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State Fair
gets ready for
final weekend
DETROIT — It’s not too late to catch the 2008 Michigan State Fair, with six of the event’s 11 days still remaining. Fairgoers will immediately notice one big — make that towering — difference between this year’s state fair and those of the past. Standing tall amidst the myriad attractions on the State Fairgrounds will be North America’s largest portable rollercoaster, 54 feet tall and 162 feet long, which is making its first appearance in Michigan. |
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College-bound students opt for
lower-tuition schools at home
Students right out of high school who dream of going away to college or attending a four-year university are holding off for a couple of years in an effort to save money.
They’re enrolling in core classes at Macomb Community College and Oakland Community College before transferring to universities, including Wayne State, Oakland, Michigan State and the University of Michigan. |
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Rain barrels offer green
alternative to watering yards
Instead of saving up for a rainy day, try saving up on a rainy day. With rain barrels, homeowners are keeping their gardens green this year while also saving money. And these eco-friendly products are not hard to come by. Garden centers throughout metro Detroit have started ordering more as demand is increasing. |
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Safety comes first when installing backyard play havens
Backyard playgrounds can make for a fun summer, but when not installed properly, they can lead to tragedy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 children under age 14 are treated in emergency rooms for playground-related injuries each year in the U.S. |
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SEMCOG’s car-pooling program
grows
Software will match up riders, and individuals can come up with rules and a schedule. |
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Laugh it up, locally
In Michigan’s all-around depressing economy, metro Detroiters need something to laugh about now more than ever. |
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Organic farms deliver
Organic produce and products can be delivered “fresh from the farm” from several Michigan sources. |
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Metro Detroit may see less than
seven
tornados a year, but now is the time
Experts have found that flying debris is the No. 1 killer and most common cause of injury during a tornado, and now is the time to be prepared. Tornado season begins in April and lasts until early September. |
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Artists, art lovers
unite at local shows
Local art fairs and festivals are about to bloom this summer.
Whether you decide to hit every festival, or just peruse the one in your town, each fair’s distinct characteristics and varied events are sure to intrigue just about anyone. |
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Estate sales: Cleaning up, cleaning out
Estate sales could be compared to a game of chance. Shoppers may pick up valuable items for a song — but the painting that hung in grandma’s house that you’ve always hated and just wanted to get rid of could be worth more than you think. |
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Job hunters take different
tactics from traditional search
With the perception that the state is hemorrhaging once-vast job opportunities, job hunters are looking for creative ways to get their foot in the door, and they’re seeking help along the way. |
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| If you have ideas for Extra, call Editor Anne Heitjan at (586) 498-1071 or send an e-mail to aheitjan@candgnews.com |
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