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LANSING, MI — A poetry reading will be held at the Women’s Historical Museum & Hall of Fame located at 213 West Main Street in Lansing on Thursday, August 9, 200 7 from 7-9 p.m. featuring the Old Town poets. Another will be held at Shabazz Academy in September.
LANSING, MI — In March a new group emerged from the shadows of City Hall and the Capitol Building in hopes of encouraging everyday people to become more knowledgeable about the services in the community.
New Resolution #15: Call your friend with the nice car and suggest riding around.
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In her attempts to lose weight for her upcoming wedding, columnist Dana Williams realizes she isn’t sending the best messages to her young son.
Studio: Focus Features
Plot: The story of a controversial D.C. deejay who ignited the capitol’s airwaves with his candor during the tumultuous mid-to-late ’60s.
Cast: Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Taraji P. Henson, Mike Epps, Martin Sheen, Cedric The Entertainer.
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ****
Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land today reminds residents that local jurisdictions in 52 counties across Michigan will hold primaries and special elections Tuesday, Aug. 7.
Q: I have never been laid off from a job before and I’m wondering if there are any tips at the library that can help me deal with this. I’ve been trying – unsuccessfully – to find a new job, and just don’t know where else to turn.