“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body and Soul”: EASY SHRIMP AND ORZO
A lot of people absolutely LOVE orzo!! Here is a wonderful recipe for you to try!
TAX SOLUTIONS: Medical Deductions
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
Medical and dental costs can be tax deductible. However, most people don’t realize that you need to pay a large amount of out-of-pocket medical costs to get a tax deduction.
Interpersonal Edge: You can turn complaints into solutions
By Dr. Daneen SkubeTribune Content Agency
Q. I manage a customer service department with demanding clients. Between the whining of our customers and the whining of my employees, I’m surrounded by negativity. By the end of the day, I’m exhausted. Is there a better way to manage all the grumbling?
The Kid’s Doctor: Migraines can occur in children
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
www.kidsdr.com
I recently received an email via our iPhone App inquiring about migraines in children. Headaches are a common complaint throughout childhood, but pediatricians have recognized that children have many different types of headaches, including migraines.
POLLUTION: Remember, your dog isn’t just making a mess on the lawn
There is a new call to action for dog owners. Environmentalist are asking that you pick up after your dog. The waste is a threat to our waterways, drinking water and our health. If you have a dog, it is not too much work to clean up after them.
Dear Anonymous, excuse me, are you listening?
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Rina Risper, President and Publisher of The New Citizens Press
Dear Readers,
I was all set to write about something different in this edition and then the envelope arrived by U.S. Postal Service. A very short letter, with all of its brevity and the author decided to remain unknown. I will not bore you with the exact details of the letter.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Participates in the “REAL MEN READ” Challenge
Top: Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, March 25th, 2015, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Kappa Delta Lambda Chapter (logo shown above) (Lansing Alumni) and Shabazz Public School Academy will host the “REAL MEN READ!” challenge. Shown above: Attorney Richard King, Haywood J. Edwards, Sr. and Dr. Eugene Cain during “Real Men Read” last year
News Spotlight: Lansing Mother Charged with the Murder of Infant Son
After an ongoing investigation, a 23-year-old Lansing mother, Alexandra Alexi, was charged Friday with the September, 2014 death of her infant son.
News Spotlight: ‘Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny’ event returns
LANSING — Lansing area animal lovers can get an adorable photo of their pet with the Easter Bunny and help the Lansing Jaycees raise funds for local animal welfare organizations at the fifth annual “Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny” event. For a suggested $5 donation or a wish list item, you can get a photo of your pet or child with the Lansing Jaycees’ Easter Bunny.
The Kid’s Doctor: Should children have their measles vaccinations ahead of schedule?
The MMR vaccine is still being given at 12 months of age, followed by a “booster” dose at 4-6 years old.
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