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  • Albert Nobbs

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    27 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Albert Nobbs C- Being true to character isn't always the wisest course of action for an actor, especially if that character is as buttoned up and blank as Albert Nobbs. I understand why Glenn Close might savor the challenge of playing a woman who lived h

  • Some snow and high wind gusts move into Metro Detroit Saturday

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    28 Jan 2012 | 4:15 am
    Paul Gross here in the weather office this morning. A fast moving cold front will give us some snow between now and noon. Although there may be a brief period where the snow intensity picks up, I'm only expecting about an inch of snow overall, with just a small chance for slightly more than that, especially from Detroit southward. Sunshine and wind will increase dramatically behind the front, with wind gusts this afternoon easily between 30 and 40 mph. You'll definitely notice the wind this afternoon, which will make today's high in the mid-to-upper 30s feel much colder. You'll then have dry…

  • Some snow and high wind gusts move into Metro Detroit Saturday

    Click On Detroit News
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:52 am
    A fast moving cold front will give us some...

  • Deadline nears to register to vote

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    28 Jan 2012 | 3:19 am
    Monday is the deadline to register to vote for anyone who wants to participate in the Michigan presidential primary on Feb. 28.Michigan residents who are U.S. citizens and will be at least 18 years ...

  • CPA named Highland Park Schools' EM

    Detroit News
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:28 am
    Jack Martin, a certified public accountant who helped turn around management in the U.S. Department of Education, was named Friday as emergency manager for the financially troubled Highland Park Schools.
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  • Albert Nobbs

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Albert Nobbs C- Being true to character isn't always the wisest course of action for an actor, especially if that character is as buttoned up and blank as Albert Nobbs. I understand why Glenn Close might savor the challenge of playing a woman who lived h

  • Man on a Ledge

    26 Jan 2012 | 2:49 pm
    Man on a Ledge C- Man on a Ledge is an alleged action thriller where the hero spends most of his time standing still, perched precariously between forward momentum and plot contrivance, with very little wiggle room. The man is

  • The Grey

    26 Jan 2012 | 2:09 pm
    The Grey B Though it doesn’t do any favors for lupine public relations or arguments in favor of the Endangered Species Act, Joe Carnahan’s The Grey is the kind of film Werner Herzog would admire. Boldly rejecting religious faith as a prerequisite for sur

  • Oakland's bounty!

    24 Jan 2012 | 4:01 pm
    Andiamo Bloomfield Township 6676 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp.; 248-865-9300: The sunflower-yellow-and-purple color scheme and huge tilted mirrors that allow patrons to glimpse those sitting behind them have given the space a slickly contemporary look. The

  • Seva’s new location in Detroit helps fill a veggie void

    24 Jan 2012 | 3:59 pm
    Seva 66 E. Forest Ave.,  Detroit 313-974-6661 sevarestaurant.com Handicap accessible Prices: $8-$15 More than most major cities, perhaps, Detroit has long lacked a core of restaurants with robust vegetarian and vegan menus. It's thus unsurprising that ne
 
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  • Some snow and high wind gusts move into Metro Detroit Saturday

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:15 am
    Paul Gross here in the weather office this morning. A fast moving cold front will give us some snow between now and noon. Although there may be a brief period where the snow intensity picks up, I'm only expecting about an inch of snow overall, with just a small chance for slightly more than that, especially from Detroit southward. Sunshine and wind will increase dramatically behind the front, with wind gusts this afternoon easily between 30 and 40 mph. You'll definitely notice the wind this afternoon, which will make today's high in the mid-to-upper 30s feel much colder. You'll then have dry…

  • State says Mich. employers save through bond sale

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:15 am
    Michigan officials say employers paying into the unemployment benefits system generally will face lower bills than they would have otherwise because of steps to pay off debt owed to the federal government. But officials noted Friday that employers will face a yearly assessment to repay bonds. The repayment starts with a base of $42 per worker but escalates from there based on an employer's experience with the agency. Michigan sold bonds in December to pay off more than $3 billion borrowed from the federal government since 2007 to cover unemployment benefits. The move will eliminate some…

  • Your TV shopping playbook

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm
    It used to be that we just worried about price and brand name when shopping for a new TV, not anymore.

  • Man found guilty for deadly Oak Park accident

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm
    A man has been found guilty for a traffic crash that killed a 48-year-old woman in Oak Park.

