Local Group Helps Transforms Boys to Men
 LANSING, MI -- The Turning Point of Lansing gives male students in grades 7 through 12 in the Tri-County area cultural, developmental and emotional support through the direct and regular interaction with our elders. Grounded by Nguzo Saba, The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa, The Turning Point of Lansing is a change agent for young African American males in the Greater Lansing area. Our monthly educational sessions help our charges understand and define their emerging roles in our homes, communities and society at-large.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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TOP 10 PLACES TO SEE ANIMALS IN THE WILD
The Scarlet Macaw in Corcovado National Park
Courtesy of Costa Rica Tourism
With the thawing of winter in many parts of the world, animals and humans alike are starting to wake up and get outside. As avid wildlife watchers, members of VirtualTourist.com, a leading travel website, compiled a list of the "Top 10 Places to See Animals in the Wild."
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: CAJUN CORN
 Try it!
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Movie Review: Iceman
 By Samantha Ofole-Prince
Studio: Millennium Entertainment (1 hr. 33 min.)
Plot: The Iceman” follows notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski from his early days in the mob until his arrest for the murder of more than 100 men.
Cast: Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta, David Schwimmer, Chris Evans
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ****
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Strong families survive, and Social Security helps
By Vonda VanTil,
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
June is National Family Month - a great time to reflect on family and how to make it stronger.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Buick Verano Turbo
 By Frank S. Washington
DETROIT, MI -- Fun and drive are two nouns not usually found in the same sentence as Buick.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Excuse me, are you listening? 12-9
 Dear Readers,
I have always believed in miracles. When I saw the first television interview with Charles Ramsey about the 3 women missing in Cleveland, OH, I was amazed. How does a man find a woman trying to break out of a house and then kicks the door in?
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Star Power Rally Supports Early Childhood
 By Rick Garcia
On May 14th at the State Capitol steps they came by the thousands – Parents, children, educators, early childhood professionals, care givers and advocates all donned in a sea of red t-shirts emblazed with the slogan “Star Power 2013.” What was most impressive was watching everyone do the “Chicken Dance” to celebrate the kickoff.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Your Other 8 Hours: Is your Facebook profile hurting you?
 By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
Your Facebook profile may be doing you more harm than good. What you choose to include on your Facebook profile can alter not only what people think about you but also the way they treat you.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Retire Smart: Protecting yourself from the costs of long-term care
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
There's no denying it: Most of us are going to need some form of long-term health care during our golden years. And costs of such care are rising.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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News Spotlight: Jobs at Midwest Bus Corporation
Midwest Bus Corporation, an Owosso, MI, UAW based, transit bus remanufacturer that also provides aftermarket replacement parts, used bus sales, bus leasing, and field services to the transit industry, announces that it is hosting a job fair for persons looking for manufacturing work. The event will take place on May 23rd from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at its headquarters, 1940 W. Stewart St. in Owosso.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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News Spotlight: Jobs at Midwest Bus Corporation
Midwest Bus Corporation, an Owosso, MI, UAW based, transit bus remanufacturer that also provides aftermarket replacement parts, used bus sales, bus leasing, and field services to the transit industry, announces that it is hosting a job fair for persons looking for manufacturing work. The event will take place on May 23rd from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at its headquarters, 1940 W. Stewart St. in Owosso.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Blood pressure out of control at safety-net clinics
Dr. Ade Olomu
EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Federally funded safety-net clinics for the uninsured lag behind other health care providers in controlling blood pressure among the low-income patients who rely on them for care, a new Michigan State University analysis suggests.
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
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Interpersonal Edge: Want a promotion? Make mistakes
 By Dr. Daneen Skube Tribune Media Services
Q. I have a job where the same thing never happens twice. I end up making a lot of mistakes. My boss says mistakes are just part of the learning curve, but I get so upset I shake when I realize I messed up. How can I develop more self-confidence?
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
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News Spotlight: Chong-Anna Canfora Files for Lansing City Council, 4th Ward
 LANSING, MI – Chong-Anna Canfora filed for the race for the Lansing City Council 4th Ward seat today, submitting nominating petitions with 150 signatures from neighbors in the ward.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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News Spotlight: Man Dies in Hit and Run Accident
Above is the type of accused vehicle in the hit and run (not actual vehicle). Moreover, investigators are continuing their efforts to locate the victim’s next of kin. As a result, the victim’s name is not being released at this time.
On May 13, 2013 at 11:26 p.m. officers responded to the area of Pennsylvania and Michigan on report of a personal injury traffic accident. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim a 69 year old Lansing Township male had been struck by a vehicleCourtesy photo (just an
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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News Spotlight: SPRING CRIME PREVENTION SAFETY TIPS
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching and the Lansing Police Department wants to remind you of some tips to help keep you and your family safe.
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013
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News Spotlight: Suspect Arrested for Malicious Destruction of Property
Elisa Lashawn Hogan
On Sunday, May 5, 2013 at approximately 1:50 a.m. Lansing Police were in the area of E. Michigan and Larch St. and were flagged down by an employee of a Rum Runners. The employee stated he was having trouble with a patron.
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Monday, May 06, 2013
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Excuse me, are you listening? 12-8
Dear Readers,
Today we will have a guest writer. What a long week.
Love People,
Rina Risper
P.S. You can find us on Linkedin, Twitter and facebook. Social media has been very interesting for us. I try to get to know each person and have now made it my business to meet a new facebook friend each month. I hope you have been feeling spectacular.
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Sunday, May 05, 2013
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Revitalizing REO Town
.jpg) The new Board of Water & Light cogeneration power plant and headquarters is slated to be complete July 1, 2013.
By Belinda Thurston
More than 30 people attended a public information meeting to learn about this year's road and sidewalk construction work along Washington Avenue in the REO Town section of Lansing.
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Saturday, May 04, 2013
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