News Spotlight: Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Files Lawsuit to Halt Michigan Legislative Redistricting Plan

LANSING — Today, the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC), along with the Detroit Branch NAACP, UAW and Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development (LaSED) today announced a lawsuit filed against State of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson to halt the implementation of the Michigan Legislative Redistricting Plan.

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News Spotlight: SO YOU’RE GOING TO A BUSINESS HOLIDAY PARTY . . .

By Doug Brown

I would like to share  some helpful tips on how to attend a Business Holiday Party and what pitfalls to avoid.  I am a bit of an expert as I have broken just about every rule I will cite…

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News Spotlight: MDA Food Safety Alerts: Product Recalls for Cheese and Candy

Product Recall: Fair Oaks Dairy Products Issues Voluntary Recall For Fair Oaks Farms Fine Cheeses Half Pound Packages Because Of Possible Health Risk Due To Listeria Monoctyogenes Contamination

and

See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on 8 ounce Almond Clusters

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News Spotlight: MADE IN MID-MICHIGAN FEATURE FILM UNLOCKS MYSTERY AND DRAMA

 

A beautiful young woman who grew up questioning everything about her past gets a chance to unlock dark family secrets that will change her future… if she can survive the next 12 hours.

 

 

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News Spotlight: Michiganders Work to Conquer Obesity Nominations Now Open for Governor’s Council Award

 LANSING, MI — As millions of Americans spend the holiday season over indulging, the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports would like to recognize Michiganders who are standing up to obesity and inspiring others to do the same.

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T.E.A.M. 517: STOP THE VIOLENCE MOVEMENT

COMMUNITY
CONVERSATION
FORUM
Saturday,
December 17, 2011, 1 -3 pm
Capital Area District Library

Home for the Holidays:  Recording artist Cate Storm (Cathy Nikundiwe), who is originally from Lansing was visiting from Atlanta, Georgia.  She said, “Violence has been an issue in the Lansing community for many years and everyone has been affected in one way or the other. I was happy to be able to show my support when I was in town.”
Photo by Brandyn Armstrong

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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: CROCK POT COOKING

Home cooking for a new generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.  Beef stew recipe included.
By Sharon Fox

Before you jump into the simple task of slow-cooking, there are a few general rules that you should know.

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Mother Flippin’: One Funny Mother – Grandma Calls It Growing

By Tashmica Torok

I didn’t recognize the voice or the number that flashed across my caller I.D.

956?

9 – 5 – 6 . . . ?

Did I pay all of my bills on time?  Sad but it’s true. That’s what I thought.

Her hellos were familiar but over the ruckus of three boys hopped up on video games a la Funtyme of Okemos and dum dums , it was hard to make out.  

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The Art of Being Santa Claus

Left: Gary Trimmer volunteers his time as Santa Claus for
organizations and groups during the holidays.

 

Right: Gary Trimmer and his
grandson, Andrew James Schafer.

Photos by Bob Chaphalkar

LANSING, MI — Ever wonder where Santa Claus lives when he is not bringing joy to children all over the country? Or maybe, you are walking through the grocery store in the middle of summer and see a familiar face.  You can stop wondering why you are constantly running into Santa Claus and that is because he lives in your city. Gary Trimmer is delighted that he is the spitting image of Santa Claus.

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