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Date Range: March 31, 2009 - March 1, 2009

Faith Life Calendar for March 14-20

By MLive.com

March 14, 2009, 5:53AM
THE ARTS Metropolitan Choir of Praise performs 6 p.m. Sunday at Blythefield Christian Reformed Church, 6350 Kuttshill Drive NE in Plainfield Township. Details: 866-2962. Comedian Jeff Allen performs at 7 p.m. today at Community Reformed Church, 10376 Felch St. in Zeeland. Details: 772-4907. Full story »
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Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness aims to create permanent housing in Kent County

By The Grand Rapids Press

March 14, 2009, 12:50AM
Program provides homeless or at-risk with housing, and sometimes friendships. Full story »
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Here are some tips for lightweight backpacking

By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

March 14, 2009, 12:15AM
KENTWOOD -- Think a bandana serves no purpose other than protecting your head from the sun? Well, better make sure it is not wrapped too tightly, then. It is a marvelous, multifaceted little tool, said Mark Crews, co-owner of Apex Outdoor Gear, 4222 29th St. SE. Bandage. Wash rag. Filter. Toilet paper. Wait. Um, ew? Perhaps that is a... Full story »

Women's Expo in DeVos Place features more freebies, draws big crowds

By Sue Merrell | grentertainment@mlive.com

March 13, 2009, 4:06PM
Need a free massage or a new swimming pool? West Michigan Women's Expo has it. Full story »

And, could you pick up some hairspray for the chandelier Ken?

By Linda Odette | The Grand Rapids Press

March 13, 2009, 4:55AM
As part of Barbie's 50th anniversary celebration, very important people at Mattel thought it would be a great idea to pay Jonathan Adler $500,000 to design a real Malibu Dream House. The 3,500-square-foot McBarbie Mansion opened Monday and included a chandelier made of Barbie hair (designed by "Project Runway" contestant Chris March) -- and a sunburst mirror made from... Full story »
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Guide to St. Patrick's Day parties, parades, concerts in West Michigan

By Troy Reimink | treimink@mlive.com

March 12, 2009, 10:12AM
Thursday night kicks off a solid week's worth of St. Patrick's Day concerts and parties. Here's how to get your blarney on: Beoga What: The five-piece band from Ireland features dueling accordions and kicks off events at Fenian's Irish Pub in Conklin, which will be known as St. Patrick's party central in the coming days. Blarney: 8 tonight at Fenian's,... Full story »
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Let's blame Barbie!

By Linda Odette | The Grand Rapids Press

March 12, 2009, 6:19AM
Barbie's caused global warming, the digital TV transition delay, Billy Ray Cyrus's mullet and morning eye crud. Actually, she may have not been the reason for any of those, but you could read a story that claimed any one of those and probably wouldn't think twice about it. When we asked people for their memories of Barbie because she turned... Full story »
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West Michigan Women's Expo promises fun, fashion, information in Grand Rapids

By Sue Merrell | grentertainment@mlive.com

March 12, 2009, 6:00AM
The female-oriented festival includes speakers and demonstrations on two stages, exhibits, concessions and prizes. Full story »

New iPod Shuffle loses buttons, adds voice and will print cash for Apple

By MLive.com

March 11, 2009, 3:45PM
Did Apple's new iPod Shuffle really need to get smaller and lose buttons? Geek Guide blogger weighs in.  Full story »
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Reader shares lost-and-found recipe for hazelnut crinkle cookies using Nutella spread

By Kathy Carrier | The Grand Rapids Press

March 11, 2009, 12:00PM
For decades, Community Cupboard has offered hope for Grand Rapids Press readers who've lost their favorite recipes. Through the years, we've printed their requests and readers have eagerly responded, often with handwritten copies or originals from their own recipe boxes. Last fall, a request from Shelley Shain, of Cedar Springs, asked for a cookie recipe that called for roasted... Full story »
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Michigan Tobacco Quit Line offers free nicotine replacement products, support

By MLive.com

March 11, 2009, 11:49AM
LANSING -- The Michigan Tobacco Quit Line is offering free nicotine replacement products for people who want to quit smoking or chewing tobacco. Full story »
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Just bag it: Get creative and have fun with lunch on the go

By Kathy Carrier | The Grand Rapids Press

March 11, 2009, 10:10AM
With many choices beyond sandwiches, adults can love (and save money with) brown bag lunches. Full story »
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Barbie gets around

By Linda Odette | The Grand Rapids Press

March 11, 2009, 6:25AM
Barbie and Ken were the epitome of a beautiful, happy couple. Then, in 2004, she met Blaine, the Australian surfer. Full story »
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Aquinas College librarian's stuffed acorn squash a hearty, nutritious vegetarian meal

By Kathy Carrier | The Grand Rapids Press

March 11, 2009, 6:00AM
Filled with a delicious medley of vegetables, rice, raisins and pecans, Aquinas College librarian Christine Radisauskas' stuffed acorn squash makes a hearty and flavorful vegetarian meal. "I wanted to make something sweet and savory," said Christine, who came up with this very different version of stuffed squash. Full of texture -- from the crunch of the nuts to the... Full story »
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Freshwater fish is low-calorie when not fried

By Vicky Ferguson | The Grand Rapids Press

March 10, 2009, 9:54PM
Q: Could you please tell me how many calories I am eating when I have two speckled bass that are 12 inches long before cutting off the head and tail? I also would like to know how many calories are in two sunfish that are 6 inches long. I just cook them with a little water and nothing added to... Full story »
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