Retire Smart: Acknowledging our financial blunders
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
Who among us has not made a costly financial blunder? Come on; admit it – we all make some dumb moves for which we have to pay a pretty penny.
The Kid’s Doctor: So-called ‘good grades pill’ an unnecessary and potentially harmful stimulant
By Sue Hubbard, M.D. There’s a lot of pressure placed on students to succeed, and many of them are turning to what teens call the “good grades pill.” What is it? One of the prescription stimulants commonly prescribed to treat children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some teens who haven’t been diagnosed with ADHD have figured out that with the help of such drugs, they can focus better and improve their grades.
News Spotlight: Postal Service Announces New Delivery Schedule
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug. 5, 2013 that includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through Friday. The Postal Service expects to generate cost savings of approximately $2 billion annually, once the plan is fully implemented.
Gallo Gym Brings Olympic Gold Medalist Boxer Claressa Shields to Lansing
Photo by Sue Jaye Johnson
LANSING, MI — The capital of Michigan has always been full of fighters, boxers, that is. The Gallo Boxing Gym was founded in 1994 by Joe Bermudez, Sr. and Juan (John) Bermudez.
The Other Death Sentence: Aging and Dying in America’s Prisons
The image above is part of a photo essay by
documentary photographer Tim Gruber taken at the Kentucky State Reformatory and published by Mother Jones along with a longer version of the following article. Photo by Tim Gruber
By James Ridgeway
New America Media
SHIRLEY, MA — William “Lefty” Gilday was 82 and suffering from dementia and Parkinson’s when officials at Massachusetts’ Shirley Prison placed him in an isolation cell — a “medical bubble” — for throwing an empty milk carton at a guard.
Q&A: Byron Hurt and the Dish on ‘Soul Food Junkies’
By Malcolm MarshallRichmond Pulse
Writer, activist, lecturer and filmmaker Byron Hurt takes on tough subjects for the right reasons. His previous film “Beyond Beats and Rhymes,” explored the world of Hip-hop and music videos, and its affect on ideas of masculinity among youth and the black community.
Virtual Tourist: Top 5 spots to keep your New Year’s resolution
The Grounds of Rancho La Puerta.
In the haze of New Year’s sequins and champagne, many of us make commitments to lose that last five pounds, give up that food we can’t seem to avoid, or unplug from our smartphones. Rather than trying to change your patterns in your day-to-day routine, how about taking a trip that is conducive to making your new year’s resolution a reality?
“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: JAMAICAN CHICKEN AND MANGO SALSA
Make delicious Jamaican chicken and mango salsa in your own kitchen!
Movie Review: Gangster Squad
Gangster Squad is a simple story of events surrounding the LAPD’s attempt to preserve the law in Los Angeles.
Excuse me, are you listening? 12-1
Dear Readers,I just went on a well-deserved vacation and spent time with myself. While planning my trip I was so excited about the possibilities. Visiting a Caribbean island should be one of adventure. However, for me it was always about making sure that I visited as many relatives that I could while I was there. I have been going since I was a child but never got to see it from the perspective of solely being a guest.