Public invited to visit the tour bus at several locations May 17 - 22

Take Back the Streets: Supporters of the peace movement march together to bring awareness to neighborhoods impacted by
violence. TNCP photo

Dalia Garza (left) and Vivian Bodiford (right) speak about Miranda Garza and James Jones III, who were engaged to be married.  They were victims of a double homicide in 2008. TNCP photo

Peace Rally held to stop violence in Lansing during “National Crime Victim’s Rights” Week

By Nadine Defensor

LANSING, MI -- About 273 people gathered and participated at the  “Keep the P.E.A.C.E. & Stop the Silence” march on Saturday, April 28th to bring awareness to the violent crimes impacting the Greater Lansing community.

Kids’ Festival, a yearly event when children take a field day to MSU and enjoy a day of fun and educational activities.
Courtesy Photos

By Nadine Defensor

 
Popular culture often depicts fraternities in an unfavorable light, by showing them to be heavily oriented towards partying and trouble-making activities.  Although certain stereotypes about them may be true, fraternities, in fact, are instrumental to helping their communities through service projects and volunteering, while also establishing a close-knit companionship amongst their members.
 
Phi Chapter of the Phi Iota Alpha Latino Fraternity of Michigan State University (MSU) serves as an exemplary brotherhood that shows admirable commitment to helping their community. 

Gingersnap Pudding feature a spicy surprise: crushed cookies. Fotolia.com

By Wolfgang Puck
Tribune Media Services

  Pudding has long been one of the ultimate comfort foods, both soothing and delicious. And, along with other old-fashioned treats like cupcakes and pies, the dessert has been coming back into vogue lately, with popular restaurants serving everything from caramel pudding (often finished with a touch of sea salt) to bittersweet chocolate pudding to old-fashioned banana or coconut puddings.

Pachem means “peace” in Latin.  Emily White asks for a state of
harmony which lacks violent conflict.

By Emily T. White

Rina Risper has invited you to Keep the P.E.A.C.E. & Stop the Silence March - Saturday - April 28, 2012, said the little red flag on my Facebook account. Hm. What's that?

P.E.A.C.E. means police enforcement and community engagement. Dona nobis pachem. Latin for "give us peace". I sang that song acapella so many times in my Catholic church choir. The song sweetly demands peace.

Studio:  Screen Gems (120 min)
Plot:    Four interconnected and diverse men have their love lives shaken up after the ladies they are pursuing buy Steve Harvey's book and start taking his advice to heart.
Cast:    Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson
Rating:     PG 13
Bottom Line:     ***

By Vonda VanTil
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Serving wounded warriors and the survivors of our fallen heroes

It's an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces each Memorial Day - especially honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

If you are a military service member who needs to apply for disability benefits, it is important to know that you will receive expedited processing.

Dear Readers,

On Saturday, April 28th, 2012, I was one of three responsible for one of the most emotional events I have ever experienced, the "Keep the P.E.A.C.E. & Stop the Violence" march. It was my first time being involved in the process. I spent countless hours visiting churches and other groups to get support for this initiative and when I woke up the clouds were threatening and it was chilly. I was undaunted. 

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

Your financial life has a certain trajectory, similar to a train on a track. There will be twists and turns, but you can easily determine where you will end up if you stay on the financial track you're currently on.

What if the traditional methods of working hard, cutting expenses and saving don't work for you? Brown-bagging it every day won't cause you to jump tracks and end up somewhere completely different.

Sumo wrestler, Natasha Ikejiri, is half Japanese and half Portuguese.  Sumo wrestling was one aspect of her cultural heritage that she knew almost nothing about before a friend saw her wrestling with one of her brothers.

Photo: Courtesy of U.S. Sumo Open

By Christine Fukushima

Pacific Citizen

As the only girl in a set of triplets, Natasha Ikejiri grew up fighting with her brothers for everything from the television remote to the last serving of dessert — literally and physically.

Getting yourself tested may save you grief in the future!
Ask your doctor questions regarding the issues below.

By Karla Robinson, MD

The New Year for many means a renewed commitment to faith, family, and personal goals.  Making your health your primary investment should top the list of priorities.  In an effort to ensure that you are equipped with the tools necessary to accomplish this goal, we have outlined the top 10 tests you should be asking your doctor about this year.  Make 2012 your healthiest year yet!

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services

Q. Don't men and women approach communication differently? Are you recommending techniques in your column that work for men better or women?

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services

  With the election year officially in high gear, here are some thoughts on the nation's safety net from some of the current and former candidates:

  - "We should find a bipartisan solution to strengthen Social Security for future generations." - President Obama

  - "Social Security is an essential program and we should change the way we're funding it." - presidential hopeful Mitt Romney