April 4, 2026

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Movie: Amy

Rina Risper05 mins

 Studio:   A24 Films (1 hr. 30 min.)

Plot:     A portrait on the life of Amy Winehouse, one of the biggest music icons in British history.
Cast:    Yasiin Bey, Tony Bennett, Juliette Ashby, Lauren Gilbert, Nick Shymansky
Rating:    R
Bottom Line:     ****
 

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Tiny Houses: Why They Are Awesome

Rina Risper019 mins

Jesse Kahtava and Erin Heeney on the back deck with their fur babies- Cedar, Willow and Cricket. Yes- they all live together in perfect harmony.

 
Photo courtesy of www.northernhoot.com

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Excuse me, are you listening? 14-16

Rina Risper010 mins

  Dear Readers,

 
I have a friend, Valerie Smith, who always makes me happy.  Ever since I have known her she has been about truth, justice and diversity.  Despite what is going on, she always has a positive note or information that is so outside the box that it makes me smile or ponder why is no one else doing this?

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TAX SOLUTIONS: Capital Assets

Rina Risper05 mins

 

 
By  A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
 
When most people think of capital assets, the first thought is stocks.  Stocks are considered a capital asset, however personal property are also considered capital assets.  We will provide a overview of capital assets.

 

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Single Fathers Are Changing the Definition of Family

Rina Risper019 mins

 Malvin Brewer and his son, 8-year-old, Zavier Brewer enjoying a cool beverage from Speedway after a trip to the park.

 
Courtesy photo

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OLD TOWN’S JAZZFEST SET

Rina Risper03 mins

 The Corey Kendrick Trio & Aguanko kick off Friday night at the 2014 Lansing JazzFest

Courtesy photo 

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Robert C. Koehler: Zero tolerance

Rina Risper09 mins

 

By Robert C. Koehler
Tribune Content Agency
 
  “As I walked down the hall, one of the police officers employed in the school noticed I did not have my identification badge with me.”
 
  The speaker is testifying before the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. He was a high school freshman at the time. Ah, school days!

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In Cuba, ‘Creeping Capitalism’ Arrives

Rina Risper08 mins

  

By Louis Nevaer

New America Media
 
HAVANA—When the U.S. embassy reponed in Havana on Monday after more than 54 years, it signaled what Cubans have now accepted: creeping capitalism is the future.

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