To bring Michigan to better times, we must act boldly and creatively.  Frankly, there are more risks if we continue down the usual path than if we explore new territory. Pictured:  Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for Governor 
 

Shoe repair adds value to your footwear investment. Owner, Mark Michaels (left) of Contemporary Shoe Repair (above) located at  109 W. Kalamazoo Street (above) can save you money, make your shoes more comfortable and keep you looking good.

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Win a FREE marketing communications campaign for your business! Entrepreneur marketing and design campaign contest is open now and runs through March 1, 2010.

Angela Martin (above), an “American Idol” auditioner in Chicago who wowed all four judges with her rendition of Mary J. Blige’s “Just Fine” , continues to search for her missing mother, who was last seen leaving a family dinner on Christmas day.

The HerStories Project celebrates Women's History Month in March at the Everybody Reads bookstore, 2019 East Michigan Avenue. The free program on Saturday afternoons showcases stories about women. Events include storytelling, writing workshops, and author readings. The final event is the Benefit Show and Open Mike, a fundraiser for the Women's Center of Greater Lansing. The public is invited to join events without registration except for participation in workshops and the Open Mike. Updates are available at http://deyofthephoenix.com/herstories, and inquiries are welcome by emailherstories.project@gmail.com or phone (517) 346-9900.

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LANSING, MI -- February is Black History Month.  Traditionally, we celebrate the month by looking at past accomplishments of well-known figures like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks or George Washington Carver.   However, there are rich histories locally yet to be uncovered in pasts of living African American families.

Everyone likes to receive good customer service. If you can apply your emotional intelligence within the marketplace, you'll receive quality customer service almost every time.

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services

Q. In the last year, I've started a new career, gotten married and started therapy - and there are days I think I'm losing my mind. I'm looking at the world through completely different eyes. How do you keep your balance when you're going through intense change professionally and personally?
 

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Plot:  A lone hero must fight his way across the wasteland of post-apocalyptic America to protect a sacred book that holds the key to saving the future of humanity.

Next Bright Idea is an idea competition for any student enrolled in a higher education institution in the Greater Lansing Region. Students can submit their idea to www.nextbrightidea.com until Sunday, January 24. Starting January 25, the community can vote on which idea is their favorite.

His Healing Hands Health Center is proud to announce the opening of its walk in clinic at 2025 W. Holmes Rd in Lansing, MI 48910

Epsilon Tau Sigma Chapter, the Lansing graduate chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., invites area residents to attend the Chapter’s annual Founders’ Day program on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 5:00 PM, at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 1001 Dakin.  The theme of the program is Education -- The Stabilizing Force for a Better Future, and the keynote speaker will be Robert C. Bobb, Emergency Financial Director of the Detroit public school system.