  • Northville Township has redevelopment plan for old psych hospital

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm
    The Northville Township Board of Trustees has approved an $82 million development project for acres of land along 7 Mile Road.
 
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  • CPA named Highland Park Schools' EM

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:28 am
    Jack Martin, a certified public accountant who helped turn around management in the U.S. Department of Education, was named Friday as emergency manager for the financially troubled Highland Park Schools.

  • Farmington Hills Police Arrest a Suspect in Andy's Market Burglary

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:18 am
    Farmington Hills Police have a suspect in custody in connection with Thursday's early morning burglary at Andy's Market on Middlebelt, just north of Nine Mile Rd.A According to a release issued late Friday afternoon, evidence collected at the scene led to the identification of a suspect, who was arrested in Southfield.

  • Feds: Metro Detroit tax preparers filed 352 returns for dead people

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:04 pm
    Detroit - Two tax preparers from Metro Detroit were arrested Friday and accused of submitting false tax returns for dead people.

  • 'Cash mob' shows up to Detroit's shop

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm
    So when the Royal Oak photographer saw a posting online about an Ann Arbor "cash mob" - similar to a flash mob where folks amass in one location for performance art - he said he "only needed a split second" to realize he found a way to help boost the local economy.

  • Obama: Are Spartans 'upset' over 2nd U-M visit?

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:29 pm
    Today, President Barack Obama is making his second visit to the University of Michigan and acknowledges he hasn't been to East Lansing, the home of Michigan State.
 
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  • Tigers sign Prince Fielder to nine-year, $214 million deal

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    24 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pm
    The Detroit Tigers stunned the baseball world Tuesday by reaching agreement with Prince Fielder on a nine-year, $214 million contract, the fourth-largest deal in baseball history. The deal was first reported by Yahoo Sports. The Tigers, who learned last week that they would be without designated hitter Victor Martinez for the 2012 season because of [...]

  • Pistons to waive Rip Hamilton

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    10 Dec 2011 | 12:52 am
    What a way to kick off training camp. On the first day players could work with their teams, the Pistons waived veteran shooting guard Rip Hamilton, according to two people familiar with the situation. via Pistons to waive Rip Hamilton | Detroit Free Press | freep.com.

  • Tigers trade Ryan Perry to Nationals for reliever Collin Balester

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    10 Dec 2011 | 12:51 am
    The Detroit Tigers and the Washington Nationals swapped right-handed relief pitchers Friday, the same day the Tigers officially announced they had signed pitcher Octavio Dotel. The Tigers traded former first-round draft pick Ryan Perry to the Nationals for reliever Collin Balester. Balester split time last season between Washington and Triple-A Syracuse. He went 1-4 with [...]

  • Tayshaun Prince, Jonas Jerebko agree to 4-year deals with Pistons

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    9 Dec 2011 | 9:32 am
    The Pistons were not about to let assets walk for nothing. Tayshaun Prince and Jonas Jerebko agreed to four-year deals with the Pistons. Prince’s contract is for $27 million and Jerebko signed for $18 million. via Detroit Pistons – NBA | Tayshaun Prince, Jonas Jerebko agree to four-year deals with Pistons | The Detroit News.

  • Tigers adding veteran reliever Octavio Dotel to pen

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    9 Dec 2011 | 9:31 am
    The Tigers found the man they wanted to shore up the middle of their bullpen, and Octavio Dotel found another new home. Detroit reached an agreement with the veteran reliever Thursday morning on a one-year contract with an option for 2013. via Detroit Tigers adding veteran reliever Octavio Dotel to pen | tigers.com: News.
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  • Postgame Quotes - January 27, 2012

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:58 pm
    The Pistons lost in overtime to the Hawks at The Palace 107-101 on Friday night.

  • Pistons Lose OT Crusher

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:42 pm
    Joe Johnson hit a tying 3-pointer with two seconds left Friday night and Atlanta went on to win in overtime, a crushing loss after the Pistons controlled most of the game, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

  • Summer Plans

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:33 am
    Brandon Knight doesn't know it yet, but Rodney Stuckey is plotting his summer. He wants the two to spend time together in the off-season building the type of chemistry he saw as a young player between Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton, Keith Langlois writes for True Blue Pistons.

  • Pistons vs Hawks Game Preview - Jan. 27, 2012

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:19 am
    The Pistons face the Hawks at home tonight at 7:30 p.m.

