Libraries to Close Without Millage?

 

Libraries Now, a Ballot Question Committee and fundraising group, announces the formation of a millage committee called Support CADL. This new committee is working to communicate with the public about the many contributions the Capital Area District Library makes to the Greater Lansing community. Support CADL is also working to assure the renewal of the current operating millage for the CADL systemL

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Teen Talk: “Phantom of the Opera” Fashion

 The “Phantom of the Opera” production has been loved by millions for over the years. The traveling production of “Phantom” put on by The Music Box company has given people all over the world a chance to experience the magic it brings. Beyond being so mesmerizing and captivating, there is so much unseen work and dedication that goes on behind the curtain. Over twenty semi trucks carry the show from city to city. Within the trucks there are over sixty gondola closets of just costumes alone!

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Movie Review: The Karate Kid

“The Karate Kid”  featuring Will Smith’s son, Jaden Smith.

Studio:   Columbia

Plot:     A remake of a beloved 80’s classic about a teenage boy befriended by an old man who teaches him martial arts.
Cast:     Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Han Wenwen, Wang Zhenwei, Taraji P. Henson
Rating:  PG
Bottom Line:     **

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Travel Troubleshooter: I Had to Pay Twice For My Flights to Mexico

 Colleen Farmer’s flight to Mexico is rescheduled multiple times before she leaves on her vacation, but when she finally shows up at the airport, her airline demands an additional $948 for two one-way tickets. Now her online travel agency is balking at a refund for the second ticket. What can she do?

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What have you done for your state lately?

 Michigan is in a defining moment in history.  More of our people are out of work than in a lifetime.  Those of us lucky enough to still have a job are working far more for less.  Our roads and our infrastructure are crumbling before our very eyes, and even our children’s education is in jeopardy.If we do not take action now, we could be the first generation in Michigan to leave it in worse condition for our children.

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Lansing Prepares to Join Thousands In Detroit for Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice at US Social Forum

 

 

 

 

 Over 15,000 people from grassroots community organizations will converge at the U.S. Social Forum (USSF), Detroit June 22 – 26, 2010 under the vision, “Another World Is Possible.

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me2u – 9-11- Plan

 

It was another Memorial Day weekend and I was feeling guilty. Like many other people that I know, I was excited about a paid day off without giving much consideration to the spirit behind the holiday. Using the words memorial and holiday in the same thought seemed to be an injustice to those that had given the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of democracy and freedom for the United States of America and beyond.

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Next Edition will Feature 2010’s Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful… TNCP Catches Up With 2005 Honoree Conrad Tatnall

 

Conrad L. Tatnall is currently a staff attorney in the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR), Office of General Counsel.  

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Detroit Community Mourning After Police Kill Little Girl

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DETROIT, MI  (FinalCall.com) – Facing one of its darkest days, the Stanley-Jones family along with the city gathered to say a final goodbye to seven-year-old year Aiyana Stanley-Jones who was shot and killed while sleeping on a sofa in the living room of her family’s home.

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me2u – 9-10 – To Do

 
It was crazy. The words ‘there is nothing to do in Lansing’ were echoing in my head. As time goes on my mind has a tendency to implode when I hear this statement. On a recent Saturday, I knew of so many things that were going on that I felt overwhelmed.

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