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The Empowerment Plan making wearable sleeping bags

For many, the reaction upon seeing a homeless person is to let the eyes slide past and slip by. One Detroit designer chose instead to look, think and ultimately design a game-changing garment. It all started in industrial design professor Stephen…
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Seeking Michigan: Romance, Hubris and Class Distinction the Story of Michigan and the Titanic

By Mary Zimmeth, Archives of Michigan and courtesy Seeking Michigan and the Archives of Michigan. The goal of Seeking Michigan is simple: to connect you to the stories of this great state. Visit them regularly for a dynamic & evolving look…
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The Daily Michigan: 2 Tickets to the Michigan Wine Showcase

All month long we're featuring Michigan Wine Month and wine related giveaways, and today on The Daily Michigan we're giving away a pair of tickets to the Michigan Wine Showcase. The annual showcase is presented by the Michigan Wine & Grape…
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Five Things you need to know about the Detroit Red Wings

UPDATE: Here's the highlights from last night's 3-2 series tying victory! The Detroit Red Wings open the 2012 playoffs tonight vs the Nashville Predators at 8 PM - click for the game preview. Here's 5 things about the Wings to get you…
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The Daily Michigan: $30 Gift Certificate to Black Star Farms

April is Michigan wine Month and today on The Daily Michigan we're giving away a $30 gift card to Black Star Farms. Black Star Farms is a group of unique agricultural destinations including multiple wineries and tasting rooms, a distillery,…
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Making A Splash — 2nd Annual Benzie County Water Festival Promises Family Fun

by Aubrey Ann Parker Springtime at the Betsie River by forestlady Did you know that the average American uses 150 gallons of water per day, with 60 percent being used outside to water our lawns and wash our cars? The entire United States…
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The Daily Michigan: Fashionably green jewelry from Cangles

Earth Day is just around the corner, and today on The Daily Michigan we have some truly unique jewelry made right here in Michigan by Cangles. Cangles began after the owners observed how once-thriving neighborhoods that were their home were…
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100+ year-old shipwreck discovered off Grand Haven

The Michigan Shipwreck Research Association has discovered a 90-foot two-masted schooner in deep water off the coast of Grand Haven. They report: “In trying to identify the wreck, I researched a number of schooners lost off West Michigan,…
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The Daily Michigan: An apron from Absolutely Adorable Aprons

Today on The Daily Michigan we have a reversible apron for man, woman or child from Absolutely Adorable Aprons. Absolutely Adorable Aprons sells custom made, specialty aprons for men, women and children. All of their aprons are reversible,…
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Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2012

Tigers Opening Day 2008 by Buzz Click Photography Today at 1 PM, the Detroit Tigers have an Opening Day date with the Boston Red Sox. Here's a few of the stories we've been reading: Samara at Roar of the Tigers has posted her Happy Opening…
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The Daily Michigan: Halo Warming Lamp from Orchard Harvest

Today on The Daily Michigan we're giving away a Candle Warming Lamp and 10oz Candle from Orchard Harvest. This multi-function Candle Warmer and Lamp is designed to keep your beverage warm, warm your fragrance oils and release the fragrance…
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The Michigan Pages: Spring Peepers

Mike aka Mr. Toad shot the video above and wrote to us: I am glad you enjoyed my video of spring peepers. It is worth noting that video was taken at the University of Michigan's ES George Reserve. There are several other frogs that begin…