August 20, 2025

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Stop Violence in Our Community

Rina Risper014 mins

 2nd Annual 

National Crime Victims’ Rights 
Week 
dinner & ceremony
Monday April 7th
 
Lansing City Hall Lobby
124 W Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933
 
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 pm – City Council
 
Family and friends of 
murder victims. This event is free.  Please 
RSVP at 517.372.8466
 
Monica Blackwell at a candlelight vigil for her son Domonique Ardister on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Letts Community Center. Ardister was killed on May 25, 2012 and leaves behind four
children. So many people have been impacted by this murder, 
at least 100 people showed up. 
TNCP Photo

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REPUTATION IS MADE IN A MOMENT:  CHARACTER IS BUILT IN A LIFETIME

Rina Risper08 mins

 By James Adrian 

 
How can children be our future if they are left with no hope?  The Michigan legislature has passed a bill that allows juvenile lifers to receive a sentence of 25-40 years of incarceration with a 60 year maximum. 

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Jill on Money: Should I buy or rent?

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
Three years into the national housing recovery, activity and price increases are moderating. While the unusually severe weather across the country has contributed to the recent weakness, the effects of last year’s rise in mortgage rates and the incremental increase in inventory have slowed things down. As a result, it is a perfect time to consider one of the age old questions that plagues would-be homeowners and equity rich near-retirees: Should I buy or rent?

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Interpersonal Edge: Getting ‘stupid’ employees to execute simple instructions

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
 Q. I was just promoted into management and am shocked at how stupid my employees can be. I give them directions and then they do 18 things I didn’t want. I’m getting really frustrated and curt with them. How do I make sure they do tasks the way I want them done?
 

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The Lost Art of Phone Calls

Rina Risper06 mins

 

 By Rick Garcia

 
Phone calls are slowly becoming passé.  The other day I attempted to call one of my clients only to have a hollow, artificial voice of a woman in a monotonous tone – “If you know your party’s extension please dial it now.  Otherwise press “1” to continue, press “2” to dial by last name or press “3” to leave a voice message.”
 

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The Kid’s Doctor: What is stomach flu?

Rina Risper04 mins

 

Norovirus is the most common cause of “stomach flu” (actually 

gastroenteritis) Fotolia.com. 

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

  I’ve seen a lot of patients in recent weeks with complaints of “stomach flu.” Just to be clear, “stomach flu” really is not flu at all, and has nothing to do with influenza. The stomach stuff is actually called gastroenteritis, and is typically caused by a virus.

 

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Students Shine at “Michigan History Day” Competition

Rina Risper06 mins

 

Raamiz Shuttari of Troy displays his History exhibit on “The Reign of Abubakr”.
Photo by Rick Garcia

By Rick Garcia

 
Many people are familiar with academic school competitions like the Science Olympiad, First in Michigan Robotics and Quizbowl, which all have wonderful merits on student achievement. 

 

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TAX SOLUTIONS: Dreadful Tax Bill

Rina Risper05 mins

 

By  A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

 
You’re expecting a large tax bill.  You are afraid of the big bad IRS.  The IRS will take your car in the middle of the night.  The IRS will possess your home and leave you with no place to live.  The IRS will wipe out your bank account and garnish your wages.  The IRS will make it impossible for you to earn a living.  How does the IRS expect you to pay the taxes owed if you can’t earn a living?  

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NOW HIRING ELECTION WORKERS FOR UPCOMING 2014 ELECTIONS

Rina Risper02 mins

 Application Deadline is March 31 
 
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope is seeking qualified individuals to work on upcoming 2014 Election Days on May 6th, August 5th, and November 4th. This is a great opportunity to perform a needed service and earn $120 or more per Election Day. The deadline to submit an application to work all three dates is Monday, March 31.

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