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How do I wear that trend… electric blue
By Ashia Sims
After a spring and summer of bright colors, one has managed to break through and hold on into the colder months. Electric blue was a hot color on the runways for fall/winter and I think it’s a wonderful and easy trend to get involved with.
On the Road with MoJo: Table-for-Two Reviews
By Michele and John Oliver
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
Price Range: From $2.75 per slice – $17.50 for a large pie
Family-friendly atmosphere with great customer service
Fast Facts 9-25
By the Capital Area District Library Reference Department
The Reference Staff at the Downtown Lansing Library includes librarians with a variety of backgrounds and life experiences. They are some of the most valuable best resources the library offers! For example, Marisela G. heads up our language resources. She is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, so she often assists patrons who would otherwise have a difficult time communicating with staff.
Your Other 8 Hours: The Power of Positive Prejudice
By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
Several weeks ago at a fundraising event, I was introduced to a man in his late 40s. He had perfect hair, a GQ grin and was dressed impeccably in a custom suit. The only thing that sparkled more than his white teeth was his gold Rolex. As I was shaking his hand, I immediately assessed what kind of person he was, but, after speaking with him, my initial characterization was destroyed and so was my spirit. I realized that I had unfairly (and inaccurately) prejudged who he was.
News Spotlight – Michigan Lottery Commercial Casting January 4th
WHAT: Michigan Lottery Commercial Casting – The I Group will be conducting a state-wide, open call for new talent to take part in a Michigan Lottery commercial. The goal is to involve kids and adults throughout Michigan in this TV commercial because the commercial focus is to show the great benefit of the Michigan Lottery and how it affects our local community.
Nutritional Literacy
By Dessina King, LPN
and Karla Robinson, MD
Many times we’ve heard the phrase “You are what you eat”. But how many of us can say we really know what we’re eating? It’s estimated that 90% of chronic illnesses today are diet related. These include diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and even some cancers. Some simple, yet profound changes can alter the course of your life and health.
Diet and Nutrition- Urban Legends
Diet and Nutrition - Urban Legends
1. I’m young and healthy. There is no need to worry about my diet and nutrition right now. This can’t be further from the truth. NOW is the time to focus on healthy eating and lifestyle habits while you’re young. It’s always important to properly nourish your body. Poor diets and nutritional habits in your youth can lead to a lifetime of consequences and health issues. There’s no greater time than now.
News Spotlight: Whole Foods Market Announces A Recall For Ginger Bread Houses Which Were Produced By Rolf’s Patisserie In Twenty-Three States Because Of A Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 24, 2010 – Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling assembled Ginger Bread Houses sold in, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin that came from its supplier Rolf’s Patisserie of Lincolnwood, Illinois.
My Answer
By Billy Graham
Tribune Media Services
Q: I think I would like to be a real Christian but I’m not sure I could keep it up. I have a hard enough time staying out of trouble now, and a friend of mine says the devil will get after me even harder if I give my life to Jesus. Is that true? – W.B.