Foreclosed Homeowners Re-Occupy Their Homes
By Zaineb Mohammed
New America Media
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Carolyn Gage was evicted from her foreclosed home in January. Earlier this month, she moved back in.
Movie Reviews: J. Edgar 10-23
Studio: Warner Bros. (2hrs:17mins)
Plot: “J. Edgar” explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century.
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer, Judi Dench
Rating: R
Bottom Line: **
By Samantha Ofole-Prince
AboutThatCar.com: 2012 Ford Focus – A Contender
By Frank S. Washington
DETROIT, MI -– By most accounts, the 2012 Ford Focus moves the automaker’s also ran compact to a contender for the title of best car in the segment.
Fast Facts: Healthy Eating 10-23
By Reference Librarian Eunice B.
Despite all good intentions, the month of December has to be the worst time of the year for maintaining healthy eating habits. And even though I always vow to be prepared and not succumb to temptation, it’s still a struggle not to overindulge in sweet treats and rich foods.
Urban Housecalls: Understanding Fatigue
By Karla Robinson, MD
Characterized by a lack of motivation, lack of energy, and lack of concentration, fatigue is a common complaint experienced by more than thirty percent of people in this country. While the term is often mistakenly used interchangeably with drowsiness, fatigue really is a separate condition, and is sometimes the sign of something more serious.
Interpersonal EDGE: Too Many Bosses, Too Little Time
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. My organization has been bought three different times in the last five years and I currently have three different bosses that I report to. The problem is every boss acts like they are my only manager. I cannot possibly get through the list of responsibilities they each give me every week. How do I avoid getting fired?
Ask Tamara: Boyfriend Spends Too Much Time With Son!
Dear Tamara:
My boyfriend has a toddler son who lives an hour away. Every time the child becomes ill, he runs out of town to be with him.
Even if the child has a simple fever or cold, my boyfriend will run to see about him, and even take time off work.
Your Other 8 Hours: 10 Easy Tips to Save Money This Christmas
By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
Want to learn how to save money on gifts this Christmas and not feel like a Scrooge? According to this year’s National Retail Federation holiday survey, the average American will spend close to $700 this season on gifts, cards, decorations and the like.
News Spotlight: EVE “Lift a Life”, Season of Giving Project
Survivors of domestic violence and their children are in need of your support during the holiday season
Retire Smart: Attention Medicare Plan Shoppers: Enrollment Season is Earlier This Year
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
Every year around this time, I remind seniors that it’s important to re-shop Medicare prescription drug and managed care programs during the enrollment season, when seniors can change their Medicare coverage. Enrollment will be open from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7-a sensible move intended to get this time-consuming chore away from the busy holiday season.