File this one under "Whaaaa?" Courtesy of Piston Powered, it seems that the Detroit Pistons are hot for the services of small forward, Alonzo Gee, a restricted free agent. Gee, in case you're unaware is a bruising shooting guard/small forward. I say shooting guard only because he stands 6-foot-6 (he certainly can't shoot), I say brusing because, well, he'll put a hurt on you. Gee made hardly anything outside of the painted area last season but at least was smart enough not to take too many jumpers. He likes to bull his way into the paint and use quick moves to get off a shot. Still, his lack…
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Thank You For Craft Revival!
Handmade Detroit15 May 2012 | 7:36 amBig thanks to all of our vendors and shoppers at Craft Revival! We had a great time shopping for ourselves and our moms, and hope you did too. If you missed out or need to get a vendor’s shop info, check out our vendor list. Craft Faire at Maker Faire Detroit is just around the corner! We hope to see you there…vendors can apply until May 31st, and stay tuned here for more info about the happenings on the way. Wanna see more pictures from Craft Revival? Check out our Flickr! -
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The Detroit Zoo features 6 growing red kangaroos
msnbc.com: ClickonDetroit.com16 May 2012 | 1:48 pmThe Detroit Zoo says six red kangaroo joeys are growing both in and out of their mothers' pouches. Two of them, named Shelia and Isa, can be seen today at the zoo exploring in their habitat. -
The Detroit Zoo features 6 growing red kangaroos
Click On Detroit News16 May 2012 | 1:35 pmThe Detroit Zoo says six red kangaroo joeys are ...
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Advance Base - A Shut-In's Prayer (Orindal Records)
15 May 2012 | 3:12 pmWhile it's true that Owen Ashworth has grown more serious with age — no songs about mouse infestations here — the evolutionary justifications for his retirement of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone are exaggerated. His exquisite, haunting new record as Adva -
Stevie Wonder - Innervisions (Audio Fidelity)
15 May 2012 | 3:12 pmBesides having the vision and wherewithal to frame his running commentary on America and the black condition inside the most hook-filled soul-pop ever (His most underrated song: "He's Misstra Know-it-All"), Wonder played a lion's share of the instruments he
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The Detroit Zoo features 6 growing red kangaroos
16 May 2012 | 1:48 pmThe Detroit Zoo says six red kangaroo joeys are growing both in and out of their mothers' pouches. Two of them, named Shelia and Isa, can be seen today at the zoo exploring in their habitat. -
Crash involving tanker closes EB I-94 in Detroit
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder hasn't decided how much pay he'll keep
16 May 2012 | 12:17 pmGov. Rick Snyder turned back all but $1 of his pay last year, but he's not sure what he'll do this year. -
The Detroit Zoo features six growing red kangaroos
16 May 2012 | 12:17 pmThe Detroit Zoo says six red kangaroo joeys are growing both in and out of their mothers' pouches. Two of them, named Shelia and Isa, can be seen today at the zoo exploring in their habitat. -
As 'SNL' season ends, signs of a coming shift
16 May 2012 | 11:48 amHow can "Saturday Night Live" possibly replace (fill in the blank)? How many times have we asked that question across nearly four decades? "Impossible!" said some in 2006 when Tina Fey, Chris Parnell, Horatio Sanz and Rachel Dratch headed for the door, only to be followed two years later by her friend and "Weekend Update" co-host Amy Poehler.
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder hasn't decided how much pay he'll keep
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Wayne County offers free Health Expo for the uninsured
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Detroit Tigers, AAA, police team up to raise awareness for teenage driver safety
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As 'SNL' season ends, signs of a coming shift
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1 in 4 sunscreens deemed safe
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General Motors pulls Facebook ads
16 May 2012 | 11:56 amCar giant General Motors has confirmed it will stop advertising on Facebook, after deciding that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car purchases. Commenting on the news, ...
