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Mending Heart: Young Woman Walks for “His Heart, Her Life”

Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

“I am still so in love with him. Cameron was such an amazing man. He was all about giving back and was a jack-of-all-trades. I will do what it takes to keep his name alive.” – Chastity Sayre

LANSING, MI -She cried while at a recent meeting with the American Heart Association. She told the story of how she met Cameron “Big Perm” Doyle. She, Chastity Sayre, had been dating Big Perm who was a local rapper for 5 years, when he died at age 34 on June 2, 2012.

Korean Rapper’s Gangnam Song Big Hit

Rina Risper13 years ago017 mins

By Andrew Lam

New America Media

Anthropologists and linguists no doubt are having a field day trying to chronicle and dissect how, in the early autumn of 2012, “Gangnam Style” became an American idiomatic expression. It stands for something along the lines of a brash, flamboyant way of doing things, clownishness, or an act of in-your-face spoofing that is both original and entertaining.

Movie Reviews: Celebrity Interviews: Six Questions With Kwesi Boakye

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

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Adrian J Photography

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

Who? He’s a talented 13-year old actor who has starred in a slew of films and television shows. He voices the character of Darwin on “The Amazing World of Gumball” which airs on the cable channel The Cartoon Network.

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Taste it, Try it!

Confessions of a Nonprofit Professional

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Rick Garcia

One warm summer afternoon as I was handing out information packets in our Eaton County United Way “booth” at a community fair, I was approached by a gentleman who confronted me how disappointed he was that his donations were going to pay the “Executives” salaries and not services that we do fund.

Local high school computer science program launches

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

EAST LANSING, MI —Students in the greater Lansing region now have the opportunity to participate in a new computer science program, Computer Science Academy, developed by the Capital Area Career Center/ Ingham ISD in partnership with Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) and the Capital Area IT Council.

Cultivating Life: A garden to-do list for fall

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

Planting bulbs prior to cutting back annuals and perennials allows you to place them in spots where they will be the most visible — rather than guessing.

By Sean Conway

Tribune Media Services

I used to think spring was the busiest time of year in the garden, but after reviewing my list of fall chores I am not so sure any more

Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful Update: James McCurtis

Rina Risper13 years ago3 years ago02 mins

LANSING, MI — James Mc Curtis , Jr. was honored in the 2006 “Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful” edition. Our goal is to introduce you to people who are making strides towards making the Greater Lansing Area look great.

National & World

Be PHREEE: Vote For Your Life

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

Charissa suggests that you take the time and vote.

By Charissa Patterson-Martinez

You matter in this world and you have a vote to make a difference, do not squander it away by sitting idle and letting the world that you live in everyday never be graced with your voice. This would be a shame, especially since your voice is so worthy of being heard today.

The Kid’s Doctor: Too much texting?

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

During my tween/teen checkups, I try to fit in a discussion of how much time an adolescent spends on the phone each day, how much time on a computer, and how much time watching TV – a basic compilation of their “on line/on screen” usage.