Blackflix.com - Shutter Island - 9-4
Studio: Paramount
Plot: Drama is set in 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is investigating the disappearance of a murderess who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane and is presumed to be hiding on the remote Shutter Island.
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Sir Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ****
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
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Your Other 8 Hours: Financial Help for Women: 5 Effective Strategies
By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
In a divorce, a woman's life is turned upside down -- nearly everything about her existence changes. But for the man, sometimes the most he has to change is his phone number and address. Women who had left jobs to raise families are at a significant disadvantage and find it difficult as they try to re-enter the workforce they left years earlier. I don't have marriage advice, but if you do a few simple things in the other eight hours, you can survive a divorce and get back on your feet as quickly as possible.
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
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Interpersonal EDGE: Drowning in Disappointment? Here's Your Way Out
Drowning in Disappointment? Here's Your Way Out
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
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Retire Smart: Reader Mailbag: How to Draw Down Savings in Retirement 9-4
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
Q: It's been suggested that I withdraw about 4 percent of my retirement savings ($430,000) each year in addition to my current income of approximately $3,000 per month. I am 70 and my wife will turn 64 this year. We have no mortgage payments, although we do have a $550 monthly car payment for the next five years. Does 4 percent sound about right? - R.B., via the Internet
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
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me2u - Reminisce - 9-4
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After some time of dreary, gray winter days running a simple errand seemed more than just a simple chore. I begrudgingly began my task. It did not register right away that I was able to get into my car without removing fresh ice and snow. As I put the key into the ignition I was not aware that I had forgotten my gloves.
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
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News Spotlight: Granholm to Meet with Google in California, Pitch Michigan for Fiber Optic Network Trial
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on March 10, 2010, will meet with officials at Google in California to thank them for their ongoing investment in Michigan and encourage the company to include the state in the testing of Google fiber, its new ultra-high speed fiber optic broadband network. Earlier today, Granholm met with venture capitalists and high-tech company representatives in Menlo Park in an effort to persuade them to bring investment and business to Michigan.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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News Spotlight: Richard Bernstein Announces Campaign for Attorney General
 Congressmen Schauer, Peters, and Conyers Endorse Bernstein along with Democratic Leaders
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Thursday, March 04, 2010
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Freedom of Information Act - Your Right to Know
 Journalists and citizens who file Freedom of Information Act requests often expect delay or denial, unfortunately, that can impact your daily life. Oftentimes, the lack of information provided by governmental agencies limit the ability to investigate issues, protect individuals or open the doors of justice. istockphoto
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Sunshine Week: Your Right to Know
 Did you know that you can ask for the documents below under FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)?
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Fast Facts- 9-3 - Health News You Can Use
The Capital Area District Library has many resources available to help you with your exercise program and efforts at healthy living.
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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America’s Top Model is Accepting Online Photos
 In recent years, modeling shows and modeling contest that attract hopefuls from all over the nation are the “reality television show rage”. One of the most popular shows is Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model. Tyra.com is holding an exclusive America’s Next Top Model search just for those young hopefuls. Photo of Tyra Banks
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Lansing Area African American Genealogy Society: Local History Abounds in Lansing
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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Friday, February 26, 2010
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News Briefs - 9-3 - Spring is Near! It's Maple Syrup Festival time at Fenner Nature Center
 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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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Retire Smart: How to Cope with Big Rate Increases on Your Long-Term Care Policy
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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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Naturally Savvy: Losing Weight is a Group Effort
 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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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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