THE KID’S DOCTOR: Detailed history can help determine penicillin allergy

 It is important to give a good description of your child's medical history to determine allergies to medications.

 
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The Fatherhood Project: Darryl Evans: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words

  Morgan Evans, 10-years-old, spending time with her father, Darryl Evans and her sister, 3-year-old, Emiliya (aka “Emmy”).  Darryl spends time with his children at his photography studio, Pure Enchantment. His son, Dion, 21, is not shown. 

 
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News Spotlight: Winter Storm Operations Report and Reminders – On the Street Parking Rules in Effect

 The City of Lansing initiated winter storm operations early this morning and will continue around-the-clock until city streets are cleared of snow.

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Excuse me, are you listening?

 

Dear Readers,

 
As the years go by, I am finding that I love to explore culture and religion.  I am willing to go a temple, church or mosque.  To me it is about respecting the celebrations and the meaning behind the rituals.  This year St. Stephens will commemorate 50 years of Kwanzaa.  I often wonder how many people have actually gone.  So I provided the press release we received below: 

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Reading is Fundamental: How Reading can help you avoid Financial Pitfalls

  By Porsche Miles-Grant

 
A recent study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows one in six adults across the nation have low literacy skills. A person who is challenged with low literacy skills may  be able to read some words, but not enough to understand simple forms or instructions.

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Movie: Talking Moana: Eight Reasons to Watch

 By Samantha Ofole-Prince

 
Walt Disney's “Moana” is a delightful and inventive animated fantasy flick with a splendid blend of animation, music and culture. A film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a mission to save her people, Samantha Ofole-Prince breaks down the eight reasons why this one is a must see.

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Market Volatility and Your Retirement Investing Strategy

 

Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer, CFP®, AAMS®
 
Fluctuations in your 401(k) or workplace retirement savings account can stir up negative emotions, making you want to hit the panic button. But in turbulent times, it’s more important than ever to remain calm and stay on course toward your long-term retirement savings goals.

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PET WORLD: Positive reinforcement can help with a dog that bites

 By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: We have a 5-year-old male cockapoo dog that bites. We do not hit him. We got him at 8 weeks from a family breeder. We can't remove anything from his mouth or groom him without concern. If we pet him he can snap. He growls and attacks at times. 

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