  • Bringing Back the Fans

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:25 pm
    It was one of the best losses The Palace has ever seen, George Blaha says of Wednesday's loss to Miami, and there are going to be many more nights that deliver the same level of excitement to Pistons fans in the days ahead.
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  • The Hawks visit the Pistons: wait a minute, is that Jerry Stackhouse?

    Mike Payne
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:37 pm
    When you're having a bad day, when you're feeling down about the Detroit Pistons completely brain dead salary situation, just take a look at the Hawks. Atlanta owes Joe Johnson $107,333,589. Joe Johnson, who is not even Atlanta's second best player. Joe Johnson, who is due to be paid $25M for the 2015/16 season alone. To put that in perspective, that is the next presidential election season (Cuomo v. Rubio). I'm honestly kind of surprised that Atlanta didn't file amnesty paperwork the moment the lockout was lifted. Game Tips at 7:30 P.M. EST Atlanta Hawks: 13 - 6 (5 - 5 road) Detroit Pistons:…

  • Blame Joe Dumars

    Kriz
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am
    [Ed. note -- lightly edited and bumped to the front page from the wonderful FanPosts. Fantastic, Kriz] I would think it's obvious by now, but I don’t think people really hate Tayshaun Prince (although there are many little things to hate about the way he plays and carries himself with the team). Ultimately, this goes back to the same guy we always tend to blame, because it is his fault: Joe Dumars. There was a chance for Richard Hamilton to leave on good terms with a fully positive image from the team and fans, but Joe held on for too long, allowed the situation to become toxic and,…

  • Knight and Daye, Daye and Knight: Heat 101, Pistons 98

    Packey
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:44 pm
    The Pistons played one of their three best games of the season* against Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, but the same two young guys that helped keep Detroit in the game ultimately could not propel them to an upset victory in front of a surprisingly packed house at The Palace. It started with Austin Daye, who in his six previous home games was 6-for-36 shooting. He hit seven shots in the second quarter alone, four being three-pointers, which was four times as many threes as he had hit in 13 games this season. He finished with a career high 28 points on 10-for-18 shooting…

  • Heat at Pistons: This is gonna be T-Painful... get it!?

    Mike Payne
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:54 pm
    Eddy Curry and the Miami Heat visit the Pistons tonight for a half-time T-Pain concert. There might also be some basketball before and after the show, although calling it "basketball" is kind of a stretch. Stay auto-tuned, Pistons fans, tonight's gonna be awesome!! Game Tips at 7:30 P.M. EST Miami Heat: 12 - 5 (5 - 3 road) Detroit Pistons: 4 - 14 (3 - 6 home) The Situation: The Miami Heat are still not playing like a championship team. Nearly a season-and-a-half into the South Beach Talents experiment, the Heat are still facing the same old problems. Beyond Lebron, Dwyane and Chris, who is…

  • ESPN's Chris Broussard Trade Idea: Detroit Pistons trade Tayshaun Prince to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Michael Beasley

    Mike Payne
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:41 pm
    ESPN's Chris Broussard Trade Idea: Detroit Pistons trade Tayshaun Prince to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Michael Beasley I'd do it just to get out of Tayshaun's contract, but with Derrick Williams on the roster, why would Minny do it? Beasley is due an $8.2M qualifying offer next season that the Pistons wouldn't have to tender. For contract relief only, I'd do it. Best case scenario- Beasley sees a shrink and/or joins a cult and then plays like a clear-headed athlete for once. With Dumars' suggestion that his intent is to keep Tayshaun around as a veteran presence, I doubt he would…
 
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  • Tigers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:28 am
    Manager Jim Leyland intends to have new acquisition Prince Fielder hit cleanup behind Miguel Cabrera in a batting order that alternates left- and right-handed hitters from the top to near the bottom. Leyland spent the early part of the winter toying with the idea of having Cabrera bat third, a move he was forced to make for some post-season games last year. But that was before the season-ending knee injury to Victor Martinez prompted the surprise signing of Fielder. The new slugger affords Leyland the opportunity to alternate hitters from each side of the plate, which will be a burden on…

  • Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this year (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:23 pm
    Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Players and owners have already agreed to add an additional wild-card team in each league, but are still deciding whether it would take effect this year or in 2013. Selig said there are scheduling issues to be worked out -- once they are, the new 10-team format would begin with a one-game playoff.

