Wordless Wednesday: When a Bow is a sign of Respect...

...and when some former American Presidents just don't "have a clue..."

There is a difference between elected officials of countries and royalty. Cultures which have real lines of royalty generations- and centuries-long see their kings, queens, and emperors through a different lens than we here in America do.

There are three kinds of bows: the first is just about five degrees and is a greeting for friends; the second is about 10 degrees and is for a boss or senior in business; but the third one is at a full 15 degrees and is reserved for heads of state or The Emperor.  
Obama's 15 degree bow to The Emperor of Japan was correct.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail??blogid=95&entry_id=51697#ixzz0XAa4eJQ8

This took place in America, not Japan. Nixon didn't bow low enough!

 

DeGaulle? He wasn't even royalty!

Bush isn't a Catholic; and America is not a Catholic country!

This is better than bowing in respect?

A bow or a scrape?

What is THIS?

Is THIS how American Presidents are suppposed to show respect to foreign leaders?

Maybe a President who actually understands and respects other cultures knows more

than one who thinks he is a comedian...

Your comments are welcome!

Let's start a civilized dialogue...

Eat/Shop: Rachel's Place

Rachel Leggs, 33, offers designer duds: Ferragamo shoes, Gucci purses, vintage jewelry and other treasures at the new resale shop Rachel's Place inCorktown. (Brandy Baker / The Detroit News)

Rachel Leggs, known for having a sense of style, decided to make her own dream come true when she opened her resale shop in a 100-year old Corktown brownstone in Detroit. Take a walk through Rachel's Place and unearth some of Detroit's fashion treasures.

2124 Pine St
Detroit, MI 48216-1153
(313) 964-9008
Get directions

Eat/Shop Detroit: 736 Java

What is warm, cozy and nestled in the heart of the Detroit's New Center area?

Give up? It's 736 Java, the neighborhood coffee shop located near the Fisher Building at 736 Lothrop Road Detroit, MI 48202. Click here for directions or call (313) 875-5282 for more information.

Enjoy breakfast or lunches, or plan on a special event with a special menu. Free parking for one hour in the Fisher Parking lot adjacent to coffee house. Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, and from noon to 6 pm on Saturday.

Redeux News: Authentic Journalism Honors its Best!

Thanks Al Giordano, President, School of Authentic Journalism and friend!

The Class of 2010 of the Narco News School of Authentic Journalism, which encompasses students from 24 countries across the five major continents, will convene next February on the Yucatán Peninsula of México to be recognized and honored.

Along with the Narco News team these students strive to counter the negative effects that the mass media can have through skilled and authentic journalism and social justice. They investigate and write news reports, create documentary films and viral videos, and among them are up-and-coming pioneers of Internet journalism, all reporting on the drug war and democracy of America.

If you would like to meet and/or support the 31 scholarship recipients click here or visit http://narconews.com/Issue62/article3938.html


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Redeux News: There's a new Tim Horton's Downtown!

Starbucks recently closed all of its stores in Detroit except the one near the Detroit Medical Center on Mack and Woodward.

However, Tim Horton's has opened a store in one of the closed Starbucks locations on East Jefferson across from the Belle Isle MacArthur Bridge!

I love Starbucks, but I think I'm going to start loving Tim Horton's too!

While you're in the "D", please support those businesses which have chosen to invest here!

Redeux News: Campus Martius Detroit Ice Rink Opens

Did you know:

The Campus Martius Detroit Ice Rink is

LARGER than the rink at 30Rock in NYC?

Ice Skating Rink & Holiday Tree

Ice skating occurs on a seasonal rink at the north lawn throughout the winter months. Special exhibitions are also possible on the rink with temporary seating that can accomodate up to 1,000 spectators. During the holiday season, a 60 foot Holiday Tree tops the Woodward Fountain.

