Ask the Business Librarian 6-16
Q: The Freedom of Information Act has been cited in the news quite a bit lately. I’m wondering if the Library has any information on what exactly this is.
Mid-Michigan Residents in WKAR-TV World War II Documentary
The WKAR.org website for The War: Michigan Voices includes repeat times, an honor roll listing service details for all those interviewed, transcripts for the veterans’ complete interviews, selected articles about some of the veterans, and a “Share Your Story” section that allows visitors to share their stories or memories of their family members’ experiences in World War II.
Surprise Back to School Shopping Spree
LANSING, MI — Early Saturday morning 24 students from the Lansing School District had the opportunity to go on a big back to school shopping spree compliments of the Lansing Jaycees.
The Dangers of Reporting on Your Hometown
The death of Chauncey Bailey highlights how deadly the news business can be. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) monitors the killings of journalists all over the world. Since they began tracking these deaths in 1992, CPJ found that on average more than three journalists are killed every month in the line of duty.
Excuse me are you listening? 6-15
It has been a scary time for everyone. In Lansing there have been 11 homicides and 2 of the victims were very prominent figures.
To Snitch, or Not To Snitch
Black on black murder rates are off the charts, capped by the recent killing of three students in New Jersey, but there are few witnesses willing to testify. The lack of witnesses helps increase the spiral of violence in poor black neighborhoods, notes NAM editor Earl Ofari Hutchinson. Hutchinson is an author and political analyst.
INTRODUCING THE MICHAEL VICK DOG CHEW TOY: Company hit with multiple copyright lawsuits; proceeds earmarked for Humane Society
A Web site offering a doggie chew toy named after NFL quarterback Michael Vick is the target of several copyright lawsuits – from the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons and Vick himself.
Local Artist Has International Talent and Skill
As a graphic artist with the Michigan Department of Transportation Brian has won many national awards for his work on projects such as the 2001 design of Michigan’s official State map, graphics for “The Line Drive Home”: How to get to and from the 2005 MLB All-Star Game, and for the illustration’s in the children’s book “Bridget & Little Mac’s Birthday Trip.”
Brain Whitfeild
News Briefs 6-15
Local Teams to Run Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day, Enjoy an Irish Festival “Great Lakes Feis” at the Lansing Center, Lansing Bless Fest, Reo Town Music Festival bring WAR during their “A Salute to Labor… A Salute to You” event, The 6th Annual Angel House Bachelor Auction!,
Home Inspection Benefits Home Buyers and Sellers
Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, so you should be sure that the home you want to buy is in good condition. A home inspection is an evaluation of a home’s condition by a trained expert. During a home inspection, a qualified inspector takes an in-depth and impartial look at the property you plan to buy.