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Michigan’s Future Depends on Educational System

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Rick Garcia

With economic recovery e?orts mostly focused on job development, there is a tendency for education to get lost in discussions about the future of the state. Fortunately, Governor Snyder has emphasized education as one of the key areas in his proposed roadmap to Michigan’s recovery.

News Spotlight: Care Free to hold 3rd Annual free “Giving Sight” Day Friday, August 9

Rina Risper12 years ago03 mins

100 local residents without insurance can receive free exams, glasses.

Cultural and Music Festivals: A Little Something For Everyone

Rina Risper12 years ago010 mins

Left: Exciting Cuban/ Caribbean jazz combo to perform on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 9:30 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. and Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

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Bottom: Paulette Brockington doing a Swing Dance and Lindy Hop

performance on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Highland Park, MI

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2013 GREAT LAKES FOLK

FESTIVAL SET FOR

AUGUST 9-11

The MSU Museum’s Great Lakes Folk Festival has always been known as an eclectic exhibition of music, dance, arts and culture from across America and around the world, and the 2013 program is shaping up to be one of the most diverse in the event’s history.

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: DORITO CHICKEN BAKESTYLE

Rina Risper12 years ago03 mins

Take a favorite chip and make dinner!

Movie Review: World War Z

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

Studio: Paramount (1 hr. 55 min.)

Plot: A United Nations employee tries to stop a pandemic that is threatening to decimate humanity.

Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, Fana Mokena, Abigail Hargrove, Sterling Jerins, David Morse.

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

Euromight: A Quest to Capture the Afro-European Narrative

Rina Risper12 years ago021 mins

London-born Olive Vassell is the founder and managing editor of euromight.com.

This interesting and insightful website provides news and information on Afro-

European issues and events.

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Lansing JazzFest Organizers Announce Exciting Lineup for August 2 and 3: Rodney Whitaker, Terell Stafford, Mardra Thomas

Rina Risper12 years ago03 mins

Martha Thomas

LANSING, MI — Organizers of the annual Lansing JazzFest announced Tuesday the exciting lineup of performers for the 2013 outdoor music festival, including the Rodney Whitaker Quartet, Terell Stafford and Mardra Thomas. The three have decades of performing experience between them, and will play before crowds of thousands at mid-Michigan’s premier free outdoor jazz event of the summer.

Why you should care about Hope Soccer Complex – even if you don’t care about soccer

Rina Risper12 years ago09 mins

By Kara Hope

Ingham County Commissioner, District 7

You might already know that Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero recently signed a deal to let a private company run the Kenneth A. Hope Soccer Complex. Maybe you thought, “So what?” After all, outside the soccer community, did anyone even know that Ingham County ran the facility for the past 15 years? Does anyone outside the soccer community care who runs the place?

Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Kia Rio

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI — The 1.6 liter four cylinder direct injection engine of the 2013 Kia Rio was a tad noisy when accelerating. The subcompact sedan could stand some more sound proofing between the firewall and the passenger compartment.

Chong-Anna Canfora Issues Statement to Urge Lansing City Officials to Take Action in Response to Sister City’s Enforcement of Anti-Gay Laws

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

Urges Lansing’s Sister City St. Petersburg, Russia to condemn and resist enforcing the new law.

“Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being.” – Khalil Gibran

LANSING, MI — Chong-Anna Canfora, candidate for Lansing City Council’s 4th Ward issued the following statement about the recent events in Lansing’s Sister City, St. Petersburg, Russia:

Lansing showed real leadership and showed who we are in 2006 by passing a human rights ordinance designed to protect the rights of all residents from discrimination on personal attributes, including the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.