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By Jay Bobbin
Tribune Media Services
 
STARTING THIS WEEK: “WAITING FOR ‘SUPERMAN’ “: Director and co-writer Davis Guggenheim’s acclaimed documentary examines the current state of the U.S. public education system as mirrored by the experiences of five youngsters who have run into hurdles in the pursuit of advancing their learning. The film shows not just what is but what could be, a fact that prompted much conversation about the ideas posed by Guggenheim and his collaborators. John Legend is featured on the soundtrack. DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by Guggenheim and producer Lesley Chilcott; deleted scenes; conversation with Guggenheim. **** (PG: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray)

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In My Opinion: A New Egypt Unfolding!

 

 

 
 
 
By Manish Madan
 
I am sick, I am tired … within the same moment, I am pleased but exasperated seeing a stubborn stand-off of an obstinate and retiring Egyptian leadership with their own people. I am well beyond the comprehension of a thirty-year old man who is unable to find some positive reasons for an octogenarian Hosni Mubarak to cling on to the powers and continue ruling the nation against the will of its populace. 
 
 

 

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Your Other 8 Hours: Eliminating Poverty: Lesson From Childhood

 

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
Which country has 43.6 million residents in poverty, including one in five children? Bulgaria? Croatia? Thailand? Jordan? Bahamas? No. Each of these countries has a lower poverty rate. Sadly, the mystery country is the United States of America.

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News Spotlight: LPD Issues Murder Warrants in the Death of 7- Year-Old

On July 22, 2010, at about 12:53 p.m., seven (7) year old Amaia Edmund was shot and killed as the result of a home invasion that occurred at 115 Custer Ave. in North Lansing. D’Angelo Davon Jordan and Jerry Brian McKinney have murder warrants issued in the case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D’Angelo Davon Jordan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jerry Brian McKinney

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News Spotlight: Hot Off The Press! The New Citizens Press Celebrates 10 years!

 

 

LANSING, MI —  The New Citizens Press (TNCP)  newspaper is celebrating its 10 year  anniversary at the Creole Gallery located at 1218 Turner Street on Saturday, February 19.  There will be live entertainment and an awards ceremony. Doors open at 6:00 pm for networking and dinner. The entertainment will begin at 7:00 pm.


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Winter Weather Safety- Urban Legends

 

 

 

 

 

1.       Only the elderly and those with fragile bones need to be concerned about falls in snow and ice.   This is untrue.  The elderly are certainly at high risk for more serious consequences from falls on snow and ice, but everyone needs to use caution when walking on icy surfaces.  Ankle, wrist, and hip fractures, head injuries, and back strains are common injuries from these types of falls and can affect anyone.  Be sure to wear proper footwear in the winter. 

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News Spotlight: LIBRARY REACTS TO GUN INCIDENTS: ENFORCEMENT OF LIBRARY GUN BAN IS FOR SAFETY OF ALL PATRONS

Since December 11, 2010, the Downtown Lansing location of the Capital Area District Library has been the site of regular visits by openly armed members of the group Michigan Open Carry (MOC). The MOC members have attempted to openly carry rifles and handguns in CADL’s Downtown Lansing library. “Carrying weapons is in direct violation of CADL’s Code of Conduct and is also causing a great deal of alarm and panic among staff and patrons” according to Lance Werner the Director of CADL. Most recently, a staff member was so terrified that she was unable to work and had to be removed from her shift at a public service desk.

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VENUS PERSONAL IMAGE SALON TO OFFER FREE AND LOW-COST BEAUTY/MAKE-OVER SERVICES ON VALENTINE’S DAY, ALONG WITH APPEARANCE BY MICHIGAN ROMANCE NOVEL AUTHOR

 Venus Personal Image Salon owner, Jenny Pham, will offer hair and beauty services for men and women on Monday, February 14, 2011, on a donation only or ability to pay basis. 

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News Spotlight: BAKER COLLEGE OF JACKSON HOSTS COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY


Free event helps parents complete financial aid forms on time
 
JACKSON, MI — Baker College of Jackson will host College Goal Sunday on February 13, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., 2800 Springport Rd., Jackson. The free event helps parents of college-bound students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on time.

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