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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-19

Rina Risper13 years ago013 mins

Dear Readers,

To be honest, they have been asking me to visit them for 5 years. I never wanted to go so I just ignored the request or I would make up an excuse. I did take the information from members of their group and printed some of the letters, the stories and the like

TOP 10 MULTIGENERATIONAL DESTINATIONS

Rina Risper13 years ago020 mins

As baby boomers hit retirement and Gen Xers become soccer moms, more families will look for vacation spots that work for a wider age group. The London Eye and Big Ben.

By www.virtualtourist.com

As baby boomers hit retirement and Gen Xers become soccer moms, more families will look for vacation spots that work for a wider age group.

“Inside the Mind of a Sportsaholic” – If I Could Kill If

Rina Risper13 years ago09 mins

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.

In recent years, there have been a few death declarations, and a funeral for a few things that for better or worse, will not go away. In 2006, Nas declared “Hip-Hop is Dead”. A year later, the NAACP had a funeral for the N-word.

Make a Difference (And a Fortune!) Sharing Your Advice

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

What if you could make money doing what you already know and what you’re passionate about doing? We’re all experts at something. Everyone has their own abilities, skills and unique life experiences that they can share with others. Why not make a business out of it?

The Kid’s Doctor: You can lower your baby’s risk for SIDS

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is every parent’s worst nightmare. From the time a family has a baby until that child is a year old, SIDS is a concern.

Retire Smart: Back to school: Financial education: Part One

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

”Investors have a weak grasp of elementary financial concepts,” according to a new report from the Securities Exchange Commission and the Library of Congress that underscores the poor state of financial literacy among Americans.

Interpersonal Edge: Is 2012 the end of work?

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I keep hearing about the Mayan prophecies, reading about increasing global issues, and hearing prophecies of economic and worldwide doom. Should we even be trying to get ahead in a world that may be ending?

Hidden Treasures for History Lovers

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

The Carnegie Library, located at the corner of W. Shiawassee and Capitol, opened in 1904 and still stands today on the edge of the Lansing Community College campus.

By Allie McLary

The Capital Area District Libraries system has several hidden gems located throughout its thirteen branches, with one located downstairs in the Downtown Lansing branch.

News Spotlight: Be a part of the 3rd Annual National Call of Unity on Tuesday, October 2nd* at 3:00pm Eastern!

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

Several national organizations, governmental agencies, local domestic violence programs, advocates and allies, and survivors and their family and friends will participate.

News Spotlight: Michigan Historical Commission approves 11 new historical markers

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

A rare type of bridge built by a master engineer, the site of a one-room schoolhouse founded by a former slave and his wife, and a lighthouse tower built 135 years ago are among the subjects of 11 new Michigan State Historical Markers approved by the Michigan Historical Commission at its Sept. 20 meeting.