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France for Rookies

Rina Risper7 years ago4 years ago09 mins

By Rick Steves

Tribune Content Agency

In Paris last June, I kept running into a delightful woman from Indiana on her first trip there. Wonderstruck by the city's charms, she was doing everything right – picking up French words, conversing with every local she could, and enjoying the great artistic and cultural experiences.

THE FIRE HUB CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF OPERATION

Rina Risper7 years ago4 years ago08 mins

BATTLE CREEK, MI — In April, 2016, FireKeepers Casino Hotel and its owners, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi purchased and took possession of the historic Fire Station No. 4 located near downtown Battle Creek, Michigan, with the goal of revitalizing the building and turning it into a restaurant, bakery, and, most importantly, a much needed food pantry to help those less fortunate.

Milk Means More Recipe: Grilled Steak with Chive Yogurt

Rina Risper7 years ago4 years ago03 mins

PREP TIME – 15 MINUTES

COOK TIME – 10 MINUTES

SERVINGS – 6

Movie: Tomb Raider (2018)

Rina Risper7 years ago4 years ago06 mins

Studio: Warner Bros. (1hr. 2 mins.)
Plot: Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.

Mikey 23 Foundation Builds More Than Just Confidence

Rina Risper7 years ago4 years ago04 mins

LANSING, MI — The McKissic family started Mikey 23 Foundation to keep the memory of their son, Michael “Mikey” McKissic II, alive.

Photo by Andrew Brewer

News Spotlight: Shooting Investigation Updated to Homicide

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago03 mins

On May 9, 2018 at approximately 7:11 a.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to a shooting in the 700 block of Cleveland St.

Upon arrival, officers locate an unresponsive male (victim, 27 yrs.) subject lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Interpersonal Edge: Practice making the world you want at work

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q: The older I get the less I like people. Integrity is missing and kindness is rare. Other than staying home with my dog, how do you look forward to a workplace where a whole lot of people simply suck? I'm not saying some people are not wonderful, but they seem to be the exception.

Jill on Money: Lessons from this year’s tax preparation

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Your 2017 taxes are done. Congratulations! But you're not done yet.

Sharing Security With Mom On Mother’s Day

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago04 mins

By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Spring is upon us, and it marks two very popular annual events: Mother’s Day and the release of Social Security’s baby name list! There’s no better time to share some security with the people you love.

MY PET WORLD: Cats can be distracted and redirected toward better behavior too

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago08 mins

By Cathy M. Rosenthal

Tribune Content Agency

Dear Cathy,

I have a four-year-old American short-hair female cat. I got her at 8 weeks old from a friend. The problem is, she scratches my upholstered furniture and rugs. She only does it when I am in the room. I have tried sprays, tape and correcting with a spritz of water. I have various scratching posts, which she is not interested in, even when I put catnip on them. Putting towels over things helps a bit, but she usually finds a way around them. Any other ideas? – Carol, via email

Dear Carol,