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Today at 12:13 AM  Good news came today for a few local non-profit organizations as "Cherryland Cares" approved almost eight thousand dollars in grant donations.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Apple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 government requests for data over 6-month period

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Rotary Charities of Traverse City has given a $65,000 grant to help launch an internationally successful anti-bullying program in Northern Michigan schools.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The DNR announced the 750 acres of Thumb Lake frontage in Charlevoix County will be protected.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Intelligence official says US spy program will remain despite backlash at home and abroad

Monday, June 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Like profit-driven companies, US government mining Big Data to dig deeper into people's lives

Friday, June 07, 2013  Intelligence chief declassifies details of phone-records program after uproar over snooping

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  A Benzie County teenager is in critical condition and another recovering after investigators say the girls overdosed on a combination of alcohol, marijuana and prescription medication.

Monday, May 27, 2013  “We found Bigfoot.” ….Yep, that is what it feels like…finding Bigfoot. That’s what waking up the day after finally running a Boston qualifying time in a marathon feels like, especially if you have been trying to run one for close to 2 decades.

Monday, May 27, 2013  I am forever indebted to Coach Lisa, the EXCEL team of Steph and Dena, Miranda, and the whole Endurance Evolution team.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  What is PRS you ask? It is a mixture of feelings ranging from excitement to pure terror coupled with the complete inability to focus on anything non-race related; an abundance of nervous energy, and a freakish amount of planning to the tiniest detail possible.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Several of the key nutrition tips we’ve covered during the Race to Bayshore program deal with eating before, during and after exercise.  On Saturday, the three Amigos know that their Race Day nutrition choices will give them a competitive edge and fuel them to the finish.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  I have had a lot of time to think lately on my longer runs and I have been reflecting back on this journey.