August 25, 2026

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Rina Risper

Read in the Summer for Better Success in the Fall

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Children who don’t read over the course of two or three summers will fall behind their peers by a year in reading development.

The countdown to the last day of school has begun! While parents and children alike may be looking forward to more free time and a break from homework, one activity they shouldn’t take a vacation from is reading.

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2011 Poetry in the City Thursday, July 21, 2011

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Photo by Kristi Taylor

Lansing will pulsate with the rhythmic beat of spoken word as the Poetry in the City kicks off. Poetry in the City is an annual event that showcases a number of locally and nationally recognized poets. A NuPoet Collective and The New Citizens Press’ brainchild, the series is being organized in conjunction with the Lansing Jaycees.

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A Basketball Camp for the Community

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 Giving Back:  Justin Ingram (pictured above) and his sister, Alayne Ingram, former Lansing area basketball standouts return to hold a local basketball camp. Courtesy photo.

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COFFEE SHOP DOUGHNUTS

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Home cooking for a new generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.

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Ask Tamara: My Son Has Jungle Fever!

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Dear Tamara:
 
My seventeen-year-old son is only interested in dating white girls. At first I thought it was just a one-time thing, then I began seeing a pattern. Finally I talked with him about it and he told me that “white girls” are just his preference. As his mother, I am a bit offended. 

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Your Other 8 Hours: The Secret to Doing Your Best Work Effortlessly

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By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
Have you ever found yourself daydreaming or just not into your work? Do you feel like it’s a struggle sometimes to concentrate or to get anything done? And at other times, are you able to do your work effortlessly, getting everything done quickly and efficiently? What’s going on here? It might not be you. It might not be your work. It might be your location.

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Oprah’s Conflicted, Empowering, Shaming Bond With Women Like Me

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By Julianne Hing
 
After 25 years on the air, Oprah’s very last episode of her daily talk show aired yesterday. It is the end of an era for a show that’s redefined media and transformed television. And I for one am not going to miss Oprah Winfrey at all.

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How do I wear that trend…shorts

Rina Risper06 mins

Wear Bermuda shorts if you have longer legs. Shorts from Talbots shown here!
 
By Ashia Sims 
 
When we are kids, shorts are a requisite part of of the summer wardrobe because of utility. It’s a lot cooler to run around with shorts on than it is to wear jeans and other long pants. I’ve never seen kids running around complaining about their skinny legs or knobby knees. They just put on the shorts and go.
 

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The Kid’s Doctor: Screening Essential to Curb Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

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Basketball and football have the highest incidence of 
sudden cardiac death. Photo credit: Fotolia.com
 

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
Tribune Media Services
www.kidsdr.com
 
I recently received a question via iPhone App from a mother who was concerned about the recent discussions in both the media and the medical community about sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes.
 

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Interpersonal EDGE: Global Unrest: Boon or Bust for Business?

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By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
Q. All the news about the unrest in Egypt and the ripple effect in the Middle East makes me nervous about the fallout global change will have for business. I’m tempted to just stop paying attention to the news but I know not having information is not a solution. How do you advise your clients on controlling their careers with so many big events happening that are not within their control?

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