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One Millennial is Building a Culture of Success By Bridging the Gaps

Rina Risper13 years ago09 mins

Mid-Michigan native Nandi Shareef, makes her Initial mark on the business world and now she faces the challenge: getting the different “generations” to understand one another. Courtesy photo

By Rina N. Risper

Nandi Shareef is a native of East Lansing, Michigan and graduate of Sankofa Shule Academy and East Lansing High School. Nandi has been honored by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) as their Inaugural “One to Watch” designee and she recently turned twenty-five.

The Top 5 Hotels You Don’t Need to Leave

Rina Risper13 years ago011 mins

The view of the Pacific Ocean from the Namale Resort. You won’t need to leave during your vacation, but you’ll also be tempted to never go home. Photo by Namale

Movie Review: Olympus Has Fallen

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

Studio: FilmDistrict

Plot: A former Presidential guard is trapped inside the White after a terrorist attack and works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers.

Cast: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Robert Forster, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Rick Yune, Ashley Judd

Rating: R

Bottom Line: ***

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: Cream Cheese Cookies

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

These cookies are easy to make and are super delicious. Perfect for the busy family!

Aboutthatcar.com Toyota Prius v

Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

Toyota Prius v appeals to the auto purchaser who wants high fuel economy ratings, a spacious trunk and roomy interior. If you want to save gas and need a versatile hatchback this car may be for you.

Editorial: The Unraveling of Lives Caused By Crimes Continues Indefinitely

Rina Risper13 years ago012 mins

Nicole “Niki” Haynes’ murder on February 15, 1995, is still unsolved.

By Kim Garner

I have always had a particular interest in the criminal justice field with a passion to help the victims involved in major crimes.

Do you have an opinion? 12-6

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Dear TNCP,

The Black Press – Soldiers Without Swords is an award winning documentary from 1999. it is the story of African American journalism from the mid 19th through the mid-20th centuries and the ongoing struggle against censorship and discrimination.

Excuse me, are you listening? 12-6

Rina Risper13 years ago010 mins

Dear Readers,

I love what I do. At times I must rejuvenate and reassess. It is not easy when you must figure out whether your health is worth the paycheck. We all must work. Some of us have to invest more time than others to parental duties.

Your Other 8 Hours: Five Quick and Painless Money-Saving Tips

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Media Services

There are two ways to change any behavior: the hard way and the easy way. Sadly, most people choose the hard way. For example, a friend of mine wanted to lose weight, so he radically changed his diet and started training for a triathlon. Guess how long his diet and training lasted. About as long as it took you to read this sentence. Instead, there were 1,000 small, simple and painless things he could have done that would have helped him get into better shape more effectively.

Spring Break – A Rite of Passage

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

By Rick Garcia

Bags-Check. Cooler-Check. Sunscreen-Check. After a long, cold, damp gray winter, the anticipation of escaping from the “Blahs” where black ice, brown grass and gray skies could drive a person mad – gives us a rite of passage known as Spring Break.