May 4, 2026

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Aboutthatcar.com: The Volvo C30 T5 M R

Rina Risper06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

 
DETROIT, MI — The Volvo C30 T5 M R-Design represents a not so characteristic flare by the conservative Swedish automaker.
 
The two-door hatchback was small, sporty and distinctive. But not being able to completely break from its legendary pragmatism, Volvo’s C30 could carry four adults comfortably, even though the car looked like it would have trouble getting anything bigger than a couple of bags of groceries in the back seat.

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Your Other 8 Hours: Stop being a wimp and start being fearless

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
Let’s just get this out of the way now: You can’t get rid of fear or pain but you can minimize it, control it and even use it to create your best life possible with a little practice. If you are in perpetual fear or are avoiding the one thing that terrifies you, there is relief. The solution, however, is counter to what you probably have been doing.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 12-15

Rina Risper033 mins

Dear Readers,
 
I got an envelope in the mail. It was from the person who usually sends me loving messages about God or quotes from the Bible.     It is always anonymous.  They never sent anything that was discriminatory in nature.   The handwriting was familiar on the envelope and I was excited to see what was sent. 

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Michigan’s Future Depends on Educational System

Rina Risper08 mins

By Rick Garcia
 
With economic recovery e?orts mostly focused on job development, there is a tendency for education to get lost in discussions about the future of the state.  Fortunately, Governor Snyder has emphasized education as one of the key areas in his proposed roadmap to Michigan’s recovery.

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Cultural and Music Festivals: A Little Something For Everyone

Rina Risper010 mins

Left:  Exciting Cuban/ Caribbean jazz combo to perform on Friday, August 9, 2013  from 9:30 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. and Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. 
 
Courtesy photo
 
 
Bottom: Paulette Brockington doing a Swing Dance and Lindy Hop
performance on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Highland Park, MI
 
Courtesy photo

 
2013 GREAT LAKES FOLK 
FESTIVAL SET FOR 
AUGUST 9-11 
 
The MSU Museum’s Great Lakes Folk Festival has always been known as an eclectic exhibition of music, dance, arts and culture from across America and around the world, and the 2013 program is shaping up to be one of the most diverse in the event’s history. 

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Movie Review: World War Z

Rina Risper05 mins

Studio: Paramount (1 hr. 55 min.)
Plot:     A United Nations employee tries to stop a pandemic that is threatening to decimate humanity.
Cast:     Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, Fana Mokena, Abigail Hargrove, Sterling Jerins, David Morse.
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     ***

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Euromight: A Quest to Capture the Afro-European Narrative

Rina Risper021 mins

London-born Olive Vassell is the founder and managing editor of euromight.com.
 
This interesting and insightful website provides news and information on Afro-
European issues and events.
 
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Lansing JazzFest Organizers Announce Exciting Lineup for August 2 and 3: Rodney Whitaker, Terell Stafford, Mardra Thomas

Rina Risper03 mins

Martha Thomas
 
LANSING, MI — Organizers of the annual Lansing JazzFest announced Tuesday the exciting lineup of performers for the 2013 outdoor music festival, including the Rodney Whitaker Quartet, Terell Stafford and Mardra Thomas. The three have decades of performing experience between them, and will play before crowds of thousands at mid-Michigan’s premier free outdoor jazz event of the summer.
 

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