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You Can't Fix Stupid
Just a conservative girl | November 13th 2009 by Conservative Girl
Poverty and the top ten cities What do the top ten cities with the highest poverty rate all have in common? Detroit , MI (1st on the poverty rate list) hasn't elected a Republican mayor since 1961; Buffalo, NY (2nd) hasn't elected one read more
Ford, cinturones de seguridad inflables
mundoautomotor | November 11th 2009 by Mundos
Los Air Bags de todo tipo y tamaño continuarán su camino en los automóviles actuales, pero no pasará mucho tiempo antes de que tomemos la apariencia del muñeco regordete de Michelin como personas debajo de todas esas bolsas infladas que no read more
For a Preview of Obama's US, Watch Detroit
group case | November 9th 2009 by group case
Detroit, Michigan, is a city on the edge of bankruptcy. Detroit no longer collects enough taxes to support all of its obligations. The city of Detroit is sinking under a load of unionised city employees and employees' pensions, and even the well-in read more
Anthony Foxx's Charlotte Mayor's Win May Create "White Fligh…
BlackPoliticalBuzz | November 8th 2009
Foxx's victory may signal shift to Dems in Charlotte When Pat McCrory first ran for mayor of Charlotte in 1995, the Republican Party enjoyed a home-field advantage: 73 percent of the city voters were white, many of whom reliably chose the GOP on elec read more
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Wins a Fifth Term
The Annotico Report | November 5th 2009 by Ercole
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino won a fifth term Tuesday after a campaign against his toughest challenger in 16 years, City Councilor at Large Michael Flaherty. Menino has served longer than any Boston mayor. Could this be the end of Irish Dominance in B read more
I Know It's Preseason, But — Le Moyne? [Water Cooler Fodder…
Deadspin | November 4th 2009 by Mark Watson
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. •It's supposed to read more
Event Planning Services Meet-Up via Twitter
Food and Drink Articles | November 4th 2009
With the increase of technology, computer programs andapplications, the world continues to get smaller andsmaller for all industries, including event planningservices. One day, I was twittering around and ran acrosswedding event planner Carlo from read more
Republicans Win New Jersey, Virginia Races
Politics 2000: How to Understand Politics in the Third Mille… | November 4th 2009 by Tyson Chaney
Change was the prevailing theme of Election Day this year. The governorships of New Jersey and Virginia switched parties to Republican. The hotly-contested 23rd New York Congressional District elected a Democrat for the first time since the 19th ce read more
Mayor Bing wins 4-year term in Detroit
Pixie Spot | November 4th 2009
DETROIT, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Former Detroit Pistons star Dave Bing, who became mayor of Detroit in a special election last year, won a four-year term Tuesday.With all votes counted, Bing led with 58 percent to 42 percent for the runner-up, Tom Barrow, t read more
Hall of Famer Bing elected to …
Cheap Tickets News Cheap NFL Tickets Cheap Tickets Informati… | November 3rd 2009 by Doug Muraski
Hall of Famer Bing elected to full term as Detroit mayor: Professional basketball Hall of Famer Dave Bing has b.. http://bit.ly/1CRFiv Related posts:YOUR VIEW: Is Sundin a Hall of Famer? (CBC.ca) Is Mats Sundin a Hall of Famer? Vote in the...Barry read more
Hall of Famer Bing elected to full term as Detroit mayor
Cheap Ticket Updates | November 3rd 2009 by Doug Muraski
Professional basketball Hall of Famer Dave Bing has been re-elected Detroit mayor. Read the rest here: Hall of Famer Bing elected to full term as Detroit mayor Cheap NBA Tickets Click Here read more
Former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
Detroit's Ghetto | November 3rd 2009 by metal man
Tuesday, Novermeber 3rd, 2009 Where do I start? I guess I could start by saying that Kwame Kilpatrick is the sorriest excuse for a Mayor the city has seen yet. Scandals in politics are not new or uncommon. In fact, I almost except them. But this guy read more
NJ and Virginia Voters go to Polls Today to Vote For Governor Ele…
WideInfoz | November 3rd 2009 by jjeonss
New Jersey (NJ) and Virginia Governor Election 2009 (CBS Steve Chaggaris)- New Jersey (N.J) and Virginia voters go to the polls today to vote for governor and a host of other state and local seats; voters in New York’s 23rd and California̵ read more
NJ and Virginia Voters go to Polls Today to Vote For Governor Ele…
News And Idea | November 3rd 2009 by Rina Tina
New Jersey (NJ) and Virginia Governor Election 2009 (CBS Steve Chaggaris)- New Jersey (N.J) and Virginia voters go to the polls today to vote for governor and a host of other state and local seats; voters in New York’s 23rd and California̵ read more
The other reason Detroit gets a bad rap:
vaporlife | October 30th 2009
Yesterday, ex-mayor Kuame Kilpatrick was in town testifying, trying to lower his restitution payments to to city of Detroit. That alone, my friends takes ALOT of balls. But check out this testimony (courtesy of clickondetroit.com):Judge Groner asks q read more
Kwame and Barack
The Sublime to the Ridiculous | October 30th 2009 by Charles Martin Cosgriff
Well, it seems that former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick knows nothing about his wife. That's not too surprising, seeing as he apparently was too busy with too many other women in his life to bother about the one he married.What is truly unintelligi read more
Kwame Kilpatrick Still Rolling In The Money!
