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Film of Michigan's Timber Harvest in the 1950s (with much emphasis on food)
Seeking Michigan presents a video of the "modern timber harvest" from the 1950s by Walter Hastings describing how wood is cut and delivered to the mill ... with a lengthy interlude about life at a logging camp including the food loggers ate at camp.

January Michigan Event Calendar
Here's a few highlights of the many events being held around Michigan for the month of January. A lot of them are out in the snow for snowmobiles, skates, skis and sled dogs, but there's also a chance to heat up with the Ann Arbor Folk Fest, Ferndale Blues and the Detroit Auto Show.

Fish & Tell
Head over to Michigan in Pictures and share your favorite Michigan fish. We'll give away some free tickets to next weekend's Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi as well!

Photo Friday: January Snow Storm by ~Jetta Girl~
Tina says she took this in the Shiawassee Wildlife Refuge (a secret path to Narnia). Have a look at the Narnia pics from the Absolute Michigan pool. Check out her sets including Michigan Birds, Flowers and Pure Michigan.

Happy 2009 from Absolute Michigan
Absolute Michigan wishes the very best in 2009 for you and yours. We hope that you will continue to help us tell Michigan's many stories.

Weird Wednesday: The Giant Wolf of Flint On November 18, 1935, on the third day of deer hunting season a deer hunter named Eastman was hunting near Flint around Rhody Creek Trail, and despite good weather and a great layer of tracking snow, there were absolutely no deer to be seen. Eastman soon found out why.

Michigan New Years Eve Happenings We have assembled a list of some of the best New Year's Eve events from across the state including Kalamazoo's massive New Year's Fest, a number from Detroit & Grand Rapids, torchlight skiing, fireworks and more!

Enough about the economy, let's talk about the weather While Michigan is still reeling from a punishing series of economic body blows, it appears that the weather has decided to lend an unwelcome hand. Folks all across the state are turning their attention from the plummeting economy to rising waters. West Michigan was particularly hard hit by flooding and there's still a lot of people without power as the next round of storms revs up.

Detroit Lions Perfect 0-16 Season and the curse of Bobby Layne Absolute Michigan's post commemorating the Detroit Lions' perfect 2008 season - an NFL record worst 0-16 record. As the worst, we are evermore the first.

Photo Friday: Winters by Specialist. "If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."

Happy Michigan Holidays Best wishes of the season to all of you who are part of Absolute Michigan!

I wanna scooter and a pony and a better Michigan Wednesday Dear Santa, I realize that we in Michigan seem to be asking for a lot of stuff lately: auto bailouts, people to listen to Tim Allen and come visit us, a football team that can win a game, etc. However, I thought it might be worth writing a little list out in case you were wondering what to get us.

Michigan Books: Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Mostly True Stories of Growing Up Scieszka by Jon Scieszka Recently named the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Michigan author Jon Scieszka presents a lively and entertaining story about growing up in Flint as the second of six brothers, Scieszka lived in a rambunctious household filled with pranks and typical boy adventures.

A Tuesday with Santa Check out the 100-year-old charity the Santa Claus Girls of Grand Rapids, the amazing secret Santas of Detroit, Michigan's own Santa Claus School, Christmas, MI, a sports-based wish list and a bunch more Michigan Santa fun.

Celebrate the Holidays and Toast the New Year with a Michigan Sparkler! Whether you call it champagne, bubbly or just plain fizz, sparkling wine is just the thing for holiday celebrations. Here are a few sparkling ideas; and best of all, they come from right here in Michigan.

UM Power Gamechanger!
A new device designed by scientists at the University of Michigan called the "Vivace" inspired by the way fish swim can generate power from very slow currents.

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Film of Michigan's Timber Harvest in the 1950s (with much emphasis on food) Seeking Michigan presents a video of the "modern timber harvest" from the 1950s by Walter Hastings describing how wood is cut and delivered to the mill ... with a lengthy interlude about life at a logging camp including the food loggers ate at camp.

Enough about the economy, let's talk about the weather While Michigan is still reeling from a punishing series of economic body blows, it appears that the weather has decided to lend an unwelcome hand. Folks all across the state are turning their attention from the plummeting economy to rising waters. West Michigan was particularly hard hit by flooding and there's still a lot of people without power as the next round of storms revs up.

Bush approves Big Three bailout Pretty much everyone is reporting that President Bush has approved a $17.4 billion bailout. Includes a video of his press conference. In the nick of time ... or too late? Let us know what you think.

Off the Mat Monday: Bailout busting, rare isotopes, keeping working and Jason Hanson Some positive stories from Michigan including the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at MSU, "Keeping Michigan Working" a revamped Michigan jobs program and Jason Hanson setting an NFL record plus Mitch Albom saying 'Hey, you senators: Thanks for nothing'.

Michigifts: Big 3 Stock & Cars With the failure of the bailout bill, Michigan's Governor today urged folks to buy cars, stock as gifts. Now trading at less than $4, I guess GM & Ford stock pretty much falls into the "stocking stuffer" category...

Takin' it easy Tuesday The photo is Shall We? Let's Shall by photoshoparama and I think that about all I want to add is check out Michitwitter for all kinds of Michigan news nuggets.

Takin it to the streets Thursday As noted - with 50% more stuffed animals - this morning on Michigan in Pictures, the Big Three are returning to DC today to make their pitch. You can follow along live on C-SPAN beginning at 10 AM. Also a look at one holiday shopping destination, the converted Russell Industrial Center bazaar in Detroit.

Michigifts: Singer/Songwriter Brian Vander Ark CD's & DVD's Our 2008 Michigan Holiday Gift Guide has some great musical gift ideas from groups like Ducksicle, Harry Goldson and Earthwork Music and even places where you can get your own gear like Elderly Instruments. We've decided to feature the latest CD from Grand Rapids based Brian Vander Ark.

Green Monday: Slow currents and fast winds A new device designed by scientists at the University of Michigan called the "Vivace" inspired by the way fish swim can generate power from very slow currents and we also look at the inevitability of offshore windmills in Michigan.

Wintry Wednesday: Get ready to ski, Michigan! Check out resorts that will be open Thanksgiving thanks to our early snow, free skiing for Michigan 4th graders, the awesome White Gold Pass, a great Michigan skiing blog and even the trailer for Warren Miller's latest film: The Children of Winter.

Frosty Tuesday: Silver Bells, Falling Snow & Skidding Autos From Silver Bells in the City in Lansing to Michigan's first storm of the 2008-2009 winter, it's clear that if winter isn't here to stay, it won't be long in coming. Here's hoping that Michigan's car companies aren't in for a long, cold winter.

Video Spotlight: Josh Davis Trio - "Working Man's Hymn" Taped at the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council (Mid-MEAC) benefit, Absolute Michigan correspondent captured this video of the Josh Davis Trio performing "Working Man's Hymn". Held on Friday, November 7 the event raised nearly $4,000 to keep Mid-MEAC programs going and growing.

The Water Festival in Traverse City - December 12-14 The latest in an ongoing series of Water Festivals offers a chance to experience world-class Michigan musicians, speeches from water luminaries, interactive multimedia projects and presentations, artisan foods and beverages, workshops, visual art, theater and dance, children's activities and connections to campaigns and presenters. Learn more and watch a cool performance by May Erlewine.

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Photo Friday: January Snow Storm by ~Jetta Girl~

Happy 2009 from Absolute Michigan

Photo Friday: Winters by Specialist.

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Under the weather Monday

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