November 30, 2024

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The Kid’s Doctor: Migraines in children: Treatment options

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com
 
We discussed migraine headaches and how they’re diagnosed in children. Now it’s time to decide how to treat a migraine. Just as with diagnosing these headaches, it’s important to individualize treatment for each child, with the goal being fast relief, no rebound or re-occurrence, and minimal or no side effects to medication.

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Retire Smart: Drowning in documents: What to shred, what to keep

Rina Risper08 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
You probably just received some bank, investment or retirement quarterly statements in the mail, which makes it a perfect time to fire up the shredder and organize that stack of documents piling up on the table. 
 
  Here are some thoughts on financial paperwork that you can toss:

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Aboutthatcar.com: 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Rina Risper07 mins

  By Frank S. Washington

 
DETROIT,  MI — Chevrolet has a hit on its hands. That fact did not need to be certified but during a week-long test drive of the 2014 Impala, Chevrolet’s new flagship sedan got as much attention as some exotic sports cars that cost three times more.

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LANSING CLERGY ADDRESS ISSUES AFFECTING YOUNG MEN

Rina Risper03 mins

 By Rev. John H. Burns II

 
It takes a man. Mothers can nurture, encourage and support but it takes a man to guide a youngster through the maze that is the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The leadership qualities you have shown uniquely qualify you for the task we face. 

 

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New World Flood Back To School Expo Fills Lansing Center

Rina Risper06 mins

Left: All volunteer staff helped New World Flood with the 3rd annual “Back to School Expo.
 
Left: Over 1,000 backpacks given to local K-12 students in 3 hours at the Lansing Center 
Courtesy photos
 
“I am extremely pleased with the way this first expo went. It was important for us to pull this off  in order for others to see the vision; which definitely did happen.”
Heather Sheets, co-founder, New World Flood 

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All Out Latino Comedy Show Brings Laughter to the Loft

Rina Risper01 mins

Left to Right: Pagan, comedian; Sam Perez, owner of Cocky Promotions and Sin 2 Skin; L.T. Rodriguez, hostess; Michael Reyes, Poet and Speaker and Itchie Richie, comedian on the stage for Latino night on August 18, 2013 at the Loft in Lansing, MI.  

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Movie Review: Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Rina Risper05 mins

Studio:     Weinstein Company (2 hrs. 6 min.)
Plot:     The story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades, while trying to keep his family together.
Cast:     Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, David Banner, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     ***1/2

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Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic Returns

Rina Risper05 mins

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.
 
Last year, the readers of this great publication were invited “Inside the Mind of a Sportsaholic”. While in there, ladies were given some thoughts on how to “Think Like A Sports Fan”. Parents, coaches, and student-athletes received “Tips For A Successful Season”. Readers were even introduced to “My Three Girls”.

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ATTORNEY ASSOCIATION TO HOST ANNUAL PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL

Rina Risper02 mins

This year’s program will be held in East Lansing at the Hannah Community Center
 
LANSING, MI — The Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) along with Sinas Dramis, PC, and Wayne State Law School, will host the People’s Law School starting on September 10th.  This seven-week program is open to the community and provides an opportunity for non-lawyers to learn about the legal system. The People’s Law School faculty includes judges, elected officials, seasoned attorneys and law professors

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