The Pinterest Craze

Pinterest

Maybe you’ve heard about it – the fastest growing standalone website ever. It’s called Pinterest and it has more than 11 million unique users per month. Used as on online pinboard, the site allows users to post ideas and links to a virtual space where people can connect and share their “pins”. The content on the site covers everything including food, fashion,... Read More

JukeANator Digital Jukebox

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Who needs a DJ when you can get the JukeANator Digital Jukebox?  Proudly made in Michigan, this one of a kind standalone jukebox has an easy to use touch screen that can deliver all your favorite music with a touch of a finger.  Whether you are interested in owning one for personal use or for profit, it offers endless entertainment with its foolproof technology.  The JukeANator has... Read More

Detroit’s Very Own Food Truck: El Guapo Grill to You

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El Guapo Grill is Detroit’s first food truck and is now serving lunch and dinner to Metro Detroiters at the corner of Randolph Street and Monroe Street.  Owners, Anthony Curis and Doug Runyon, are culinary masters with real passion to help revive the City of Detroit by delivering their fresh Mexican Grill to you.  These guys have given a whole new meaning to meals... Read More

Grab a Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven

Free-Slurpee

Today is July 11th and July is the seven month so, it’s 7-11. And, to celebrate the date, 7-Eleven will celebrate its birthday by giving away free Slurpees at participating locations. The free Slurpees are 7.11 oz. The event lasts from 12 a.m. until midnight, according to 7-Eleven’s page on Facebook. Visit 7-Eleven’s website to find a participating location near... Read More

Rockin’ Cupcakes in Rochester, MI

Every culture enjoys the unnecessary but the occasional, much deserved endulgence we like to call dessert.  Americans all over the United States are welcoming these one-stop dessert spots popping up in small towns and in larger metro areas, offering us our favorite guilty pleasures.  I decided to partake in one of these newer establishments to see and taste for myself, what... Read More

The Massive Flooding of Metro Detroit

Depot Town Riverside Park Photo by Mrs. Phyllis Mason

Heavy rains on Wednesday, May 25 caused havoc and chaos for many Metro Detroiters. Streets, expressways, and neighborhoods fell victim to massive flooding. Many commuters attempted to drive through the flooded streets with some success, while dozens were stuck abandoning their vehicles as the high flood waters consumed their cars. Below are some startling images that were taken... Read More

Michigan Central Train Station Depot Vanishing Act

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David Copperfield was successful in making the Statue of Liberty disappear but this young illusionist says he can make the old Michigan Central Train Depot disappear. That will be quite the task since the The Statue of Liberty is 20,000 square feet but the train station is a whopping 500,000 square feet. If he is successful, this will be the largest illusion ever!  Read More

RoboCop Statue in Detroit

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The rumors are true that there will be a Detroit Robocop statue in the city of Detroit. The idea started from a tweet on Twitter about erecting a statue to represent Detroit. After Mayor Dave Bing shot down the idea, interest in the potential project grew immediately. A website was launched. A Facebook group sprang up called Build a Robocop Statue in Detroit, and a kick starter... Read More

Future of Food Up In Smoke

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“Dude, you inhaled that!”, you say when your friend Johnny crushes 10 mini cheeseburgers and 15 boneless wings in 7 minutes flat. Obviously, your friend didn’t actually inhale anything but Inventor David Edwards takes that phrase literally. He believes the future of consuming food will change and people will no longer eat it but inhale it. He has created two... Read More

Press Conference: Brady Hoke Showcases His Winning Personality

Brady-Hoke

University of Michigan fans can let out a sigh of relief now that Rich Rodriguez is gone and Brady Hoke has been named their new head coach. As everyone knows, Hoke has his work cut out for him but he’s up to the challenge. He delivered a statement at his press conference that left U of M fans ears ringing: “We want to live up to the traditions and the legacies and... Read More