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The Legacy Project: Stories of African Americans in Lansing: Ralph Riddle: Big Ralph Turns 85! (This is a series in honor of The New Citizens Press’ 2012 anniversary)

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

Longtime Friends: Coach Jim Bibbs, the first African American head coach at Michigan State University and the longest tenured track and field coach in program history could not resist the chance to celebrate the birthday of his friend, Ralph Riddle Sr. Shown here at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing during the event. Ralph Sr. was taking a break from playing with the band. Ralph Sr. was born on March 25, 1927 and is enjoying life to its fullest with his family and friends.

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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: Honey Glazed Cornish Hens

Rina Risper13 years ago02 mins

Cornish hen dishes are always good when guests and friends arrive for dinner.

Movie Review: “Total Recall”

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Studio: Sony (1 hr. 58 min)

Plot: A factory worker suspects that he is a spy after visiting Rekall – a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories.

Cast: Colin Ferrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Beil, Bokeem Woodbine, Bryan Cranston, John Cho, Bill Nighy

Rating: PG 13

Bottom Line: *

MSU Bikes expansion to make it easier to ride two-wheel style

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

MSU Bikes Joins MSU Surplus and Recycling Team – John Bieda (R), Service Supervisor and Taylor Allen (L), student mechanic, work at the MSU Bikes Service Center on Tuesday July 17, 2012.

EAST LANSING, MI — MSU Bikes — Michigan State University’s one-stop shop for all things bicycles — is now part of MSU Surplus/Recycling, a move that will not only streamline its booming business, but make it easier for Spartans to find and ride a bike.

Hoopa Rez: Ground Zero for Ever-Expanding Meth Economy

Rina Risper13 years ago023 mins

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) methamphetamine is very addictive and its use is increasing in many parts of the United States.

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By Allie Hostler, Two Rivers Tribune / Jacob Simas, New America Media

HOOPA, CA — He snorted his first line of dope when he was 15. He remembers the day. He ran with the older boys, and they tried to look out for him by refusing to rail him up.

Be PHREEE: Kiss, Kiss, Hello

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

Charissa says that a kiss and a bicycle may make you a happier person.

By Charissa Patterson-Martinez

Daily, I see men who work together greet each other with a kiss on each cheek and women who do the same. It is a beautiful thing to witness. Everyone exchanges kisses when you see them for the first time that day.

“Inside the Mind of a Sportsaholic” – Tips For Football Fans

Rina Risper13 years ago09 mins

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.

As summer turns into fall, we are quickly approaching football season. People will be gathering at stadiums, sports bars, and houses each weekend to watch the games. We will be venting our frustrations on Facebook, Twitter, and sports talk radio.

Your Other 8 Hours: 3 Steps to Create a More Powerful Self-Image

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

What does it mean to act “out of character?” In Hollywood, when an actor breaks character, it means they are acting in a way that isn’t consistent with the character they are portraying.

The Kids’s Doctor

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

With winter viruses long gone (goodbye, flu and RSV!), summer viruses that have been lying dormant are once again rearing their ugly heads.

My office has been overflowing lately with feverish kids of all ages. I think the most likely source for much of the illness we’re seeing right now is enteroviral infection.

Retire Smart: The pros and cons of annuities

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

In the last edition, we covered the basics of annuities. In this edition, we address specifically the pros and cons of these tax-deferred retirement savings vehicles.