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How Carole Baskin’s Missing Ex-Husband’s Family Crashed Her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Debut

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin in a still from Netflix's “Tiger King.” (Netflix/TNS)

By Brian Steinberg

Variety

Just as ABC was getting ready last night to show “Tiger King” figure Carole Baskin on the dance floor, the family of her ex-husband devised plans to trip her up – and they weren't difficult to put into motion.

Excuse me, Are you Listening? Life insurance is important, Part I

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago02 mins

Dear Readers,

September was National Life Insurance Month. The Coronavirus has shown us how death could come so quickly. I do not know anyone who likes to talk about death but it is very necessary. Put aside fear and unknowing and just apply for insurance.

Lighting Up Lansing – One Smile at a Time

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Veronica Villarreal is a joy to have as a daughter according to her mother, Dolores Lopez.

www.Aboutthatcar.com – 2021 Chevrolet Suburban

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago010 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI — We got the chance to have a short stint with the new 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. But first a bit of background.

Jill on Money: The stock market is NOT the economy

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

“How can the stock market go up, while the economy is still struggling to recover amid the pandemic?” The answer is that the stock market is not the economy and vice versa.

The Plant Professionals: Plants Need Good Air Quality in Your Home During the Winter

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago04 mins

By Kathy Valentine

Every person has been impacted by the Covid19 pandemic. For many of us, we are spending significantly more time at our homes. Those of us with exterior greenspaces have had more time to devote to gardening, but fall brings a reduction and eventually a virtual end to most outdoor gardening activities till March or so.

Interpersonal Edge: How do I start solving big problems?

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q: I'm working remotely but with no enthusiasm. I find myself drifting toward watching funny cat videos. I don't feel depressed I just feel like what I'm doing is meaningless in the face of our big problems. First off what is wrong with me, second how can I shake it, and third how do I even began to contribute to solving these huge problems?

America’s Test Kitchen Recipe: Put down the box mix and make tall, fluffy pancakes in minutes

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago06 mins

These pancakes were made using a limited amount of ingredients.

By America’s Test Kitchen, Tribune Content Agency

America’s Test Kitchen

African American Twin High School Football Players inspired by The Black Lives Matter Movement Become Entrepreneurs

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago011 mins

Left to right: Lennie and Lonnie Smith

OKEMOS, MI — The Black Lives Matter movement inspired twin brothers to do more than just be black teenage athletes, the movement inspired them to speak up, stand up, and give back.

The Plant Professionals: Plant Now for Spring Excitement

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Kathy Valentine

Oh, how we love the first color of spring in our gardens. Bright crocus, tulips and daffodils planted in September and October really lift our spirits in March and April. For those of us with deer or rabbits, hyacinths, daffodils and even alliums are good choices to minimize the predations of the hungry herds, as these bulbs are toxic, taste bad, or both.