News Spotlight: Pet World
Pet World
By Steve Dale
Tribune Media Services
Q: Of course, Collies were originally bred to herd sheep. My Lassie has only seen sheep on TV. Why does my dog smell like sheep? – A.F., Phoenix, AZ
News Spotlight:What’s Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver…Ever?
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
– There is no question Jimmie Johnson has built a dynasty with five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships.
So what’s left for the driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet to accomplish? A few scribes have already posed the question: Is Johnson on track to become the best driver in the history of NASCAR?
Special Travel Edition: Double Destination – St. Maarten/St. Martin
Above: In St. Maarten/St. Martin there are sweeping sea views almost everywhere you visit. This island is a scenic respite from the rigors of life. There is plenty to do for the entire family. Couples can also unwind on a romantic getaway.
News Spotlight: MDCH and MPHI to Host Breastfeeding Summit
WHAT:
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan
Public Health Institute (MPHI) will host the upcoming “Every Ounce
Counts – Michigan Breastfeeding Summit” as an effort to bring
business, industry, government, health and community leaders together to
better understand the critical role they have to the future of our state
and the health of our citizens by supporting breastfeeding mothers. The
goal of the summit is to build stronger partnerships, share successes
and find new opportunities by working with other leaders to devise
strategies and actions that support breastfeeding.
News Spotlight: Michigan will stop accepting new claims for federal UI extension benefits on Saturday, November 27
Governor Granholm urges Congress to continue the federal EUC program
NOVEMBER 22, 2010 – Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will stop taking and processing new claims for the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) after November 27, as Congress has not passed legislation extending the federally-funded jobless benefits beyond their November 30 expiration date.
Cat Show Pounces Into Lansing!
Cat lovers unite for a unique show cat competition in the Capitol City. Courtesy photo
News Spotlight: Open auditions for Michigan State University Children and Youth Choirs
EAST LANSING, MI – Children and youth ages 7-18 years old are invited to audition for MSU Children and Youth Choirs at the MSU Community Music School.
News Spotlight: World AIDS Day 2010
The Lansing Area AIDS Network (LAAN) along with the greater Lansing community is hosting a program recognizing World AIDS Day on Tuesday, December 1st at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing. Every 9Ω minutes, someone in the United States is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
News Spotlight: Turkeys and Potatoes and Pies, Oh, MI! Keep Your Thanksgiving Feast Safe, Local and Delicious
LANSING – Enjoying Michigan ’s bountiful selection of Thanksgiving fare is a tradition shared by many families each year. Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Don Koivisto is offering consumers some simple tips to safely prepare a delicious Thanksgiving meal and is encouraging consumers to purchase Michigan products – from turkeys and cranberries to pumpkin pie and ice cream – when preparing for their traditional feast.