News Spotlight: Richard Bernstein Announces Campaign for Attorney General
 Congressmen Schauer, Peters, and Conyers Endorse Bernstein along with Democratic Leaders
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Thursday, March 04, 2010
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Freedom of Information Act - Your Right to Know
 Journalists and citizens who file Freedom of Information Act requests often expect delay or denial, unfortunately, that can impact your daily life. Oftentimes, the lack of information provided by governmental agencies limit the ability to investigate issues, protect individuals or open the doors of justice. istockphoto
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Sunshine Week: Your Right to Know
 Did you know that you can ask for the documents below under FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)?
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Fast Facts- 9-3 - Health News You Can Use
The Capital Area District Library has many resources available to help you with your exercise program and efforts at healthy living.
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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America’s Top Model is Accepting Online Photos
 In recent years, modeling shows and modeling contest that attract hopefuls from all over the nation are the “reality television show rage”. One of the most popular shows is Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model. Tyra.com is holding an exclusive America’s Next Top Model search just for those young hopefuls. Photo of Tyra Banks
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Lansing Area African American Genealogy Society: Local History Abounds in Lansing
The Lansing Area African American Genealogy Society (LAAAGS) and the Fred Hart Williams Genealogy Society from Detroit took a trip to Cass County, MI in June of 2009. They followed the Underground Railroad route that was used in the county during slavery. The Underground Railroad historical marker is in Vandalia, MI, which became a city where runaway slaves settled on their way to Canada.
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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News Briefs - 9-3 - Spring is Near! It's Maple Syrup Festival time at Fenner Nature Center
 Students try their hand at the art of collecting sap to make syrup.
Also, "Parents still major influence on child’s decision to pursue science careers".
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Retire Smart: How to Cope with Big Rate Increases on Your Long-Term Care Policy
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
If you have long-term care insurance, brace for the possibility of a steep increase in premiums this year.
Some of the largest long-term care (LTC) underwriters are asking state regulators for large increases on some policies this year.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Naturally Savvy: Losing Weight is a Group Effort
 By Lisa Tsakos
Naturally Savvy.com
If you've already given up on your New Year's pledge to better manage weight and eating habits, it could be because you're taking the process too personally.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Interpersonal EDGE: Workplace Achilles Heel: Do You Know Yours?
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I have a coworker who is talented, smart and proactive. He also flies off the handle any time he thinks anyone is controlling him. How do I make it clear I am NOT trying to control him?
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Teen Talk: Nu Poet Collective "Changes"
 "Changes" by Aseel Machi. Her honest poem about change in Lansing primarily due to losses in the auto industry. Pictured is the depressing sight, where mighty factories once stood, while riding down Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Photo by Aseel Machi
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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AboutThatCar.com: Lincoln MKT – Tough!
.jpg) By Frank S. Washington
DETROIT, MI -- Tough! Tough! Tough!
Although I’m sure they didn’t intend it, tough is what the T should stand for in Lincoln’s new luxury crossover, the 2010 MKT. The face of this vehicle is probably the best example yet of what Lincoln’s new mug will ultimately look like on future models.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Financial Focus - 9-3 - Edward Jones - A Year After Market Low, How Should You Invest?
It’s been about a year since stock prices hit their low point during the long bear market. Since then, of course, we’ve seen a big rally, but some of the decisions you made when the market was at its lowest point may still be affecting your portfolio’s performance and prospects. So now that we’ve reached the one-year anniversary of the market bottom, it’s a good time to see where you are today and how you can prepare for tomorrow.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Blackflix.com - “Edge of Darkness” 9-3
 “Edge of Darkness”
Studio: Warner Bros. (1 hr. 56 min.)
Plot: A homicide detective investigates the death of his activist daughter, and uncovers her secret life, a corporate cover-up and government
Cast: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Bojana Novakovic, Shawn Roberts
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ***
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Excuse me? Are you Listening? 9-3
Dear Readers,
It was a snow day and a day off for the Risper children, Anissa, 8 and Amir, 7. Usually on snow days, along with old fashioned shoveling, I get this feeling that I just want to dig through my cabinets and find some thing to whip up in the kitchen from scratch. I just want to go back to a time when things were simple when it is snowing.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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