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Clueless Fashionista: Shopping Tips: Don’t buy or wear items just because they fit

Rina Risper15 years ago05 mins

By Ashia Sims

The other day I found a pair of pants that were from another time in my life. It was a time when I was a few sizes smaller. I was curious about them and how they managed to stay in my closet because I am very good at getting rid of clothes that don’t fit or compliment me. Well I tried the pants on and they fit. Surprise, Surprise. Actually let me make a correction here. The pants didn’t fit in the sense of how I like my clothes to fit but I was able to get them up and on me and even button them.

News Spotlight: Health and Safety Precautions for Cold Weather Months

Rina Risper15 years ago08 mins

LANSING, MI – Winter in Michigan is a celebrated season despite the extreme drops in temperature posing serious risks and hazards. To combat these potential dangers, there are specific guidelines citizens can follow to

stay safe and healthy throughout the cold weather months.

Your Other 8 Hours: A Revolutionary New Way to Learn

Rina Risper15 years ago07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Media Services

One of the best ways to make incremental progress during your other eight hours is to learn. There are all sorts of newfangled websites that can teach you a thing or two — some with nifty videos and others with PowerPoint presentations. Call me old school, but I think one of the easiest and most economical ways to learn is by reading a book.

Do you have an opinion? Your letters – 10-1

Rina Risper15 years ago02 mins

Dear Mrs. Risper,

I recently volunteered at a fundraiser held at Woldumar Nature Center’s – “Chili” Winter Evening event. I was one of the lucky students from Eastern High School students in the National Honor Society that got to volunteer. I am a senior.

Excuse me, are you listening? 10-1

Rina Risper15 years ago04 mins

Dear Readers,

What can I say except that it has been an interesting 10 years. I remember going into labor with Amir, my now 8 year old, at the CATA bus station downtown. It was right after my oldest, Gianni, was in at play at the Boarshead Theater for Young Peoples College, a summer program at Lansing Community College. I decided that after the play was over that I was going to go to the CATA bus station to deliver my last bit of newspapers. I just happened to go into labor as soon as I dropped the papers off.

On the Road with MoJo Table-for-Two Reviews : 11th Street Station Restaurant

Rina Risper15 years ago04 mins

11th Street Station Restaurant

1050 East 11th Street, Suite 100

Austin, TX

Price Range: From $7.99 – $18.99

Casual dining atmosphere with great customer service

Movie: The Green Hornet

Rina Risper15 years ago03 mins

Studio: Columbia (1hr. 48 min.)

Plot: Based the short-lived 1960’s television show about a newspaper publisher turned masked vigilante.

Cast: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Edward James Olmos, Christopher Waltz

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

By Laurence Washington

Fans of the 1966 television show, “The Green Hornet,” will probably enjoy this 2011 outing, but they won’t get too excited about it.

Videoview

Rina Risper15 years ago08 mins

By Jay Bobbin

Tribune Media Services

STARTING THIS WEEK: “SECRETARIAT”: The horse that galvanized the racing world in the early 1970s gets reverent Disney-studio treatment in this drama, well-directed by Randall Wallace, the screenwriter of “Braveheart.” Diane Lane gives a fine performance as Penny Chenery, who became Secretariat’s owner and defied doubts about her potential – and the animal’s – to triumph. John Malkovich plays the trainer who does much to advance her quest. Scott Glenn, Dylan Walsh, Dylan Baker and James Cromwell also star. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; deleted scenes; music video. *** (PG: P) (Also on Blu-ray)

Miscarriages: Overcoming the Loss

Rina Risper15 years ago09 mins

By Karla Robinson, MD

Can we talk?

One of the toughest issues to deal with as African American women is infertility. It is a subject that is still somewhat taboo in our community. The inability for a woman to conceive or sustain a pregnancy is more common than most people know, simply because it just isn’t talked about. Let’s explore this subject and open the lines of communication.

Interpersonal EDGE: Discomfort is Birthplace of Success

Rina Risper15 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I’ve had a career for 20 years and believed it would get easier the longer I worked. Instead, I find the work is easier and the people issues harder. How can I stop wasting time feeling so uncomfortable and frustrated by people at work?