Traveling to areas known to have the Zika virus poses great risk
The Zika virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.
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Recipe: Sweet Potato and Crab Chowder
This yummy recipe serves 4
Recipe Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon butter
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Movie Review: “Deadpool”
Studio: 20th Century Fox (1hr. 48 min.)Plot: A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers.
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein, Brianna Hildebrand, Gina Carano, Michael Benyaer
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ***
Spending Plan or a Budget?
By Porsche Miles-Grant
In my opinion, a spending plan is a sophisticated way of simply saying budgeting. I found that people are more comfortable with making a spending plan rather than the notion of budgeting. Nevertheless, for the sake of this article we will refer to them both as a spending plan.
TNCPCAN Stop the Violence Event Set for Monday, April 11th
Michael McKissic II was murdered on August 1, 2015. The case is unsolved. Natasha Hall, his sister, received a photo with his image added. Hall stated that the photo is perfect because she feels that he is always with her. Also children pictured from left to right are Aiyana Hall (daughter), Amiyah Morris (niece) and Gervon Hall (son).
Photo by Satin Moseley
Excuse me, are you listening?
Dear Readers,
No one ever wants to think about their favorite artist retiring. They never seem to age on the cover of the album. Yes, I said album. I have no problem dating myself. I love the time that I grew up in.
To make a long story short and to understand why a Black child with Caribbean roots would know so much about Barry Manilow, I will explain.
News Spotlight: GET A FRESH START IN 2016!! FRIEND OF THE COURT BENCH WARRANT AMNESTY
During the month of April 2016, Ingham County is offering amnesty on Friend of the Court bench warrants. Amnesty applies to warrants from Failure to Appear, or Failure to Comply with a Court Order for non-payment of support.
Successful College Student Reflects on Family, High School and Striving
Adrian Carrillo (sitting in the middle) recently treated his young family and friends to a movie. The children seated from left to right: Devin VanHorn, Jayden Silva, Evelia Solis, Anay Solis, Armando Garza and Iyana Solis.
Courtesy photo
Opinion: Don’t Tear Down the Jenison House
By Loretta Stanaway
Many citizens of Lansing are opposed to the BWL destruction of the historically significant Jenison House and are especially opposed to the destruction and “replication” of the beautiful 1930 vintage Scott Sunken Gardens. BWL chose this dedicated park land to build a proposed power substation with little to no public input.
Movie Review: “Zootopia”
Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios (1 hr. 48 min.)
Plot: A fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop work together to uncover a conspiracy.
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Shakira
Rating: PG-13
Bottom Line: ****