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The cyclists raced for the Michigan State Criterium Championship, gathering hundreds of cyclists — from beginners to professionals — to compete for cash, coveted jerseys and medals in the early August heat. ap In a criterium race, cyclists compete in a circuit on a closed course. The course ran a total of just over one mile around the downtown Lansing area, skirting widely around the capitol building.apFrom 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., spectators and racers endured 12 individually categorized races.ap

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Report calls for indoor tanning safety

In a report released Tuesday, Acting Surgeon General Dr. Boris Lushniak called for Americans to reduce their exposure to ultraviolet rays, whether from the sun or tanning bed, to prevent increased chances of developing the most common cancer, skin cancer, which is largely preventable.mr

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Adults pursue theater passion in 'Take It From the Top' class

With high energy and the enthusiasm for the craft, they took to one of Wharton Center's stages to attend the workshop and expand or hone in on their performance art skills.

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Professor works to prevent diseases through data, research

Department of fisheries and wildlife associate professor Dr. Jean Tsao has been on a hunt for years, but she’s not hunting for animals ? she’s hunting for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, and it is transmitted in the eastern United States by the Black-legged tick.

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Lansing women learn self defense

Smith demonstrated each move with Lansing resident Kyle Rogers, who has been training at the American Martial Arts and Fitness Academy for three years. Rogers enjoys the class because he said it’s a good way to remain physically active and to learn how to protect yourself. “And it’s just fun,” he said.