News Spotlight: Open auditions for Michigan State University Children and Youth Choirs

        
EAST LANSING, MI – Children and youth ages 7-18 years old are invited to audition for MSU Children and Youth Choirs at the MSU Community Music School.

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News Spotlight: World AIDS Day 2010

The Lansing Area AIDS Network (LAAN) along with the greater Lansing community is hosting a program recognizing World AIDS Day on Tuesday, December 1st at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing.  Every 9Ω minutes, someone in the United States is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
 

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News Spotlight: Turkeys and Potatoes and Pies, Oh, MI! Keep Your Thanksgiving Feast Safe, Local and Delicious

LANSING – Enjoying Michigan ’s bountiful selection of Thanksgiving fare is a tradition shared by many families each year. Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Don Koivisto is offering consumers some simple tips to safely prepare a delicious Thanksgiving meal and is encouraging consumers to purchase Michigan products – from turkeys and cranberries to pumpkin pie and ice cream – when preparing for their traditional feast.
 

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Healthy Eating Tips for a Busy Lifestyle

Get in the habit if eating lots of greens like spinach, kale and bok-choy.

By Katrina Bertol

www.Naturally Savvy.com
 
With deadlines to meet, after work cocktails, frequent dining out, late nights and early mornings it’s easy to forget how simple it is to take control of your health.
The following tips from www.NaturallySavvy.com will outline some simple ways to enhance your everyday health, boost your metabolism, maintain a healthy weight, increase brain function and start feeling powerful from the inside out:

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How Much Is Fat and How Much Is Muscle?

 By Eric Heiden M.D.

Tribune Media Services
 
The vast majority of fitness-seekers, even those who are quite knowledgeable, have no idea how to properly gauge their body composition — how much of their body weight is fat and how much is muscle — which is so important to truly measuring fitness.
 

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Entertainment News and Stuff: Mary and Latonya Blige Making Brilliant Moves: For Colored Girls Hits Theaters

  By Quassan Castro

Guest Entertainment Editor 
 
Crazy week ahead, as I clamor to prepare for the holiday season ahead. I know I should be anticipating more of the healthy dishes, but I’m looking forward to all of my mother’s soul food dishes on Turkey Day.  Where did all the time go?  
 
Luckily for the fashion world, Mary J. Blige recently introduced her new eyewear titled, “Melodies,” by MJB. 
 
In the photo Mary J. Blige

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My Answer – 9-22

Q: I’ve always been fascinated by angels, and I have lots of angel figurines around the house to protect me. But I admit I don’t know much about them. When did God create the angels? Or have they always existed? How much influence do they have over our lives? – Mrs. D.P.
 

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About to Give Up

By Tom Lagana
from “Serving Productive Time”

Whenever I check into a hotel, I routinely ask, “Where’s a good place to eat? What sights should I see while I’m here?” My next question, “Could you please give me directions to the local jail?” typically produces an interesting reaction or two.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 9-22

Dear Readers,

I just returned from vacation and one of the best things that happened to me was that I was able to finish reading “The Price of Stones – Building a School for My Village”.

I met the author Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, when he was at a mo’ za ik event on August 4, 2010, sponsored by The New Citizens Press, which provides an innovative networking opportunities in a small group. 

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