The New Citizens Press

Jill on Money: Use open enrollment period as a time to make better choices

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

It’s open enrollment season for health and retirement plans, and if you are like most people, you will probably default to the choices you made last year. That’s a shame, because spending some time investigating your options can help you save money.

Abusive bosses experience short-lived benefits

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago04 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — Being a jerk to your employees may actually improve your well-being, but only for a short while, suggests new research on abusive bosses co-authored by a Michigan State University business scholar.

Lawyers Present Case to Sue Pharmaceutical Companies for Opioid and Heroin Epidemic

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago011 mins

Mark Bernstein of the Sam Bernstein Law Firm presents before the Eaton County Board of Commissioners seeking to have Eaton County become a plaintiff in a “mass tort” lawsuit against several “Big Pharma” drug manufacturing and distribution companies.

Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago09 mins

Dear Readers,

There’s something about having the opportunity to reflect on what you have been doing right and wrong as a parent. There isn’t a guide book on parenting because each child is uniquely different.

News Spotlight – Pattengill Shooting Investigation- UPDATE

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago03 mins

On Friday, November 3, 2017 at approximately 4:33 p.m. the Ingham County 9-1-1 Center received several calls regarding a possible shooting that had just occurred at Pattengill Academy (626 Marshall Ave). When officers from the Lansing Police Department (LPD) arrived on scene they received information from witnesses that a black SUV vehicle was seen leaving the scene after the shooting.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Marcia Civils and Monica Blackwell are both breast cancer survivors who volunteer and raise money for “It’s a Breast Thing.”

Milk Means More: Make Easy Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Servings: 4

Serving Size: 8 ounces

Ingredients

3 cups fat-free, 2% or whole milk

Movie: “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (2 hr. 21 mins)

Plot: When the Kingsman are under siege by a mad drug lord, they must team up with their American cousins to stop her.

Cast: Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Julianne Moore, Elton John, Hanna Alström Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges

Rating: R

Bottom Line: ***

MY PET WORLD: Don’t believe it; dogs can get fleas at a kennel

Rina Risper8 years ago4 years ago08 mins

By Cathy M. Rosenthal