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Girl Scout Collects Boxes of Cookies to Donate to the Homeless Angels

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan was formed in 2008 when 7 councils merged to one.

The cookie program is great for girls and it is in most cases girls

introduction to financial

literacy.

The skills the girls gain are:

Business ethics

Goal setting

Money management

People skills

Decision making

These are skills that prepare them for adulthood and prepare them to be tomorrow leaders.

Courtesy photo

Mike Karl and Leyliana Moreno. Leyliana collected 132 boxes to be donated to the Homeless Angels.

Making An Impact On Students From Kindergarten to College

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Jeannine Belton Williams

The purpose of this article is to inspire, encourage and to challenge educators, parents and community members to continue to advocate for students to ensure their academic, social and personal success!

THE KID’S DOCTOR: Caring for kids with strep throat

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

A rapid strep test entails having a swabbed specimen taken from the throat.

Photo by fotolia.com.

Jill on Money: Free trade: Good or bad for America?

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

There has been a lot of trash talk about U.S. trade policy this political season. Candidates Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have led the rallying cries about how trade deals have killed U.S. jobs and upended the economy, which is a great way to incite disgruntled voters. However, as always, the facts are a bit murkier.

Interpersonal Edge: If you run yourself ragged, don’t expect gratitude

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I try really, really hard to be good at my job. I work late, work extra and always go the extra mile. I get really upset when customers get mad at me anyway. Recently, a customer made a big stink after I bent over backwards to help her. I felt so unappreciated. I keep obsessing about what she said about me and worried about my reputation. How can you handle negative reviews when you try so hard to do it right?

Movie Review: “Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice”

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures (2 hr. 31min.)

Plot: Batman takes on Superman while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs.

Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Laurence Fishburne, Holly Hunter

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: **

Architect Zaha Hadid’s Death is a Global Loss for Architecture

Rina Risper10 years ago08 mins

Zaha Hadid pushed boundaries with her buildings—and that’s what architects will remember. Hadid’s design was chosen to build The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University, the contemporary art museum, opened November 10, 2012. MSU photo

Recipe: Turkey Black Bean Chili with Sriracha and Yogurt

Rina Risper10 years ago02 mins

This yummy recipe serves 8. Whip up a batch and take it to your next party with friends.

Preparing for the Car Buying Experience

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Porsche Miles-Grant

Summer time is right around the corner and what better time than now to prepare for buying a car. However, car buying is a process. It’s not something that you just jump into. Taking our time when purchasing a car will allow us the opportunity to make wiser decisions.

Excuse me, are you listening? 15-7

Rina Risper10 years ago011 mins

Dear Readers,

Gosh, April has been interesting! Snow and sun in the same month and it is not even over yet. However, you can start making your list to prepare for summer. This is Michigan. However, it seems as though the same crazy weather patterns are happening all over the United States. We can blame it on global warming but it is kind of difficult to change the weather. It is kind of like your life, you may want it to be perfect but it may not always go that way.