February 8, 2007 – 9:53 am
fully entrenched in jane austen geekdom by jamelah The staff at Absolute Michigan reached an unanimous decision in our 3rd installment of our series, Blogs We Dig. Jamelah.net holds a special place in our hearts. There’s a couple things you need to know about the author before venturing over. Jamelah has a tortured relationship with [...]
February 7, 2007 – 10:14 am
Michigan State Capitol Building by MichSt Governor Jennifer M. Granholm delivered her fifth State of the State speech last night. Her speech was highly anticipated by both Democrats and Republicans due to the looming fiscal crisis. Some of the major themes that she touched on included: School funding Worker Retraining Hints about tax increase and [...]
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February 5, 2007 – 10:03 am
Sled Run by Pasque Remember Absolute Michigan’s Holler video that combined the talents of the Detroit Cobras and Detroit-area photographers? Well, we’re at it again! Part 1, the photos It’s almost time for the Detroit Winter Blast, and we’re calling on you to submit your best photos of the event to be featured on Absolute [...]
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January 31, 2007 – 9:16 am
What happens when you combine a rescued Australian Cattle Dog who models, an avid knitter ala new mom and the ups and downs of life in Mid-Michigan? You get Red Dog Knits, a heart-warming, often funny, daily glimpse into the life of Kris and her menagerie of adorable pets (count – 2 dogs, 2 cats, [...]
January 30, 2007 – 9:52 am
Patriotic Paint by Mac Girl Project Blue Star is an effort to lend a helping hand to the families of Michigan soldiers serving overseas. The program identifies and catalogues all services available to military families in one convenient on-line location. With a history dating back to World War I, Blue Star programs have been around [...]
January 29, 2007 – 9:44 am
reaching to the moon by oldbrushes As the state’s auto industry takes one hit after another, Michigan residents now have one more reason to consider heading back to the farm, corn-based ethanol. Today’s cover story in the Lansing State Journal looks at how corn may change the face of automotive fuel. The rising emergence of [...]
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January 26, 2007 – 8:48 am
Wall Columns by BuildingsofDetroit.com In the 1800s, Lansing’s theatre industry was booming, and known state-wide for its opulent Opera House and other venues that provided “big city” thrills and entertainment to Michigan’s residents. This article from the Lansing City Pulse takes you from Downer’s Hall in Old Town, one of Lansing’s first theaters, through the [...]
January 25, 2007 – 8:40 am
Words by Patrick T Power On our fourth and final stop on our tour through Michigan’s Government, we visit Michigan’s Court System. Whether it’s the state’s highest court – the Supreme Court – the Court of Appeals, or any of the various Trial Courts, you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for in this [...]
January 24, 2007 – 9:15 am
The Michigan State Senate is the other half of the Legislative Branch of Michigan’s government. While the House has 110 districts, the Senate only has 38, each representing approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents. State Senators serve 4 year terms, compared to the House’s 2 year terms. Share this:
January 23, 2007 – 11:21 am
A team of Michigan filmmakers are strutting their stuff down the streets of Park City, Utah today, and with good reason. Tom McPhee, Scott Lynch, Olivia Olsen and Michael Frelick all premiered their latest film, An American Opera, last night at the Park City Film Music Festival, which runs in conjunction with Robert Redford’s Sundance [...]
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