News Briefs – 9-6

    Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council

     
    Governor Granholm Declares April “Michigan Wine Month”
    Seven new wineries open for 2010, highlighting growth in Ag sector

    Read More

    Movie Review: Repo Men – 9-6

    Studio:     Universal

    Plot:     In the near future, humans prolong their lives with artificial organs purchased on credit, but if you can’t make your payments, the organs are reclaimed by repo men with extreme prejudice. Remy, one of the best organ repo men suffers a near-fatal injury and awakens to find himself fitted with as top-of-the-line heart replacement…as well as a hefty debt.
    Cast:   Jude Law, Forrest Whitaker, Alice Braga, Live Schreiber,The RZA
    Rating:     PG-13
    Bottom Line:     ***

     

    Read More

      News Briefs – 9-6

       

      Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council
       
      Governor Granholm Declares April “Michigan Wine Month”
      Seven new wineries open for 2010, highlighting growth in Ag sector

      Read More

      Fast Facts: Do It Yourself Car Repair-at the Library!

       

       

       

       

       

      In today’s economy, people are looking for ways to stretch their hard-earned dollars. One method is to extend the life of your car or truck by doing repairs yourself.  

      Read More

      AboutThatCar.com: Buick LaCrosse – World Class

      DETROIT, MI  – Buick just might pull it off. That is reclaim its place as a premium brand that American car buyers aspire to own. The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is why I make that statement.
      The car looks good. One of its exterior styling cues was a very subtle swept line that extends from the corner of the headlights to the corner of the tail lamps and reminded me of Buicks past.

      Read More

        Five Factors Are Behind Any Exercise Discomfort

         Exercise can be uncomfortable when beginning any new type of training or when getting back in the saddle after a long break.

        Read More

        Your Other 8 Hours: Five Rules to Reduce Risk When Starting a Business in the Other 8 Hours

         

        I have a metal paperweight on my desk with the inscription, “What would you do if you could not fail?” It’s a nice ornament with a feel-good message, but it’s completely wrong and dangerous. Anybody can fail at anything. If you start a new venture without first thinking about and limiting risks, you can put your finances and, worse yet, your relationships in jeopardy. What starts as a way to build a dream life during the other eight hours, become your own boss or make a fortune can turn into a nightmare if you don’t limit your risk.

        Read More

        Interpersonal EDGE: Reduce Anxiety to Engage Stonewalling Co-worker

         Q. What can you do or say to a person when you have an office conflict if they refuse to engage you in dialogue, and gossip about you from afar? Aren’t there some people who just won’t talk about problems?

         

        Read More

        Retire Smart: Author Sees a New Frugality Emerging for Retirement

         Chris Farrell is an optimist, so when he talks about the Great Recession he looks for the silver lining. 

         
        The economics editor for public radio’s “Marketplace Money,” Farrell thinks the recession is ushering in some very healthy changes in our consumer behavior and personal financial habits. The debt-and-consumption driven 1990s are giving way to a more sustainable lifestyle.

        Read More