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder considering 'interlocal' bridge agreement with Canada
16 May 2012 | 1:02 pmMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder says he's considering an "interlocal agreement" between state government and Canadian officials to get a new international bridge built across the Detroit River. -
Downriver vs. Hamtramck
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Jane Bashara's family files police report
16 May 2012 | 4:42 amLocal 4 Defenders have learned that Lorraine Englebrecht, mother of Jane Bashara, has filed a police report stating she is afraid of Bob Bashara. -
Ferguson bid-rigging trial opens in Detroit
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Dad Beaten with Crowbar during Robbery
15 May 2012 | 8:23 pmA mother, father and child were tied up inside this Detroit home as robbers ransacked the house.A (Credit: WJBK A Detroit family was terrorized inside their own home Tuesday morning.
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NBA Awards: Brandon Knight places 8th in Rookie of the Year voting
15 May 2012 | 11:49 amDetroit's Brandon Knight has placed 8th in rookie of the year voting in a list honoring its winner, Cavaliers' guard Kyrie Ivring. Knight received 21 votes of the 1072 cast by a panel of 120 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout North America. Irving was far-and-away the clear winner, taking home 592 votes including 117 for first place honors. Rookie, Team 1st 2nd 3rd Total Kyrie Irving, Cleveland 117 2 1 592 Ricky Rubio, Minnesota 49 23 170 Kenneth Faried, Denver 1 30 34 129 Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio 1 9 15 47 Iman Shumpert, New York 1 7 7 33 Klay Thompson, Golden State 5 15 30 Isaiah… -
Pistons interested in Cavs' Alonzo Gee
14 May 2012 | 2:36 pmFile this one under "Whaaaa?" Courtesy of Piston Powered, it seems that the Detroit Pistons are hot for the services of small forward, Alonzo Gee, a restricted free agent. Gee, in case you're unaware is a bruising shooting guard/small forward. I say shooting guard only because he stands 6-foot-6 (he certainly can't shoot), I say brusing because, well, he'll put a hurt on you. Gee made hardly anything outside of the painted area last season but at least was smart enough not to take too many jumpers. He likes to bull his way into the paint and use quick moves to get off a shot. Still, his lack… -
2012 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Semi-Finals Preview
14 May 2012 | 2:11 pmThe first round of the Western Conference playoffs was thrilling, dramatic, and at times... maddening. Four teams remain in the West while the Mavericks, Grizzlies, Jazz and Nuggets have been forced into early offseasons. The Thunder swept the defending champion Mavericks and the Spurs swept the young-and-big Jazz in swift contests, but the Clippers and Lakers were pushed to 7 games to close out each series. Round two of the Western Conference playoffs begins tonight. Los Angeles Clippers (5) vs. San Antonio Spurs (1) Regular Season Series: Spurs lead 2-1 Having just edged out the Memphis… -
2012 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Semi-Finals Preview
14 May 2012 | 1:24 pmWhile we're slightly behind in the previews thanks to the wonky playoff schedule, I think it is still appropriate to take a look at the semi-finals matchups for each conference. First up, since they've already got two games in the books, the Eastern Conference. Nobody could have predicted that Derrick Rose would go down and take the top-seeded Chicago Bulls with him in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Otherwise, things played out how they were supposed to: Miami, Indiana and Boston all advanced. Philadelphia 76ers (8) vs. Boston Celtics (4) While I think that The 76ers were obviously… -
2012 NBA Playoffs: Wednesday's First-Round Open Thread
9 May 2012 | 5:12 pmLast night, the Denver Nuggets, Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks refused to let their seasons end (not so much Orlando, thanks for playing, though). Tonight, we have two more possible elimination games. Can the Knicks prevent the inevitable again? And the Grizz look to stay alive in a series they could easily be leading 3-1 against the formidable Clips. Read Detroit Bad Boy's official Eastern Conference and Western Conference playoff previews and laugh about how wrong we'll probably get it. New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat -- TNT (7 p.m.) Heat lead 3-1 I'm not sure the beloved Jeremy Lin can do…
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2012 MLB All-Star Game: Who Else Other Than Justin Verlander is All-Star Worthy for the Detroit Tigers? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
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AL Capsules (The Associated Press)
15 May 2012 | 10:47 pmTORONTO (AP) Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie slammed his batting helmet to the ground and it ricocheted into plate umpire Bill Miller as the ninth inning turned nasty Tuesday in Toronto's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay. -
Twins-Tigers Preview (The Associated Press)
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Tigers hit 3 HRs in 8-run rally in 6th, top Chisox (The Associated Press)
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After awful year, Dunn starts anew with White Sox (The Associated Press)
