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The Black Vote is Still the President’s Trump Card

Rina Risper14 years ago09 mins

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson

New America Media

That black voters will again give President Obama a sky-high percentage of their vote in 2012 was never in doubt. What is in doubt is how many will make up that percentage. It is the number, not percentage of black voters that turn out that will again ease the President’s path back to the White House or, make that path rocky. The 2008 election decisively proved that the presidential re-election bid is a pure numbers game.

WINTER WEATHER CAN STRAIN YOUR HEART

Rina Risper14 years ago09 mins

American Heart Association offers

lifesaving tips to get through the season

As many of us hoped for a white Christmas, keep in mind the snow and cold winter months can be very hard on people with potential heart problems and people with existing heart problems.

Don’t Let Exam Fear Keep You From The Doctor

Rina Risper14 years ago010 mins

By Robert C. Robinson III, MD

“Ok sir, could you please drop your shorts?” As a man visiting your healthcare provider these are the words that we dread most during our visit. You might be wondering, “Do I really need to have someone examine what’s “under the hood”? Or you might be thinking, “Do you absolutely have to put your finger up there?!!” Here we will explain why it’s necessary to have these uncomfortable, and often times invasive examinations performed to ensure you’re in good health.

Interpersonal EDGE: Balancing Pregnancy and Work

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. My organization is not family friendly, and I just found out I’m pregnant. I am superb at my job, have a good track record, and don’t want to stop working. Do you have any suggestions for women about balancing babies and career?

Retire Smart: 2012 Social Security COLA is a Whopping 3.6 Percent, But Medicare Will Take A Bite

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

By Mark Miller

Tribune Media Services

After two years without an inflation adjustment, seniors will get a 3.6 percent Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. That’s a sizable raise in this economy, and very welcome news to seniors hit hard by rising costs, slumping home equity and very low returns on fixed-income investments.

ADVISORY and UPDATE: Lansing Fire Still At Scene of Fire at St. Vincent

Rina Risper14 years ago03 mins

Lansing Fire has determined a point of origin in this mornings fire.

Traveling Exhibit Highlights Black History

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

Left:

Shabazz Academy African Dance troupe

Left: Khalid el-Hakim, the Black History 101 Mobile Museum’s founder

Courtesy photos

CADL Celebrates Black History

Downtown Lansing

401 South Capitol Ave.

Lansing, MI 48933

January 13 and January 14

for these special events:

Black History 101 Mobile Museum:

NECESSARY! exhibit

Presenter, Khalid el-Hakim

Friday, January 13,

10 am-5 pm

Saturday, January 14,

9 am-4 pm

Malcolm X & Hip Hop

Professor Griff of Public Enemy

Saturday, January 14 • 11 am

Shabazz Academy African Dancers & Drum Group

Enjoy a student performance that blends traditional West and East African dance and

drumming traditions.

Saturday, January 14 • 1:30 pm

Black History Storytime

Children of all ages and their families are invited to listen to stories and make a craft

to take home.

Saturday, January 14 • 2 pm

Is Going Gluten Free Just a Fad?

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

GLUTEN FREE CAMP

AT YMCA CAMP MANITOU-LIN

FOR AGES 7-12 and AGE 13-17

JULY 1-6, 2012

This gluten free camp is organized by the

Michigan Capital Celiac/DH Group Lansing, MI

1095 N. Briggs Rd,

Middleville, MI

1-888-909-2267

www.grymca.org

Amber Klasey and her daughter, 8-year-old, Amethyst Klasey, all smiles after receiving a diagnosis.

According to one mother, going gluten has been a life saver and the answer to menacing health problems affecting her daughter

LANSING, MI — Amber Klasey was unsure why her daughter, 8-year-old, Amethyst Klasey was having tummy aches and generally not feeling well almost every day.

Celebrity Interviews: Chris “Ludacris” Bridges Rounds Off A Star-studded Cast In “New Year’s Eve”

Rina Risper14 years ago04 mins

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

He’s sold more than 12 million albums domestically, thanks to the blockbuster success of singles “Stand Up,” and “Money Maker,” and has made a seamless transition from music to movies with features such as “Fast Five” and “Hustle & Flow.”

AboutThatCar.com: Porsche Carrera GTS — Perfection

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI — When you’re dealing with near automotive perfection, improvement comes in inches, ounces and tenths of a second. So it is with the venerable Porsche 911.

Although the 911 first appeared in 1964 as a 1965 model, don’t let the “venerable” fool you. The 911 is an icon in the sports car world. It is based on an engineering pedigree that is only matched by the most expensive of car brands.

And while Porsche has expanded its nameplate offerings, it has also expanded the trim lines offered on the 911 which picked up the Carrera moniker in 1973. There are more than 20 different trim levels of the 911today.