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Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Partners with Michigan 211 to Centralize Veteran Resources

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

Above: MVAA Director Jeff Barnes recently announced the launch of the Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center. (L-R): Nate Cross, Trayse Fowler, Gov. Rick Snyder, MVAA Director Jeff Barnes, Michigan Association of United Ways President/CEO Scott Dzurka, Jason Wentworth, Randy Calloway and Lisa Castro.

Photo courtesy of MVAA

Teaching Our Youth the Truth About Hip Hop

Rina Risper11 years ago015 mins

Edgewood Village youth proudly showing off their graffiti art they created for the community.

Photo courtesy of AOTA

MICHIGAN APPLE RECIPES Apple Cherry Raisin Crisp

Rina Risper11 years ago01 mins

There are more than 9.2 million apple tree in commercial production, covering 36,500 acres on 850 family run farms in the great state of Michigan.

TAX SOLUTIONS: Job Hunting Write-Offs

Rina Risper11 years ago04 mins

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

Looking for a new job? Did you know you may be able to write-off certain job hunting expenses?

Aboutthatcar.com: 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD LT

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI – There’s no other way to say it, the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe was big. Our test vehicle had a 116-inch wheelbase, its overall length was 204 inches, it was 80.5-inches wide and it was 74.4-inches tall or six-foot two.

Pet World: Costumes OK, just keep your pet away from the Halloween candy

Rina Risper11 years ago09 mins

By Steve Dale

Tribune Content Agency

Q: My husband insists that putting a Halloween costume on our little dog is a horrifying idea. What do you think? – M.E., Henderson, NV

Excuse Me, are you listening? 13-19

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

Dear Readers,

There is a lot going on in the world. These are very complicated and challenging times and may be depressing for many. Mental illness and depression are serious business.

Movie: The Expendables 3

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

Studio: Lionsgate (2 hr. 6 min.)

Plot: A group of fighters reunite to take down a notorious arms trader.

Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Antonio Banderas, Jet Li, Wesley Snipes, Randy Couture, Arnold Schwarzenegger

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: *1/2

Kiplinger on Travel: Worst U.S. airports for Wi-Fi

Rina Risper11 years ago04 mins

By Rebecca Dolan

Kiplinger

As if you didn’t already hate flying enough, having to pay for wireless Internet access at the airport just makes it worse. You might think in this day and age when major airports feature everything from spa services to upscale restaurants, a basic amenity such as free Wi-Fi would be a given. Unfortunately, there are still a few holdouts.

The Kid’s Doctor: There’s no proof that essential oils can boost a child’s immune system

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

Lavender oil and other essential oils are derived from the essence of a plant.

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