May 4, 2026

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Rina Risper

News Spotlight: Michigan will stop accepting new claims for federal UI extension benefits on Saturday, November 27

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Governor Granholm urges Congress to continue the federal EUC program

 
NOVEMBER 22, 2010 – Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will stop taking and processing new claims for the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) after November 27, as Congress has not passed legislation extending the federally-funded jobless benefits beyond their November 30 expiration date.

 
 

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News Spotlight: Open auditions for Michigan State University Children and Youth Choirs

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EAST LANSING, MI – Children and youth ages 7-18 years old are invited to audition for MSU Children and Youth Choirs at the MSU Community Music School.

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News Spotlight: World AIDS Day 2010

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The Lansing Area AIDS Network (LAAN) along with the greater Lansing community is hosting a program recognizing World AIDS Day on Tuesday, December 1st at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing.  Every 9Ω minutes, someone in the United States is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
 

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News Spotlight: Turkeys and Potatoes and Pies, Oh, MI! Keep Your Thanksgiving Feast Safe, Local and Delicious

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LANSING – Enjoying Michigan ’s bountiful selection of Thanksgiving fare is a tradition shared by many families each year. Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Don Koivisto is offering consumers some simple tips to safely prepare a delicious Thanksgiving meal and is encouraging consumers to purchase Michigan products – from turkeys and cranberries to pumpkin pie and ice cream – when preparing for their traditional feast.
 

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Healthy Eating Tips for a Busy Lifestyle

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Get in the habit if eating lots of greens like spinach, kale and bok-choy.

By Katrina Bertol

www.Naturally Savvy.com
 
With deadlines to meet, after work cocktails, frequent dining out, late nights and early mornings it’s easy to forget how simple it is to take control of your health.
The following tips from www.NaturallySavvy.com will outline some simple ways to enhance your everyday health, boost your metabolism, maintain a healthy weight, increase brain function and start feeling powerful from the inside out:

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How Much Is Fat and How Much Is Muscle?

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 By Eric Heiden M.D.

Tribune Media Services
 
The vast majority of fitness-seekers, even those who are quite knowledgeable, have no idea how to properly gauge their body composition — how much of their body weight is fat and how much is muscle — which is so important to truly measuring fitness.
 

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    On the Road with MoJo Table-for-Two Reviews

    Rina Risper05 mins

     Michele and John Oliver were in burger heaven at this hopping Austin, Texas joint!  Courtesy photo

     

     

     

     

    Hopdoddy Burger Bar

    1400 S. Congress Avenue
    Austin, TX 
    Price Range: From $5.00 – $9.00 
    Sleek, urban atmosphere with great customer service

     

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    Entertainment News and Stuff: Mary and Latonya Blige Making Brilliant Moves: For Colored Girls Hits Theaters

    Rina Risper06 mins

      By Quassan Castro

    Guest Entertainment Editor 
     
    Crazy week ahead, as I clamor to prepare for the holiday season ahead. I know I should be anticipating more of the healthy dishes, but I’m looking forward to all of my mother’s soul food dishes on Turkey Day.  Where did all the time go?  
     
    Luckily for the fashion world, Mary J. Blige recently introduced her new eyewear titled, “Melodies,” by MJB. 
     
    In the photo Mary J. Blige

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