Michigan Singer Takes Talent International
Palau de la artes in Valencia, Spain is an area that holds Cassandra Allen’s school; Berklee College of Music, Príncipe Felipe Science Museum and Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía.
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Michigan Travel: Ziibiwing Center Preserves Tribal Heritage
Top Photo:Every culture seeks to tell their story. The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s story is told at the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways. Courtesy photo
Bottom Photo: Through the presentation of selected cultural textiles, the cultural center teaches about the vibrant lifestyle.
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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
By Sharon Fox
1 large chicken
1 onion, chopped
3-4 carrots, chopped
2-3 celery stalks
1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon crystals
1 quart chicken stock
1 can cream of chicken soup
6 Rules for Keeping Track of Charitable Contributions
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
Donating to charitable causes is a good thing. You are helping others in need. For your generosity, the IRS allows you to claim a tax deduction. If you donate to charities, you should understand the basic record keeping rules for claiming a tax deduction.
Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic: Great Job Spartans
By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.
Sitting down to write my thoughts on a sporting event is usually an easy thing. However, in the 48 hours since the Michigan State Spartans won the 2014 Rose Bowl with a 24-20 victory over the Stanford Cardinal, it has been difficult. The biggest problem has been figuring out which angle to cover because there are so many different ones.
News Briefs: Medicaid and New DNR Recruits
Medicare is the best care if you are age 65 or older and DNR conservation officer academy starts Jan. 12 with 31 recruits
Teen Talk: Eating Disorders and the Media
By Claudia Kelley
The holiday season is upon us once again- the time of year when we can listen to Frank Sinatra classics while shopping for gifts at the mall and spend much needed time with family members. The part of this season that we can easily ignore, however, is the elevated amount of corporate advertising- the majority of which is targeted toward young men and women. This advertising pushes and reaffirms the idea of unattainable perfection and the need to be pretty: a standard of worth that is absolutely inaccurate and unimportant.
Make MLK a Day of Service
By Rick GarciaAs we gear into 2014 with a clean slate, many resolutions have been made to become healthier, happier and productive among family, co-workers and friends. Why not include a resolution to help our fellow man or to improve our environment and community?
The Kid’s Doctor: Sniff test: Some young children are ready for deodorant
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
www.kidsdr.com
I recently received an email from a mother asking if her 5-year-old son, an avid athlete, could wear deodorant. It seems his arm pits “smell like a grown man’s.” I have actually been asked this question on occasion in the office, and I’ve even noticed body odor (BO) while examining some 5- to 8-year-old patients.
Retire Smart: Mailbag: What’s your retirement number?
By Jill SchlesingerTribune Media Services
A former client once argued with me about his “retirement number.” He couldn’t believe that he needed $1 million in savings before he could retire. “That amount just seems like way more money than is necessary!” But after walking through the variables and calculations, he finally said, “Geez, a million bucks. … I guess that’s my number.”