by Woodwards Friend » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:54 pm
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Registered: 09-2007
Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2008 - 9:23 am:
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Congrats Sean and fiance; Detroit is a better place with the two of you!
by Andy » Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:04 pm
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Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 3:12 am:
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I used to really cherish the days when the News and the Freep had some guts in hard hitting news. Lord that seems like so long ago now. Between the JOA, the strike (which didn't do either side any good), Mitch Albom (losing all credibility AND the Freep keeping him on), the lack of content, and the price- I've stepped further away from actual print journalism now.
When I was a kid I delivered the News and thought newspapers were the bastions of integrity. If it hit print, it was the truth. And since then, I see that it isn't the case. Some of today's papers report on wild speculation, chase celebs, and beyond the weather and sports scores- there hasn't been much for an avid reader to dig one's teeth into anymore. In this day & age of immediate gratification, if it wasn't for their websites- I probably wouldn't even be reading either one of the local "papers" and even then with a huge dose of skepticism at times.
by The Suburban Avenger » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:48 pm
and the price
by Woodwards Friend » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:27 pm
The Suburban Avenger wrote:and the price
Really? A fucking dollar?
by jmy » Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:47 pm
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Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 - 10:18 pm:
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Well that is the gamble, isn't it?
I've calculated the odds. I'm in, so I'll count after the dealing's done.
When has the future ever been clear? You are probably right. Maybe you should sit it out?
...
"Waiting, watching, restoration for those who stay. Waving to those that walk away."
by guest » Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:39 am
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Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 7:04 pm: Edit PostDelete Post Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Pat me on the back.
Received a Jury Duty Questionnaire today from the FEDERAL court here in Las Vegas. Filled it out and noticed question 14. "If you are over 70 and request an exemption, check here".
I am 72.
I did NOT request the exemption.
Whaddahell, I'm in good shape and all I do is screw off all day anyway, so I'll go if called. Gladly. Will let'cha all know if anything comes of it.
by Steve Yzerman » Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:41 pm
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Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 3:59 pm:
Novi Road and 12 Mile.
Pam
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Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 4:57 pm:
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Novi Road and 12 Mile.
12 Oaks Mall has a crack store now?
Rhymeswithrawk
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Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 5:05 pm:
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Novi Road and 12 Mile.
12 Oaks Mall has a crack store now?
All those people flashing money, driving SUVs and Bentleys and in expensive clothes... I mean, fits the stereotype, don't it?
Rhymeswithrawk
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Sigh.
Apparently no one gets my point. Or should I say "Pointe." I was addressing stereotypes.
And for the record, there is tons of rich money in Novi. I spent several years of my teenage years there.
by MICHIGAN » Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:39 pm
Steve Yzerman wrote:From the "Where are the crack dealers in your hood at" thread:Rhymeswithrawk
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Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 3:59 pm:
Novi Road and 12 Mile.Pam
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Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 4:57 pm:
quote:
Novi Road and 12 Mile.
12 Oaks Mall has a crack store now?Rhymeswithrawk
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Username: Rhymeswithrawk
Post Number: 1540
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 5:05 pm:
quote:
Novi Road and 12 Mile.
12 Oaks Mall has a crack store now?
All those people flashing money, driving SUVs and Bentleys and in expensive clothes... I mean, fits the stereotype, don't it?Rhymeswithrawk
Member
Username: Rhymeswithrawk
Post Number: 1541
Registered: 11-2005
Sigh.
Apparently no one gets my point. Or should I say "Pointe." I was addressing stereotypes.
And for the record, there is tons of rich money in Novi. I spent several years of my teenage years there.
Seriously - fuck you.
by Woodwards Friend » Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:32 pm
The U.S. government is prepared to provide more than $7.76 trillion on behalf of American taxpayers after guaranteeing $306 billion of Citigroup Inc. debt yesterday. The pledges, amounting to half the value of everything produced in the nation last year, are intended to rescue the financial system after the credit markets seized up 15 months ago.
http://bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=2060 ... refer=home
by davecat » Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:47 pm
Username: Ashdetroit
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 3:13 am:
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Well, Lowell, we both love this city--I'm glad we have that much in common.
I have only been living here for a year, and every day still seems like an adventure. I'll say this for the benefit of you haters--there is so much history and opportunity and truly unique stories lingering in Detroit, I don't know how one could grow bored with it. I hope it takes me a long time. I love exploring here. I think we Detroiters are a little tougher than people living in gaudy new cities--and more human. We don't take things for granted. We try to help the little guy. In a big city like LA or Chicago, you would just be one of the masses...one of the millions. In Detroit, the opportunity is available to become someone who matters--and to make a huge impact on your community.
Detroit needs work, yes, but it's going to get better. I believe that.
by Woodwards Friend » Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:07 pm
I love exploring here. I think we Detroiters are a little tougher than people living in gaudy new cities--and more human.
by Megatron » Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:57 pm
Woodwards Friend wrote:I love exploring here. I think we Detroiters are a little tougher than people living in gaudy new cities--and more human.
So what constitutes a "gaudy new city"? Chicago? New York? St. Louis? Washington DC? Philadelphia? San Francisco?
by Andy » Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:14 pm
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