Roberta’s Hot Topics
New Tattoo Could Be Just What The Doctor Ordered
Diabetics may soon be lining up for a special new tattoo that does “tricks.”
Morels. Mmmmm…
It’s morel mushroom season. And that little fungus among us — is valuable.
Prosecutor: Father Killed, Abused Bianca Jones
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says 2-year-old Bianca Jones of Detroit is dead, and her father D’Andre Lane is guilty of abusing and murdering her late last year.
Weight Loss Woes: What’s The Secret?
What’s the secret to quick (and healthy) weight loss? Is there a secret? WWJ’s Roberta Jasina spoke with Dr. Scott Laker, Director of Bariatric Surgery at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.
Being Happy At Work Is Not Enough
University of Michigan scientists say being happy at work is nice, but something else is better: thriving is better. Researchers say employees who are THRIVING are excited about their work. Passionate. Productive. They want to excel. Succeed. And [...]
Remembering Viola Liuzzo
A special memorial service is being held at noon Saturday at the crypt of Viola Liuzzo at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. Liuzzo was a white Wayne State University student who was murdered by the [...]
Calvin Johnson’s Cool And Controversial Car Commercial
YouTube is getting thousands of hits from people wanting another look at that new Acura TV ad featuring Detroit Lions superstar Calvin Johnson.
Wow! ‘Pretty Tough Broad’ Retires After 65 Years With Company
How has she survived the office politics, the bosses, the gossip, and the typewriter-computer-revolution over the last 65 years? She admits she’s “a pretty tough broad.”
Dangerous Prescription Drugs
Are you taking a dangerous prescription drug? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have identified a list of drugs that pose a high risk to patients, especially seniors. Starting in January, many insurers will not [...]
“Hanoi Jane” Has Grown Up
Some American Vietnam War Veterans can’t stand Jane Fonda. They do not forgive her for visiting North Vietnam during the war in the 1970s, and calling American soldiers “War Criminals.” That was horrible. But that was 40 years ago [...]
