News For, By and About People
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.
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.
Get in the habit if eating lots of greens like spinach, kale and bok-choy.
By Katrina Bertol
By Eric Heiden M.D.
Michele and John Oliver were in burger heaven at this hopping Austin, Texas joint! Courtesy photo
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Hondo Shen has only been dancing for two years, but he is moving fast towards being a nationally known B-boy. Courtesy photo
By Quassan Castro
Q: I’ve always been fascinated by angels, and I have lots of angel figurines around the house to protect me. But I admit I don’t know much about them. When did God create the angels? Or have they always existed? How much influence do they have over our lives? – Mrs. D.P.
By Tom Lagana
from “Serving Productive Time”
Whenever I check into a hotel, I routinely ask, “Where’s a good place to eat? What sights should I see while I’m here?” My next question, “Could you please give me directions to the local jail?” typically produces an interesting reaction or two.
Dear Readers,
I just returned from vacation and one of the best things that happened to me was that I was able to finish reading “The Price of Stones – Building a School for My Village”.
I met the author Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, when he was at a mo’ za ik event on August 4, 2010, sponsored by The New Citizens Press, which provides an innovative networking opportunities in a small group.