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Urban Farming, Community Resilience and the Death of the Motor Industry in Detroit (Video)

Image credit: Resilient Planet Yesterday I posted on ResilientCITY —the new project from the makers of the End of Suburbia. And earlier today I posted, from that same project, an interview with Rob Hopkins about the difference between sustainability and resilience , and why it matters. But another excerpt from the movie is just as revealing about what it really… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Detroit Bike Shop Circa 1912 (Vintage Photo)

Photo via Library of Congress , public domain. Now THAT is Old-School Amateurs of vintage bikes will like this one. Tthe caption for this photo at Shorpy says: “Detroit, Michigan, circa 1912. ‘Metzger bicycle shop. Detroit City Gas Co.’ This photo of a cycle (and phonograph) shop was taken to show off the gaslight fixtures.” I recommend you check out the high-resolution version (even bigger … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Yoga: It’s Not About Ownership, It’s About Origins

Editor’s note: Though TreeHugger normally writes about the environmental aspects of yoga, over the weekend Jessica wondered whether a religious group can really own yoga , referring to an awareness campaign about the origins of yoga by the Hindu American Foundation . Well, HAF contacted us asking if they could reply to the Jessica’s article, which seemed only fair — even if we’re momentarily deviating from our normal green-themed content. The following is a guest post by Sheetal Shah, Senior Directo… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Detroit House Goes from Arson to Art

Detroit , Michigan, the Motor City, has struggled with arson fires for years, most notably on Devil’s Night . Things have gotten better in recent years. There’s also development and residents here . But vacant and burned-out buildings are still a problem — and in the case of the

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GM to Hire 1,000 Engineers & Researchers to Develop Electric Vehicles

Photo: GM If There’s One Thing Michigan Needs, It’s Jobs… While the “green jobs” bonanza that some predicted hasn’t quite happened yet, there are many high quality green jobs that are being created all around the world these days. The latest announcement comes from GM, who starting today will start hiring 1,000 engineers and researchers in Michigan to “significantly expand its vehicle electrification expertise and lead in the development of electric vehicles from hybrids to electric vehicles with extended-range capability, like the Chevrolet Volt.”… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Man Charged in Sodomy of Pit Bull to Stand Trial

Reports Say Man's Court-Appointed Attorney Hopes to Use Insanity as Defense (AP) A 59-year-old western Michigan parolee will stand trial in the sodomy of his pet pit bull. The Muskegon Chronicle reports Friday that a two-day jury trial is scheduled Jan. 4 for Jose Sanchez in the 14th Circuit Court. Sanchez' parole officer was told the pet dog was sexually assaulted Aug. 2. The Muskegon man is charged with one count of sodomy, a 15-year felony. The newspaper reports that Sanchez' court-appointed attorney hopes to use insanity as a defense. Results of an evaluation by the Michigan Center for Forensic Psychiatry were not available. The pit bull has been placed with an animal rescue group. A state corrections website says Sanchez was paroled last year after being convicted in 1998 of second-degree sexual assault involving a person under 13. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/11/26/national/main7092507.shtml?tag=cbsnews… added by: Sparky2U

David Archuleta to Fans: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

At the official Christmas tree lighting yesterday at The Grove in Los Angeles, David Archuleta and Charice took to the stage and sent an important message to listeners: Have yourself a merry little holiday, people! Indeed, the former American Idol finalist teamed up with the Glee guest star to sing a Christmas classic. Listen to it below and consider: Archie says he’s never had a girlfriend . Think he and Charice would make a good couple? David Archuleta and Charice

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Sarah Palin Defends Dancing With the Stars Voting, Brushes Off "Haters"

With the judges’ scores comprising half the total, Bristol Palin needs a surge of voter support to overcome Jennifer Grey’s lead and win Dancing with the Stars . Can she do it? Ask Audrina Patridge or Brandy if they doubt her fans’ ability to pull her through. Bristol’s march to the final week has been something to behold. It’s surprised some fans so much that there’s been talk of vote-rigging, but her mother, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, dismisses all conspiracy theories . “The producers of Dancing With the Stars are explaining over and over again, there’s no way to cheat the system,” Sarah said . “But the haters are going to hate.” “Bristol has said it best. Bristol has said, ‘Mom, it doesn’t matter what we do, we’re going to get criticized anyway, so we might as well just dance.” So, so true . The mother of Bristol and Willow Palin said, “You’re right, honey, you might as well dance, fly, and soar and speak about issues that are important to this country.” “We might as well do it, and we’ll take that criticism, because we know that, at the end of the day, truly, being committed to a cause is worth it.” What cause she’s talking about is subject to interpretation, but how inspirational. Anyway, does Bristol Palin deserve to be in the DWTS finals?

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Michael Brea Suspected of Decapitating Mother with a Samurai Sword

This is as bizarre and as heinous a story as we could possibly imagine. Michael Brea, a small-time actor who once appeared on Ugly Betty , has been taken into custody for allegedly chopping off the head of his mother with a samurai sword. According to police reports, cops arrived to an “extremely bloody” scene at Brea’s Brooklyn home around 2:20 this morning and found the actor holding a bible. They had to subdue him via taser. A neighbor recounted events, as he/she heard them, to WPIX 11: “I hear [Brea] chasing [his mother] through the house and he’s just saying a bunch of [Bible] passages like, ‘Repent, Repent, Repent.’ I heard him chasing her through the house and I heard a loud scream and so I have my father call the cops.” The victim was found with her head sliced off. At the moment, Brea has not been officially arrested for the crime.

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Clear the Road: Lindsay Lohan Regains License

Lindsay Lohan has regained the right to operate a motor vehicle. We are happy for her … and scared bit for residents of Palm Springs, California. The L.A. County Probation Department and officials at the Betty Ford clinic signed off this morning, so Lindsay can drive again. Special treatment? Not so much. Officials allow this for people “at Lindsay’s care and treatment level,” though it’s still odd, as her legal problems stem from driving. SCARED? It’s LiLo, we wouldn’t blame you. [Photo: Pacific Coast News] Meanwhile, Michael Lohan is so stoked about his daughter regaining her driver’s license, dude gave her his own Mercedes Benz to tool around town in! Not only is she planning on having Thanksgiving with dad , she’s cruising around in the (very expensive) wheels MiLo lent her to prove his trust. Michael dropped the convertible off Monday for her to drive as she pleases. How nice. We’d still keep a lengthy following distance … but nice.

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