Category Archives: Blogs & Forums

Blogs We Dig: Big Binder

May 14, 2008 – 7:29 am

Wanna Blueberry? - Tahquamenon Falls State Park,
Paradise, Michigan by jfactor1
Big Binder is billed as a blog is for anyone who is looking for activities to do with young children in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The author writes:
An almost frightening lack of ability in the crafting area forced me 'outsource' fun things to [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Animals, Articles, Attractions, Community, Grand Rapids, Media, Michigan, Offbeat, Recreation & Sports, Schools & Education, The Michigan Pages | Comments (2)

Michigan Asparagus is Ready to Pick!

May 13, 2008 – 1:46 pm

YUCK/YUM - Pick a Side by Rudy Malmquist
Taste the Local Difference says that asparagus is ready to pick!
It's a member of the lily family and can grow as quickly as 10 inches in one day! Michigan ranks third in the nation for asparagus production (behind California and Washington) and the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board says [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Food & Dining, Food, Health & Nutrition, Landscaping & Gardens, Media, Michigan, Michigan Grown, Recipes, Shopping, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages, Traverse City, Video | Comments (1)

The Week for May 12-18, 2008

May 12, 2008 – 11:03 am

Untitled by flatgraphic (wren at Dodge Park)
Welcome to The Week!
Our Michigan May Event Calendar says that this weekend's fun includes the Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City, the East Lansing Art Festival, Ann Arbor Book Festival, the Motor City Comic Con and the Annual Flower Fair & Home & Garden Marketplace in Lake Orion.
In the [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Festivals, Attractions & Event Calendars, Media, Michigan, Newspapers, Photo, Photography & Film, The Michigan Pages, The Week | Comments (4)

Arresting Site for May 2008: Michigan Innovators

May 6, 2008 – 10:14 am

Hands at Work by detroitsky
Tim Pulice's Pulice Report blog has announced the Arresting Site of the Month for May 2008. The inaugural selection is Michigan Innovators and Tim writes:
I first ran across this terrific online destination last summer, which dovetails perfectly with the spirit of this blog, wherein I look to spotlight Michiganders who display [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Business, Computers & Technology, Graphic Design & Printing, Health & Medical, Industry & Manufacturing, Media, Michigan, Technology & Internet Media, Telecommunications & ISPs, The Michigan Pages: Build Michigan!, Web Design & Media Production | Comments (0)

Free Amir … and the whole Zoo Crew

April 27, 2008 – 7:24 am

Free Amir!
Amir Johnson is just 21. Wikipedia says that on April 19, 2007, Amir Johnson scored a career-high 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds (6 of them offensive), and recorded four blocks and three steals in 37 minutes against the Boston Celtics. And he can do this.

Amir is also part of the Detroit Piston's most impressive [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Detroit Pistons, Media, Michigan, Newspapers, Photo, Photography & Film, Recreation & Sports, Technology & Internet Media, The Michigan Pages, Video | Comments (0)

Photo Friday: Don't Weep for Me by photoshoparama

April 25, 2008 – 5:24 pm

photoshoparama (Daniel Johnson of Grand Rapids) says that he'd rather be biking.
When not doing so, he might be taking interesting and colorful photos of everything from the small to the great outdoors.
Happy Arbor Day!

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Grand Rapids, Hiking & Biking, Media, Michigan, Photo, Photo Friday, Photography & Film, Recreation & Sports, The Michigan Pages | Comments (0)

Earth Day in Michigan

April 22, 2008 – 9:44 am

Green Frog Reflection by Pine Photography
It's Earth Day ... pretty much all over the earth. The official Earth Day site is more or less overwhelmed, so we'll have to wander around to find out what's up.
Wikipedia says that the story goes that the first Earth Day was spearheaded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson who - [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Business, Community, Computers & Technology, Environment & Environmental Organizations, Government, Industry & Manufacturing, Media, Michigan, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages, The Michigan Pages: Build Michigan! | Comments (1)

The Week for April 21 - 27, 2008

April 21, 2008 – 11:09 am

Bumps On A Log by MD2!
The Week is where we post comments about the news, happenings and events of the week. We invite you to do the same.
Our Michigan April Event Calendar says that tomorrow is Earth Day. There are a whole slew of events this weekend including the National Trout Festival in Kalkaska, the [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Bands, Entertainers & Labels, Festivals, Attractions & Event Calendars, Media, Michigan, Newspapers, Technology & Internet Media, The Michigan Pages, The Week | Comments (17)

Detroit Pistons 2008 NBA Playoffs

April 20, 2008 – 7:25 pm

and i bring you fire by Paul Hitz
More pics in the Detroit Pistons Pool on Flickr
With a final record of 59-23, the Detroit Pistons own the 2nd best record in the NBA (final 2008 NBA Standings) and tied their 3rd best mark.
In their season ending NBA power rankings, ESPN ranked them third while the NBA [...]

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Arresting Michigan … web sites that is

April 16, 2008 – 10:11 am

Beacon by powerbooktrance
Although Michigan's prison spending is hot topic these days, this post refers to the Arresting Site or Blog of the Month. Founder and publisher Tim Pulice is calling for nominations and will reveal the inaugural award winner on Monday, May 5, 2008. After that, a new award winner will be announced on the [...]

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