Wellness News 7-9

“Calling All Men… This is an important message for the sake of your health!”

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    Ask the Business Librarian 7-9

    Q:  I’m starting a small business and would love to find a network or club of some sort for entrepreneurs.  I don’t have a business partner and I’m looking for a place where I can get feedback on some of my ideas and find some camaraderie.

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    Mother’s Day Brunch at the Cadillac Club

    David E. Smith,  Sous Chef and Brett Telder, Executive Chef standing in front of their
    modified salad bar at the Cadillac Club. They’re whipping up sweet concoctions to tantalize your taste buds.  Experience the Chocolate Fountain of d’Elegance along with other signature dishes like the slow roasted prime beef on Mother’s Day and weekend brunch.
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    Book Drive for the Prisoners: The correctional population has been increasing

    In 2007, Capital Area Community Action Network (CCCAN) and The New Citizens Press  joined forces to collect books for the prisons across the nation.    They were able to obtain over 5,000 books towards the goal.

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    JAY-Z TO SET UP TRUST FOR SEAN BELL’S KIDS: Plus, mogul’s Live Nation deal closed.

    Allhiphop.com is reporting that Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter is in the process of setting up an educational trust for the children of Sean Bell, the unarmed African American man who was shot and killed by New York City police officers hours before his wedding.      
         The Web site says sources have confirmed that the mogul is working with Nicole Paultre Bell, Sean Bell’s widow, to establish stock-based trust funds for both of their children.

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    Hard Times Causing More Americans to Stretch Money

    Elizabeth handing Pat a coupon from Kroger for dry cleaning services at Sunshine Laundromat & Dry Cleaners.
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    News Brief 7-8

    WKAR Recognizes
    National Mental Health Awareness Month  

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    Broadway Winners Hit The Wharton for 2008 Season

    THE COLOR PURPLE / First National Tour is coming to the Wharton Center.  Shown here is Jeannette Bayardelle (Celie) and LaToya London (Nettie)
    Photo credit Paul Kolnik.

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    As I See It…. 7-8

    THE RICHARDSON REPORT: CAN THE GOP WIN THE PRESIDENCY WITHOUT PLAYING THE RACE CARD?

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    Excuse me are you listening? 7-8

    This past week, I had a surprise visit from my mother who lives in Georgia.  Surprise wasn’t the half of it.  On a Saturday night at 11:59 p.m., she contacted me to let me know that she would be flying into Grand Rapids at 12:00 p.m.  Grand Rapids?  Did she know how much gas was?

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