15 May 2012 | 12:55 pmCHICAGO (AP) Adam Dunn has driven last season behind him the best way he knows how. With his bat.
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Former Syracuse wide receiver Monk inducted to College Football Hall of Fame
15 May 2012 | 12:52 pmArt Monk, who led Syracuse in receiving from 1977 to 1979 before playing in the NFL for 16 years, was inducted into the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Monk is one of 14 players and three coaches to earn the honor this year. Monk was an All-American in 1979, helping to lead the Orange to a 7-5 record en route to a 31-7 win over McNeese State in the Independence Bowl. Monk is tied for eighth on Syracuse’s career reception list with 102 catches, and is eighth on the career receiving yards list with 1,644. In 1977, he set the Syracuse record for most… -
Former Syracuse guard Hart hired as assistant at Pepperdine
12 May 2012 | 6:20 pmLast season, Jason Hart took Los Angeles-area Taft High School to a 29-4 record and the second round of the Division I state championships in California. The former Syracuse guard had a successful first season as head coach. He was rewarded with a step up to the college coaching ranks on Saturday. Hart was hired as an assistant coach at Pepperdine, the school announced Saturday. He will work under Marty Wilson, who enters his second year as head coach of the Waves. Pepperdine, part of the West Coast Conference, went 10-19 last season. Hart played for SU from 1996-2000, earning All-Big East… -
Alexander invited to Canadian National Team tryouts
10 May 2012 | 1:40 pmKayla Alexander has been invited to try out for Team Canada later this month. She is one of 25 players who will compete to make the roster at the 2012 Canadian Senior Women’s National Team Tryout for a chance to represent her country as it aims to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. Alexander averaged 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game this past season as a junior. She earned All-Big East second team honors for her standout play in the paint, helping the Orange reach the Women’s National Invitation Tournament final four. She was among SU’s most consistent… -
WBB | Butler, Sykes to attend USA U18 trials
4 May 2012 | 5:05 pmTwo of Quentin Hillsman’s prized recruits, Brianna Butler and Brittney Sykes, will attend the USA Basketball Women’s U18 National Team Trials on May 19-20 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Co, according to an SU athletics press release. They were two of 26 players invited to attend the trials. Once the trials are completed, the U18 National Team will be announced on May 21 at 11 a.m. The team will compete in the 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in San Juan, P.R. from Aug. 15-19. The tournament will feature eight teams from North, South and Central America… -
Hemingway signs training camp contract with WNBA’s Liberty
25 Apr 2012 | 3:36 pmIasia Hemingway signed a training camp contract with the New York Liberty of the WNBA. Hemingway, who paced Syracuse in scoring this season, is the seventh player in program history to earn a contract in the league. Hemingway averaged 14.9 points a game in her senior year with the Orange, and received second-team All-Big East honors. She is the first SU player to sign with a WNBA team since 2010 when Juanita Ward was invited to training camp with the Tulsa Shock. Hemingway was a vital part of SU’s high-low offense the past two seasons and helped the team reach the WNIT final four this…
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All Detroit Red Wings playing in World Championships reach medal round
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Valtteri Filppula has four points in Finland's 4-1 win; Pavel Datsyuk scores for unbeaten Russia
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Detroit Red Wings' Valtteri Filppula shows Motor City pride in Nike promo video
14 May 2012 | 3:19 pmFilppula's 2:28 video features slow-motion clips of him walking around Detroit overlaid with music from Congolese-Finnish rapper Gracias.
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VIDEO: T-Shirt Scarf
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Thank You For Craft Revival!
