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Local high school computer science program launches

EAST LANSING, MI —Students in the greater Lansing region now have the opportunity to participate in a new computer science program, Computer Science Academy, developed by the Capital Area Career Center/ Ingham ISD in partnership with Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) and the Capital Area IT Council.

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Cultivating Life: A garden to-do list for fall

Planting bulbs prior to cutting back annuals and perennials allows you to place them in spots where they will be the most visible — rather than guessing.
 
By Sean Conway
Tribune Media Services
I used to think spring was the busiest time of year in the garden, but after reviewing my list of fall chores I am not so sure any more

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Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful Update: James McCurtis

LANSING, MI — James Mc Curtis , Jr.  was honored in the 2006 “Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful”  edition.  Our goal is to introduce you to people who are making strides towards making the Greater Lansing Area look great.

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Retire Smart: Back to school: Financial education: Part Two

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
A recent report from the Securities Exchange Commission and the Library of Congress found that “low levels of investor literacy have serious implications for the ability of broad segments of the population to retire comfortably, particularly in an age dominated by defined-contribution retirement plans.”

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A new perspective on living a stress free life

Living life with stress is not good for the mind, body or soul. Damage can be done to our bodies when stress is present. The Mayo Clinic states stress that’s left unchecked can contribute to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. 

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News Spotlight: Armed Robbery of Quality Dairy

  Early Tuesday morning on October 9th 2012, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of W Holmes (Quality Dairy) for an armed robbery.

 

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Mother of Murder Victim Visits Lifers in Prison

Trying to Find Closure – Vivian Bodiford looking over her Michigan Department of Corrections Non-Institutional Personnel Daily Pass as a guest speaker for the National Lifers of America.  She was representing The New Citizens Press Community Action Network (TNCP CAN), which is dedicated to stopping violence. TNCP Photo

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Ex-offender Speaks at Capital Area District Library

Shaka Senghor
 
When: Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. sharp
Where: Capital Area Distict Library, 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI
What: Showing the award-winning film “THE INTERRUPTERS” and after the showing of the documentary, speaker Shaka Senghor
Why:  To discuss 
violence and how to stop it.

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Mardra Thomas: Welcome News for Greater Lansing Music Scene

East Lansing, MI – During an interview with The New Citizens Press,  we asked Mardra how she got her first name since it’s so unusual.

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