Nia Springer-Norris

1 week ago | northernpublicradio.org | Nia Springer-Norris

The other week, I went to the Salt Shed to see Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. I went against my boyfriend’s advice. See, he had patched my tire that morning. Five minutes from the venue, my wheel started thudding. I couldn’t get to the next gas station — I had to pull over right then and there in the middle of traffic. Fortunately, I ended up right in front of a bar and some people saw me and came to my aid. Anyway, they got my spare on with some finagling.

1 month ago | success.com | Nia Springer-Norris

By 2030, all of the boomers will be older than 65, according to US 2020 Census Data. By 2035, the number of people ages 85 and older will double, and more than 20% of the world’s population will be over retirement age. By 2034, older adults will outnumber children in population. Additionally, about 70% of people age 65 or older will eventually need some kind of long-term care support. But who will care for these individuals as they live out their golden years?

2 months ago | success.com | Nia Springer-Norris

Korie Mulholland was 21 years old when her brother, Kwinn Mulholland, passed away suddenly. The siblings had begun to establish their own lives: Korie had been away at college for a couple of years, and 19-year-old Quinn was working at McDonald’s. In 2012, Facebook was only 8 years old, but it had already claimed its place as the most visited social media platform. After Kwinn passed, Korie noticed comments on his page from many of his friends.

2 months ago | businessinsider.com | Nia Springer-Norris

Health The author's boyfriend gave her a promise ring for Christmas. Courtesy of Nia Springer-Norris This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . When my boyfriend told me to get my nails done, I thought he was going to propose. Instead, he gave me a promise ring. I was upset and thought the gesture was noncommittal.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Nia Springer-Norris

When my boyfriend told me to get my nails done, I thought he was going to propose. Instead, he gave me a promise ring. I was upset and thought the gesture was noncommittal. When we calmed down, he explained his intentions with the gift. I pull my car into the parking lot at Kay Jewelers and breeze through the door. An employee looks up with a friendly smile. "How can I help you?""Well, my 45-year-old boyfriend sent me to get my nails done and then bought me a promise ring for Christmas.