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Got the winter blahs? A flashy pink hibiscus can turn any sunny window or sunroom into a tropical paradise.
By Sean Conway
Cultivating Life
Tribune Media Services
Winter still holds much of the nation in its strong grip, complete with blasts of arctic air, great dumps of snow and grey skies showing no signs of letting up. Let’s face it: spring is a long way off for most of us.
By Frank S. Washington
DETROIT, MI — You know, I just spent six days test driving a new 2011 Range Rover Sport Supercharged and the most appropriate phrase that came to mind is never mind.
Studio: Universal
Plot: An out-of-work slacker accidentally injures the Easter Bunny and must take responsibility for him as he recovers.
Cast: Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Hugh Laurie
Rating: G
Bottom Line: ***
By Laurence Washington
I suppose in a perfect world, the Easter Bunny pooping watermelon-flavored jellybeans that taste good would be great. Although, I wouldn’t want to be that brave soul to test that theory.
By Sharon Fox
10 large eggs
2 oz. smoked salmon, chopped
3 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
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By Earl Ofari Hutchinson
New America Media
Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Haley Barbour was adamant. He told reporters, civil rights leaders and protesters not to hold their breath waiting for him to pardon Jamie and Gladys Scott, who served 16 years in prison for a 1993 armed robbery that they insist they did not commit.
By Robert C. Koehler
Tribune Media Services
“I don’t want to live in a neighborhood with 50,000 Mexicans.”
Huh? This was a rant in progress, but I wasn’t sure why she was venting it at me – well, yes I was. Something I wrote – a column bashing the “English First” movement in Green Bay, Wis. – had set her off, and now she was spilling her two cents’ worth on immigration and foreigners into the phone. Fine. That I got.
Dear Tamara:
I let my cousin move in with me about six months ago. She was only supposed to stay with me for a couple of weeks until she got her apartment situation straight. She is driving me crazy! She doesn’t cook or clean up after herself.
By Aisha Sims
Hola! I’ve recently returned from a wonderful vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I’m rested, tan and suffering from a head cold. However, I have been noticing a trend that has been bothering me for quite some time. I feel like it needs to be addressed and since it is a fashion-related trend, I wanted to address it here.
The Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network, led by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and NeighborWorks America, today announced a national campaign to prevent loan modification scams through public education, complaint reporting and coordination with local, state, and federal enforcement agencies.
EAST LANSING, MI — Black people who identify more strongly with their racial identity are generally happier, according to a study led by psychology researchers at Michigan State University.