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Vegan Holiday Dishes

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by ashley.

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Vegan Virgin? Now’s a good of a time as any to try an inventive spin on your holiday dinner. You don’t have to sulk about missing out on the Honeybaked ham or the fried turkey. There are taste worthy, meat-less dishes that will satisfy even the most carnivorous among us. Test the waters with these recipes that boast [...]

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Money Making Michigan?

Posted on 04. Nov, 2011 by ashley.

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Newly Senate-approved legislation makes way for the red carpet in the great state of Michigan. Despite talks and numbers that had fallen apart in the past, $25 million in incentives has been given the green light in order to bait movie and film companies to hire Michigan workers and base their businesses in the state. [...]

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How much do you know about Tea?

Posted on 03. Jun, 2011 by Naomi.

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Are you a Tea drinker? You may want to consider becoming one based on all of the health benefits it could provide, as you may already know tea proclaims to promote a healthier body and lifestyle. So what gives it all this power to do so? The secret lies within the Camellia Sinensis Plant. The [...]

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Phil Jackson: NBA’s G.O.A.T. Coach? – Not Even Close

Posted on 19. May, 2011 by Naomi.

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Phil Jackson just got swept out of the playoffs, [HELL, YEAH!] um..I mean the LA Lakers who were looking to “three-peat” didn’t win any games in its second round NBA match-up against Mark Cuban and his band of Mavericks from Dallas. Now Jackson says he’s retiring with his 11 NBA championships (as a coach) and [...]

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Mudgie’s serves up artisan sandwiches and more

Posted on 06. May, 2011 by Naomi.

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Urbane Life chosen as media partner for the “Dining in the D” TV Episode 2 of Dining in the D is coming up, so I figured I ought to try out one of the featured venues, Mudgie’s in Corktown. Mudgie’s is an artisan sandwich shop known for using fresh, high-quality ingredients. If there’s a way [...]

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The Anton Art Center

Posted on 20. Apr, 2011 by Matt.

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Just a short jaunt from Paragon’s Drawbridge, Eastwood Village, Knottingham and Prentiss Pointe Apartments, sits one of the greatest gems in Metro Detroit… The Anton Art Center. A beacon for driving the arts in the Metro Detroit area, The Art Center focuses on making art accessible for almost everyone. From high school and middle school [...]

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Royal Oak hosts Snap Judgment Photography Event

Posted on 24. Feb, 2011 by Erica Finley.

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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Royal Oak has just the event for you. The Royal Oak Retailers Association is hosting its first-ever Snap Judgment Photography Event from Feb. 24 through Feb. 27. Throughout downtown Royal Oak, retail stores, restaurants and businesses will be displaying photography by local Detroit and national photographers. [...]

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Get ready to celebrate National Margarita Day Feb. 22

Posted on 21. Feb, 2011 by Erica Finley.

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It’s no secret: One of my absolute favorite drinks is the margarita. On the rocks, salt on the rim — and no flavors like strawberry, please. So imagine my delight when a friend of mine informed me that tomorrow, Feb. 22, is National Margarita Day. According to the Food Channel, socialite Margarita Sames invented the [...]

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Gov. Rick Snyder to speak in Kalamazoo today

Posted on 21. Feb, 2011 by Erica Finley.

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The man dubbed the “most hated man in Michigan” after his budget cuts left some people reeling, Gov. Rick Snyder, will be in Kalamazoo today at a program sponsored by the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Kalamazoo Rotarian Club. The lunch meeting will be held at noon at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & [...]

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Free financial aid event scheduled in Kalamazoo

Posted on 11. Feb, 2011 by Erica Finley.

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It’s something no one likes to talk about when it’s time to go to college. It’s not fun for anyone involved, it can be complicated, and worst of all, it means money out of your own pocket. I’m talking about the dreaded financial aid talk. But if you’re in Kalamazoo and looking for some help, [...]