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ANIMANIAC: The Artistic Skill of Mr. Cartoon

Rina Risper20 years ago014 mins

Born and raised in the city of angels, Mark Machado AKA Mr. Cartoon has become the most sought after tattoo artist by those in the music industry. Everyone in Mr. Cartoon’s neighborhood had a nickname so he was dubbed Cartoon as it both matched his personality and the fact that he lived and breathed art. Mr. Cartoon had been drawing his whole life. As a kid he was paid for his art and at the age of 16 he was known in all of Southern California for his work on low-rider murals.

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PLANNING A LANDSCAPE PROJECT? THE EXPERTS AGREE: CALL BEFORE YOU DIG

Rina Risper20 years ago015 mins

Professional landscaper Cliff Both, owner of Authentic Lawn & Tree in Cedar, Michigan, had a close encounter with a buried gas line early in his career that convinced him of the dangers of unsafe digging. He now calls MISS DIG to request staking before starting any job.

Local & State

Governor, Tribal Leaders Sign Accord on Coordinating Economic Development Resources

Rina Risper20 years ago05 mins

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and tribal leaders signing accord to expand economic strength on both sides.

Local & State

Gov. Granholm Does Her Part, Ball Now in Insurance Companies Court

Rina Risper20 years ago06 mins

Give the lady credit.
That lady of course, is Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm. And the credit actually goes to the Governor and the Legislative Black Caucus for their persistence and ingenuity in trying to find creative ways to bring down the scandalously high insurance rates residents of urban areas through out the state must pay simply because of where they live.