December 19, 2008 – 9:25 am
Every so often I'm surprised that we haven't featured a particular photographer in an Absolute Michigan Photo Friday. Today is one of those days.
Nicole (n.elle) says that she takes photos of things she likes and pretends she's a real photographer. She thinks that someday she will be, but I think that day has already arrived.
This [...]
December 18, 2008 – 2:09 pm
The Model T: A Centennial History by Robert Casey (Johns Hopkins University Press) -- Debuting in 1908 as the first mass-produced and truly affordable car, the Ford Model T quickly revolutionized automotive design, engineering, manufacturing and sales, and American society as a whole. Complete with historic photographs and color advertisements, many from the Benson Ford [...]
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December 18, 2008 – 12:35 pm
Boyne 540 by farlane
While Winter 2008 hasn't been good for things like car makers, investments and national economies, it has presented us with some incredible conditions for skiing and snowboarding.
USA Today noticed that Midwest skiers have all kinds of options in Michigan where we have more downhill areas - 42 - than any state except [...]
December 17, 2008 – 11:25 am
Skilhouettes by greencottage
Michigan ski resorts and McDonald’s restaurants are once again offering Discover Michigan Skiing, an affordable introduction to the skiing and snowboarding.
The program has run every January for the past 15 years and includes a beginner lesson (covering basic maneuvering on skis or snowboards), ski or snowboard rental equipment and a beginner-area ski lift [...]
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December 17, 2008 – 9:00 am
Need a good holiday present or stocking stuffer? The Historic Michigan Travel Guide – at only $9.95 – may be just the ticket for your loved one interested in history!
Traveling the historic sites of Michigan just got a lot easier. The Historical Society of Michigan’s Historic Michigan Travel Guide provides information on hundreds [...]
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December 16, 2008 – 3:53 pm
In this tender memoir, Geist details her experiences as she gave up her job and returned home to Northern Michigan to take care of her ailing father stricken with Alzheimer's. Geist deftly describes the painful hardships of the disease and the factors that influenced her decision to return home, and shares the blessings of growing [...]
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December 16, 2008 – 12:49 pm
Every year the Library of Michigan selects their Michigan Notable Books, 20 books published over the last year that highlight Michigan history, people, places and events.
The 2009 group features many historic views of Michigan's past including the famous rivalry between Bo Schembechler and Woody Hayes, a powerful first-person account of the Students for a [...]
December 16, 2008 – 10:08 am
One of Those Moments by MAGICDUDE PHOTOGRAPHY
The New York Times reports that 30 states are looking at running out of funds to pay unemployment compensation in the next few months. Two states have already run out. One is Indiana. One guess as to the other:
Michigan, which has been borrowing money from the federal government for [...]
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December 16, 2008 – 9:21 am
Ford Field Arena by Dave Hogg
Ford Field (known to Michiganders as The Place Where Dreams Go to Die in Silver & Blue) will feature actual winning in April of 2009.
The 2009 Final Four - the culminating games of the NCAA Men's College Basketball "March Madness" tournament - will be held in Detroit at Ford Field [...]
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December 15, 2008 – 8:27 am
A2 City Reflections by Behind
My Blue Eyes ~~ Stevie Exxxx
Before we go into some positive economic stories from Michigan, here's The Big Fat Auto Bailout Collapse from The Daily Beast and Mitch Albom saying Hey, you senators: Thanks for nothing:
There ought to be a law — against the hypocrisy our government has demonstrated. The speed [...]
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