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NYF Gets New CEO

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

By Rahman Shareef

New Young Fathers.com (NYF) announces that its original Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder, Andre’ Dandridge will be resigning from his position of CEO on April 1, 2013, and will change roles to the position of Treasurer of Board of Directors. Mr. Dandridge has served as the CEO of the organization since its inception in 2008.

Symposium on April 6, 2013

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

The Friends of Michigan History, Inc. and the Michigan Historical Center are partnering to put on a Symposium on April 6, 2013 at the Michigan Historical Center, which is located at 702 West Kalamazoo Street in downtown Lansing. The all day event is done as part of the Sesquicentennial commemoration of the American Civil War (1861-1865).

Excuse me, are you listening? 12-5

Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

Playing by the Rules

Dear Readers,

It amazes me how some play by different rules. I mean the real and hold you accountable rules, they totally disregard. That is not what individuals or businesses should do. Sooner or later, the uncertainty of failing is much higher than it was before no matter how high you believe you have climbed. Playing by different rules is about thinking critically not connivingly.

Sandwich Generation-An Unavoidable Meal

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Rick Garcia

I grew up having my elders around the house. In those days, everything evolved around our “Abuela,” “Lola” or the old white-haired matriarch who took care of us when our parents were working. She was the after-school program and daycare with the benefits and perks of home and warm, loving hugs.

Interpersonal Edge: When dumb is smart

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I work with a very smart guy who seems to make everything complicated. We often have to explain projects to customers. How do I get him to dumb it down, so we don’t lose projects, without insulting him?

Retire Smart: Letters from readers

Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

Time to clean out the inbox and answer the most frequently asked reader questions!

Q. I’m 43 and have just changed jobs. I have approximately $10,000 in my old 401(k) and I am not sure what to do with it. Help! – Dana

The Kid’s Doctor: New guidelines issued on ear infections

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

The changes will reduce use of antibiotics.

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By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) just released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media (AOM), which is ‘doctor speak’ for an ear infection.

Your Other 8 Hours: Why You’re Stuck: Change Your Path to Change Your Life

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

I’m a little embarrassed. Over the weekend, I dug into a fantastic book titled “Handbook of Motivation Science,” and I had an epiphany.

Two Suspects Nabbed in Home Invasion Call

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Right: Colton Anderson and Left: Alan Marshall

On Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Lansing Police Officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of Vine St. in regards to a Home Invasion in progress. The caller/home resident informed dispatch that several male subjects forcibly entered the house with weapons. Anderson and Marshall have hearings scheduled in 54-A District court in front of Judge Deluca.

Local Food Conference Stirs Community

Rina Risper13 years ago09 mins

Top: Participants meet and greet between sessions at the Everybody Eats 2.0: Food democracy session at Trinity Church. Bottom: Children painted slogans and art during the conference.

Photos by Belinda Thurston

By Belinda Thurston

A karate dojo in Flint started a garden. It created job opportunities for teens and fresh produce in a post-industrial desert.