September 15, 2026

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Rina Risper

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”

Rina Risper05 mins

  Studio:     20th Century Fox (2 hrs. 11 min.)

Plot:     Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Halley Berry, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence
Cast:     The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     ***
 

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The Kid’s Doctor: Simple changes can help kids maintain a healthy weight

Rina Risper05 mins

 Small tweaks like reducing portion size and cutting carbs (rather than trying to eliminate them) will pull down total daily calories. 

 

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Jill on Money: College is still worth it

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
  As the Class of 2014 throws their caps into the air during this graduation season, many families are facing the stark reality of a mound of education debt. Given the still-tough job market, is college worth it? The answer is yes, with a caveat. 

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Interpersonal Edge: Get your kids ready for real work world

Rina Risper07 mins

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
 Q. My teens are getting ready to go to college, and I see 20-year-olds having a terrible time getting jobs. Are there some tips you can give to help me get my kids ready for the real world of work?
 

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Aboutthatcar.com: 2015 Hyundai Genesis

Rina Risper08 mins

  By Frank S. Washington

 
WEST BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – Hyundai stopped just short of calling its redesigned 2015 Genesis a luxury performance sedan. The Korean automaker opted to call the car a midsize premium sedan.

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Your Other 8 Hours: How to stay strong and get what you deserve in a divorce

Rina Risper012 mins

 

By Robert Pagliarini
Tribune Media Services 
 
What should you do if you are in the middle of a divorce but feel at the end of your rope? When you’re struggling for an equitable resolution but don’t see any end in sight?

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Blackflix.com Movie Review: “Million Dollar Arm”

Rina Risper03 mins

 
By J.R. Johnson

Studio:     Disney (2 hrs. 4 min.)

Plot:     A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball.
Cast:     Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Alan Arkin, Suraj Sharma, Bill Paxton
Rating:     PG
Bottom Line:     **

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TAX SOLUTIONS 13-10: Tax Refund was Seized

Rina Risper04 mins


2013 taxes are done and you expected a tax refund.   You checked your bank account for the bank deposit.  You checked your mailbox for a check.  No refund.  What is going on?  You finally receive a letter from the IRS or State.  Your tax refund was seized.

By  A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

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