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Mainer's mission gives war zone dogs a homeThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:25PMFor most, a heroic act such as foiling a suicide bomber's attack on an overseas U.S. Army installation would result in medals, commendations and national acclaim, just to start.

Lansing area crochet artist turns hobby into online storeThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:13PMLisa Hoffman in a Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts store is like a kid in a candy store. Scratch that - like a kid in Wonka's chocolate factory.

Sherwood teacher celebrates 50 years as U.S. citizenThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:03PMAnnelie Glimka, a seventh-grade English teacher at Sherwood Middle School, celebrates her 50th year of United States citizenship this year. Glimka came to the U.S. with her family on June 28, 1955. It took five years before she could become an American citizen.

Adoption interruptedThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:20AMLike an arranged marriage, an adoption is the meeting of strangers who hope to stay together forever. Sometimes it doesn’t work out.

Family complains that police were "mean" for arresting woman for animal cruelty: Richmond Heights Police BlotterThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:44AMOn Friday, police were dispatched to Richmond Mall parking lot, 691 Richmond, for a report of a dog left in a vehicle for over an hour.

How I won $500K one afternoonThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:13AMOUTWARDLY, the fun times went on. But for David Schwarz, the high-rolling lifestyle brought him within touching distance of disaster.

Staff Column: Passing love and friendship along to the next generationThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:40AMRecently my friend Krista sent me a text after an ultrasound assuring me that her baby girl was happy and healthy in the womb. I replied, with as much enthusiasm as you can in a text, that I loved her and her baby girl!

At The Cube, they love the '80sThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:19AMQ: What's the story behind your penchant for the decade of neon and one-hit wonders and what made you open a bar and restaurant to celebrate the Reagan years?

Dr. Ellen Libby: Mom and Dad: How to Solve the Favoritism Problem Once and For AllFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:58PMUltimately, the best method to insure healthy family dynamics surrounding favoritism is to listen to, acknowledge, and strive to understand the different reactions of each family member.