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Caribbean Carnival Set to “Jump Up” in Detroit

Rina Risper15 years ago09 mins

Be dazzled by the Caribbean parade and festival. Experience the sounds and sights of creatively designed costumes and the dynamic high energy of the revelers. Join in the festivities which starts at the corner of Woodward and Mack in Detroit. The 18th annual celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage will be held on August 14 and 15, 2010 at Hart Plaza in Detroit. This two-day event will be booming with festivities. The parade will start at the corner of Woodward and Mack at 11:00 am, and it is expected to reach the festival in Hart Plaza at Woodward and Jefferson by 1:30 pm. Courtesy photo.

Movie Review: “Inception”

Rina Risper15 years ago04 mins

Studio: Warner Bros.

Plot: A contemporary sci-fi thriller based on a thief who invades people’s dreams to steal their secrets

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Cillian Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ****

Local & State

me2u-9-14-Library

Rina Risper15 years ago06 mins

By Melik

I remember my first introduction to Mr. Dewey’s Decimal System. I did not like it. There were too many digits on the page. I imagined that the numerals were going to lift themselves off of the page and begin fighting. An eight would pick a one up and stab a seven in the chest.

MoJo’s Table-for-Two Review – Sultan’s – 9-14

Rina Risper15 years ago05 mins

Sultan’s

4790 S Hagadorn Rd

517-333-4444

Price Range: From $5.25 – $13.90

Warm atmosphere with good customer service

Fast Facts: Researching Your Home – 9-14

Rina Risper15 years ago09 mins

Research Librarian David Votta, is one of Lansing’s History Detectives and he can help you research your home.

Featured Stories

me2u – 9-13 – Phone

Rina Risper15 years ago07 mins

“The phone works both ways.” When my mother told that to me it freed me, cursed me, helped me and hindered me. I wonder what she would say, now that we have gone through answering machines, remote access answering machines, pagers, cellular phones, E-mail, instant messaging, text messaging, and online video communication. It is absolutely amazing there are so many different ways a person can choose to communicate.

Interpersonal EDGE: Fixes for Soured Workplace Friendship

Rina Risper15 years ago06 mins

Q. I’ve been buddies for a couple of years with a coworker. I think she’s avoiding me. I consider her a good friend and want to fix the problem. What’s the best way to mend the rift?

Your Other 8 Hours: Start-Up Help: How to Go From Idea to Business

Rina Risper15 years ago06 mins

By Robert Pagliarini

Tribune Media Services

My latest book has received endorsements from best-selling authors and thought leaders, as well as praise from readers. However, there are some who read “The Other 8 Hours” and get angry.

Eastside Group and “Fellowship” Praise in the Park

Rina Risper15 years ago06 mins

On July 10, 2010 at Walsh Park, Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 1001 Dakin Street, partnered with Potter Walsh Neighborhood Association and the Eastside Community Action Center along with many volunteers, held the annual “Praise in the Park Neighborhood Block Party”.

Photo: Charismatic Pastor Stan Parker test drives 1 of the 2 bicycles given away during the “Praise in the Park Neighborhood Block Party” on the Eastside.

Retire Smart: How to Hire a Financial Adviser (Part 1 of 4)

Rina Risper15 years ago09 mins

“The nature of any human being, certainly anyone on Wall Street, is ‘the better deal you give the customer, the worse deal it is for you.'” -Bernard Madoff, convicted Wall Street swindler

Remember the Bo Diddley song “Who Do You Love?” When it comes to financial advice, a better question might be, “Who do you trust?” Bernie Madoff’s victims certainly wish they’d thought harder about that question, and the general cloud of scandal hanging over Wall Street these days reinforces the need to work with trustworthy-and competent-financial advisers.