November 2, 2026

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The Art of Being Santa Claus

Rina Risper07 mins

Left: Gary Trimmer volunteers his time as Santa Claus for
organizations and groups during the holidays.

 

Right: Gary Trimmer and his
grandson, Andrew James Schafer.

Photos by Bob Chaphalkar

LANSING, MI — Ever wonder where Santa Claus lives when he is not bringing joy to children all over the country? Or maybe, you are walking through the grocery store in the middle of summer and see a familiar face.  You can stop wondering why you are constantly running into Santa Claus and that is because he lives in your city. Gary Trimmer is delighted that he is the spitting image of Santa Claus.

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Foreclosed Homeowners Re-Occupy Their Homes

Rina Risper08 mins

By  Zaineb Mohammed
New America Media

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Carolyn Gage was evicted from her foreclosed home in January. Earlier this month, she moved back in.

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 Movie Reviews: J. Edgar 10-23

Rina Risper05 mins

Studio:     Warner Bros. (2hrs:17mins)
Plot:     “J. Edgar” explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century.
Cast:     Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer, Judi Dench
Rating:     R
Bottom Line:     **

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

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AboutThatCar.com:  2012 Ford Focus – A Contender

Rina Risper07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI -– By most accounts, the 2012 Ford Focus moves the automaker’s also ran compact to a contender for the title of best car in the segment.

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Fast Facts: Healthy Eating 10-23

Rina Risper04 mins

By Reference Librarian Eunice B.

Despite all good intentions, the month of December has to be the worst time of the year for maintaining healthy eating habits. And even though I always vow to be prepared and not succumb to temptation, it’s still a struggle not to overindulge in sweet treats and rich foods.

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Urban Housecalls: Understanding Fatigue

Rina Risper07 mins

 

 

 

By Karla Robinson, MD

Characterized by a lack of motivation, lack of energy, and lack of concentration, fatigue is a common complaint experienced by more than thirty percent of people in this country.  While the term is often mistakenly used interchangeably with drowsiness, fatigue really is a separate condition, and is sometimes the sign of something more serious.  

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Interpersonal EDGE: Too Many Bosses, Too Little Time

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services

Q. My organization has been bought three different times in the last five years and I currently have three different bosses that I report to. The problem is every boss acts like they are my only manager. I cannot possibly get through the list of responsibilities they each give me every week. How do I avoid getting fired?

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Ask Tamara: Boyfriend Spends Too Much Time With Son!

Rina Risper04 mins

 

 

Dear Tamara:
 
My boyfriend has a toddler son who lives an hour away. Every time the child becomes ill, he runs out of town to be with him. 
 
Even if the child has a simple fever or cold, my boyfriend will run to see about him, and even take time off work.

 

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Your Other 8 Hours: 10 Easy Tips to Save Money This Christmas

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
 
Want to learn how to save money on gifts this Christmas and not feel like a Scrooge? According to this year’s National Retail Federation holiday survey, the average American will spend close to $700 this season on gifts, cards, decorations and the like.

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