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Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – Depression Doesn’t Exist

Rina Risper15 years ago06 mins

By Tashmica Torok

There is a commercial about an anti-depressant medication that has the catchiest tune playing in the background. I joke with my husband that if depression had a theme song, it must be that little ditty. While lightly giggling at my own joke, I usually hum the tune for him. It is a remarkably jovial sound bite to apply to such a serious condition.

“Chicken Soup for the Prisoner’s Soul”: I’m Sorry, Dad

Rina Risper15 years ago04 mins

By Dale Gaudet

Dear Dad,

Even in my world of loneliness and misery, I cannot begin to imagine the pain and suffering you’re being forced to deal with. My only wish is that I could be out there to look after you, as you have done so many

times for me.

Get It Right: Still Dreaming

Rina Risper15 years ago04 mins

By DeAndre Davis

Are we giving Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. credit for a work still in progress? I say yes. You say we have overcome, we have a black president ; Dr. King said judge a man by the content of his character not the color of his skin. This works two ways. President Barack Obama didn’t have the most votes because he was the best candidate ever, a lot of black people just voted solely on skin color.

Ask Tamara: My 15-Year-Old is Sexting!

Rina Risper15 years ago05 mins

Dear Tamara:

I just found out a few days ago that my 15-year-old daughter has been “sexting” on her cell phone with a boy from her school. Up to this point I have never checked my daughter’s phone or gone through her text messages. I just trusted her to be responsible and do the right thing? And although I disagree with her “sexting,” I feel bad that I invaded her privacy. I want to talk to my daughter about her actions, but I don’t want to jeopardize my daughter’s trust and even worse become one of those snooping parents that constantly checks up on her child and only causes her child to become even more secretive.

In My Opinion: A New Egypt Unfolding!

Rina Risper15 years ago015 mins

By Manish Madan

I am sick, I am tired … within the same moment, I am pleased but exasperated seeing a stubborn stand-off of an obstinate and retiring Egyptian leadership with their own people. I am well beyond the comprehension of a thirty-year old man who is unable to find some positive reasons for an octogenarian Hosni Mubarak to cling on to the powers and continue ruling the nation against the will of its populace.

Your Other 8 Hours: Eliminating Poverty: Lesson From Childhood

Rina Risper15 years ago06 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Media Services

Which country has 43.6 million residents in poverty, including one in five children? Bulgaria? Croatia? Thailand? Jordan? Bahamas? No. Each of these countries has a lower poverty rate. Sadly, the mystery country is the United States of America.

News Spotlight: Hot Off The Press! The New Citizens Press Celebrates 10 years!

Rina Risper15 years ago03 mins

LANSING, MI — The New Citizens Press (TNCP) newspaper is celebrating its 10 year anniversary at the Creole Gallery located at 1218 Turner Street on Saturday, February 19. There will be live entertainment and an awards ceremony. Doors open at 6:00 pm for networking and dinner. The entertainment will begin at 7:00 pm.

Urban Housecalls: Winter Weather Safety

Rina Risper15 years ago09 mins

By Karla L. Robinson, MD

With most of the country blanketed in snow and ice, it’s important to make sure you are aware of the top reasons for injury during the winter weather season. Here we will review some of the health risks associated with the snow and ice and provide some tips on practicing winter weather safety.

Interpersonal EDGE: N-Bomb in Workplace

Rina Risper15 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services

Q. I’ve been following the media storm regarding Dr. Laura Schlessinger and the African-American caller. I am an African-American executive and frequently have white colleagues ask me about race. I consider it a compliment that they consider me a credible source of information. How can I let them know they don’t need to walk on eggshells with me?

Retire Smart: Author Describes Our Aging World, And How It Drives U.S.

Rina Risper15 years ago08 mins

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services

In 2005, there were 270,000 people over age 100 in the world – a figure the United Nations expects will explode to 2.3 million by 2040 due to gains in nutrition, health and healthcare. By that year, the U.S. Census Bureau expects the proportion of people over age 65 will more than double from 2008 levels, to 14 percent of the world’s population.