Woman's nephew had accidentally burned down  original house

LANSING, MI --  According to owner, Julian Darden 621, a popular local eatery and stomping ground for those looking for jazz and R&B located at 621 E. Michigan Avenue is closing for 2 months.

I'm upset.  I'm actually livid right now.  Reality sets in when you realize that there's a person who ruined the lives of thousands if not millions.  The atrocities that he dealt demands a special assembly, a call for action, a verbal uprising, a civil march or something cataclysmic.

This cruel, insensitive man is 70-year-old Bernard “Bernie” Madoff (pronounce MADE-OFF).  He “made off” with 1 life and 50 billion dollars ($50,000,000,000) so far. In my opinion, he's a murderer and a thief.  He swindled both the extremely rich and the extremely poor.

Above:  During better times Bernard L. Madoff smiles.  More recently he has been accused of fleecing money from investors all over the world.

Governor Granholm Announces Two of TNCP’s Most Interesting and Influential to Judicial Appointments

Left:Donald L. Allen, Jr., 2008 Most Interesting and Influential

Right: Linda V. Parker, 2005 Most Interesting and Influential

Left:  Dr. Pierre Percy,  is recognized as the first African American to earn a doctorate in electrical
engineering. He will be
honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in February 2009. Courtesy photo

“Teachers respond to what parents demand.  The message is take math and science because you need the math and science as a base.  Biology is not medicine that doctors practice but you need biology to become a doctor,” said Dr. Pierre, “just as you need math and science to become an engineer.”

Left (l to r) - Gayle Jensen, Chris Jensen,Annette Fulwiley and her so, Devon and Tawana Anderson. TNCP photos

Boxing promoter Don King is raving over President George W. Bush's cat-like reflexes as he dodged two shoes hurled at his face by an Iraqi journalist during a press conference Sunday in Baghdad.

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS BUDDING CHILDREN'S AUTHORS

The holidays are a time for family members, celebrations, and mindless gorging of food. But what if you live too far away from most of your family.

Saper Galleries latest exhibit captures the inspiration and imagination of both children and adults alike.  For many, Dr. Suess is a household name.  His books hold most children’s eyes wide open with wonder and amazement while being read Oh the Places You’ll Go.  This creative and colorful collection of artwork also gives us new insight to who Dr. Suess really was.

While 50 Cent may not literally see his net worth dwindle down to the amount of his rap moniker, the mogul is worried about his financial assets as stock markets and real estate values continue to plummet.      

State to license use for patients who receive doctor approval.

World AIDS Day is on December 1st.  It's an important day of commemoration throughout the world to remember those who have died, to pray for those still suffering, and to come together in solidarity to fight the greatest humanitarian crisis in the world today.

Action and collaboration are the words of the day, especially at a press availability featuring human and civil rights activist Martin Luther King III, Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, Ismael Ahmed, director of Michigan Department of Human Services (not shown), and other conference partners. Courtesy photo