November 15, 2025

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Michigan Travel: Ziibiwing Center Preserves Tribal Heritage

Rina Risper08 mins

 

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.
Courtesy photo
 
 
 

 

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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

Rina Risper04 mins

 

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

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Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic: Great Job Spartans

Rina Risper05 mins

  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. 

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Aboutthatcar.com: 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLT

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Frank S. Washington

 
DETROIT, MI – One of GMC’s advertising tag lines for its pick trucks is “Professional Grade.” It appears that designers and engineers took that to heart in creating the 2014 GMC Sierra pickup truck.

 

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News Spotlight: Gospel Artists Raise Voices, Stroke Awareness in National Singing Competition

Rina Risper04 mins

   The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Most Powerful Voices gospel singing competition returns in search of dynamic gospel performers who will raise stroke awareness — particularly in the African-American community — through the power of music. 

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New Year 2014

Rina Risper09 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Readers,

 
In preparation for 2014, I am suggesting that we really become more connected with people that we like.   In the new year, my goal will be to sit down with at least four people that I have met on social media or just in passing.  You know the people who always make you smile when you see them but you do not know them well.  There are just some people who just make you want to give them a great big hug.

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Latino Commission Honors Diversity Leaders

Rina Risper07 mins

                                                                                        Mexico Consul Solana, Left, cuts the cake with Matt Wesaw, Director of Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

 

Photo courtesy of Rene Rodriguez of Studio One Creative

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Retire Smart: When to take Social Security benefits

Rina Risper07 mins

 By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services
 
In 2013, 37 million Americans will receive Social Security (SS) retirement benefits totaling $47.4 billion. Clearly, Americans have come to rely on Social Security retirement income, with more than half of married couples and nearly three-quarters of unmarried persons receiving 50 percent or more of their total income from the program.

 

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