June 23, 2026

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Rina Risper

me2u – Addiction II – 9-7

Rina Risper010 mins

 

I knew I had to go outside the comfort zone. I knew I had to get outside my hometown. I knew if I were going to be serious about the funny that I had to make some sacrifices. Doing open mic nights and being limited to five minutes is constraining. Then I was reminded I talk too much

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As I See It: A Doctor’s Word: Uneasy About the Real Beneficiaries of Obama’s Health Care – 9-7

Rina Risper09 mins

 

By Erin Marcus, M.D.
New America Media
 
I don’t know about you, but as I watched coverage of President Obama signing the health care bill last month, it was hard not to notice the constant ads for power wheelchairs. Emblazoned across the ads was a flashing notice reminding viewers: Medicare may cover this!

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Blackflix Movie Review: Who Do You Love? 9-7

Rina Risper04 mins

Studio:   International Film Circuit
Plot:     The life story of legendary record producer Leonard Chess, founder of Chess Records, the label that helped popularize Blues music during the 1950s.
Cast:     Jon Abrahams, Alessandro Nivola,  Chi McBride, David Oyelowo
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     **1/2
 

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Green Jobs for Michigan

Rina Risper08 mins

Bob Robinson writes about new products such as clear plastic that can now be made using farm crops like corn.

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Fast Facts: Stand Up and Be Counted: The 2010 Census

Rina Risper04 mins

 

  
“…an accurate count of the U.S. population forms the basis for many important but often overlooked political, economic, and social decisions that are made that end up affecting our daily lives.” –  C.N. Le, Professor at University of Massachusetts  

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Your Other 8 Hours: Make More Money and Live Your Passion: Become a Cre8tor

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
 
Your financial life has a certain trajectory, similar to a train on a track. There will be twists and turns, but you can easily determine where you will end up if you stay on the financial track you’re currently on.

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As I See It – A Room in the Writer’s Mind- 9-6

Rina Risper06 mins

By Quassan Castro

 
Some people think that in an effort to write a masterpiece, they need to be far away and have some type of spacey venue to relax. Well, the space should start in the mind first. Find a space in the mind and begin to create the essentials needed for a great story-words, images, characters, plot. All begins in the mind. Once the story starts to unfold in the mind, find a place.

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The Creole Gallery is the Place to “B”

Rina Risper05 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The B-Spot is the place for laughter and words of wisdom. The Creole Gallery in Lansing now has a monthly comedy and poetry show.

 
Presents Open Mic Night Comedy and Poety
 
Saturday 
April, 17, 2010 and May 22, 2010
 
Creole Gallery
1218 Turner Street
Lansing, MI 48906
517-862-1553
 
Ena Busby (pictured in the black shirt), the daughter of Robert Busby “Mayor of Old Town”, who was murdered in 2007.  Robert Busby owned the Creole Gallery prior to his death.    
 
Photo by Roxanne Firth

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Local Organization Calls for Unity and Peace Despite Spike in Violence

Rina Risper03 mins

 LANSING, MI — “A Call to Peace, A Call to Action” is set for May 6th @ The Venue Live. For the second summer Germaine Redding is opening up his facility to provide a SAFE HAVEN for young people through the Peace & Prosperity Movement’s Power of 9 Summer Edutainment Series 2010!

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MoJo’s Table-for-Two Reviews

Rina Risper05 mins

APPLEBEE’S under 550 calorie meals.  

Taste vs. Tradeoffs
 
Michele and John Oliver are two graduate students who love food.  Welcome them by emailing your favorite restaurants to tncp@comcast.net.

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