Study reveals best states for lovers
EAST LANSING, MI — Is Virginia really for lovers? Other states may have something to say about that.
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Mothers’ lack of legal knowledge linked to juvenile re-offending
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
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
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
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.
PREP TIMEPET WORLD: Choosing the right pet for a child
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
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.
MSU receives $2M grant from Mott Foundation to improve future for Flint students
EAST LANSING, MI — Michigan State University’s Office of K-12 Outreach will continue to help improve educational opportunities for students in the city of Flint, thanks to a $2.1 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
My Perspective: The Death of Fidel
By Ramze Suliman
The best way to get to know a person, a country or even a dictatorship is to come in without any preconceived notions. It sounds much easier than it is.