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How U.S. police departments can clear more homicides

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

Communicating effectively involves helping the interviewees and connecting with other media. The New Citizens Press Community Action Network (TNCPCAN) helps families of violence. Monica Blackwell (her son, Domonique Blackwell, was murdered in 2012) and Rina Risper, Executive Director of TNCPCAN were recently interviewed on WKAR’s “Current State”. The program is archived at www.wkar.org/programs/current-state-905-wkar

Please share, the families need the public’s support.

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THE KID’S DOCTOR: How to prevent SIDS

Rina Risper9 years ago05 mins

It is routinely recommended that babies sleep on their backs.

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THE KID’S DOCTOR: Intranasal steroid sprays approved for children with allergies

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

When considering allergy medications for your child, consult your pediatrician.

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Recipe: Chicken Greek Salad

Rina Risper9 years ago02 mins

Recipe Serves: 4

Recipe Prep Time: 20 minutes

What is Personal Power?

Rina Risper9 years ago011 mins

By Sherry Brantley

START TO EXERCISE

PERSONAL POWER

What is Personal Power and how do we go about ‘tapping’ into it? First of all, it is a Spiritual Power that we all literally have within us.

Excuse me, are you listening? 15-9

Rina Risper9 years ago017 mins

Dear Readers,

Violence, bullying and relationships are all related. I wonder what would happen if there were some strategic problem solving skills in the schools that could stem conflict that actually worked. I wonder if there would still be so much violence.

Movie Review: “Huntsman”

Rina Risper9 years ago04 mins

Studio: Universal (2 hrs. 3 min.)

Plot: As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates, Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya.

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: **1/2

Interpersonal Edge: Your coworkers’ prickliness is about them, not you

Rina Risper9 years ago08 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. The people I work with seem rarely to take the way they affect me into account. Why do they think so little of me? How can I work well with others when they appear to have no interest in my needs?

Jill on Money: How to spend your tax refund – responsibly

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

The IRS says about 82 million taxpayers have received an average refund of about $2,800. Although many love the concept found money, a refund is really just the return of a yearlong, interest-free loan that you extended to Uncle Sam.

At Home and at Work: Make Electrical Safety Everyone’s Responsibility May is Electrical Safety Month

Rina Risper9 years ago08 mins

Electrical safety at home and at work is everyone’s responsibility is the life-saving message today offered jointly by the state Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOHSA) within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Don’t run the risk of an electrical fire, injury or electrocution. May is electrical safety month.