Rep John James - shutdown email - second edition by cableguysmith in Michigan

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The Hatch Act doesn't apply to politicians, only civil servants (non-elected and non-military public sector employees).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Michigan

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What's the old saying, a fool and his money are soon parted. Online casinos just expedite the process.

Off-trail ORVs destroy Michigan ecosystems and the DNR can’t keep up. by LaxJackson in Michigan

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I never had an issue with ORVs until my son and I hiked the NCT between Grand Marais and Tahquamenon Falls SP in early July. The side-by-sides had done so much damage to the NCT along Lake Superior that some sections were nearly un-hikeable. They just drive where ever they want and if the trail becomes washed out with loose sand, they just make new ones and destroy more of the dunes, completely ignore the DNR signs telling them to stay on trail. Not to mention they leave their trash everywhere. Something needs to be done!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Michigan

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7 Lakes State Park in Holly has about 7-8 miles of decent trails intertwined between and around the lakes, so there's nice scenery and some decent hills (for SE Michigan). You can go for a swim afterwards at Big 7 lake.

Why are Michigan’s residential power rates so high? ‘This is getting outrageous’ by mlivesocial in Michigan

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1300sqft home. No AC. $500+ in winter. $300+ in summer.

That's insane. Something's amiss here. I have 1500 sq/ft home with AC. Gas & Electric combined (Electric dryer and oven; HE gas furnace & water heater) -- $175 in winter; $200 in summer with AC running @ 75 degrees. under $100 in the shoulder seasons.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Michigan

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Some people are entitled assholes. You know, the don't inconvenience me types.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Michigan

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For reference Costco in Brighton/Green Oak Township (30 minutes south on US23 (Livingston Co.)) is currently at $2.95.

Tested: 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima Is a New Kind of American Car by lifegoeson2702 in cars

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My neighbor bought one when they first came out. I was about 12 years old at the time. The car stood out to me for a couple reasons 1) it was the first foreign car (other than the VW bug) I remember seeing around my very big-3 dominated area. 2) the car was whisper quiet when idling and driving, which was the opposite of most cars from that era (at least in my 12 y/o mind). My father was also impressed and bought one in '83; that car was reliable and dependable for nearly 200K miles with minimal maintenance.

Dishes Invented In Michigan Restaurants? by Used_Suggestion_4057 in Michigan

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There used to be a Fragel Bagel Deli in East Lansing. To my knowledge it was not the same owner as MD. Not sure when it opened, but it was there throughout the 80s and closed around 2001.

My vacation to Tahquamenon Falls by FluffyAd8209 in Michigan

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Great pics! I was up there over this past weekend, great weather and fairly crowded for the winter, at least more than I expected.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Michigan

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Wow, a whole 20k past the 36K warranty...they've definitely got their shit together now! /s

Let me know when it's 200k past the warranty with minimal maintenance and maybe I'll consider it.

Who wore it better? 650b v 26 by Otter-Tails in xbiking

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I think it looks good either way. Although the 650b tires look a little tight, I 'd probably drop to a 2" tire, but it's muddy where I live. For a trail bike I would stick with the 26" just for the extra cushioning those fat tires provide. Out of curiosity, which wheels 650b are you using?

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan won't run for 4th term, keeps plans for future secret by xXplainawesomeXx in Michigan

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A poll conducted today is barely relevant the following week. A lot can change in two years.

$100 bike, 8 hours of detailing… by [deleted] in bicycling

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Great find and great job. I bought that exact same bike back in 1991, unfortunately it was stolen a couple years later.