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Just Thinking Out Loud: Violence is Killing Us… Literally

Rina Risper13 years ago09 mins

By Marvin Cato

I don’t know about you but I’m tired of hearing about all of the young people we’re losing due to an escalation in violence. We all know that certain lifestyles boast the ability to do great bodily harm and even take a life as if it’s a badge of honor to have a violent reputation and be feared.

Do you have an opinion? 11-22

Rina Risper13 years ago02 mins

Dear TNCP,

As a military veteran (Army, infantry, Viet Nam) I invite everyone to take a few moments each Veteran’s Day and think about the interconnectedness of life.

Excuse me, are you listening? 11-22

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Dear Readers,

I am feeling the excitement in the air as the holiday festivities and invitations begin to roll in. Please remember those who have had a painful year.

The New Normal: Adult Interns

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Rick Garcia

The profile of today’s workforce is a transparent riddle – it’s hard to distinguish whether an employee has been steadily vested with that company or is a new, green arrival in that company’s industry.

In other words, we are seeing a mature workforce, who have been displaced by job cuts or layoffs and are entering second careers that is completely different from where they started.

Your Other 8 Hours: 5 Ways to beat your shopping addiction

Rina Risper13 years ago09 mins

Alcohol? Crack? Heroin? These drugs are known to be highly addictive, but can something as innocuous as shopping be addictive? Having worked with more than one so-called “shopaholic” at my Orange County financial planning firm, I have no doubt that shopping can become addictive and destructive.

A Rebirth at Ground Zero

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

The 9/11 Memorial in New York was opened to the public for the first time on Monday, September 12, 2011. The north pool of the memorial is in the shadow of the unfinished Freedom Tower.

Photo credit:Los Angeles Times

The Kid’s Doctor: Children and cholesterol: Screening tests are a good idea

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

Encourage high fiber foods and make sure your child’s daily diet includes a colorful mix of fruits and vegetables. Fotolia.com.

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

I recently attended a conference for my continuing education (I still love going to school!) and one of the topics was “Universal Cholesterol Screening in Children.” While adults have known the importance of healthy cholesterol levels for a long time, there’s more and more data to validate the need for children to have their cholesterol levels monitored, as well.

Retire Smart: How to talk to your parents about money

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

“How can I talk to my parents about money? Every time I try to bring up the topic, my mother gets paranoid and the conversation deteriorates quickly.” It is hard to balance being a responsible adult child, while not seeming like you are prying. Even if your loved ones appear to be financially self-sufficient, neurologists say that cognitive ability starts sliding as early as 60.

Interpersonal Edge: Success means multiple career plans

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I’m attempting to do career planning. However, every time I think I have a plan, something changes in my industry. How do you plan when you have no way of knowing what changes are going to occur in your organization and field?

My Answer: Remember, even in the midst of hardship, God is with you

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

By Billy Graham

Tribune Media Services

Q: Like others today, I’ve lost my job and most of my savings, and now I’m about to lose my house. Why doesn’t God do something? Sometimes I think I’m about to lose my faith also. – M.R.