Ebony Report | October 30th 2009
It's amazing what power and influence can get you even when you've served time in jail for committing a felony offense while being the mayor of a major city. Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was in a Detroit courtroom yesterday testifying regar read more
Former Detroit mayor files lawsuit over racy texts
Ebony Inspired | October 28th 2009
DETROIT — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a lawyer who leaked racy text messages to the Detroit Free Press and kicked off a scandal that brought down Kilpatrick’s administration and sent him to jail. Th read more
Mayor Bing's SUV lease criticized | detnews.com | The Detroit New…
CarWad - Take a look at our website to be always updated of… | October 19th 2009 by wadim
-- Mayor Dave Bing is now being chauffeured in a $59,205 Yukon XL Denali delivered to the city on Wednesday, a move that is drawing criticism from unions and his rival in the Nov. 3 election. The mayor's staffers say the decision to lease the SUV wit read more
Mayor Bing's SUV lease criticized | detnews.com | The Detroit New…
CarWad - Take a look at our website to be always updated of… | October 19th 2009 by wadim
-- Mayor Dave Bing is now being chauffeured in a $59,205 Yukon XL Denali delivered to the city on Wednesday, a move that is drawing criticism from unions and his rival in the Nov. 3 election. The mayor's staffers say the decision to lease the SUV wit read more
Detroit Mayor being criticized for being driven around in a $59,2…
eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | October 18th 2009
Detroit mayor Dave Bing is drawing criticism for being driven around in a $59,205 GMC Yukon XL Denali that was delivered to the city on Wednesday. The new Yukon XL Denali, which carries a one-year $1,053 a month lease, has heated leather seats, a Bos read more
DETROIT MAYOR JERRY CAVANAGH 1962-1970
Retro:Kimmer | October 15th 2009 by Retro:Kimmer
Jerome Cavanagh, 1928 - 1979) was the movie star handsome and very charismatic mayor of Detroit, Michigan from 1962 to 1970. In Jerry’s FIRST campaign ever, 33 year old Mayor Cavanagh stunned EVERYONE by defeating incumbent Louis Mariani.Cavanagh read more
Parker Posey Joins Highland Park
Shockya.com Movies | October 10th 2009
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Parker Posey has joined the cast of “Highland Park,” which is currently shooting in Detroit. Written by Andrew Meieran and Christopher Keyser, Meieran is also directing the project. The film stars Da read more
WXYZ’s Movie Shoot at Meadow Brook Hall – Diana Lewis, Vic Fa…
Detroit, Michigan Casting Calls, Production Jobs, Crew Calls… | October 9th 2009 by Michigan Acting
Hollywood is back in metro Detroit Two Action News anchors have landed roles! The movie “Highland Park” stars actors Danny Glover and Parker Posey. Thursday, Posey was shooting scenes at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester. She plays the mayor read more
Parker Posey joins 'Highland Park'
Universal Film News | October 9th 2009
Source: hollywoodreporterParker Posey has joined the cast of the Bureau of Moving Pictures feature "Highland Park," now shooting in Detroit. The Bureau's Andrew Meieran is directing and producing the dark comedy, which he co-wrote with Christopher Ke read more
Mayor Bing Trying To Point Detroit In Right Direction!
Ebony Report | October 7th 2009
Dave Bing is one of the greatest point guards in NBA history and has been a successful business man. As he navigates running the city of Detroit he's facing some tough decisions and if the city will go along with them, Bing could well save the city read more
Murder of Tamara Greene in the Spotlight Again
on the black hand side | October 3rd 2009 by Vanessa
It seems that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's connection to murdered stripper Tamara Greene will not go away. A task force has been formed to investigate Greene's murder. The sordid details of the involvement of Mayor Kilpatrick's security a read more
Murder of Tamara Greene in the Spotlight Again
on the black hand side | October 3rd 2009 by Vanessa
It seems that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's connection to murdered stripper Tamara Greene will not go away. A task force has been formed to investigate Greene's murder. The sordid details of the involvement of Mayor Kilpatrick� read more
El año de los “Ricos”… !!
Azul Hasta La Muerte | October 1st 2009 by eLiNdUSTriALisTa
Esta no ha sido la mejor temporada para la paridad. El Comisionado de Grandes Ligas, Bud Selig, cree que esto es la excepción de la regla, y las evidencias parecen apoyar su argumento. Pero no hay dudas de que el 2009 ha sido mejor año para los read more
Straight Talk
Flint Expatriates | September 25th 2009
The New York Times profiles Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, who apparently isn't willing to pretend that Motown can go back in time:“We’ve got to focus on being the best 900,000 populated city that we can be and stop thinking about ‘We can turn the cl read more
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