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It's "Hello World" for Michigan wine drinkers

Barrel room at Merryvale by star5112 Tom Wark's Fermentation wine blog says: Michigan Consumers should be smiling. A Federal District Court Judge in that state ruled on Tuesday that the state's law that bars consumers from buying and having…
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Winds of Change?

One thing I can tell you is you got to be free by sgs_1019 A new report titled Michigan's Offshore Wind Potential from the Land Policy Institute at Michigan State University says that Michigan has the potential to become a big player in…
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Change a Light, Change Michigan

Changing your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can do all that. Starting October 1st these light bulbs will be available at an unbeatable price: 99 cents at participating Meijer, Kroger, and Menard's stores,…
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Riding the Green Wave in Michigan

ReEvolving to Green by mdprovost It seems as if there's a wave building, one that could help to float Michigan out of our long economic doldrums. All across the state, businesses that leverage wind, sun and alternative energy are starting…
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Creative Cities Summit 2.0 in Detroit

.cadillac buildings-detroit. by tEdGuY49 ® Note: they have a special "no frills" registration for $100 - amazing deal! Detroit will host the Creative Cities Summit 2.0 (CCS2) on October 12-15, 2008 at the Renaissance Center. CCS2 is…
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Meet the Candidates in Michigan

Student Introduction of Candidate by farlane The Center for Michigan says Don't just sit there! Meet the candidates!: Concerned Michigan residents and community leaders have every opportunity to get familiar with the new wave of leaders…
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Election 2008

Michigan's voter registration deadline is October 6, 2008 - 30 days before the November 4, 2008 election. Please register to vote. Today. Here's Michigan Voter Registration Information and you can learn all about Michigan voting issues…
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Michigan's Small Business Advocate ... and cider

cider by yodraws Crain's Detroit has a neat "Small Talk" series of videos. One of these is a Q&A with Michigan's Small Business Advocate, Chris Holman. His job is to connect small businesses with services and programs. I had no idea there…
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Visit the Capitol September 18 for the Select Michigan Day Farmers Market

Farmer's Market @ the Michigan Capitol The Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution last week naming Thursday, September 18, 2008 the fourth annual “Buy Fresh, Buy Local – Select Michigan Day,” and to celebrate,…
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Michigan's Famous and Historical Trees Sought as Part of National Effort

Church Beeches by Simonds The Michigan Forest Association, in conjunction with the Michigan Forestry and Parks Association and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is searching for famous and historical trees in Michigan. …
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Back to School: Free college with The Kalamazoo Promise

The Promise Starts Here by Ed Roth Quite simply, The Kalamazoo Promise is a scholarship offered to every Kalamazoo Public School student. Depending on the time in the district and income level of the family, students may earn up to 100% tuition…
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John McCain & Michigan

Sarah Palin Addresses Michigan, photo by b24chicago Last Friday, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain made his first major visit to Michigan. In McCain Makes a Run at Michigan, A Wavering Democratic Stronghold, the Wall Street Journal…