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Inn makes room for uniqueness
Looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle? How about a private room with a Jacuzzi tub, fireplace and private balcony?
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Spice up your meal choices with 5 simple foods
With only five different ingredients — cheese, pasta, potatoes, bread and eggs — you can prepare six easy meals and eat for two days.
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Editor's note: Name change reflects section content
Aside from The State News’ new look, you might have noticed something about the features pages in particular — they don’t say “MS&U” at the top.
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Healthier life still possible in college setting
Working out. No wonder people have to kick themselves to exercise — it sounds like a job rather than a leisure activity.
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Web sites helpful for finding recipes
Helpful guides to overcoming the challenge of venturing into new arenas of cooking are right at your fingertips with Web sites that provide recipes to plan meals based on factors such as diets, difficulty level, cooking time, type of cuisine and the occasion.
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Out on the open road
Summer may be ending, but there’s still enough time for one more vacation. Pick a place less traveled or one where the souvenir shops sell out. Either way, load up the car and see what Michigan has to offer.
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Folk festivities to add spice to E.L. culture
East Lansing is continuing its 100th birthday celebration with the return of the Great Lakes Folk Festival.
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Creole Gallery reopens this weekend
Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., in Lansing's Old Town, proudly presents all works of the late, great Robert Busby, including paintings, small, intimate pieces and photos.
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Don't change your values to please a boyfriend or girlfriend
I feel like all too often, women forget there are billions of men in the world. Literally, men are everywhere.
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Your rules are meant to be broken, keep an open mind
The most important thing to keep in mind is that rules are made to be broken. Life is so unpredictable and ironic, the last thing we need is to be tied down to the conformities of society and much less our own fears.
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Little white lies add up
Dear men: You lie. We will catch you. Women aren't stupid. Granted, we've all been a little airheaded and blinded by that almighty thing called "love," but as soon as our female intuition switches into gear, your "white" lie will be sunk faster than you can say "Battleship." I have a personal tale of one certain ex-boyfriend who thought lying was a paid profession.
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Lying can keep a relationship together
There is nothing wrong with a little white lie. When your girlfriend asks you if she looks fat and sloppy in those jeans, you wouldn't tell her, "Yes baby, you look like Shamu's distant cousin." Sometimes, people are left with no other option than to fabricate the truth.
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Workplace romances can be successful - if you follow the rules
Many people fantasize about an attractive and irresistibly hot co-worker who seductively glances at you every time he or she passes your desk or cubicle.
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Dating a co-worker will lead to awkward office encounters
For me, dating is like mining for gold. I picture myself as a 19th century pioneer woman, manifesting my destiny in the Wild West.
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SN Style: Cargo out, plaid in
If you've paid any attention this summer, you may have noticed more and more people running around in plaid and striped shorts (not to mention a half million other designs). What's more, shorts this season are being crafted out of more than basic khaki and cotton fabrics - many brands have introduced styles utilizing acrylic, searsucker and linen (mmm, comfy). Designs have changed dramatically as well - cargo pockets are out (honestly, if you really need those to carry all your stuff, get a damn backpack). Shorts are being designed as straight and flowing - it's summertime, what could you possibly need to carry with you?
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Don't settle for imitation handbags
There are some things a luxury handbag can do that a boyfriend can't. You can always take a handbag out, without it getting inquisitive about who you're talking to.
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Cityfest continues today in Detroit
The Comerica Cityfest in Detroit will continue today at 5:30 with a performance by Brian Culbertson reunited with Steve Cole.
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SN Style: Stylish and inexpensive
Sometimes, good fashion can be tasty - without taking a bite out of your wallet. Sarah Jessica Parker's clothing line, "BITTEN," looks to do just that. On sale at Steve and Barry's, the line's name was given after Parker first walked into the store and claimed to be "bitten by the Steve and Barry's bug." With striped tanks and cotton shirt dresses, Parker's project is flirtatious and fun. Parker's style was idolized as she starred in HBO's "Sex and The City" as the fashion-savvy columnist Carrie Bradshaw.