  • Jan. 23 Week in Review: From a Fan's Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:41 pm
    Oh, what an interesting week it was. So let's get into some of the biggest story lines: Snubbing the President Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas decided not to attend the ceremony at The White House where his 2011 Stanley Cup Championship was honored for their accomplishment,...

  • Brewers brace for Braun ruling after losing Prince (Yahoo! Sports)

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pm
    Having already bid adieu to Prince Fielder, Milwaukee will next learn when NL MVP Ryan Braun will play his first game.

  • Top Five Under-the-Radar MLB Free Agent Signings: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:50 am
    A frenzy of free agent signings earlier this offseason captured the attention of baseball fans everywhere. Albert Pujols, C.J. Wilson and Jose Reyes all switched teams in exchange for riches, as did Prince Fielder, who on Wednesday, January 25 signed a mega-deal with the Detroit...
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  • Former SU goalkeeper Vuolo signs with Red Bulls

    Chris Iseman
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:11 pm
    The New York Red Bulls signed former Syracuse standout goalie Jeremy Vuolo to a contract on Wednesday, according to an SU Athletics press release. Vuolo played for the Orange for only one season in 2010, after transferring from Hartwick College to come to Syracuse with head coach Ian McIntyre. At both Hartwick and SU, Vuolo played a total of 69 games, had a 1.07 goals-against average and also finished with 21 shutouts. Although Syracuse finished 2010 with a 2-10-5 record, Vuolo still established himself as a premier goalie in the Big East. “We are all excited for Jeremy,” McIntyre…

  • Syracuse lacrosse television schedule for 2012 released

    Ryne Gery
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:07 pm
    The Syracuse men’s lacrosse team will have 13 of its 14 regular-season games televised in 2012. The Orange will be featured on Time Warner Cable Sports, SportsNet New York, ESPN and ESPNU during the season, according to a SU athletics press release. SU’s matchup with defending national champion Virginia on March 4 will be shown on ESPN. The network will also air five other games on ESPNU, including games against national powers Johns Hopkins, Duke and Notre Dame. ESPN will also broadcast the inaugural Big East tournament, which will take place from May 3-5. The semifinals and…

  • Syracuse falls from No. 1 ranking in latest polls

    Mark Cooper
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:28 pm
    After six weeks as the No. 1 team in the country, Syracuse has slipped off the top spot. The Orange’s first loss of the season Saturday at Notre Dame caused it to drop to the No. 3 ranking in the latest Associated Press Top 25 and to the No. 4 spot in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches’ poll, both released on Monday. SU’s six-week stretch with the top spot tied the 1989-90 team’s run as No. 1 for the longest consecutive period of time at No. 1 in school history. Kentucky assumed the top spot in both polls, receiving 61-of-65 first-place votes in the AP poll and all 31…

  • Michelle Tumolo named Big East Preseason Offensive Player of the Year

    Stephen Bailey
    20 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm
    Michelle Tumolo was named the Big East Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Friday, after a vote by the conference’s head coaches. The junior attack was joined on the Preseason All-Big East team by sophomore midfielder Katie Webster, a fellow unanimous selection, and junior defender Becca Block. Syracuse, which finished 10-8 last season, was predicted to finish second in the coaches’ poll, receiving three first-place votes and 59 total points. Georgetown edged out the Orange, earning five first-place votes and 60 total points as preseason conference favorites. Tumolo picks up…

  • SU commits Coleman, Grant among nominees for McDonald’s All-American game

    Ryne Gery
    20 Jan 2012 | 3:42 pm
    DaJuan Coleman and Jerami Grant, who both committed to Syracuse in the fall, were nominated to play in the 2012 McDonald’s All-American game. The future Orange players are among 600 players — boys and girls — included in a list released on Thursday by McDonald’s. Coleman, ranked as the No. 3 center in the class of 2012 by Rivals.com, is averaging 20.1 points per game for Jamesville-DeWitt this season. He has helped the Red Rams win three straight state championships. They are currently ranked No. 1 in the state. Grant is scoring 12.2 points per game for DeMatha Catholic (Md.),…
 
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  • Happy Birthday, Michigan!

    Bethany
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    Our great state of Michigan turns 175 years old today! Obviously, the shape of our Lower Peninsula and the DIY culture of Michiganders is a huge inspiration to Handmade Detroit. What and who in Michigan inspires you and your crafty endeavors? Let us know in the comments!

