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    Rick at Men's Quarters - NW corner of Woodward...

    Rick at Men's Quarters - NW corner of Woodward and Michigan Ave [[don't remember the name of the highrise) - can take care of it for less than $20.

    While you're at it, reward yourself with one of...
  2. Honky Tonk > Ha! Was passing thru the area...

    Honky Tonk > Ha!

    Was passing thru the area midday - pretty extensive work on the Christmas Mart. Looks a bit like European cities' Christmas markets - a few small wooden booths and tents with lots...
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    Ambassador Bridge crumbling

    Yikes! From Nov. 12 Windsor Star:

    http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2012/11/12/83404/
  4. Looks like it's the Barden HQ building that GVSU...

    Looks like it's the Barden HQ building that GVSU purchased...
  5. Curbed has corrected the story - check the link...

    Curbed has corrected the story - check the link again. It's not the Bar Louie chain - but Eastern Market's Louie's Ham and Corned Beef.
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    Gardner White was in the Madison Building on...

    Gardner White was in the Madison Building on Washington Blvd. There used to be a Greenfield's cafeteria also on the Boulevard, near the location of the old bus station.

    Gale Research [[publisher)...
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    FOUND: Men's ring - seeking owner

    Found midday Jan. 11 on sidewalk - on Gratiot between Broadway and Library Street near Skillman Branch Library. Would like to return to the owner. Would hate to lose a similar one that way. Please...
  8. Yeah - across from Second Baptist Church - that...

    Yeah - across from Second Baptist Church - that was "Mommy and Daddy" Coney Island. :)
  9. Not to threadjack, but on the subject of memes,...

    Not to threadjack, but on the subject of memes, this one is pretty good, regarding the use of pepper spray on UC Berkely/Occupy protesters: Sunday in the Park With U.C. Campus Cops
    - and be sure to...
  10. Bartock - The International was on Monroe Street,...

    Bartock - The International was on Monroe Street, maybe a couple of doors from Astoria Pastry.

    I'm trying to picture the place you're referring to - and coming up blank. You sure this was Brush...
  11. Ravine - I used to eat lunch at the International...

    Ravine - I used to eat lunch at the International when i worked in Trapper's Alley. The BEST lamb and rice/lamb and lima beans - and also remember the bowls of yogurt topped with honey sitting on the...
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    Mayor Bing IS taking a salary now, FYI: ...

    Mayor Bing IS taking a salary now, FYI:

    http://detnews.com/article/20111105/METRO01/111050344/Bing-says-he-is-taking-a-salary
  13. "Futurliner #10 was one of 12 large dual-front...

    "Futurliner #10 was one of 12 large dual-front wheeled display vehicles designed specifically for the GM Parade of Progress. The GM Parade of Progress and its crew of about 60 young men carried...
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    Yesterday I was at my local COSTCO buying a large...

    Yesterday I was at my local COSTCO buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Jake the Wonder Dog, and was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

    What did...
  15. Here's Ann Arbor's approach - a collection of 10...

    Here's Ann Arbor's approach - a collection of 10 individually owned and operated street food carts in one spot:...
  16. Softailrider - that's soo cool that Ira Samuel is...

    Softailrider - that's soo cool that Ira Samuel is still around. He had some real characters working at his Eastern Market cafeteria, but the food and setting was the real attraction. I introduced my...
  17. Detroitnerd - I worked in the Arcade at...

    Detroitnerd - I worked in the Arcade at Greenfield Village for a few summers when they launched Suwanee Park [[and began the perimeter railroad). Our challenge was to keep all the machines in working...
  18. With a line outside on Friday (behind a velvet...

    With a line outside on Friday [[behind a velvet rope!) I couldn't even get inside. Any reviews from shoppers? [[I would have been a "looker" more than likely... :-)
  19. Pretty spectacular little park here - another...

    Pretty spectacular little park here - another unique attraction in downtown. Anyone go visit besides me? The Arcade Bar, under renovation next door, will reportedly also make use of it for some...
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    These kinds of billboards are known in the...

    These kinds of billboards are known in the industry as "spectaculars."

    I can't help you with locating Detroit's coffee cup [[have not heard of it before or come across it in the old postcards I...
  21. Anybody remember Samuel Brothers Cafeteria in...

    Anybody remember Samuel Brothers Cafeteria in Eastern Market? The BEST corned beef hash and cheese blintzes. Tiny tables in a bustling place. Building was on a Russell St. corner, long ago torn down.
  22. Anybody remember Samual Brothers Cafeteria at...

    Anybody remember Samual Brothers Cafeteria at Eastern Market? Best corned beef hash and cheese blintzes! A tiny spot crammed with tiny tables and great food.
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    Too much competiton for Mario Batali here. : - )...

    Too much competiton for Mario Batali here. : - ) He does spend time in Northport/Leelanau area however...
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    Qwikee donuts and coffee had at least two shops...

    Qwikee donuts and coffee had at least two shops downtown - one on Grand River just west of Woodward and another on Congress.
  25. Are you SURE this sign just isn't an advisory...

    Are you SURE this sign just isn't an advisory about a closing for that day? It doesn't say WILL CLOSE PERMANENTLY.

    I'm hoping you asked personnel inside the library. I'd like to think they would...
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