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CATA Board Approves Service Expansion in Delta Township

Rina Risper12 years ago02 mins

LANSING, MI — At this afternoon’s meeting, CATA’s Board of Directors approved an agreement with Delta Township that adds new service to the Township. Delta Redi-Ride is a curb-to-curb demand-response service that will be available throughout Delta Township Monday through Saturday.

Pacha Mama Tea is Nature’s Miracle Drink

Rina Risper12 years ago018 mins

Left - Anthony Stein a friend and soon-to-be business partner of William “Chef Nick” Nicklosovich fell in love with the tea when he tried it for the first time, came across the gauyusa (pronounced gwhy-you-suh) leaf when he was working in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Right – William “Chef Nick” Nicklosovich, co-owner of Pacha Mama Tea. Pacha Mama Tea is all natural and is made from only gauyusa leaf, water and lime.

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The Kid’s Doctor: Swimming lessons alone will not prevent drowning

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

Swimming lessons for children as young as age 1 could be

effective, research indicates. Petro Feketa – Fotolia.

Local News Briefs

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

Ingham County Health Department Helps Kids Get Ready to Go ‘Back-to-School’

Michigan Women’s Commission to Survey Female Veterans

Findings Will Help Policy Makers Develop and Deliver Targeted Services to Michigan’s Women Veterans

You, your family and friends, consumers of our services are all invited to join us for agency 50th Year Anniversary Celebration on Monday, September 8, 2014.

Excuse me, are you listening? 13-15

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

Dear Readers,

My mother, Kay Carrington, was just in Lansing for a visit. She is is too funny. My friend, Belinda Thurston, owner of JustBYoga, is compiling a cookbook. She asked some of her friends to contribute. I can cook. However, I mostly cook Caribbean food.

Interpersonal Edge: Courage is a muscle – use it!

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. There are many people I admire in my career, but I think they were all born with a whole lot more courage than I was. I know they had to risk failing or looking foolish or being disappointed. Do you think that some people just start out with more self-confidence? How can I compete with people who are simply born braver than I was?

Jill on Money: Protect your portfolio against inflation

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

Two years ago, when the Federal Reserve announced that it would engage in its third round of bond buying (“Quantitative Easing”) to spur economic growth and help reduce unemployment, fears of runaway inflation bubbled up.

Consumers Energy Foundation Supports Farm Award Program

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

From the Consumers Energy Foundation, Chris Thelen, Lansing Area Manager, and Carolyn Bloodworth, Director of Corporate Giving; from the Historical

Society of Michigan, Larry Wagenaar, Executive Director, and Kellie Bolster,Centennial Farm Program Coordinator.

Photo by Rick Garcia

Research Student Defends Her Dissertation While Opening Up New Possibilities in Brain Research

Rina Risper12 years ago018 mins

Above: Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon stands beside Carmel Annette Martin-Fairey, who is doing some exceptional research in the neuroscience world.

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TAX SOLUTIONS: New Michigan Offer Program

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

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

Governor Snyder signed into law HB 4003. HB 4003 allows the State of Michigan to negotiate Michigan taxes. This is exciting news for Michigan taxpayers! For the first time ever, Michigan residents will be able to negotiate Michigan taxes for less. The new law will start in 2015.