  • Shopping at Pewabic Pottery

    Bethany
    20 Dec 2011 | 10:33 am
    I had a great time shopping at Pewabic Pottery for the first time last week at their “Holiday Shopping Eve” night. Having heard so much about Pewabic for years, I was very excited to check it out, and was amazed to see a packed shopping night and really beautiful gifts for sale! Lou at Pewabic gave me a mini-tour of the different rooms, and the back of the building where all the molds are stored and the pottery is made. I was even able to meet one of Pewabic’s artists who was working on making more of their limited edition ornaments! Lou also explained to me all the…

  • Holiday Baar Bazaar Tonight!

    Bethany
    17 Dec 2011 | 8:40 am
    It’s the sixth year anniversary of the Big Holiday Baar Bazaar and this year’s Holiday Baar Bazaar is going to be a blast - The Majestic Theater will be host to 30+ vendors on Saturday, December 17th from 8pm-1am. Phil and I are very excited to have Revoir, Jesse and the Gnome, and other special guests playing while you shop! As always, admission is free, doors open at 8pm, and this is an all ages event. Shoppers can get a drink, watch a free show and shop with local businesses, brand new start-ups and collectors of just about everything! See the whole list of vendors selling after…

  • Two Indie Shopping Events This Weekend: D.I.Y.psi and Tiny Expo

    Stephanie
    9 Dec 2011 | 9:19 am
    There’s two awesome events happening this weekend just to the south of us: D.I.Y.psi in Ypsilanti and Tiny Expo in Ann Arbor. Both are great places to s support local artists, while doing your holiday shopping this year. D.I.Ypsi Hosting over 30 artists, the holiday edition of D.I.Y.spi will take place 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. The fair’s fare includes upcycled scuplture, hand-pulled prints, personal and home goods and much more! A full vendor list and more info is at…

  • Thank You for the Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2011

    Stephanie
    9 Dec 2011 | 5:51 am
    Photos by The Handmade Gift Guide Another year of the Detroit Urban Craft Fair is on the books and we couldn’t be more thankful to the visitors, vendors, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who helped make year six happen with a bang! This year saw record attendance, with over 3,500 people coming through the door! Vendors and shoppers were digging the spacious Drill Room at the Masonic, too. We owe a special thanks to our Chow, our knight in shining food truck, who not only stepped in last-minute to save us from our food dilemmas, but also provided some kick-butt and Tweetable fare! If…
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  • Auto zone

    Administrator
    18 Jan 2012 | 5:52 am
    It’s early January in Detroit, which brings certain predictable things every year — weather charitably described as miserable, amateur skaters doing face-plants on the Campus Martius ice rink on any given night, and the North American International Auto Show, which started last week with a handful of media-only days. And who better to send to a show about autos than an automobile know-nothing like myself! The fact is, I understand very little about autos, except how to drive them and, based on experience, how to crash them. Having me explain an auto show is like having Wayne County…

  • Soul kitchen

    Administrator
    11 Jan 2012 | 5:52 am
    They stand in line so patiently, you’d never know some of them haven’t eaten since yesterday. That line’s so long it winds from the soup kitchen door, along the wall and around the corner to the back, then curves down the alley and out to the street on the side. And no matter how hard the wind blows or how heavy the rain, they wait politely. By the end of the day, a thousand of them will have stood here. The crowd is a mix of those who are somewhat poor to those who are desperately so. Some are homeless and have to scrounge every meal, while others are just short on their assistance at…

  • Holes in the wall

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    28 Dec 2011 | 7:22 am
    The look on his face says it all. Vasile Sirca wears an expression of pure fatigue. He’s standing behind the cookie counter at his store, Nortown Bakery, on Van Dyke by Seven Mile. He’s the only one here, as usual. And he looks like he’s been through a war. “There are a lot of problems on this street. Lots of shootings,” the 59-year-old says. “Long ago, it was a lot better than now. But the neighborhood change.” That’s putting it mildly. Back when the store opened in 1939 it was a Polish bakery in a Polish neighborhood known informally as Nortown for its location at the…
 
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  • Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

