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Retire Smart: 70 is not the new 65

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

To attain your retirement goals, there are three basic strategies: (1) save money during your working years, (2) plan to spend less during retirement or (3) work longer. It turns out that option number three helps but may not be the panacea you’re looking for, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).

Lansing Police Department “Guns for Groceries” Buyback Program

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

“There was considerable dialogue with many gun dealers who were trying to beat the police department to the gun buys. These folks are very respectful and very knowledgeable. They fear long term ramifications of gun regulations that would remove ownership of guns from private hand.”

-Andrew D. Quinn

Courtesy photo.

War and Peace: the life and times of John L. Pollard November 1, 1947 – January 25, 2013

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

John Pollard was a voice for the

people regardless of who came against him. He also stood firm for what he believed in.

Photo by

Richard Clement

By Loretta Stanaway

John Langston Pollard was a gift. He was a gift from his creator, his grandmother who raised him, his wife and son who shared him with his community, and himself, who gave selflessly to Lansing and to so many causes.

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: LOBSTER CORN CHOWDER

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

Try It!

Movie Review: A Good Day To Die Hard

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (90 mins)

Plot: John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, against underworld forces.

Cast: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Yuliya Snigis, Radivoje Bukvic, Amaury Noladco, Cole Hauser

Rating: R

Bottom Line: **

The Misappropriation of Dr. Ben Carson

Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

By Bill D. Morris

On the morning of February 7th at the National Prayer Breakfast, keynote speaker, Dr. Ben Carson, delivered a speech that resonated so loudly that the next day an article in the Wall Street Journal promoted his unsolicited candidacy for President in 2016.

5 romantic weekend destinations

Rina Risper13 years ago010 mins

Savannah carriage tour.

Visit Savannah.com

With Valentine’s Day just passing, it’s still time to show that special someone that you’ve been thinking of them and are looking forward to spending a couple of romantic days and nights together.

Knock-Off Homework: Who Wins?

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Rick Garcia

Here’s a million-dollar question for parents: How connected are you with your child or grandchild’s educational attainment?

Your Other 8 Hours: Mind control: How to create certainty out of chaos

Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

Mind over mountain! That’s what we were told throughout the seven day climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa at 19,341 feet. I expected the climb to be challenging. In fact, that’s one of the reasons I wanted to endure the long days, rain, cold, wind and altitude sickness.

The Kid’s Doctor: Talk with your teen about dating violence

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

It’s a frightening number. According to a new survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 women say they are violently attacked by their intimate partner.