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Retire Smart: 401(k) Fee-asco

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

A Yale professor is providing a perfect follow-up to the PBS’ “Frontline” episode “The Retirement Gamble” that aired earlier this year. The program detailed America’s retirement crisis and how the financial services industry feasts on high fees inside of many employer-sponsored plans.

Interpersonal Edge: Just say no to hiring personality problems

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I recently hired a guy who is very smart, but I knew he was really self-absorbed and entitled. I thought his resume and skill set would be worth his demanding attitude. I’m finding that he is pawning projects off on coworkers, lying to me about what he has done, and blaming everyone but himself for problems. What can I do now, and how can I avoid this in the future?

Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Mazda CX-9

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI – After a week-long test drive of a 2013 Mazda CX-9, a seven passenger crossover utility, it is easy to understand why this three-rowed vehicle became so popular so quickly.

Will Handwriting Be A Dead Form?

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Rick Garcia

Since the early dawn of mankind the origins of communication began with cave paintings. As civilization and progress had begun, so did the evolution of these pictographs which converted to Cuneiform, Runes, Hieroglyphic and ultimately Alphabetic writing.

80-Year-Old Grandma Gets US Citizenship

Rina Risper12 years ago09 mins

Salvadorian immigrant Carlota Gutiérrez holding her U.S. naturalization certificate.

Courtesy photo

By Elena Shore

Andrea Acosta, Translated

El Pregonero

Despite her advanced age and limited English language skills, Salvadoran immigrant Carlota Gutiérrez passed her citizenship test and is a new U.S. citizen.

With the help of her kids, the 80-year-old grandmother applied to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for citizenship in January 2012 and four months later, on May 23, she got an appointment for the test and interview in her language.

News Spotlight: Rabies Still a Concern in Michigan Report animal bites to local health department within 24 hours

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) State Veterinarian Dr. James Averill urged Michiganders to adopt practices that help protect their families, pets, and livestock from rabies, one of the deadliest diseases known to man. According to the World Health Organization, rabies is responsible for the deaths of 55,000 people worldwide.

News Spotlight

News Spotlight: River Trail Robbery

Rina Risper12 years ago01 mins

Lansing Police are asking for help attempting to identify this subject (see attached photo).

Sandhill Crane Vineyards Event

Rina Risper12 years ago01 mins

Sandhill Crane Vineyards

Tasting room and café hours:

Mon.-Sat. 11-6

Thirsty Thursday open-9 p.m. with live music and an extended café menu.

Winery tours:

Saturday 12:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Sandhill Crane is located at 4724 Walz Rd. Jackson, MI 49201.

For more information contact heather@sandhillcranevineyards.com.

Excuse me, are you listening? 12-19

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

Amir and Anissa Risper, 6th and 7th grade, in their cross country uniforms at Bath High School. They are running for Windemere Park Charter Academy. TNCP photo

Dear Readers,

I can not remember my mother ever signing me up for sports. Indeed she drove a station wagon but I think it was to cart the planting and gardening supplies she needed. I learned plenty of things from her but sports was not on the top of the list.

Movie Review: Things Never Said

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

Studio: Raising Kane Films (112 minutes)

Plot: An aspiring poet in a troubled marriage starts a new relationship with a new man who helps her find her artistic voice.

Cast: Shanola Hampton, Elimu Nelson, Omari Hardwick, Tamala Jones, Dorian Missick, Michael Beach

Rating: R

Bottom Line: ****