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Rick Steves: Navigating European airports

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

By Rick Steves

Tribune Content Agency

Sometimes I wonder why I lug my bag through airports, following my own recommendation to pack light enough to carry on and avoid checking any bags on international flights. It can be a drag, dragging your bag through airports. But when scrambling with last-minute changes in flight plans, those without checked bags are far more nimble.

HUD grants help to get marginalized groups involved in the Government process in the greater Lansing area

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

The Community Reinvestment Fund Board just announced the award of the latest round of HUD grants to numerous groups here in the Tri-County region. Those grants, ranging up to $10,000, were awarded by the Board to fund projects which are designed to encourage “marginalized” group members to begin to participate in greater numbers in the government planning and decision-making processes which affect us all here in this Tri-County region.

After Frigid Winter of 2013 Left Many Without Electricity – BWL Will Adopt All CRT and MPSC Recommendations

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

J. Peter Lark, General Manager of the Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL), announced to the BWL Board of Commissioners that all recommendations made by the Community Review Team (CRT) and Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) will be adopted by the BWL. The recommendations, which total more than 180 when the BWL’s internal review is included, were made in response to the December ice storm that knocked out power to 40,000 customers.

Excuse me, are you listening? 13-11

Rina Risper11 years ago04 mins

Dear Readers,

What an interesting two weeks it has been. This week has been about setting boundaries with people who do inappropriate things or act inappropriately.

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: BEEF POT PIES

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Sharon Fox

1-2 boxes (17.3 oz.) frozen puff pastry

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 lb. beef–stew meat, chuck roast, or sirloin, cut into 3/4″ cubes

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups chopped mushrooms

Click for more ingredients. Delicious.

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (2 hrs. 11 min.)

Plot: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Halley Berry, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Cast: The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (2 hrs. 11 min.)

Plot: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Halley Berry, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Cast: The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

The Kid’s Doctor: Simple changes can help kids maintain a healthy weight

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

Small tweaks like reducing portion size and cutting carbs (rather than trying to eliminate them) will pull down total daily calories.

Jill on Money: College is still worth it

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

As the Class of 2014 throws their caps into the air during this graduation season, many families are facing the stark reality of a mound of education debt. Given the still-tough job market, is college worth it? The answer is yes, with a caveat.

Interpersonal Edge: Get your kids ready for real work world

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. My teens are getting ready to go to college, and I see 20-year-olds having a terrible time getting jobs. Are there some tips you can give to help me get my kids ready for the real world of work?