The Rink at Campus Martius Park

Pre-season Rink opening:

November 13: 5pm - midnight

November 14: 10am - midnight

November 15: 12pm - 8pm

(313) 963-9393

RINK HOURS (November 2009 thru Jan 3):

Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm

Friday 11am - Midnight

Saturday 10am - Midnight

Sunday 12pm - 8pm

RINK HOURS (Jan 4 thru March 14, 2010):

Monday - Thursday 11am - 9pm

Friday 11am - midnight

Saturday 10am -11pm

Sunday 12pm - 8pm

ADMISSION PRICES (2009-2010 winter season):

Adults 13 Years to 49 Years $7

Children 12 Years and younger $6

Seniors 50 Years and Older $6

Skate Rental $3

Shoe Check available for people with their own skates $2

Skate Sharpening $10

GROUP RATES - Must have reservations at least one week in advance in order to qualify for the rate discount. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is necessary one week prior to group date. Deposit may be applied toward costs upon arrival. Please call 313-963-9393:

Groups of 15-49 Skaters receive $.50 off admission price, skate rental $3

Groups of 50-99 Skaters receive $1 off addmission price, skate rental $3

Wordless Wednesday: Elmwood Cemetery Veteran's Day in Detroit

Image via Wikipedia

Please be sure to honor all American Veterans today...

Many veterans from the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan,

including the Buffalo Soldiers from the Civil War, and Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young, are buried at Elmwood Cemetery

 

 

Redeux News: Kresge Artist Fellowships

The Kresge Foundation, College and Creative Studies and Artserve Michigan are teaming up to provide 18 fellowships of $25,000 and professional development opportunities annually for emerging and established Metropolitan Detroit Artists in the Literary, Preforming and Visual Arts.

More information and applications are available online. Information Sessions are scheduled for December 7, 2009 and January 13, 2010 @ 7 pm and will be held at the College for Creative Studies, 201 E Kirby St, Detroit, MI 48202-4048 or call (800) 952-2787. RSVP online to reserve your space.
Please note: Application deadline is February 26, 2010 and Visual Arts Fellowship applications will not be available until November 1, 2010.

Do it in Detroit: Detroit Welcomes Sobonfu Some'

Sobonfu Some'

When: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna™ Cultural Center

Address: 13535 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, MI 48238 [map/directions]

Tickets: $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door

"Change Your Story,
Change Your Life"
A Lecture by Sobonfu Some'

Sobonfu Some' travels the world on a healing mission, sharing the rich spiritual and cultural life of her native land Burkina Faso, West Africa. Sobonfu Some' is the author of three books, The Spirit of Intimacy, Welcoming Spirit Home, and Falling Out of Grace: Meditations on Loss, Healing, and Wisdom and the CD collection Women's Wisdom From the Heart of Africa.

Sobonfu will be available for private divinations (readings) by appointment only. To schedule an appointment contact Linda (Amina) James at (313) 931-2539 or at lindajames711@sbcglobal.net.

Thanks Evan Chaney for the heads up!

Redeux News: Homebuyer and Jobless Aid Extended

The bill H.R. 3548 brought before the House was approved today on a 403-12 vote. The Senate passed the bill 98-0 yesterday after weeks of delays.

The legislation would provide 14 additional weeks of unemployment benefits in all states, plus another six weeks in those with jobless rates topping 8.5 percent, according to the Department of Labor. It would also allow the home buyers credit for couples earning up to $225,000 a year and individuals earning up to $125,000. That’s up from the current $75,000 limit for individuals and $150,000 for couples. Under the expanded program, the credit would apply to home purchases under contract by April 30, 2010, as long as they close by June 30.

The extension would allow home buyers who have owned their residence for at least five years to receive a $6,500 credit. Those who sell their new home or no longer use it as their main residence within three years would have to repay the credit. Homes worth more than $800,000 wouldn’t be eligible.

According to Smari Money'sLisa Scherze, the new tax credit - coupled with low mortgage rates and the supply of affordably priced homes on the market - may give many people who had been ambivalent of buying that extra nudge to step into the market.

Congress estimates that the bill would not add to the federal budget deficit, in part because it would be financed by delaying until 2018 a tax break for multinational corporations related to taxes they pay abroad. The legislation would also extend a 0.2 percent employer payroll surtax that otherwise would have expired at the end of the year. However, the provision has received complaints from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business and other business groups.

Do it in Detroit: Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes

Credit:Lindsey Muliolos/Special to Metromix

Good Girls Go To Paris Crêpes a small carryout-only crêperie is the brain-child of Torya Blanchard, a French teacher turned crêperie owner, who was inspired to stop teaching French and start making crêpes in Detroit.

With an additional location at 15 E. Kirby Detroit 48202, the Good Girl restaurant features over 20 varieties of crêpes and a plethora of ingredients. You can also find the the Good Girls restaurant at Shed 2 at the Eastern Market on Saturdays from 8:30 am-3:00pm.

Good Girls Go To Paris Crêpes is always looking for new ideas. You can submit crêpes concepts by phone 1-877-PARIS CREPES or email (goodgirlsgotopariscrepes@gmail.com).

