Category Archives: Media

Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan

April 29, 2008 – 7:23 am

Orange Tulip by markmarko
This weekend is the kickoff of Holland's Tulip Time celebration. The annual festival starts this Saturday (May 3, 2008) and continues through May 10.
The Tulip Time Festival's history page says that Tulip Time was introduced in 1927 at a Woman’s Literary Club meeting by Holland biology teacher Miss Lida Rogers. It's grown [...]

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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 [...]

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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!

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May is Travel Month

April 25, 2008 – 7:11 am

Oval Beach 2 by shqipo / Ledio
Anyone who has been following the news will know that with high gas prices, a lagging national economy and a still-depressed local economy, Michigan's summer travel forecast isn't the best.
We could advocate hiding in the backyard with a couple of cans of gas, nervously listening for Mel Gibson and [...]

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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 - [...]

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From the Vine: Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail

April 22, 2008 – 8:32 am

As part of our celebration of Michigan Wine Month, we'll be featuring excerpts on each of Michigan's five wine trails (and one taking you beyond the trails) from the Michigan Notable Book award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries.
(Old Mission Peninsula AVA)
The meso-climate of Old Mission Peninsula is unique not only in the state of [...]

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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 [...]

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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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From the Vine: Pioneer Wine Trail

April 18, 2008 – 10:27 am

As part of our celebration of Michigan Wine Month, Absolute Michigan will be featuring excerpts on each of Michigan's five wine trails (and one taking you beyond the trails) from the Michigan Notable Book award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries by Sharon Kegerreis and Lorri Hathaway.
Over the years, the best vintners in the Old [...]

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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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