15 May 2012 | 7:36 amBig thanks to all of our vendors and shoppers at Craft Revival! We had a great time shopping for ourselves and our moms, and hope you did too. If you missed out or need to get a vendor’s shop info, check out our vendor list. Craft Faire at Maker Faire Detroit is just around the corner! We hope to see you there…vendors can apply until May 31st, and stay tuned here for more info about the happenings on the way. Wanna see more pictures from Craft Revival? Check out our Flickr! -
Beth’s Ruffled Corsages
15 May 2012 | 7:25 amIf you weren’t able to snag one of the corsages Beth made for Mother’s Day at Craft Revival this weekend, fear not! Here’s Beth’s tutorial showing how you, too, can make these adorable pins. -
Mother’s Day Corsages
11 May 2012 | 3:33 pmWe can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow for an afternoon filled with lots of crafty good times and hopefully some last-minute shopping for all the moms and special ladies on your gift list this weekend. As a thank-you to all the moms out there, the members of Handmade Detroit will be handing out free crafty corsages to the first 50 moms who stop by the Handmade Detroit table. We all came up with a different take on them - it’s so fun to see all the different options we came up with! If you can’t make it in time to pick one up or fall in love with one so much you’d like… -
A Special Mitten Pin for Corner Pieces
11 May 2012 | 11:52 amHandmade Detroit is very happy to now be making and selling a fundraiser pin for Corner Pieces! These pins are just like our famous Mitten Pin, but come in baby blue felt with a royal blue heart, and a special extra tiny blue ribbon for autism awareness. Corner Pieces is a Michigan non-profit that provides iPods and iPads to autistic children to help them learn and communicate with the world around them. They also help to educate and inform the general public and other affected families about the causes, signs, and treatment of autism. For more information, visit cornerpieces.org. You can…
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The devil inside
3 May 2012 | 9:28 pmAround and around they go, walking in a circle, speaking in tongues, clutching toy swords and holding crimson flags aloft, as the music blares, absolutely blares, from the speakers on the altar. There is no other church service in town like this one tonight. No Bible verses have been read, no prayers were led by the preacher at the pulpit, no choir is here to sing any hymns. People don’t come here to listen to sermons. They come to be touched by the Holy Spirit, to be delivered, to witness miracles. The crowd is a blend of old and young, black and white and shades of brown, people with… -
Curtain call
25 Apr 2012 | 7:36 amThe kids have been rehearsing their play for half an hour now, yet none of them has spoken a word. It’s a spring morning, and a couple dozen students are gathered in the gym at the Detroit Day School for the Deaf, practicing their parts in the school production of “Roots.” There’s no dialogue because almost none of the actors can speak or hear. But the students were determined to put on a play, and ways were found to adapt. This is the first year they’ve done this play. And it will be the last. The district announced that this century-old school is closing for good. For the rest of… -
Different strokes
18 Apr 2012 | 11:04 amIt’s dark as the movie begins. You sit in your seat and take in the bright light of the screen, the vivid sounds, the action that unfolds before you. And when you’re ready, you pull down your pants and stroke yourself. This is how movie watching goes at Mini Book Shoppe on Gratiot north of Seven Mile on the city’s east side. Although its quaint name suggests otherwise, you will not find the novels of William Faulkner or the gentle verse of Robert Frost on the shelves here. Instead you can buy the latest issue of Buttman Magazine. Or the Fat Boy, a dildo as thick as a wrist. Or a blowup…
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Wednesday 16th: Gotthard at Caupolican Santiago
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Sat May 26th: Contracuarteto at Thelonious Santiago
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Fri Jun 29th: Peter Murphy at Teatro Caupolican Santiago
16 May 2012 | 2:28 pmPeter Murphy Santiago : Teatro Caupolican on 2012-06-29
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Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
10 May 2012 | 7:31 amWeekend Roundup 1. Baconfest Happy Hour (Facebook link) - Yes, bacon! Make your way to the Rattlesnake Club for a happy hour with complimentary hors d'oeuvres (featuring bacon, of course) and cash bar. May 10th. 2. Craft Revival - Stuck for what to get your mom for Mother's Day? Stop by The Loving Touch in Ferndale for handmade goodness. May 12th. 3. Motor City Muralism - Hop on two wheels and explore Detroit's murals with Detroit Synergy & Detroit Bikes. Also, take part in a discussin of the Diego Rivera murals at the DIA. May 12th. 4. Ford Free Sundays at the DIA - Get your art on for… -
Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
3 May 2012 | 7:00 amYes, as per usual, there are many cool things to do in Detroit this weekend. But… there are also cool things happening in space! On Saturday, there’s going to be a supermoon! What’s a supermoon? It’s like any other moon only more so. OK, actually it’s when the full moon is at its best and brightest. Yeah, I took out all the scientific gobbledygook for you. So, get out there and enjoy Detroit this weekend but don’t forget to look up and enjoy the superfragilisticexpialidocious moon! Weekend Roundup 1. Green Street Fair - Think green! The fifth annual fair… -
Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
26 Apr 2012 | 6:00 pmI don't have much to say today but I will say this: Thank you to Brandon Inge for giving it his all every time he hit the field and for being a fantastic Detroit ambassador. You will always be a Detroit Tiger. Weekend Roundup 1. Totally Awesome Fest 8 (Facebook link) - Enjoy a weekend in Ypsilanti filled with music, live painting and more. April 27—29. 2. Day out with Thomas - The little ones are going to want to head to Greenfield Village to spend the day with their favorite tank engine. Storytelling, live music and, of course, train rides! April 28—29 and May 5—6 and… -
Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
19 Apr 2012 | 3:28 pmEl Guapo food truckForgive me, I’m a bit jet-lagged after arriving home from vacation today. After tons of the typical rain and crappy weather in the UK, it was a delight to land and find such nice spring weather here in Detroit. Even with my stuffy nose, I can still smell the blooming lilacs! Speaking of spring, it's Earth Day on April 22nd. Plant flowers or a tree and clean up your corner of the world. There are tons of good eats going on in the city this week. Fill your tummy and get out there and enjoy Detroit! Weekend Roundup 1. Dine & Drive in the D - In need of a break from… -
Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
12 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amI'm still on vacation in Bournemouth, England. We head to London Monday morning. But...even after a stumble yesterday, the Detroit Tigers are off to a fantastic start of the season. And our Red Wings are going to need some extra cheering to pick up a win in Music City. Get out there and enjoy Detroit! Weekend Roundup 1. Detroit Moth StorySLAM - The theme this month for the 5-minute story extravaganza is "Silver Lining." You know, always look on the bright side of life and such. Also, did you know you can now by Moth tickets in advance? It's true! April 12th. 2. 2012 Michigan Pinball Expo -…
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Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
10 May 2012 | 7:31 amWeekend Roundup 1. Baconfest Happy Hour (Facebook link) - Yes, bacon! Make your way to the Rattlesnake Club for a happy hour with complimentary hors d'oeuvres (featuring bacon, of course) and cash bar. May 10th. 2. Craft Revival - Stuck for what to get your mom for Mother's Day? Stop by The Loving Touch in Ferndale for handmade goodness. May 12th. 3. Motor City Muralism - Hop on two wheels and explore Detroit's murals with Detroit Synergy & Detroit Bikes. Also, take part in a discussin of the Diego Rivera murals at the DIA. May 12th. 4. Ford Free Sundays at the DIA - Get your art on for… -
Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
3 May 2012 | 7:00 amYes, as per usual, there are many cool things to do in Detroit this weekend. But… there are also cool things happening in space! On Saturday, there’s going to be a supermoon! What’s a supermoon? It’s like any other moon only more so. OK, actually it’s when the full moon is at its best and brightest. Yeah, I took out all the scientific gobbledygook for you. So, get out there and enjoy Detroit this weekend but don’t forget to look up and enjoy the superfragilisticexpialidocious moon! Weekend Roundup 1. Green Street Fair - Think green! The fifth annual fair… -
Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
26 Apr 2012 | 6:00 pmI don't have much to say today but I will say this: Thank you to Brandon Inge for giving it his all every time he hit the field and for being a fantastic Detroit ambassador. You will always be a Detroit Tiger. Weekend Roundup 1. Totally Awesome Fest 8 (Facebook link) - Enjoy a weekend in Ypsilanti filled with music, live painting and more. April 27—29. 2. Day out with Thomas - The little ones are going to want to head to Greenfield Village to spend the day with their favorite tank engine. Storytelling, live music and, of course, train rides! April 28—29 and May 5—6 and… -
Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
19 Apr 2012 | 3:28 pmEl Guapo food truckForgive me, I’m a bit jet-lagged after arriving home from vacation today. After tons of the typical rain and crappy weather in the UK, it was a delight to land and find such nice spring weather here in Detroit. Even with my stuffy nose, I can still smell the blooming lilacs! Speaking of spring, it's Earth Day on April 22nd. Plant flowers or a tree and clean up your corner of the world. There are tons of good eats going on in the city this week. Fill your tummy and get out there and enjoy Detroit! Weekend Roundup 1. Dine & Drive in the D - In need of a break from… -
Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
12 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amI'm still on vacation in Bournemouth, England. We head to London Monday morning. But...even after a stumble yesterday, the Detroit Tigers are off to a fantastic start of the season. And our Red Wings are going to need some extra cheering to pick up a win in Music City. Get out there and enjoy Detroit! Weekend Roundup 1. Detroit Moth StorySLAM - The theme this month for the 5-minute story extravaganza is "Silver Lining." You know, always look on the bright side of life and such. Also, did you know you can now by Moth tickets in advance? It's true! April 12th. 2. 2012 Michigan Pinball Expo -…
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Walkin’ the Dog: 10 Reasons Why Their (and Your) Good Health Depends on It
16 May 2012 | 12:06 pmI love my two dogs, Skyla and Izzie — my life just wouldn’t be the same without them. They are the first to greet me when I open my eyes in the morning, and the last ones in our home to lie down before the lights go out for the night. Both of my dear dogs are more excited to see me than every one of my human family members when I return from a road trip. Whether it’s a short and quick shopping spree or an extended overnight stay, they act as though they haven’t seen me in years and find it difficult to contain themselves. It’s no wonder why they add so much to my life; and why I do… -
#WellnessWeds: Fuel Up Properly During the Work Day
16 May 2012 | 10:13 amI know you are busy during the work week. You are running late in the morning, so there is no time for breakfast. You didn’t get to pack a lunch or snacks either, so you skip lunch. 3pm hits and you are sluggish and unmotivated the rest of the work day, not to mention the fact that you don’t feel good and you are ornery. Sound familiar? Below is a video where I talk about how you can fuel your body during the work day. One thing I try to do regularly is pack a lunch and healthy snacks. This help me stay focused on eating right for me (and baby) and it also helps the budget. -
Boost Your Quality of Life and Start Growing a Garden This Spring, Even If You Live in an Urban Neighborhood!
16 May 2012 | 8:09 amThe phrase “less is more” is certainly true with fruit and vegetables. The less food has to travel to get on your plate, the more nutritious it is for you. And for the staff at the restaurant Traffic Jam and Snug, all they have to do during Michigan’s growing season is go on the roof of their building to bring fresh herbs to your plate. Last year, they purchased several long, narrow mesh bags called garden socks and filled them with potting soil. They laid soaking hoses on top to make the garden easy to water. For Chef Carolyn Howard, the garden is an extension of… -
Difficulty Sleeping Through the Night? Don’t Brush It Off: It Could Be Sleep Apnea
15 May 2012 | 10:59 amGoing to sleep at the end of the day should be like taking a deep breath of fresh air; immensely rejuvenating. I know that after a long work day, I’m ready to shut off the lights and get right to bed. For some, though, it seems impossible to attain that perfect night’s sleep. While certain people find it difficult to get to — or stay — asleep (a condition known as insomnia), others get through the entire night without waking up only to find that they are anything but rested in the morning. This is common in people who have sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by the… -
A Healthier Michigan Bids Adieu to Social Media Maven Shannon Paul
15 May 2012 | 9:18 amFarewells are part of life. The warmest farewells leave the door open, and a light burning on the front porch. So it is, as we at ahealthiermichigan.org and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan bid farewell to our friend, teacher, and the caretaker of our interactive online communities, Shannon Paul. Shannon came home to Michigan two years ago from far-away Seattle. In that short time, she grew our online community at ahealthiermichigan.org into a forum for conversations about fitness and nutrition, and a celebration of all the great things about our Great Lakes State. She also helped Blue…


