver believes stamina, keeping the mood light key to agency’s success

by Martin Willoughby Published: April 19,2013

Tags: Chip Sarver, Mad Genius, Martin Willoughby

First we had marathons which seem like way too far for a human to run. Now we have ultra-marathons which allow athletes to race for distances up to 100 miles or greater. The focus, determination and endurance that must require simply amazes me. As I continue to study the “secret sauce” of leadership, I similarly [...] [...]

Keeping Our Eye On Kerri Courtney Sanders

by Stephen McDill Published: April 19,2013

Tags: Job Hunter, Kerri Courtney, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, MPB, New Stage Theater

Name: Kerri Courtney Sanders Age: 25 Occupation: TV Host, Mississippi Public Broadcasting From operating a Mississippi Power bucket truck to driving a forklift at Taylor Machine Works, actress Kerri Courtney Sanders knows a thing or two about Mississippi’s many job opportunities. The Richland native says she was hired as the host of Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s workforce [...] [...]

WISEMAN: A glimmer of hope for the future of education

by Marty Wiseman Published: April 19,2013

Tags: education, Marty Wiseman, Mississippi, Stennis Institute

It seems that in every news outlet over the past few days there has been discussion of education legislation passed in the 2013 session of the Mississippi Legislature. While there was no massive education reform package, numerous doors were opened. The actions this session seem to signal willingness on the part of legislators and the [...] [...]

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