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Lansing Poet Laureate Seeks Qualified Area Poets Applications Available for the Tri-County Area’s First Poet Laureate

Rina Risper9 years ago04 mins

LANSING, MI – The Lansing Poetry Club, the RCAH Center for Poetry at Michigan State University and Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) are seeking a Poet Laureate to engage the tri-county community in the literary arts.

Interpersonal Edge: Play the ‘long’ game at work

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

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Q. I watch some of my coworkers and managers act like complete jerks at work and end up with some amazing goodies. I know there's the old line about good guys finish last, but do you really need to turn into a horrible human being to get ahead?

Study reveals best states for lovers

Rina Risper9 years ago05 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — Is Virginia really for lovers? Other states may have something to say about that.

Mothers’ lack of legal knowledge linked to juvenile re-offending

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — Youth who commit crimes for the first time are more likely to re-offend if their mothers don’t participate in their legal process. Unfortunately, mothers are widely unfamiliar with the juvenile justice system – and those who know the least about the system also participate the least.

PET WORLD: How to handle a pet with diabetes

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

By Marc Morrone

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Q: My nine-year-old cat was just diagnosed with diabetes. He was 16 pounds. Recently he lost three pounds. I am not giving him insulin shots. Is it possible to reverse the diabetes with diet alone? I'm giving him special food the vet has recommended. My question is will the diabetes be controlled enough with diet and no insulin? – Vincent Halstead, Hartford, CT

MSU lands $1 million USAID grant to fight Zika

Rina Risper9 years ago04 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — Michigan State University has landed a highly competitive grant from USAID to fight the Zika virus in Mexico.

Living United Locally: Central Michigan 2-1-1

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

Tom Page is the executive director of Michigan 2-1-1.

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By Tamara El-Khoury Watson

Last month a daughter of a disabled veteran who was too depressed and discouraged to reach out for help did so on his behalf. She dialed 2-1-1 to ask for help locating an emergency food pantry. At the end of the call, the relieved daughter had information on the nearest food pantry as well as where to apply for food assistance. She was even connected to a program to help her father with gas money so he could attend his brother’s funeral.

Recipe: Warm Blueberry Muffin Sipper

Rina Risper9 years ago02 mins

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PET WORLD: Choosing the right pet for a child

Rina Risper9 years ago010 mins

By Marc Morrone

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Q: My grandchildren are now 10 and 8-years-old, and I want to get them some kind of pet so that they will learn a bit of responsibility. The landlord will not allow dogs or cats, but said they could get any pet that stays in a cage. So we were thinking of a bird or rodent and wondered what you suggest. Their parents both work so it would have to be something with low maintenance. – Fran Williams, Arlington, Va.

Fatherhood Project: Parenting Advice: Marcus Brown

Rina Risper9 years ago09 mins

When you spend time with your children, you usually have better results as a parent. Marcus Brown says that parents have a challenging position but it is rewarding too.