November 15, 2024

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TNCP Most Influential and Interesting 2009 Past Honoree Pens New Book

Rina Risper03 mins

Dee Freeman keeps herself busy.  She is  an author, poet, producer, TV host, literary advocate, public speaker and community activist.

 
Recently she found time to write a new book of poetry entitled “Poetry She Wrote III:  Love Ever Flowing”.

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TNCP Most Influential and Interesting 2009 Past Honoree Pens New Book

Rina Risper03 mins

 Dee Freeman keeps herself busy.  She is  an author, poet, producer, TV host, literary advocate, public speaker and community activist.

 
Recently she found time to write a new book of poetry entitled “Poetry She Wrote III:  Love Ever Flowing”.

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AboutThatCar.com: Lincoln MKT – Tough!

Rina Risper07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

 
DETROIT, MI — Tough! Tough! Tough!
 
Although I’m sure they didn’t intend it, tough is what the T should stand for in Lincoln’s new luxury crossover, the 2010 MKT. The face of this vehicle is probably the best example yet of what Lincoln’s new mug will ultimately look like on future models.
 

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News Spotlight – Michigan Civil Rights Director Dies Unexpectedly

Rina Risper04 mins

 Michigan Civil Rights Commission Chair Matthew Wesaw comments  regarding the untimely death of Michigan Department of Civil Rights Director Kelvin W. Scott on Saturday, February 20, 2010.

 

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News Spotlight – Granholm, Bing, Ficano Announce Training for Film Industry Jobs Available to Detroit Residents

Rina Risper04 mins

 

Federal grant supports hands-on education in film production

 

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, and Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano today announced that, thanks to a federal grant, Detroit residents can apply for training to work in Michigan’s growing film industry.  The $438,000 U.S. Department of Labor community-based job-training grant will be administered by the Detroit Workforce Development Department (DWDD), a Michigan Works! agency.

 

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Interpersonal EDGE: Want Office Harmony? Read This!

Rina Risper06 mins

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I just started a new job and one of the reasons I took it is everyone in the office seemed to get along so well. However, the better I get to know my coworkers the more conflict I can see. How do I do a better job of screening for a harmonious workplace?

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Fast Facts: Computer Resources – 9-2

Rina Risper08 mins

 

Did you know that the Capital Area District Library offers free computers classes on numerous computer related topics? The Downtown branch offers classes on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Additionally, we teach classes on setting up an email account, learning to use the Internet, blogging, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, photo editing, job searching, and online research.

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