Do you have an opinion? 7-13

In our July 6, 2008 – July 19, 2008 edition our feature story was “ Local Woman Teaches Lessons of Dignity”.  It was about Marilouise Smith-Mays , an educator and librarian . She owns Private All Ages Language School (PAALS), which assists those who need tutoring or reading assistance.

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Blackflix Movie News Presents: Hancock

Studio:     Sony Pictures (90 min.)
Plot:     A misunderstood superhero turns to the help of a PR agent to improve his image.
Cast:    Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     **1/2

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Book Reveiw 7-13

 

Celebrate Through Heartsongs
By Mattie J. T. Stephanek
ISBN:  0-7868-6945-3
Publisher:  Hyperion Books
Available:  Bookstores everywhere

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    Book Reveiw 7-13

    Celebrate Through Heartsongs
    By Mattie J. T. Stephanek
    ISBN:  0-7868-6945-3
    Publisher:  Hyperion Books
    Available:  Bookstores everywhere

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    Nu Poetry 7-13

    Where Distant Trumpets Sound

    By Edward Wolverton@2008

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      Ask the Business Librarian 7-13

      Q:    I’d like to better understand mutual funds.  I have money going into my 401(k) and I don’t really know what I’m getting for my money.

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      Wellness News 7-13

      SUPPORT EQUALS MENTAL HEALTH

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      Teen Talk 7-13

      In my three years in high school, I have found that there are a lot of things that need to be changed, but the ones I want to discuss is diversity and student motivation.

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      Local Woman Teaches Lessons of Dignity

       

      Reading is Fundamental:  Tim Wong, who’s a former student of Marilouise Smith-Mays visited her recently.  Mays specializes in teaching adults how to read or improve their reading skills. Photo by Quincy Allan Hodges

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      Cost of Fuel is Top Economic Concern for Michigan Families

      MICHIGAN — Michigan has had more than its share of economic hardships in recent years, but when Michigan voters were asked the biggest economic problem facing their family, the cost of fuel trumped everything. Gas prices have risen to $4.15 across the nation. 

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