Friday, November 20, 2009
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Travel Blog
Nathan Hurst: Yesterday's announcement that Continental Airlines would be moving to the North Terminal got me thinking: just how many people connect at … Continued
The Green Life
Neil Steinkamp: To me, life is a journey, and many lessons are learned along the way. Of late, I have found myself drawn to life's lessons regarding … Continued
Crafts Blog
Jocelynn Brown: Longtime quilter Kyra E. Hicks has done it again! The author of "Black Threads: An African American Quilting Sourcebook" and … Continued
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- Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit - 04:20 PM
- Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show - 11:43 AM
- Chief: I didn't try to sell Parker-Broderick items - 02:37 PM
- Q&A: Debut CD from Wale taps into his emotions - 04:10 PM
- Eminem says 'Relapse 2' now will come out in 2010 - 03:50 PM
- Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia - 12:59 PM
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African-American wineries, ancestry searches are in the spotlight at museum
Get an education in wine while enjoying a night on the town tonight at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Wines available for sampling include red and white wines from three African American-owned wineries. - 11/20/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Woman's size shouldn't deter quest for love
Dear Abby: I'm 32 and a "large girl." I am also intelligent, witty and fun to be around. I make friends wherever I go. The problem is my mother -- who is also big -- keeps telling me that heavy women are not desirable and we must "settle" when it comes to choosing a mate. - 11/20/2009
Grinch! North Pole irked at end to Santa replies
Starry-eyed children writing letters to the jolly man at the North Pole this holiday season likely won't get a response from Santa Claus or his helpers. The U.S. Postal Service is dropping a popular national program begun in 1954 in the small Alaska town of North Pole, where volunteers open and respond to thousands of letters addressed to Santa each year. - 11/19/2009
Quality clothes make the man
When budgets are tight, the last thing a guy wants to spend money on is clothes. - 11/19/2009
Make airport security check a breeze
On a recent trip to California, I marveled how people still don't understand how to negotiate the airport security process. - 11/19/2009
Paul Donohue: Your Health
'Prolapse' is defined as 'dropping' of organ
Dear Dr. Donohue: I recently developed a prolapsed bladder. While I know it is not life-threatening, I want to take care of it ASAP. I am 74 and very active. My gynecologist wants me to do Kegel exercises and be fitted with a pessary. He doesn't want to do surgery. I would like the surgery while I am healthy enough to recover in a timely manner and get it over with. Please give me your opinion. - 11/19/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Guilt mars comfort couple finds as lovers
Dear Abby: Is there anything wrong with having a lover solely for the purpose of sex? He is grieving for his late wife (my best friend), and I am separated from my husband. We're both lonely and have supported each other through our pain. A few weeks ago we decided to become lovers. - 11/19/2009
Ex-WCSX DJ sues, says she was harassed
The former co-host of the "JJ and Lynne" morning show on WCSX-FM (94.7) filed a federal lawsuit against the classic rock station's owners Tuesday, alleging she was sexually harassed by her co-host James Johnson. - 11/18/2009
Latest fashion dolls reflect today's culture
Rapunzel has nothing on Avery, a 10-inch injection-molded mall princess whose flaxen hair cascades to her knees. Rapunzel might also have envied Avery's smart wardrobe and her arsenal of styling tools, from thumb-size lip gloss to a tiny curling iron. - 11/18/2009
Advocacy group finds high lead level in Barbie, Disney toys
Washington -- Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group -- a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season. - 11/18/2009
Ellyce Field's Best Bets
Concerts, circus make for a fun family weekend
It's a weekend full of live performances. See tigers, elephants, clowns and aerialists through Sunday in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at The Palace. Or catch Guy Louis at Performance Network on Saturday or Bill Harley at The Ark on Sunday, both in Ann Arbor. - 11/18/2009
Vote for your favorite 'Selling Detroit' ad
How would you market Detroit to the rest of the world? How would you attract smart, inventive and creative types to chase their dreams here? - 11/18/2009
Dolls, auction benefit HIV/AIDScharities
An artistic undertaking Saturday in Royal Oak will benefit Steppin' Out, the nonprofit behind the AIDS Walk Detroit, and Stitches -- A Doll Project. The latter collects dolls crafted by women living with HIV/AIDS. The event will display some of the dolls and include a silent auction of locally produced art and gifts as well as a screening of the documentary based on the project, "No Day Promised." Starbucks and local bakeries will provide refreshments. - 11/18/2009
Chuck Bennett: Society
Arab American, Chaldean council toasts civic leaders
The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) celebrated 30 years of growth with its annual Civic and Humanitarian Awards gala, held in the ballroom of the Renaissance Marriott. - 11/18/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Art of letter-writing suffers neglect in age of the Internet
Dear Abby: Please don't think I'm stupid for asking this, but I need some help. The practice of letter-writing appears to be a dying form because of e-mail and texting -- which I'm good at. But when I receive a nice gift, I know the proper way to acknowledge it is to write a thank-you letter. - 11/18/2009
