November 27, 2024

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Jill on Money: Six financial lessons from six months of COVID-19

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger

 
It's been six months since the financial fallout from COVID-19 infected the U.S. economy. During this time, I have heard from thousands of you, some who are still struggling with a financial crisis. Many others are okay, but need guidance on how to navigate various money issues. Here are my six financial lessons (so far) from the pandemic.

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Dance Group Entertains Coronavirus Survivors and the Elderly

Rina Risper04 mins

 

 Left to right:   Victoria Mayhoe, Ny'Jah Rembert and Angel Redmond perform in a local nursing home parking lot.

 

Photo courtesy of Heather Taylor
 
LANSING, MI – The pandemic has hit the entertainment industry hard and the non-profit liturgical praise dance group Worship Without Words (WOW) is no exception.  The novel coronavirus has forced the cultural dance group to reexamine their mission and types of performances that they engage in.  

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MDHHS to Begin Posting School Outbreak Information; Includes School Names and Case Numbers

Rina Risper04 mins

 

LANSING, MI — Recently, in an effort to provide accurate and timely information about COVID-19 in Michigan schools, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will begin reporting outbreak information by school building. 
 

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Pet World: Give cats space they need to adjust to new home

Rina Risper08 mins

 

Photo by Khanh Nguyen

By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

 
Dear Cathy,
 
We adopted a two-year-old cat. She was captured as a stray and spayed. She is very social with people. We were told she “hates” other cats but is okay with dogs. We have a 13-year-old male dog who is totally complacent about everything. The cat has started to lay her ears back, meow annoyance, and chase him from wherever she doesn't wish him to be. Thus far, our corrections have been clapping hands with a displeased tone of voice. She will exit the situation but will repeat the behavior later. I've also sprayed pheromones around sleeping areas and tried calming cat treats.

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News Spotlight: Suspect Arrested in Fire That Killed Three People

Rina Risper02 mins

 The Lansing Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire located at 1450 Elizabeth Street at 11:45PM on September 3, 2020.

Photo of Abbieana Reneka-Cameilla Williams 

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COVID-19 surge prompts self-quarantine recommendation for all local MSU students

Rina Risper05 mins

 EAST LANSING, MI — At least 342 people affiliated with Michigan State University have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since August 24. The health department strongly recommends all local MSU students self-quarantine immediately to contain the outbreak. 

 

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News Spotlight: Do Not Use Vlanc+Piür Brand Hand Sanitizers

Rina Risper04 mins

 LANSING, MI — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Vlanc+Piür brand hand sanitizer after finding the products do not protect the public and do not comply with the standards in the Michigan Weights and Measures Act, 1964 Public Act 283.

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Self Care : Mental Matters

Rina Risper05 mins

 By Kris Walker

 
       Self-care is a trending topic, often promoted as the way to relieve stress and live your best life. Many people believing this continued state of calmness is found at the bottom of bubble baths, on girls trips, in man caves, or by acquiring luxury items. Other people  are convinced the correct path is physical exercise. 

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The Clash of COVID-19 Pandemic Student Learning

Rina Risper012 mins

 

By Dr. Judith Berry

Over six months have passed since students, educators, families, and businesses were caught unprepared as COVID-19 ravished our lives.  Instructional leadership shifted from teachers to family members without warning.  Our home base became the classroom, and siblings at different grade levels had to contend with utilizing digital modalities at the same time to work with their instructors. 

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