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Moving Forward: “Why we Still need to talk about Race”

Rina Risper12 years ago014 mins

By Deborah M. Walker

On November 4, 2008 the first black president was elected and America ushered in a new era of change. The election of President Barak Obama symbolized the fulfillment of a dream but reality is racism is far from over says Dr. Robert Gray director of the film “Mobile in Black and White”.

Blackflix.com: Movie: Focus

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures (1 hr. 45 min.)

Plot: A con man takes on an inexperienced apprentice.

Cast: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, Adrian Martinez

Rating: R

Bottom Line: **

How athletes (and others) can create lifetime income

Rina Risper12 years ago016 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Content Agency

Can a professional athlete (or anyone) work for a few years and retire with a six figure income for life?

Jill on Money: Leaky retirement savings

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

If only fixing a leaky retirement account were as easy as repairing a leaky faucet. A new report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found that money is seeping out of retirement accounts at alarming rates, causing permanent damage to future retirement account balances.

Mayo Clinic: Successful pancreas transplant can restore body’s ability to secrete insulin

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

Tribune Content Agency

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My wife is 31 and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 7. She had a baby three months ago, and her blood sugar levels were never really controlled. Doctors tested her kidney function and said there is “a little damage” but nothing to worry about. They said a pancreas transplant might be an option. How risky is this? What medications will she need to take following the transplant?

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body and Soul”: EASY SHRIMP AND ORZO

Rina Risper12 years ago03 mins

A lot of people absolutely LOVE orzo!! Here is a wonderful recipe for you to try!

TAX SOLUTIONS: Medical Deductions

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

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

Medical and dental costs can be tax deductible. However, most people don’t realize that you need to pay a large amount of out-of-pocket medical costs to get a tax deduction.

Interpersonal Edge: You can turn complaints into solutions

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I manage a customer service department with demanding clients. Between the whining of our customers and the whining of my employees, I’m surrounded by negativity. By the end of the day, I’m exhausted. Is there a better way to manage all the grumbling?

The Kid’s Doctor: Migraines can occur in children

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

I recently received an email via our iPhone App inquiring about migraines in children. Headaches are a common complaint throughout childhood, but pediatricians have recognized that children have many different types of headaches, including migraines.

POLLUTION: Remember, your dog isn’t just making a mess on the lawn

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

There is a new call to action for dog owners. Environmentalist are asking that you pick up after your dog. The waste is a threat to our waterways, drinking water and our health. If you have a dog, it is not too much work to clean up after them.