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Make MLK a Day of Service

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Rick Garcia

As we gear into 2014 with a clean slate, many resolutions have been made to become healthier, happier and productive among family, co-workers and friends. Why not include a resolution to help our fellow man or to improve our environment and community?

The Kid’s Doctor: Sniff test: Some young children are ready for deodorant

Rina Risper12 years ago03 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

I recently received an email from a mother asking if her 5-year-old son, an avid athlete, could wear deodorant. It seems his arm pits “smell like a grown man’s.” I have actually been asked this question on occasion in the office, and I’ve even noticed body odor (BO) while examining some 5- to 8-year-old patients.

Retire Smart: Mailbag: What’s your retirement number?

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

A former client once argued with me about his “retirement number.” He couldn’t believe that he needed $1 million in savings before he could retire. “That amount just seems like way more money than is necessary!” But after walking through the variables and calculations, he finally said, “Geez, a million bucks. … I guess that’s my number.”

Interpersonal Edge: Steer clear of “dragon” wars at work

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I have a new job that I love. My boss just took me aside and told me there was a female manager who thinks I dress inappropriately and don’t do my job well. I can tell she doesn’t like this woman one bit. I want to take feedback well, but I’m not sure what to do. I’m also concerned I could end up being in the middle of fight they are already having. How do I navigate this?

Movie Review: “The Hobbit: The Desolution of Smaug”

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

Studio: Warner Bros. (2 hr. 41 min.)

Plot: The continuing adventure of Bilbo Baggins as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan, Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***1/2

By Laurence Washington

Aboutthatcar.com: 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLT

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI – One of GMC’s advertising tag lines for its pick trucks is “Professional Grade.” It appears that designers and engineers took that to heart in creating the 2014 GMC Sierra pickup truck.

News Spotlight: Gospel Artists Raise Voices, Stroke Awareness in National Singing Competition

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Most Powerful Voices gospel singing competition returns in search of dynamic gospel performers who will raise stroke awareness — particularly in the African-American community — through the power of music.

New Year 2014

Rina Risper12 years ago09 mins

Dear Readers,

In preparation for 2014, I am suggesting that we really become more connected with people that we like. In the new year, my goal will be to sit down with at least four people that I have met on social media or just in passing. You know the people who always make you smile when you see them but you do not know them well. There are just some people who just make you want to give them a great big hug.

Keeping Track of Business Miles

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

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

I run across a lot of clients that do not keep track of their business miles. It can be a pain to record your business miles. However, not having sufficient records for your business miles will cause more headaches down the road if you are audited by the IRS. Use one of the following methods to satisfy the IRS record keeping requirements for business miles.

Latino Commission Honors Diversity Leaders

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

Mexico Consul Solana, Left, cuts the cake with Matt Wesaw, Director of Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

Photo courtesy of Rene Rodriguez of Studio One Creative