News Spotlight: Granholm to Meet with Google in California, Pitch Michigan for Fiber Optic Network Trial

 

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.  

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Freedom of Information Act – Your Right to Know

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

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Sunshine Week: Your Right to Know

Did you know that you can ask for the documents below under FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)?

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Fast Facts- 9-3 – Health News You Can Use

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Capital Area District Library has many resources available to help you with your exercise program and efforts at healthy living. 

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America’s Top Model is Accepting Online Photos

 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

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Lansing Area African American Genealogy Society: Local History Abounds in Lansing

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.

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News Briefs – 9-3 – Spring is Near! It’s Maple Syrup Festival time at Fenner Nature Center

 Students try their hand at the art  of collecting sap to make syrup. 

Also, “Parents still major influence on child’s decision to pursue science careers”.

 

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TNCP Most Influential and Interesting 2009 Past Honoree Pens New Book

Dee Freeman keeps herself busy.  She is  an author, poet, producer, TV host, literary advocate, public speaker and community activist.

 
Recently she found time to write a new book of poetry entitled “Poetry She Wrote III:  Love Ever Flowing”.

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TNCP Most Influential and Interesting 2009 Past Honoree Pens New Book

 Dee Freeman keeps herself busy.  She is  an author, poet, producer, TV host, literary advocate, public speaker and community activist.

 
Recently she found time to write a new book of poetry entitled “Poetry She Wrote III:  Love Ever Flowing”.

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