July 3, 2025

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Movie Review: “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”

Rina Risper05 mins

This funny movie will keep both adults and children laughing.  Courtesy photo

 

Studio:     Dreamworks (85 mins)

Plot:     Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to New York and join a traveling circus takes which them through Europe.

Cast:     Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Frances McDormand, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Bryan Cranston, Jessica Chastain, Martin

Rating:     PG

 

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Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic – Think Like A Sports Fan

Rina Risper08 mins

 By Jimmy Wilson, Jr.

 
After seeing the movie “Think Like A Man”, I figured I would dispense some relationship tips myself. Fellas, don’t be alarmed, these tips won’t be exposing any secrets, or throwing men under the bus. These tips are for women who are dealing with men who are into sports, but the women may not really be into them also. These tips are to help you ladies know what to listen for, and how to deal with men who love sports. 

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Movie Review: “The Avengers”

Rina Risper07 mins

Samuel L. Jackson in “The Avengers”. The movie is bringing great action to movie screens around the country.  Courtesy photo
 
Studio:  Marvel Studios/Paramount  (142 minutes)
Plot: Iron Man, Captain America and Thor are recruited by Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. to help save the world from annihilation.
Cast:    Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johnansson, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson
Rating:     PG 13
Bottom Line:     ****
 
By Jonathan McMillan
 
As a long time Marvel comic book devotee who knows each characters back story and the lore and mythos of the “Worlds Mightiest Heroes,” I’m one of the ones who has been chomping at the bit since “The Avengers” film was first announced way back when.
 

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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Rina Risper02 mins

A really simple and very tasty treat! 
 
By Sharon Fox
 
1 lb. Ground Chicken
1/4 Cup Blue Cheese Crumbles
2 Tbs. Minced Garlic
2 Tbs. Butter
2 Large Ribs of Celery – Divided
4 Green Onions
1 tsp. Onion Powder
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 Cup Franks Buffalo Red Hot Sauce 
Salt and Pepper
 

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Ask Tamara: My Kids Are at Each Other’s Throats!

Rina Risper05 mins

Dear Tamara:
 
I have two children (ages 9 and 11) and they fuss and fight over everything. It is driving me crazy! I am tired of having to referee and tired of trying to get to the bottom of who’s right and who’s wrong. What can I do to stop my kids from fighting?
 
Referee

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News Spotlight: Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam rolls into East Lansing early with festive bus tour

Rina Risper02 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 
Quidam performances May 23 -27 at the Breslin Student Events Center
 
East Lansing, – In anticipation of the upcoming performances of Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam, a one-of-kind tour bus will visit East Lansing from May 17 – 22. Quidam will perform from May 23 – 27 at the Breslin Student Events Center. Tickets are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam or 1-800-968-2737.

 

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Wolfgang Puck: Gingersnap Pudding: The way to anyone’s heart

Rina Risper06 mins

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.

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