Sunday, November 22, 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

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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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Online Auction for Literacy

    Support education in Michigan by participating in the Michigan K.I.D.S. BIDS for KIDS auction of the "THE BEST" of Michigan sports, entertainment, travel, dining, retail, spas, golf and more! The bidding runs from Nov. 22-Dec.6.
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Does exercising while pregnant put the baby at risk?

For women who are avid exercisers, pregnancy can present a challenge in terms of making necessary modifications to ensure baby's safety. Lisa Druxman, who specializes in pre- and postnatal fitness, says that pregnant athletes don't have to completely overhaul their normal routine, as medical guidelines for exercise are now much less conservative than in years past. - 11/22/2009

Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby

Musical mom mortifies daughter

DEAR ABBY: I am an 11-year-old girl who loves going shopping and doing various stuff with my mom. But when we go to the mall or stop for lunch and she hears a song she likes, she'll start singing to it. And if we're standing up, she even dances to it a little. - 11/21/2009

Dr. Paul Donohue: Your health

Doctor must diagnose leg, ankle swelling

Dear Dr. Donohue: My legs, ankles and feet get really swollen, and I mean really. During the day, if I slip my shoes off, I can't get them back on. What can I do to take down the swelling? - 11/21/2009

African-American wineries, ancestry searches are in the spotlight at museum

Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars is one of Napa's handful of black vintners.

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

Citing privacy concerns, postal officials say that generically addressed letters to

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

Carson Kressley recommends that men get more use out of a suit by layering a lightweight sweater over a dress shirt for a casual look.

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

Lynne Woodison Lyman, shown at an event in 2006, is seeking damages of more than $1 million in her lawsuit against the station.

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

Liv dolls, like Daniela, are in big demand this holiday season.

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

Army Spc. Alexis Hutchinson says no one else can care for her son.

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

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Concerts, circus make for a fun family weekend

Christopher “Aji” Slater, a clown in Ringling Bros. show, grew up in Madison Heights

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

New Section: Advice

Get a little guidance through life

We're now putting our advice columnists in a section of their own. Read Dear Abby, Dr. Donahue, Duane Kimmey on Pets, Carolyn Clifford's Health Edge, Dr. Molly O'Shea's Ask the Pediatrician, Brian O'Connor on personal finance and handyman Glenn Haege, all in one spot.

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Columns

Neal Rubin
Jeff Daniels puts on a 'Michigan Guy' kind of show

It helps to be Jeff Daniels the actor when you're trying to be Jeff Daniels the singer, but not for long. - 11/22/2009

Marney Rich Keenan
Ax finally falls as word 'jobless' hits home

This week, our number came up on the roulette wheel of unemployment. - 11/13/2009

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