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Are death row cases plagued with racial bias?

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — Defendants charged with murder in North Carolina from 1990 to 2009 were more than twice as likely to receive the death penalty if the victims were white, Michigan State University researchers have found.

My Perspective: The Death of Fidel

Rina Risper10 years ago014 mins

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.

Excuse me, are you listening? 15-25

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

Dear Readers,

I am so happy that 2016 is coming to an end. I have been looking through gardening books and collecting information for my 2017 garden. I know it may not be everyone’s aspiration to grow their own food but I enjoy it. Even if I do not complete all of my goals, I love creating lists and information about growing my own food.

Buyer Beware: Tips for Safe Online Shopping

Rina Risper10 years ago08 mins

Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer, CFP®, AAMS®

Looking for power tools? A vintage Chanel purse? A living-room sofa? Millions of shoppers are bypassing brick-and-mortar stores, as well as their respective websites, in favor of purchasing such items from individual online sellers. For many people, sites like Craigslist and eBay offer a chance to save on everyday items and luxury products, both new and used—all from the comfort of their own homes.

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

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

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

Photo by Dreamstine.com

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

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

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.

Courtesy photo

Living United Locally: Capital Area Mentoring Partnership

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

Tristin Harwell, 19, is a MSU student who volunteers as a mentor with Operation Homework.

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

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

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

Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

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:

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

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

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.