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Inclusion: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Tedi Parsons

2020 has surely been a year of total disruption, from the pandemic, to a tumultuous election to over 190 people of color killed by the police to the thousands of protests for equality and inclusion taking place around the world. No matter who you are, the faith you practice or your political affiliation, the one thing we know for sure is that full inclusion requires ALL of us at the table.

Lighting Up Lansing – One Smile at a Time

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Ceci Bordayo is the CEO of Pass It On Community Center and Pass the Mic.

Travel Goals After the Pandemic: Visiting Europe’s great libraries

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Some books at Oxford University's Bodleian Library date back to medieval times. Photo by Cameron Hewitt.

Ava DuVernay is officially making her first show at HBO Max

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Ava DuVernay attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 9, 2020 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/TNS)

If you like brownies and cookies, then you’ll love this dessert

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By America’s Test Kitchen

The best brownies balance their sweetness with deep chocolate flavor accented with a bit of salt to bring out the chocolate's complexity. They're rich and chewy with a pleasant, dense fudginess and a crackly, shiny top. So why not make a brownie in cookie form?

Interpersonal Edge: Relief at last

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q: I keep reading about pandemic fatigue and I've got it! The future looks like a dark difficult slog. When you look at our current social, economic, and political circumstances how optimistic do you feel about us turning any corners?

Pet World: Training shy lab to be less aggressive when guests arrive

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago08 mins

By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

Dear Cathy,

We recently adopted a rescue lab mix. He is very shy when he first meets people with his tail between his legs. Lately, when someone comes to the house, he gets a little aggressive by barking at whoever comes over. I've tried to stop him and had people offer him treats. Any other suggestions?

-Mark, Seaford, New York

Photo by Helena Lopes

WWW.Aboutthatcar.com: 2021 Volvo V60 Cross Country

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

CHICAGO, MI – Volvo used terms like rugged, all weather and all road to describe its 2021 V60 Cross Country T5 AWD. But that description could not cover up the fact that this V60 was well equipped, luxurious and performance orientated.

Event Company Creates Ways to Celebrate Safely During the Pandemic

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago015 mins

Snow capped trees and a lot of snowmen greeted Granger employees during a drive through Santa extravaganza created by Eleven 11 Events.

Courtesy photo

Just Plain Selfish: Victory Lap

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Kris Walker

To the pleasure of many and dismay of some, history has been made by the citizens of the United States voting the first female and African American Vice President into office.