News Spotlight: International Film Festival Debuts in Lansing
LANSING, MI — The first Capital City Film Festival is now accepting submissions from professional and student filmmakers.
Rina Risper
One Man’s Vision and Legacy to Help Others Continues
Dr. Hilton T. Thomas and Dr. Eugene Pernell review the office schedule for the day. By Michael Jennings
By Joshua G. Thomas
EAST LANSING, MI — Thomas S. Gunnings, Ph.D. gathered a small group of psychology professionals in the basement of his home to outline his vision. Gunnings envisioned a clinic to serve those who were underserved, disenfranchised and generally neglected by the mainstream while still providing services to conventional clients.
Do you have an opinion? Your letters 10-6
Dear TNCP,
I’m a father, retired business owner and a military veteran (Army, infantry, Viet Nam). As I reflect on this tax season, I marvel at how well the elites have convinced us that they, the upper 5%, have the absolute right to rule our country. It reminds me of the feudalism that controlled Europe for 600 years.
Excuse me, are you listening? 10-6
Dear Readers,
I was having a conversation with my son, Gianni, who just turned 19 on April 2 and my daughter, Anissa, who just turned 10 on April 4 about names.
MSU Community Music School Offers Five Summer Music Camps
Summer is the time for the arts and music camps.Courtesy photo.
EAST LANSING, MI — From jazz to rock to music therapy, the Michigan State University Community Music School (CMS) offers summer camps that appeal to a range of interests. Youth can select from five different camps. All are now open for registration.
Wanna Get Away? Tropical Plants Can Help
Got the winter blahs? A flashy pink hibiscus can turn any sunny window or sunroom into a tropical paradise.
By Sean Conway
Cultivating Life
Tribune Media Services
Winter still holds much of the nation in its strong grip, complete with blasts of arctic air, great dumps of snow and grey skies showing no signs of letting up. Let’s face it: spring is a long way off for most of us.
AboutThatCar.com: Range Rover Sport Supercharged
By Frank S. Washington
DETROIT, MI — You know, I just spent six days test driving a new 2011 Range Rover Sport Supercharged and the most appropriate phrase that came to mind is never mind.
Blackflix.com: Hop
Studio: Universal
Plot: An out-of-work slacker accidentally injures the Easter Bunny and must take responsibility for him as he recovers.
Cast: Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Hugh Laurie
Rating: G
Bottom Line: ***
By Laurence Washington
I suppose in a perfect world, the Easter Bunny pooping watermelon-flavored jellybeans that taste good would be great. Although, I wouldn’t want to be that brave soul to test that theory.
Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul: STUFFED EGGS WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CUCUMBER
By Sharon Fox
10 large eggs
2 oz. smoked salmon, chopped
3 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
Pepper
Pandering Politicians Refuse Pardons—Perpetuate Injustice
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By Earl Ofari Hutchinson
New America Media
Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Haley Barbour was adamant. He told reporters, civil rights leaders and protesters not to hold their breath waiting for him to pardon Jamie and Gladys Scott, who served 16 years in prison for a 1993 armed robbery that they insist they did not commit.