November 10, 2025

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

Rina Risper06 mins

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

Rina Risper07 mins

 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

Rina Risper03 mins

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

Rina Risper03 mins

 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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Retire Smart: How to Cope with Big Rate Increases on Your Long-Term Care Policy

Rina Risper07 mins

 

 
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
 
If you have long-term care insurance, brace for the possibility of a steep increase in premiums this year.
 
Some of the largest long-term care (LTC) underwriters are asking state regulators for large increases on some policies this year. 

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Naturally Savvy: Losing Weight is a Group Effort

Rina Risper07 mins

By Lisa Tsakos

Naturally Savvy.com
 
If you’ve already given up on your New Year’s pledge to better manage weight and eating habits, it could be because you’re taking the process too personally.
 

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Teen Talk: Nu Poet Collective “Changes”

Rina Risper01 mins

 ”Changes” by Aseel Machi.  Her honest poem about change in Lansing primarily due to losses in the auto industry. Pictured is the depressing sight, where mighty factories once stood, while riding down Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.  Photo by Aseel Machi

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AboutThatCar.com: Lincoln MKT – Tough!

Rina Risper07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

 
DETROIT, MI — Tough! Tough! Tough!
 
Although I’m sure they didn’t intend it, tough is what the T should stand for in Lincoln’s new luxury crossover, the 2010 MKT. The face of this vehicle is probably the best example yet of what Lincoln’s new mug will ultimately look like on future models.
 

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Financial Focus – 9-3 – Edward Jones – A Year After Market Low, How Should You Invest?

Rina Risper06 mins

 
It’s been about a year since stock prices hit their low point during the long bear market. Since then, of course, we’ve seen a big rally, but some of the decisions you made when the market was at its lowest point may still be affecting your portfolio’s performance and prospects. So now that we’ve reached the one-year anniversary of the market bottom, it’s a good time to see where you are today and how you can prepare for tomorrow.

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Blackflix.com – “Edge of Darkness” 9-3

Rina Risper07 mins

“Edge of Darkness”

 
Studio:     Warner Bros. (1 hr. 56 min.)
Plot:   A homicide detective investigates the death of his activist daughter, and uncovers her secret life, a corporate cover-up and government
Cast:     Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Bojana Novakovic, Shawn Roberts
Rating:     R
Bottom Line:     ***

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