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Your Other 8 Hours: When Surviving is Not Enough

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Media Services

Six years ago, Mark and Sarah were on a cruise ship touring the South Pacific when a violent tropical storm damaged the ship’s hull. Several passengers were knocked overboard and into the dark churning waters nearly 50 feet below. Mark and Sarah were two of the passengers who plunged into the cold waters that night. They frantically grabbed pieces of debris and hung on tight, doing whatever they could to keep their heads above water.

News Spotlight: Candlelight Vigil to Honor Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence

Rina Risper14 years ago02 mins

LANSING, MI — On Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 pm we invite you to gather with us at The Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Malcolm X Street in Lansing for a Candlelight Vigil in remembrance and honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Urban Housecalls: Don’t Let Gout Take You Out Of The Game

Rina Risper14 years ago010 mins

By Robert C. Robinson III, MD

Here it is fellas! Another football season has kicked off and there isn’t a more exciting time of year! For many of us, this is a time of fantasy leagues, long weekend afternoons, late Monday nights, and most importantly the tailgating party. But before you plan the menu for your next game day celebration, there are a few things you may want to consider if you don’t want to get sidelined before the next week’s action.

Interpersonal EDGE: What to Do When Work Hands You Lemons?

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I have had several really out of the blue work crises this year that have me feeling shocked and dismayed. I was raised to think good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. The worst part is that I’ve had smug coworkers with better fortune saying I must deserve my bad luck. Am I cursed, and how do I turn my work life around?

Ask Tamara: My Boss Wants to be My Facebook Friend!

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

Dear Tamara:

My boss sent me a friend request on Facebook and I am really not sure if I should accept it or not. On one hand my boss is really cool. She is down to earth and really tries to get to know everyone on the staff. I think we have a good working relationship. On the other, I don’t know that I want my boss to have access to my private life. Not that I do anything wrong on Facebook, but I don’t want to open that door where something can be confused or misinterpreted. At the same time, I don’t want to offend her by not accepting her request.

Retire Smart: Why Declining Cognitive Ability Could Post a Risk to Your Retirement Security: Part 1 of 2 Parts

Rina Risper14 years ago09 mins

By Mark Miller

Tribune Media Services

We’ve all received the pitch in the mail: Transfer your credit card balance to a new card at a lower interest rate. The catch: Payments on the new card will be applied first to the transferred balance; meanwhile, a higher interest rate is applied to new purchases-and payments are applied to that balance only after the transferred amount is paid off.

Your Other 8 Hours: When Surviving is Not Enough 10-19

Rina Risper14 years ago01 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Media Services

BONUS FALL RECIPE: SWEET POTATO BREAD WITH PRALINE SAUCE

Rina Risper14 years ago03 mins

Home cooking for a new generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.

News Spotlight: Lansing Area Artists will Paint for a Great Cause! “Art Nights at Hotwater Works”!

Rina Risper14 years ago04 mins

October 13th and 20th, 5 – 8pm, two prominent Lansing Artists will break out their paints to create spontaneous art pieces which will be auctioned off to benefit The Mid-Michigan Food Bank. ART NIGHTS AT HOTWATER WORKS will be two fun filled evenings, with refreshments, fun, hot tubs and live art…all for a good cause!

News Spotlight: Governor orders flags lowered Friday, Sept. 30 for Specialist Chazray Clark of Ecorse

Rina Risper14 years ago03 mins

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley today ordered U.S. flags throughout the state to be lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Chazray C. Clark on Friday, Sept. 30. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Saturday, Oct. 1.