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By Mark Miller
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After some time of dreary, gray winter days running a simple errand seemed more than just a simple chore. I begrudgingly began my task. It did not register right away that I was able to get into my car without removing fresh ice and snow. As I put the key into the ignition I was not aware that I had forgotten my gloves. |
The 4-H Food Club at the Ingham Family Center will be building on the gardening skills learned by the students last year where they planted and maintained a large garden and consumed over 300 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. (l to r) Scott Leroy, Sara Deprez, Randy Bell, Stephanie Reuter and Heather Borden.
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on March 10, 2010, will meet with officials at Google in California to thank them for their ongoing investment in Michigan and encourage the company to include the state in the testing of Google fiber, its new ultra-high speed fiber optic broadband network. Earlier today, Granholm met with venture capitalists and high-tech company representatives in Menlo Park in an effort to persuade them to bring investment and business to Michigan.
Congressmen Schauer, Peters, and Conyers Endorse Bernstein along with Democratic Leaders
Journalists and citizens who file Freedom of Information Act requests often expect delay or denial, unfortunately, that can impact your daily life. Oftentimes, the lack of information provided by governmental agencies limit the ability to investigate issues, protect individuals or open the doors of justice. istockphoto
Did you know that you can ask for the documents below under FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)?
In recent years, modeling shows and modeling contest that attract hopefuls from all over the nation are the “reality television show rage”. One of the most popular shows is Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model. Tyra.com is holding an exclusive America’s Next Top Model search just for those young hopefuls. Photo of Tyra Banks
The Lansing Area African American Genealogy Society (LAAAGS) and the Fred Hart Williams Genealogy Society from Detroit took a trip to Cass County, MI in June of 2009. They followed the Underground Railroad route that was used in the county during slavery. The Underground Railroad historical marker is in Vandalia, MI, which became a city where runaway slaves settled on their way to Canada.