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  1. 18587 Headline I'd like to read...

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    "... Maybe two armed security guards would make...

    "... Maybe two armed security guards would make it work..."

    Perhaps, but One-Armed Security Guards are cheaper...
  3. While I understand that filling up a 5 gallon gas...

    While I understand that filling up a 5 gallon gas can will save you a buck or two, I think there are better methods for saving money. The main one is: don't drive around needlessly. By keeping a...
  4. No problem! Gov. Snyder has some Republican...

    No problem! Gov. Snyder has some Republican programming to replace the film studios that are leaving...

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    They should get that wheel from "Mad Max Beyond...

    They should get that wheel from "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" and each Detroit resident must spin it. Options on the wheel include: Pay 80% of your Salary in Taxes & Insurance; Wait 2 Hours for 911 to...
  6. Chicago has the Deep Dish; New york has...

    Chicago has the Deep Dish; New york has Sicilian... Detroit, we've got the Gran Torino - order it with EXTRA lead...
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  7. I'm not surprised that to RoboCop statue didn't...

    I'm not surprised that to RoboCop statue didn't pass, as other, more suitable statues are in the works... for instance, the Sonny Bono statue [[born in Detroit)...
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  8. Detroit's Branch of the Railroad plan...

    I can imagine what the $1,025 of the Detroit Branch will look like...
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    Joe's Hamburgers in Wyandotte is Excellent

    Years ago there was a small restaurant in Wyandotte called "Watkin's Burgers" on Biddle [[Jefferson). They had a fire, and it was torn down. Excellent burgers... so anyhow, the relatives of Watkins...
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    Yep - "Commuter Leaning Benches" -...

    Yep - "Commuter Leaning Benches" - http://www.korkat.com/commuter-leaning-bench.html

    Though, as folks have mentioned, it really doesn't offer anything comfortable - especially with all of the...
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    Having lived in New York for 32 years, non-food...

    Having lived in New York for 32 years, non-food sidewalk vending had its uses: cheap [[1 time use) umbrellas for sudden rainy days; cheap gloves, scarves, and hats for cold days; cheap & illegal [[and...
  12. beggers aren't a problem for tourism

    New York has aggressive beggers who "interact" with people constantly - yet there's plenty of tourism in New York. That's the same for Chicago; Los Angeles; and most cities that have a large amount...
  13. Petanque - a very French sport - has been played...

    Petanque - a very French sport - has been played in Detroit for ten years [[and in Michigan for over 40 years). The Detroit Petanque Club started playing along the Detroit Riverfront, then moved to...
  14. Bravo! another great project from Zelda & the Unibrows

    First of all, thank G-D you used Mongo [["Mongo Likes Candy!") in your film, his performance was essential! I really like your use of text [[ala' silent screen films) and the flying pedi-car [[with the...
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    Too bad the "Sabrett Vendor" is just for the...

    Too bad the "Sabrett Vendor" is just for the movie set. I'd love one of those big salty pretzels [[with mustard on it). This is a WALL STREET scene off of Griswold...
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    Heck, I think they should keep these sets up even...

    Heck, I think they should keep these sets up even after the filming - maybe turn it into a place to lock up a bicycle.
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    Detroit Gets New Subway System?

    Helpful tip: Don't oversleep on the F-Train else you might wind up in Detroit...

    Movie Set along Griswold Street in Detroit trying to give a NYC feel...
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    Happy Cream "was" located on Monroe Street (near...

    Happy Cream "was" located on Monroe Street [[near Campus Martius) - across from Compuware. Who knows, maybe they just moved to a new location...
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    HappyCreams - R.I.P.

    :[[OH no! my favorite Detroit ice cream shop... evicted closed nada gone kaput. I was in such a mood for their banana-cake ice cream too... Sheesh!
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    Civil War Day at Fort Wayne - FANtasTIC!

    My wife and I really enjoyed Civil War Days at Fort Wayne on Saturday.

    Slideshow of Photos

    The event runs today [[Sunday) as well... Battle Begins at 2pm [[ish)
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    Best Pizza? Pizza King on Harrison Avenue...

    Best Pizza?

    Pizza King on Harrison Avenue [[just before Goddard) on Fort Street. Hard to find? Yes Worth it? Indeed!
  22. I think the Gov't is covering up the true severity of the problem...

    Coneydogs will be rationed!
  23. Recent Articles About Detroit [[Pro and Con)

    I was wondering if there were any recent articles about Detroit...
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    Escape from Belle Isle... "My Friends Call me Snake..."

    Maybe they should only charge people when they LEAVE Belle Isle...
  25. Who said that the Police didn't follow up on it? ...

    Who said that the Police didn't follow up on it? How could they have reacted fast enough, the guy leapt shortly thereafter to his death. This isn't some cartoon where the firemen show up with one of...
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