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News Spotlight: Set Yourself On Fire

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

By Sherman Joseph

I know you are thinking, “Why would I want you to set yourself on fire?” This is not about burning yourself literally. This is about lighting that flame within you to get moving. Set yourself on Fire!

Executive Director Jeremy Orr is Mid-MEAC’S Newest Environmental Advocate

Rina Risper11 years ago016 mins

Left: Photo of Jeremy Orr

By Deborah M. Walker

Keeping up with the environmental integrity of Mid-Michigan is what the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council (Mid-MEAC) is all about; whether it is river protection, green transportation, land use, and sustainability. Mid-MEAC was started on Earth Day in 1993.

TAX SOLUTIONS: 5 Benefits of Filing Taxes Early

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

It’s tax time again, your favorite time of the year! You are eager to gather all your tax documentation and giving it to your tax accountant. Ok, maybe this is not you. But, there are some benefits of filing your taxes early.

Robert C. Koehler: Turning our backs on a violent world won’t change anything

Rina Risper11 years ago09 mins

By Robert C. Koehler

Tribune Content Agency

Oh, the moral force of a snub.

Several hundred cops turn their backs on New York’s mayor as he eulogizes one of their own, killed in the line of duty, and the media have another us-vs.-them story to report. Bill de Blasio’s in trouble, accused of playing politics with the lives of heroes. And, of course, the story goes no deeper than the dramatic accusation.

“Real Pirates” Can Be Found in Grand Rapids

Rina Risper11 years ago06 mins

Real Pirates exhibit, photo courtesy of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Kiplinger on Travel: Great trips that cost $1,000

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

www.kiplinger.com

The February issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine features a collection of ideas for spending $1,000.

The Kid’s Doctor: Flu cases rising rapidly

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

Fortunately, the children I’m seeing with flu right now are not terribly sick.

Photo by Fotolia

Interpersonal Edge: Spot narcissists before they hurt you

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I swear that half the people I work with lack empathy and are arrogant and completely self-absorbed. What can I do so they don’t make me miserable?