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News Spotlight: Whole Foods Market Announces A Recall For Ginger Bread Houses Which Were Produced By Rolf’s Patisserie In Twenty-Three States Because Of A Possible Health Risk

Rina Risper15 years ago03 mins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 24, 2010 – Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling assembled Ginger Bread Houses sold in, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin that came from its supplier Rolf’s Patisserie of Lincolnwood, Illinois.

My Answer

Rina Risper15 years ago04 mins

By Billy Graham
Tribune Media Services

Q: I think I would like to be a real Christian but I’m not sure I could keep it up. I have a hard enough time staying out of trouble now, and a friend of mine says the devil will get after me even harder if I give my life to Jesus. Is that true? – W.B.

Dear You

Rina Risper15 years ago011 mins

By Tom Lagana
from “Serving Productive Time”

One cold November morning, I stopped by the emergency room of our local hospital to see if they could use my volunteer services. My official volunteer day was Thursday, but since I was already downtown that Saturday, I thought I’d offer to help out.

Do you have an opinion? Your letters – 9-24

Rina Risper15 years ago03 mins

Dr. Carol Slomski thanks TNCP for contributing to the “It’s a Breast Thing 2010”. Arnold Stieber expresses his opinion on the violence and war. Georiga K. appreciates the movie passes.

News Spotlight: CATA GIVES SAFE RIDES HOME ON NEW YEAR’S EVE

Rina Risper15 years ago03 mins

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), in cooperation with the Lansing Area Safety Council, will once again offer curb-to-curb transportation on New Year’s Eve. “CATA is committed to providing safe transportation on New Year’s Eve.

Thriftique: New Urban Vintage Store Thrives

Rina Risper15 years ago08 mins

Atalie Buycks, owner of Thriftique, has an eye for quality. She invites you to browse the store for clothing, home decor, furniture, collectibles and more. TNCP photo

By Tashmica Torok

With Christmas less than two weeks away, the race is on to find any gift. The one of a kind, unique gifts have been purchased and now we are in search of the space fillers.

LANSING NATIVE J.POWW SIGNS LICENSING DEAL WITH UNIVERSAL TO FEATURE TWO SONGS ON 2011 UK COMPILATION ALBUM

Rina Risper15 years ago04 mins

DETROIT, MI — J.Poww and Street Sounds/Universal have reached an agreement on a licensing deal that will allow the record label to feature “Amazing (#1 Baby)” and “Dolla Bill$” on the R&B Street Anthems vol.1.

News Spotlight: End of Year Letter from Representative Joan Bauer

Rina Risper15 years ago013 mins

It is hard to believe that my second term as your State Representative is coming to a close and that the 95th Michigan Legislature has concluded all anticipated business for the term, with only the sine die adjournment session remaining on Dec. 29. It has been a tremendous privilege to represent the people of the 68th District for the past four years and I am honored to be returning for a third term.

Purple Drink Addiction Sweeps the Inner City

Rina Risper15 years ago07 mins

By Apollonia Jordan
New America Media

There is a new addiction going around among young people in inner-city communities. The latest trend is a legal but deadly cocktail, a mixture of Sprite and Promethazine/Codeine cough syrup.

7 Tips for Gifting Green

Rina Risper15 years ago07 mins

Reuse paper products to wrap gifts this season.

By Cara Smusiak
Naturally Savvy

Standing in a store surrounded by dozens of other shoppers, that claustrophobic, panicked feeling that washes over many of us at some point in December can have even the greenest tree-hugger blindly grabbing for the closest toy and a roll of wrapping paper.