August 29, 2026

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Apocalypse Lifestyle

Rina Risper09 mins

 Rina Risper will return in the next edition with “Excuse me are you listening?”.  Her son, Gianni Risper has been writing for the paper for almost 5 years.  He is a 21-year-old student at Lansing Community College.
“Apocalypse Lifestyle”
 

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Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic: A Couple Of Requests 

Rina Risper06 mins

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.
 
Football season is back! For many, this is start of what could be considered the sports fiscal year. From September to June, we immersed in football, and basketball. There is not much that we ask from people who are not as enthralled as we are during these months. However, there are a couple of requests that I would like to make on behalf of myself, and other sports fanatics. Even though you all may not be able to grant the requests, please indulge me, and see if you can work with any of them. 

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Nina Davuluri Is America’s Future

Rina Risper06 mins

Nina Davuluri 
was crowned Miss America and made history as 
the first 
Indian-American to hold the title.
 
Photo courtesy of 
Miss America

 
By Andrew Lam
New America Media
 
Nina Davuluri is the first Indian American to hold the title of Miss America. It should be something for all Americans to celebrate. Alas, it’s a victory marred by waves of racist backlash in social media. Davuluri is called a “terrorist,” and derogatory references to convenience stores – “Miss 7-Eleven” – and Muslims are mentioned. But the biggest complaint? Miss America should be more “American.”

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MICHIGAN LEGAL HELP ASSISTS MORE THAN 200,000 SELF-REPRESENTED PEOPLE IN ITS FIRST YEAR

Rina Risper010 mins

 MichiganLegalHelp.org launched on August 17, 2012 and initial estimates  were expected around 3,000 visits per week to the legal information website. According to Michigan Legal Help Project Manager Angela Tripp, “This estimate proved too conservative. Starting in January, there were over 5,000 visits per week, and that grew to over 6,000 per week by July. We are very gratified that so many people have turned to the website for help.”

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Impending Cuts to Anti-Poverty Food Program Will Cost Michigan $183 million and Bring Greater Food Insecurity to Families and Children

Rina Risper07 mins

By Marissa Zamudio
 
On November 1, 2013, the temporary boost to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is due to expire, taking a slice out of the food budgets of families, especially, low income families with children. In Michigan, one in six people receive SNAP benefits and will be affected. Such a cut is likely to result in an increase of families with children going hungry – what policy experts call “food insecurity.” Food insecurity is identified as “the lack of consistent access to adequate food” in a May 2013 report titled “Food Insecurity in Households with Children” from the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   

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The Kid’s Doctor: Wound adhesive reduces the need for stitches

Rina Risper04 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
  I was just heading out to grab some lunch when a patient of mine, who happens to have three young sons (brings back memories!) walked in with her youngest, who’d been jumping on the bed and bumped his head.

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Retire Smart: KISS for the end of summer

Rina Risper07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
  It’s the end of summer, and if you’re like most people, just about the last thing you want to deal with is your money. But I have great news – it’s time to employ the KISS method of financial management … you know, KISS: K-I-S-S or “Keep it Simple, Stupid!”

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Interpersonal Edge: Flying off handle won’t create change

Rina Risper07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
  Q. I am one that flies off the handle and there is a big reason I do. I’m interrupted so much that when I am trying to speak, if someone doesn’t interrupt me, I actually stutter. I’ve spoken up and it still happens. Any suggestions? I’m starting to hate my fellow human beings! 

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Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550

Rina Risper07 mins

By Frank S. Washington
 
DETROIT,  MI — The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is longer, wider, yet lighter than the model it replaced.
The new dimensions are not earth shattering but a couple of inches more in width and in length made a big difference in the two-seat roadster.
 

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