Health Care Squabbles Continue
By Bob Robinson
The new health care bill is slated to help with the high cost of prescriptions.
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Fast Facts: Do It Yourself Car Repair-at the Library!
In today’s economy, people are looking for ways to stretch their hard-earned dollars. One method is to extend the life of your car or truck by doing repairs yourself.
AboutThatCar.com: Buick LaCrosse – World Class
DETROIT, MI 
– Buick just might pull it off. That is reclaim its place as a premium brand that American car buyers aspire to own. The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is why I make that statement.
– Buick just might pull it off. That is reclaim its place as a premium brand that American car buyers aspire to own. The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is why I make that statement.The car looks good. One of its exterior styling cues was a very subtle swept line that extends from the corner of the headlights to the corner of the tail lamps and reminded me of Buicks past.
News Spotlight: Hats Off to Health Diabetes Awareness Event Set
Diabetes is one of the most serious health challenges facing Americans today. Nearly 21 million people in the United States, or 7 percent of the population, have diabetes. And another 54 million people are believed to have the beginning stages of diabetes. Every minute of every day, another American develops type 2 diabetes.
News Spotlight: Tavis Smiley Set to Speak at Kellogg Center
“Michigan: Our Youth, Our Future!” is one of three national town hall events.
Tavis Smiley will keynote Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 1-6 p.m. at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. Please register FREE on-line at www.oneloveglobal.org - Space is limited so register today!!!
News Spotlight: Smith only Dem candidate to gain in polls
State Representative Alma Wheeler Smith (D-Salem) today announced that her campaign is the only in the Democratic primary that is gaining momentum. Smith’s claim comes after the latest results of a Rasmussen opinion poll were released.
News Spotlight: Men. Take Charge of Your Health!!! Health Fair for Minority Men
Be informed about the health issues impacting minority men. A must attend Health Fair and Men’s Health Dialogue is set for April 1 at the Ingham County Health Department.
Reggie Clemons on Death Row in Missouri: A Case of Reasonable Doubt
Twenty-five years ago, Darryl Burton was convicted of capital murder and armed criminal action in a St. Louis, Missouri, trial court. His conviction has all the characteristics of a wrongful conviction: “eye witness” informants, ineffective trial counsel, and an array of procedural obstacles which all combined to leave Mr. Burton trapped in a Missouri prison for 24 years. Burton is shown here with Vera Thomas, Reggie’s mother at the 3rd Anniversary of the Justice for Reggie Campaign in December of 2008. Courtesy photo
The Sikh Indian Day Parade is Set
LANSING, MI – Sikh (pronounced “seek”) Indians in colorful saris, shalwar kameez’ and saffron (a deep orange color) turbans will gather at Louis Adado Park on Grand Ave., in downtown Lansing,MI, to celebrate Vaisakhi.
Last year there were over 2,000 participants. Vaisakhi is the joyous festival that celebrates the founding of the Sikh community and the first harvesting of the crops for the year in the Punjab region.
The festival is on April 17, 2010. The parade begins at 12:00 p.m. and the cultural program begins after the parade. Sikhs and visitors come from all over the country to partake in the events. Free Indian food. Everyone is invited.
Communities Able to Track Percentage of Households Mailing Back 2010 Census Forms
With most 2010 Census questionnaires having arrived last week by mail for 120 million households, the U.S. Census Bureau will launch new interactive Google Maps showing initial mail participation rates.