    Becks Davis
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:03 pm
    Michigan celebrates its 175th birthday today. It became the 26th state when it was admitted to the union in 1837. A celebration including Faygo pop, Better Made potato chips and a Bumpy Cake from Sanders is in order. Happy birthday Michigan! Weekend Roundup 1. The Muppets at the Brew & View - Relive your childhood while catching Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo & Miss Piggy on the big screen at the Magic Bag while drinking an adult beverage. January 26th. 2. Ferndale Blues & Music Festival 2012 - This year, the festival isn't just about the blues—rock 'n' roll, jazz, house and more…

  • Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

    Becks Davis
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:56 pm
    I looked out of my office windows this afternoon and thought I was in a snow globe. Winter has finally arrived in Michigan. Tomorrow, or the next day, I’ll be putting a bathing suit on my lily-white body and splashing in water. No, I’m not going to a secluded desert island—I’m not even going to warm locale! But more on that in the next week or so. For now, check out all the fun things to do in Detroit this weekend and have a great time! Weekend Roundup 1. Plymouth Ice Festival - Head to charming Plymouth for the largest free ice sculpture display in the U.S.

  • Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

    Becks Davis
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:17 pm
    We ARE the Motor City and that is never more apparent than when the auto show arrives in Detroit. The city becomes almost as electric as it does when a major sporting event is in town. Whether you’re a gearhead who likes to talk torque and horsepower or a consumer looking for your next family car, the auto show is filled with information, booth babes, futuristic concepts and the hottest new cars on the market. Below are a few photos that I snapped this week at the auto show but cars aren’t the only show in town this weekend, check the Weekend Roundup for cool things to do in…

  • Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

    Becks Davis
    5 Jan 2012 | 6:23 pm
    Do you want to know what’s going on in Detroit this weekend? The Detroit Lions are playing a football game! Yes, for the first time in 12 years our Lions are in the playoffs. Kickoff: Saturday, January 7th at 8:00 p.m. in New Orleans. Weekend Roundup 1. Detroit Toy Stories - Toys, games and dolls will bring back childhood memories and create new ones for the little kids. Including Etch A Sketch, Operation, Tinker Toys and Slinky! Ongoing. 2. Detroit Derby Girls - Catch a roller derby bout between the D-Funk Allstars and the Devil's Night Dames at the Masonic Temple. January 7th. 3.

  • The Return of the Belle Isle Ice Tree: It's back for 2012!

    Becks Davis
    2 Jan 2012 | 9:04 pm
    The Belle Isle Ice Tree on December 30, 2011. If you look closely at the top of the tree, you can see the water spraying.After a disappointing year without the Belle Isle Ice Tree, I can confirm that it’s back for 2012. A few quick drive-bys on Detroit’s island park last week show that the trees are stacked but more importantly—the water is on! Last year, the trees were stacked but the water was never turned on. Now, we just have to wait and see if Mother Nature will cooperate this year. The first year that I saw the Ice Tree was in 2009 and the chilly weather and…
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  • Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

    Becks Davis
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:03 pm
    Michigan celebrates its 175th birthday today. It became the 26th state when it was admitted to the union in 1837. A celebration including Faygo pop, Better Made potato chips and a Bumpy Cake from Sanders is in order. Happy birthday Michigan! Weekend Roundup 1. The Muppets at the Brew & View - Relive your childhood while catching Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo & Miss Piggy on the big screen at the Magic Bag while drinking an adult beverage. January 26th. 2. Ferndale Blues & Music Festival 2012 - This year, the festival isn't just about the blues—rock 'n' roll, jazz, house and more…

  • Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

    Becks Davis
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:56 pm
    I looked out of my office windows this afternoon and thought I was in a snow globe. Winter has finally arrived in Michigan. Tomorrow, or the next day, I’ll be putting a bathing suit on my lily-white body and splashing in water. No, I’m not going to a secluded desert island—I’m not even going to warm locale! But more on that in the next week or so. For now, check out all the fun things to do in Detroit this weekend and have a great time! Weekend Roundup 1. Plymouth Ice Festival - Head to charming Plymouth for the largest free ice sculpture display in the U.S.

  • Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

    Becks Davis
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:17 pm
    We ARE the Motor City and that is never more apparent than when the auto show arrives in Detroit. The city becomes almost as electric as it does when a major sporting event is in town. Whether you’re a gearhead who likes to talk torque and horsepower or a consumer looking for your next family car, the auto show is filled with information, booth babes, futuristic concepts and the hottest new cars on the market. Below are a few photos that I snapped this week at the auto show but cars aren’t the only show in town this weekend, check the Weekend Roundup for cool things to do in…

  • Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

    Becks Davis
    5 Jan 2012 | 6:23 pm
    Do you want to know what’s going on in Detroit this weekend? The Detroit Lions are playing a football game! Yes, for the first time in 12 years our Lions are in the playoffs. Kickoff: Saturday, January 7th at 8:00 p.m. in New Orleans. Weekend Roundup 1. Detroit Toy Stories - Toys, games and dolls will bring back childhood memories and create new ones for the little kids. Including Etch A Sketch, Operation, Tinker Toys and Slinky! Ongoing. 2. Detroit Derby Girls - Catch a roller derby bout between the D-Funk Allstars and the Devil's Night Dames at the Masonic Temple. January 7th. 3.

  • The Return of the Belle Isle Ice Tree: It's back for 2012!

    Becks Davis
    2 Jan 2012 | 9:04 pm
    The Belle Isle Ice Tree on December 30, 2011. If you look closely at the top of the tree, you can see the water spraying.After a disappointing year without the Belle Isle Ice Tree, I can confirm that it’s back for 2012. A few quick drive-bys on Detroit’s island park last week show that the trees are stacked but more importantly—the water is on! Last year, the trees were stacked but the water was never turned on. Now, we just have to wait and see if Mother Nature will cooperate this year. The first year that I saw the Ice Tree was in 2009 and the chilly weather and…
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    A Healthier Michigan

  • Top 10 Tips for Winter Walking

    Guest Blogger
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pm
    TweetShareHibernating is for bears, not walkers. Walking in the winter can be a safe and enjoyable experience if you dress correctly and are prepared for the weather. There are also some fantastic benefits to walking in the winter.  The crisp cold air can clear your mind and reduce stress. Trudging through snow or walking into the wind takes more energy, which can be helpful for weight loss. Even if you have to walk slower because of the weather, you may be burning more calories. Wear your pedometer from morning till night so you collect as many indoor and outdoor steps as possible. Get your…

  • Are Working Moms Really Healthier and Happier than Stay-At Home Moms?

    Angela Jenkins
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:57 pm
    TweetShareAs a working mother myself, my first reaction to this question is no, working moms aren’t happier and healthier than mothers who are, in my opinion, privileged to stay at home and raise their children. My thoughts are that stay-at-home moms would be much happier and healthier than working moms. I guess I thought that because, well, they got to spend a lot of time with their children, something that working mothers like myself don’t get to experience on a daily basis. Home vs. Work New research, on the other hand, does not support my thoughts and feelings on this topic (although…

  • Wealth For Health: Why Bribes May be a Great Way to Improve Health, Lower Costs

    Jodi Davis
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:35 am
    TweetShareBribe yourself to lose weight; it’s a plan that may just work for you! I’ve been reading some articles about creative weight loss ideas and was surprised to find that studies have shown that those people who bribe themselves to lose weight actually achieve great success. But this isn’t the only type of bribing that works… bribing a colleague seems to help drop the weight too — a bunch, with an average 97 percent success rate! Pay It Forward These sound like great ideas to me. I really like the bribing yourself idea. Here is my personal suggestion: get a couple glass…

  • Mia’s Healthy Blue Living℠ Story: Making a Commitment and Losing 60 Pounds!

    Shannon Paul
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:13 pm
    TweetShareOur Blue Care Network Healthy Blue Living program just turned 5! To celebrate the state’s first HMO plan that rewards customers for making better health choices, we’re profiling members like Mia Frassetto, who has lost more than 60 pounds and inspired family and friends to join her in creating a healthier future. We’re proud of our members’ stories and hope you’ll be inspired to join us in making a pledge to live a healthier life. Meet Mia Mia Frassetto works in agent services for Gadaleto, Ramsby and Associates, an East Lansing-based insurance firm specializing in…

  • Nutrigenomics: Is the New DNA Diet All That it’s Cracked Up to Be?

    Grace Derocha
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:14 am
    TweetShareHave you heard about the DNA Diet? Do you think that your genes pre-determine what your meal plan should be? There’s a certain logic to that thinking, however like anything labled “diet,” I recommend taking it with a grain of salt because each situation and person is different. The word “diet” to me connotes that there is a beginning and an end, but I want you to always think of changing your habits to be healthier for the long run. You need a long-term healthy diet plan, not a roller coaster plan with peaks and valleys. Nutrigenomics is generally about…
 
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