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Interpersonal Edge: Speak up if you want gratitude

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. No one seems to be noticing all the good work I have done. I am very good at my job, tackle the hard projects, and even help out when my coworkers are swamped. Do I just work for an unusually ungrateful organization?

Aboutthatcar.com: The Volvo C30 T5 M R

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI — The Volvo C30 T5 M R-Design represents a not so characteristic flare by the conservative Swedish automaker.

The two-door hatchback was small, sporty and distinctive. But not being able to completely break from its legendary pragmatism, Volvo’s C30 could carry four adults comfortably, even though the car looked like it would have trouble getting anything bigger than a couple of bags of groceries in the back seat.

Your Other 8 Hours: Stop being a wimp and start being fearless

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Media Services

Let’s just get this out of the way now: You can’t get rid of fear or pain but you can minimize it, control it and even use it to create your best life possible with a little practice. If you are in perpetual fear or are avoiding the one thing that terrifies you, there is relief. The solution, however, is counter to what you probably have been doing.

Excuse me, are you listening? 12-15

Rina Risper12 years ago033 mins

Dear Readers,

I got an envelope in the mail. It was from the person who usually sends me loving messages about God or quotes from the Bible. It is always anonymous. They never sent anything that was discriminatory in nature. The handwriting was familiar on the envelope and I was excited to see what was sent.

Michigan’s Future Depends on Educational System

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Rick Garcia

With economic recovery e?orts mostly focused on job development, there is a tendency for education to get lost in discussions about the future of the state. Fortunately, Governor Snyder has emphasized education as one of the key areas in his proposed roadmap to Michigan’s recovery.

News Spotlight: Care Free to hold 3rd Annual free “Giving Sight” Day Friday, August 9

Rina Risper12 years ago03 mins

100 local residents without insurance can receive free exams, glasses.

Cultural and Music Festivals: A Little Something For Everyone

Rina Risper12 years ago010 mins

Left: Exciting Cuban/ Caribbean jazz combo to perform on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 9:30 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. and Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Courtesy photo

Bottom: Paulette Brockington doing a Swing Dance and Lindy Hop

performance on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Highland Park, MI

Courtesy photo

2013 GREAT LAKES FOLK

FESTIVAL SET FOR

AUGUST 9-11

The MSU Museum’s Great Lakes Folk Festival has always been known as an eclectic exhibition of music, dance, arts and culture from across America and around the world, and the 2013 program is shaping up to be one of the most diverse in the event’s history.