April is National Poetry Month

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April has been National Poetry Month since 1996. The Academy of American Poets began this recognition to “highlight the extraordinary legacy and ongoing achievement of American poets.” Academy members hope that Poetry Month will introduce more people to the pleasures of reading and writing poetry.

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News Spotlight: Grab the leash: Dog walkers more likely to reach exercise benchmarks

  

EAST LANSING, MI — Man’s best friend may provide more than just faithful companionship: A new study led by a Michigan State University researcher shows people who owned and walked their dogs were 34 percent more likely to meet federal benchmarks on physical activity.
 

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Blackflix.com: Celebrity Interviews: Comedian JB Smoove delivers the humor in Hall Pass

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

JB Smoove is a living, breathing example of comedy.
 
The actor, writer and stand-up comedian best known for his hilarious role as Leon on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” has had recurring roles on the TV show “Everybody Hates Chris.” 

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Excuse me are you listening? 10-4

  Dear Readers,

 
Spring will be upon us soon and I cannot wait to get out of the office and enjoy myself.  I have told myself that I should take better care of the property that surrounds my office and my home.  This means that I will have to get my hands dirty.

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Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – R.I.P. iPhone

By Tashmica Torok

 
It finally happened.  My iPhone has died.  There is much sorrow and gnashing of teeth.  Tweets have been missed.  Texts have not been sent.

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Fast Facts: March is Women’s History Month

 

 

 

By Anne R., Reference Librarian

It’s hard to believe, but Women’s History Month is only 24 years old. It wasn’t until 1987 that Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. This act was the culmination of efforts by many to gain official recognition for the contributions of women to United States history.

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Ask Tamara: To Shack or Not to Shack

Dear Tamara:

My fiancé has asked me to move in with him. We have been together for three years and engaged for almost a year now. We have not yet set a wedding date because we each have another year of school left and we both want to wait until we graduate college before getting married. In a way it makes perfect sense that we move in together.

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Your Other 8 Hours: Solution-Focused Questions: The Secret to Success

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services

 ”Why can’t I get a job?” “Why am I always so broke?” “Why can’t I lose weight?” These seemingly valid questions can wreak havoc on your life and your success. Whoever first said, “There are no bad questions,” was dead wrong. If you want to get a job, make more money, lose weight or achieve any other worthwhile goal, it’s time you start asking better questions.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Hotels Are Charging Even More for What Should Be Free

 What could be more absurd than paying a surcharge for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel?

 
Paying even more for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel.

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