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News Spotlight: Chronic worriers at higher risk for PTSD

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

EAST LANSING, Mich. — People who worry constantly are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new Michigan State University research published in the journal Psychological Medicine.

Along for the Ride: Bike Program Teaches Skills and Fitness

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

Kids Repair Program

Curt “Grandad” Eure

Founder and Coordinator

5815 Wise Road

Lansing, MI 48911

517-755-4174

kidsrepairprogrambikes@gmail.com

Bike repair Wednesday night at the shop. “Open Work Shop”. Starts at 6 PM, open until 9 PM, 7:30 PM is when the last person can begin a repair project for the evening. Ages 10 through adults.

Left: Curt “Grandad” Eure celebrating his 87th birthday young with his very own cake! The celebration took place after the Kids Repair Program volunteer dinner.

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Astrophysicist Helps Superman Find Home Planet

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Capital City Collectibles located at 2019 E. Michigan Avenue (located inside Everybody Reads Bookstore)

Left: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a astrophysicist and the director of the Hayden Planetarium.

By The NorthStar News & Analysis

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of The Hayden Planetarium and an astrophysicist, appears in DC Action Comics #14 to help Superman locate Krypton, his home planet, so that he can see his home planet on the last day of its existence, a day before it is destroyed.

Just Thinking Out Loud:Men You Are Needed

Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

By Marvin Cato

TNCP CAN

I am an only child and I grew up in the foster care system and bounced from place to place. When I look back on my life, I realize that I am a statistical anomaly.

Holiday Activities for Kids

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Visit the library and make some fun gifts during the holidays.

By Jean Bolley,
Head Librarian at CADL Foster

From now until the end of the year it seems like our schedules get packed with holiday events. While children love a lot of things about the holidays, one downside for them is all the waiting—waiting for dinner to be served, waiting to open gifts, waiting for this, that and the other.

Videoview

Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

By Jay Bobbin

Tribune Media Services

“TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE”: Clint Eastwood had said “Gran Torino” would be his last project as an actor, but he returned to the screen in this well-performed drama as a baseball scout who’s nearing the end of his career.

Wolfgang Puck: A perfect pizza

Rina Risper13 years ago010 mins

You can prepare the pizza dough several hours or up to several days ahead.

The Trick To Avoiding Unwanted Holiday Pounds: Get Organized

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

Once December hits, it’s an eating and drinking roller coaster ride and I’m the first one lining up. Whether it’s the goodies in the office, the after-work parties, or the weekend get-togethers, I definitely get caught up in the moment and indulge. I have to remind myself that while it’s once a year, I don’t have to have everything…

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Giving Wisely This Holiday Season

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Rick Garcia

This time of year, mailboxes and inboxes are filled with requests for charitable donations with the same message – financial support is needed now more than ever. But in these tough economic times, how can families ensure that their dollars will do the most good?