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PET WORLD: A fence may help stop your dog from barking at others

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency

Q: My husband and I very recently adopted an eight-year-old rescued golden lab mix. He was in foster care for six months where he lived with two dogs and a cat. He is a mellow, sweet and adores humans. But when I have him in the backyard and dogs walk past the street, he goes into attack-mode, snarls and barks.

How to Start an Emergency Fund

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer, CFP®, AAMS®

You’ve probably been told at some point in your life that you need an emergency fund. The unfortunate reality is that many Americans don’t save for a rainy day, leaving them ill prepared for life’s misfortunes. Don’t let that happen to you.

Is America still an ‘empathetic and generous giant’?

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — A first-of-its-kind study that ranks nations by empathy puts the United States at No. 7, behind countries ranging from Peru to Korea to Saudi Arabia.

Why Clinton and Trump backers don’t mix

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — Living around people with opposing political viewpoints affects your ability to form close relationships and accept other perspectives — and may even change your personality, finds a national study led by a Michigan State University scholar.

Financial Abuse Hurts as Well! Learn How to Identify the Signs

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Porsche Miles Grant

It may be an uncommon topic to speak about, but it is a very relevant one. Many women and men are victims of financial abuse. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, financial abuse is categorized as a common tactic used by abusers to gain power and control in a relationship.

Movie: The Accountant

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

Studio: Warner Bros. (128 min.)

Plot: A chartered accountant finds the Treasury Department on his tail after he picks up a new criminal client.

Recipe: Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

Indulge in this pumpkin treat.

UPDATE: News Spotlight: Domestic Violence Double Homicide Suicide Investigation

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

The following information is preliminary in the investigation. It is likely that information and details in the investigation could/may change as the Lansing Police Department investigates further.

On Friday October 28th at approximately 1:20am, the Ingham Co. 9-1-1 Center received an anonymous call to check welfare of the resident who lived in a house in the 2900 block of Truman.

Three Homicides in Southeast Lansing

Rina Risper10 years ago02 mins

On October 28, 2016 at approximately 1:15 am, Officers were sent to the 2900 block of Truman to check the welfare of a resident. Officers developed information that necessitated entering the residence.

Want to Save Money and Live Longer? Stop Smoking

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Porsche Miles Grant

When we think about needs and wants, we are positively sure that smoking is definitely a want, and a bad one at that. You literally cannot benefit from smoking in any way, besides it may eliminate some stress short-term. However, long-term it can result in an abundance of negativity.