August 26, 2025

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Rina Risper06 mins

By Tom Lagana
from “Serving Time, Serving Others”
 
“Forgive my family and friends? No way,” Rob growled. “I’m going to hurt them when I get out of here!” These angry words came from one of the inmates who had agreed to participate in our Alternatives to Violence weekend workshop.

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    Your Letters 10-3

    Rina Risper03 mins

     Dear TNCP,

     
    I’m a retired businessperson and as I watch politicians try to cut their way to a strong Michigan and United States I find that there is much confusion between the purpose of business and the purpose of government.
     

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    Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – Permissible Stilettos

    Rina Risper08 mins

      By Tashmica Torok

     
    A few months ago I signed up for a service called Shoe Dazzle.  It’s Kim Kardashian’s company that works kind of like a shoe-of-the-month club.  After taking a short fashion quiz, a virtual showroom is created for you that include both shoes and accessories.  The first week of every month new selections are placed in your showroom and you can decide whether or not to purchase anything or to abstain.  So far, I have yet to abstain.
     

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    Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – Permissible Stilettos

    Rina Risper08 mins

     By Tashmica Torok

     
    A few months ago I signed up for a service called Shoe Dazzle.  It’s Kim Kardashian’s company that works kind of like a shoe-of-the-month club.  After taking a short fashion quiz, a virtual showroom is created for you that include both shoes and accessories

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    Excuse Me, Are You Listening? 10-3

    Rina Risper03 mins

      Dear Readers,

     
    Our anniversary party was a great success!   The Creole Gallery at 1218 Turner Street was packed to the brim.  We also had to use Favorites Cafe which is right next door to the Creole Gallery. Please support both.  Favorites is open on Saturday until 3:00 pm.
     

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    Urban Housecall: Bernie Mac: The Legacy Continues

    Rina Risper023 mins

     

    Comedian Bernie Mac and his daughter Je’Niece McCullough. 
    Photo provided courtesy of Je’Niece McCulloughBy Karla Robinson, MD
     
    One of the Kings of Comedy as he is affectionately known, Bernie Mac is heralded as one of the greatest comedians of all time.  While he was bringing in the laughs, many didn’t know he was battling the chronic disease sarcoidosis.  While his death in August 2008 at the age of 50 seemed untimely and he is sorely missed, his legacy lives on not only through the classic films, shows, and stand up routines, but also through his foundation, The Bernie Mac Foundation.

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    Interpersonal EDGE: Give Criticism But Skip Crisis

    Rina Risper04 mins

      By Dr. Daneen Skube

    Tribune Media Services
     
    Q. I’m the manager of a large department under enormous production pressures. When I give bad feedback, employees get defensive, resentful or openly hostile. How do I deliver criticism without demoralizing my staff?

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    Your Other 8 Hours: Eliminating Poverty: How to Start a Business for Free

    Rina Risper08 mins

     By Robert Pagliarini, 

    Tribune Media Services
     
    Are you wondering how to start a business or take advantage of a great business idea when you have very little capital to get it off the ground? You may be struggling to decide which business to start because you don’t have the resources. The experts will tell you that when you are starting a business, you should try to get money from the three F’s — friends, family and fools — but there’s a much smarter (and less insulting) strategy to get money for your venture.

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    Ask Tamara: My Son’s Father is Back!

    Rina Risper06 mins

     

     
     
    Dear Tamara:
     
    My husband and I have been married for six years. We have three children. Four-year old-twins and a twelve-year-old son I had from a previous relationship. While my husband has not officially adopted my son, he has been the only father my son has known for the last six years. Recently my son’s father contacted me and wants to see and develop a relationship with his son and my husband thinks it’s a bad idea.

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