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Interpersonal Edge: Hate the flakes who won’t commit? Force the issue

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q: When I look at the long lil s Q: People who won’t commit drive me crazy. They seem to think I’m waiting in suspended animation – just in case they decide to follow through! Is there a strategy to get flaky people to either make a commitment or leave me alone? I’m so tired of organizing my schedule around people who won’t make a plan and won’t go away, either.

The Kid’s Doctor: Sunburn isn’t the only scorching injury to guard against outdoors

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

The ongoing heat wave blasting many parts of the country has hit Texas exceptionally hard. The Dallas area has experienced extreme temperatures between 100 and106 degrees in recent weeks. The heat has made everyone miserable and many warnings have been issued about heat exhaustion and heat stroke, along with tips on how to stay hydrated.

Wise Time Management Tips to Get the Job Done

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Heather Williams

With only 24 hours in a day, there are often times when we are unable to complete a task before the clock runs out. On Sunday, November 1, 2015, daylight savings time ends at 2:00 am. Even though there is a change in time for some, most of who will have the luxury of an extra hour will not feel it.

TAX SOLUTIONS: Obamacare Tax Credit Trap

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

By AJ Gross

You may qualify for a subsidy when applying for Obamacare. The subsidy is considered an advanced payment of the Premium Tax Credit. The amount of subsidy you may qualify for is based on your estimated family income.

Artificial sweetener can be toxic for dogs

Rina Risper10 years ago011 mins

Dr. Justine Lee, an emergency

veterinarian and

critical care

specialist, as well

as a toxicologist

in St. Paul, MN,

concurs that Xylitol is toxic to pets.

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East Lansing Contestant Places in Miss Michigan USA

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

Ashley Jones from East Lansing, a recent Michigan State University (MSU) graduate, was a top 15 semi-finalist in the Miss Michigan USA 2016 pageant this in Port Huron.

Recipe: Breakfast Banana Split

Rina Risper10 years ago01 mins

A quick breakfast for your student!

Movie: Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

This movie is based on the American television series “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” in the 1960’s.

Cast: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Elizabeth Debicki, Alicia Vikander, Hugh Grant, Jared Harris

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

NEWS SPOTLIGHT: Ingham County gets anti-overdose drug Narcan

Rina Risper10 years ago02 mins

The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has acquired Narcan for use against the increased abuse of heroin and other opiates in our county.

Interpersonal Edge: the path to big-time career success starts with small achievements

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q: When I look at the long list of tasks to do before I can get ahead in my job this year, I feel discouraged. When I look at people I admire, I simply can’t understand how they accomplished all they did to end up so successful. Is there a strategy you teach clients to achieve great things when they’re overwhelmed by the number of steps to the goal?