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Oprah’s Conflicted, Empowering, Shaming Bond With Women Like Me

Rina Risper14 years ago015 mins

By Julianne Hing

www.colorlines.com

After 25 years on the air, Oprah’s very last episode of her daily talk show aired yesterday. It is the end of an era for a show that’s redefined media and transformed television. And I for one am not going to miss Oprah Winfrey at all.

How do I wear that trend…shorts

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

Wear Bermuda shorts if you have longer legs. Shorts from Talbots shown here!

By Ashia Sims

When we are kids, shorts are a requisite part of of the summer wardrobe because of utility. It’s a lot cooler to run around with shorts on than it is to wear jeans and other long pants. I’ve never seen kids running around complaining about their skinny legs or knobby knees. They just put on the shorts and go.

The Kid’s Doctor: Screening Essential to Curb Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

Basketball and football have the highest incidence of

sudden cardiac death. Photo credit: Fotolia.com

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

Tribune Media Services

www.kidsdr.com

I recently received a question via iPhone App from a mother who was concerned about the recent discussions in both the media and the medical community about sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes.

Interpersonal EDGE: Global Unrest: Boon or Bust for Business?

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. All the news about the unrest in Egypt and the ripple effect in the Middle East makes me nervous about the fallout global change will have for business. I’m tempted to just stop paying attention to the news but I know not having information is not a solution. How do you advise your clients on controlling their careers with so many big events happening that are not within their control?

Retire Smart: How to Cope With Higher Medicare Premiums and Rising Health Care Costs: Part 2 of 2

Rina Risper14 years ago09 mins

By Mark Miller

Tribune Media Services

My last column looked at rising Medicare premiums for the most affluent seniors under the new health care reform law.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) boosts the income-threshold premiums for individuals with $85,000 or more in annual income, and joint tax filers with income over $170,000. The surcharges apply to Medicare Part B and D, and also impact seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage.

National Register of Historic Places

Rina Risper14 years ago04 mins

The Capital Area District Library’s interior in the 1960s!

The downtown library has grown. This view is from the elevator on the

second floor.

Courtesy photo

By Reference Librarian Anne R.

The building that houses the Downtown Lansing Library is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Lansing Downtown Historic District. While that’s an honor we are proud of, we also strive to keep pace with the changing needs of patrons who use our library for their information and entertainment needs.

2011 Poetry in the City Thursday, July 21, 2011

Rina Risper14 years ago02 mins

Photo by Kristi Taylor

Lansing will pulsate with the rhythmic beat of spoken word as the Poetry in the City kicks off. Poetry in the City is an annual event that showcases a number of locally and nationally recognized poets. A NuPoet Collective and The New Citizens Press’ brainchild, the series is being organized in conjunction with the Lansing Jaycees.

Do you have an opinion? Your letters 10-10

Rina Risper14 years ago02 mins

Dear Rina,

You were a darling to speak to us Allen Seniors at “the drop of a hat”!

Excuse me, are you listening? 10-10

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

Dear Readers,

During the year, I visit plenty of students. 2011 has been especially important to me. Personally, I love people and I want to know what “the little people” (anyone still in school and under the age of 18) are thinking. It is very difficult to talk to your own children because they are not giving you the whole story. However, when you talk to other children, they seem to be so impressed that you at least care enough to ask about them

Movie Review: The Hangover 2

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

Studio: Warner Bros.

Plot: Things go awry for a group of guys in Thailand for a wedding after a night of relentless pre-wedding drinking.

Cast: Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Ed Helms, Mike Tyson, Mason Lee, Paul Giamatti

Rating:

Bottom Line: **

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

In 2009, “The Hangover” became a record-breaking hit, surpassing all box office expectations even receiving a Golden Globe for Best Comedy.