Parent Corner: Winning is Not Everything
 By Julie Vandenboom
As a parent of a student-athlete, there’s one question that makes me cringe every time I hear it:
“Did they win?”
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Monday, September 19, 2016
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Pastor James Hines: A Father Mobilizes His Grief and Anger to Heal Others
 Joseph Hines (center) was recognized by the city of Jackson, his hometown, for keeping a positive spirit and for bringing healing between law enforcement and civilians. He is flanked by his mother Leontyne Hines and his father James Hines.
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Monday, September 19, 2016
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September is National Preparedness Month: Tips to Get Your Family Ready
While most people don’t like to think about worst case scenarios, giving them their proper consideration can ultimately offer peace of mind.
September is National Preparedness Month and it is a great time to get your home and family ready for a range of emergencies. Here are three steps to take.
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
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Doll Company Debuts 1960’s Detroit Historical Collectible Character Melody Ellison
.jpg) -Civil Rights Era Character and Motown Fan Encourages Girls to Lift Their Voices for Positive Change--
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
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PART III - The Top 4 Common Mistakes Most People Make When Setting Goals
 By Sherry Brantley
In parts one and two of this series, we focused on two of the common mistakes most people make when setting their goals. This third part of course, will cover the third mistake most people make.
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
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Excuse me, are you listening?: Summer’s Bounty 15-18
 Dear Readers,
Be as encouraging as possible. There may be people who think that you are faking because you choose not to be negative but why should you care? To become a happier person, you must want it and be it. While you may not be in a positive mood all the time, putting positive vibes into the universe may help someone else.
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
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Recipe: Green Chile Cheese-Stuffed Burgers
 INGREDIENTS
2 tomatoes, Roma seeded and chopped
1 lime, juiced
1 Serrano pepper, minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup white onion, chopped
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
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Movie: War Room
 Studio: Warner Bros. (114 minutes)
Plot: Two young men win a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.
Cast: Miles Teller, Jonah Hill, Ana de Armas, Bradley Cooper, Kevin Pollak
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ***1/2
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
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A Healthy Spin: The Mobile Food Bus Rolls Into Town
 A 54 passenger bus has been retrofit with a demonstration kitchen which will serve meals to
children year-round in partnership with the Greater Lansing Food Bank and the Lansing School District’s food vendor, SodexoMAGIC.
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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10 things to try for your next holiday
 By VirtualTourist.com
Summer is almost over but that does not mean you cannot start planning for your next vacation.
Take the Golden Gate Ferry, San Francisco, Calif.
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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Excuse me, are you listening? 15-17
 Dear Readers,
Summer 2016 has been a roller coaster for me. I think that my children’s schedules have my mind rattling. Most think of summer as a time of rest, for me it is more hectic. No beach filled week long vacations or the early morning sounds of the birds only to roll over and get the really good second go round of sleep in.
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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Sparrow Foundation and Women Working Wonders Present: Kaleidoscope: Reflect. Recharge. Reimagine.
 Speaker Suzanne de Passe
LANSING, MI -- The 42nd Kaleidoscope event is set for September 9, 2016 at Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, MI.
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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PET WORLD: Cats, dogs, chicadas and toads
By Marc Morrone
Tribune Content Agency
Q: I seem to be facing a move from Connecticut to Southern Georgia. I am at a loss as to how to transport my 13-year-old Tabby cat. We are both too old to drive many hours straight through, and a midway stop with my kitty seems impossible. Any ideas? - Peter Langstrom, Stamford, CT
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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PART II - The Top 4 Common Mistakes Most People Make When Setting Goals
By Sherry Brantley
In the first of this 4-part mini-series, we were able to tackle one of the common mistakes most people make when setting their goals which was becoming paralyzed with fear from focusing on the thought of your goals being ‘Too Big.’ This section of the article will focus on the second mistake most people make.
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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Movie: Jason Bourne
 Studio: Universal (2 hrs. 3 min.)
Plot: The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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Recipe: Bacon, Spinach, and Cheddar Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
 INGREDIENTS: Nonstick cooking spray
2 medium sweet potatoes
6 ounces center-cut bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup diced onion (about 1 small yellow onion)
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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THE KID’S DOCTOR: The case for having a land line at home
 A cellphone is not a toy, and research suggests keeping it away from young children.
Photo by fotolia.com
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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Interpersonal Edge: Tone and gesture are often more truthful than words
Q. My boss just did my review and told me I am monotone in my conversations at work. Apparently people read me as uninterested and disengaged. How important is tone of voice, and why does it matter what my tone is? Don't people pay attention to my words?
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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The Chase to Financial Success: How Do You Achieve It?
For those of us who are spiritual, we would like to attribute any sort of success to a higher power (GOD). This is no different when it comes to chasing financial success. A lot of what it takes to achieve financial success is staying faithful in the lord, and putting forth continuous efforts. Money management is also extremely vital.
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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MSU technology could help keep elderly safe in their homes
EAST LANSING, MI – Can Grandma’s Wi-Fi router alert you that it’s time to check on her?
A grant from the National Science Foundation will allow Michigan State University to explore whether home Wi-Fi systems can preserve the privacy of our aging loved ones while detecting abnormal events in their homes.
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Sunday, September 04, 2016
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