May 3, 2026

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Rina Risper

KARYN ARMSTEAD: IN FOR THE RIDE OF HER LIFE: TEEN EQUESTRIAN FROM CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE AN OLYMPIC HOPEFUL

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Karyn Armstead with her horse Petro this year at  the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show after winning a blue ribbon in Dorset, Vermont. 

Photo courtesy of the Armstead Family

By Nadia Sellers, Contributing Writer

CHICAGO, IL — Karyn Armstead is not your ordinary teen, she’s actually quite extraordinary. Unlike most young ladies her age, Karyn already has her life planned out. In fact, she dreams of one day becoming an Olympic equestrian champion. 

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Excuse me, Are you Listening?: Spend time with your tribe

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 By Rina Risper

 
Recently, my daughter Anissa and I went on a trip to Lexington, KY.  Bluegrass country with its sprawling lush pastures dotted with horses was breathtaking.  I could not tell the difference between the types of horse but it was so beautiful and serene.
 

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What’s RSVP of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties?

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Grandma Dorothy has been a tremendous volunteer at Cornell Elementary in Okemos, MI.  She is a foster grandparent and has impacted so many lives.

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“I lost Everything, but I have Everything”

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 By Jeannine N. Williams

 
The title of this article are the exact words, I said after losing everything I owned in an apartment fire and experiencing one trial after another.  What else could go wrong? Although, I felt numb, and in disbelief. 

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How Are You Going To Fund Your Real Estate Investment Endeavor?

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 By Dale Huber

Broker, DS Huber Real Estate Group
 
Want to start investing in real estate or flipping properties but you don’t have a bunch of cash available?  You can!  You will just need some sort of financing to start your venture.

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Jill on Money: Important lessons as we reach dog days of summer

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 By Jill Schlesinger

 
The first half of the year is over and I don't know about you, but I am exhausted! As I prepared for a much-needed week off, I thought back on some recent interviews I conducted with guests who inspired me. Three seem apt, as I prepared for vacation.

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Interpersonal Edge: Confused by co-workers who flatter, but don’t follow through

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By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: I work with people who constantly tell me how much they value me but treat me badly. They are late to meetings and don't follow through. Weirdly enough, they also flatter me a lot. How do I figure out how to handle these confusing people

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Movie: Aladdin

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 Studio:   Disney (2hrs. 8mins)

Plot:   A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all of his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess.
Cast:  Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Marwan Kenzari, Billy Magnussen, Nasim Pedrad
Rating:  PG
Bottom Line:   ***1/2

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F.O.C.U.S. Focus On Creating Ur Success -Through Faith- Part II

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By Jeaninne Belton Williams
 
I want to start off by saying that, “faith comes by hearing and hearing comes by  the word of God (Romans 10:17KJV) ; and now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1KJV).” “For we know that God works all things for good, for those who love him and called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28 NIV).” How do you put these scriptures into action and help you focus on creating your success through faith? But more importantly, bring honor and glory to God.  What are you hoping for today?  What are you seeking God for at this very moment?  It takes trust and complete faith that God will bring every one of your dreams and desires into fruition.  
 

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