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R&B Star Musiq Soulchild New Ambassador for Susan G. Komen

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

New Music Video Features Breast Cancer Survivors

BPRW- – Atlantic Records Recording Artist Musiq Soulchild announced his new role as ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Circle of Promise, a movement designed to further engage black women around the globe in the fight against breast cancer. As an ambassador for the movement, Musiq will raise awareness about breast cancer so that younger women know the importance of early detection and why it’s important to pay attention to their bodies.

News becomes history

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

New York

NOW: Above, construction continues on Freedom Tower, center, and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum at Ground Zero in New York in this May 2011 photo. Freedom Tower is expected to be completed by January 2014. Construction of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is expect to be finished by September 2012.

THEN: Below, a New York City firefighter looks at the ruins of the World Trade Center at dawn on Sept. 12, 2001, a day after the terrorist attacks.

CAROLYN COLE/LOS ANGELES TIMES/MCT

JIM MACMILLAN/ PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS/MCT

By LEONARD PITTS JR.
McClatchyNewspapers

A decade after the terror, in New York, at the Pentagon, at a field in Pennsylvania and in every nook and cranny of America, we move forward

Suddenly, it has been 10 years.

That’s an amazing realization when you remember how it was back then. Calendars still counted off days; our eyes told us this. Clocks still ticked off seconds; intellectually, we knew. But time — I would have sworn this in a court of law — did not move.

News Spotlight: Exercise is Cool, Despite the Heat according to the American Heart Assoc

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

Whatever brings you outside — a bike ride with friends, a jog in the park or just a stroll around the block — it’s important to stay safe as temperatures across Michigan rise this week. But don’t let this be the excuse to take a break from fitness, because you may be hurting yourself in the long run.

News Spotlight: CAPITAL AREA HUMANE SOCIETY OFFERS TIPS FOR KEEPING PETS SAFE DURING HOT WEATHER

Rina Risper14 years ago03 mins

Summer is here in full force! While the hot weather means fun trips to the lake and outdoor picnics, it’s important to remember summer can be a hazardous time for pets. Keep these tips in mind to ensure your pet’s safety and well-being during the summer months.

News Spotlight: HUD AND LOUISIANA ANNOUNCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO END LEGAL CHALLENGE TO ROAD HOME PROGRAM

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

Approximately 1,300 homeowners in four parishes to receive $62 million in additional compensation

The Hardest Cases: When Children Die, Justice Can Be Elusive

Rina Risper14 years ago063 mins

Her name was Isis Charm Vas and at 6 months old she was a slight child — fifth percentile in height and weight.

When the ambulance sped her to Northwest Texas Hospital on a Saturday morning in October 2000, doctors and nurses feared that someone had done something awful to her delicate little body.

News Spotlight: Introducing The Newest Common Myths In Cardiovascular Disease…. The World’s No. 1 Killer

Rina Risper14 years ago09 mins

For both men and women of any age, cardiovascular disease could be the first

killer. It kills more people than ALL forms of cancer tumors grouped

together.

Commentary: We Killed Osama bin Laden, Now Let’s Kill the Myth

Rina Risper14 years ago09 mins

By William O. Beeman

The United States is jubilant over the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. However, it will be some time before history catches up with the mythology that arose around him and the al-Qaeda organization in the past 10 years. Osama bin Laden at the end was far from the looming powerful figure he was made out to be. He had outlived his usefulness both as a bogeyman for the West, and as an Islamic responder to the neo-colonialist forces his organization purported to confront.

Local Family Wins Statewide “I Love Michigan” Video Competition

Rina Risper14 years ago04 mins

I Love Michigan: Darryl and Erinn Evans along with their son, Dion and daughter, Morgan won the top prize for their video depicting love for Michigan . Courtesy photo

GO GREEN WHEN YOU SPRING CLEAN

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

By Reference Librarian Eunice B.

Now that spring is in the air, the time-honored tradition of spring cleaning is upon us. How about making some changes this year and incorporating “green” or “safe” cleaning tips into your routine? You might be surprised at the versatility of common ingredients you probably already have on hand, such as vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, baking soda and shortening. They can help you save money, save your health, maybe even save some time.