Address: 2 John R., Detroit, MI, 48226 get directions

NEW LOCATION:15 Kirby, Detroit, MI, 48202 get directions

Hours:

9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

9 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun.

Wordless Wednesday: Election Day in Detroit 2009

2009 Election results: David Bing, Detroit Mayor and Charles Pugh, Detroit City Council President (Gary Brown will serve as the council's president pro tem for his second-place finish). Detroit City Council Members elected also include: Shaunteel Jenkins, Ken Cockrel, Brenda Jones, Andre, Spive, James Tate, Kwame Kenyatta, and Jo Ann Watson.

Detroit Public School Board results: Lemar Lemmons, Ida Short, David Murray, CArol Banks, Margaret Betts, Deborah Davis, Willi Burton, and Marie Thornton.

Source: Channel 7, WXYZ Action News Detroit

Burton Theatre

Thanks Yelp.com and Model D for the picture.

3420 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 473-9238

Get Directions
Admission: $7 · Wednesday Special: $5

Burton Theater which opened this month, is one of the few theaters located within the city's limits. Responding to the shortage of art house venues in the city, the Burton Theatre aims to help Detroit rival Chicago and New York as a center for independent film. Housed in the restored auditorium of the former Burton Elementary School at Cass and Peterboro the movie house will screen new, independent films, LBGT, foreign, and cult.

According to Cinema Treasures, the four partners behind the project — David Allen, Jeff Else, Nate Faustyn and Matt Kelson — saw the scarcity of movie theaters in Detroit, plus they had a 35mm projector. When developer Joel Landy purchased Burton Elementary, they discovered that he wanted a movie theater in the building.

Monday Milestone: Cobo Hall named after Detroit Mayor

Birth: Oct. 2, 1893 Death: Sep. 12, 1957 Legacy: Cobo Hall, located at 1 Washington Blvd. Detroit, Michigan Affiliation: Republican Albert E. Cobo was born in Detroit in 1893. He worked in public utilities for some years and then took a job in the city treasurers’ office in 1933. Twelve years later he ran as the Republican candidate for City Treasurer and was elected. He served in that position for five years. The previous year Michigan Republican leaders asked Cobo to run against Gov. G. Mennen Williams. Although Cobo had not participated in partisan campaigning prior to this time, he agreed to run. In his campaign, Cobo emphasized his philosophy of government: "lay out an orderly, specific program and then proceed to carry it out." By the time he took office in 1950, Mayor Cobo, his advisers and city planners; knew that Detroit was an older industrial town with a rather unattractive downtown. No new office buildings or hotels had been constructed in the central business district since 1929. Mayor Cobo was a strong advocate for using the city’s financial resources to rebuild and change the old city. He strongly supported constructing the expressways that now cross the city and allow suburban residents to easily access the city’s downtown jobs and entertainment venues. But these large roads took out numerous homes in many neighborhoods. Although it is may be difficult to appreciate the architectural appeal of Cobo Hall, here is a large rectangular convention hall fronting on Washington Boulevard with upwards of 300,000 square feet of exhibition space. It was erected in an era of massive road building with only a little thought given to public transit. Thus, the Lodge Freeway enters downtown just after passing beneath the Cobo exhibition hall. And the roof of Cobo Hall is a huge open-air parking lot. At least some thought was given to public transit since a space was designed in the bottom of the building that could someday be used as a commuter rail station for lines running toward Toledo and Ann Arbor. That space has never been used as a rail station. Mayor Cobo was elected with very little support from the city’s increasingly large black population, and then earned their animosity by strongly promoting the razing of the key black business area so that the Chrysler Expressway could be built to facilitate transportation downtown. Some say his housing policies had a negative effect on African American housing opportunities, including the razing of the African-American community known as Paradise Valley. Cobo served until he died of a heart attack in 1957 (before his term ended). He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Source: Detroit 1701 Org. (http://detroit1701.org/Cobo%20Hall.html), Feb., 2008

Old School Friday: Song That Makes Me Smile--Stevie "I Wish"

This song makes me smile:

1) I LOVE Stevie

2) My mom loves this song because she laughs at what he said

he did when he was a kid...not that I did any of those things, of course!

Wordless Wednesday: America's First Family Official 2009 Portrait

So beautiful!

Leopold's Books

Need a pick me up Detroiters? The past few Tuesdays The "D" Spot Redeux has brought you stories of successful local businesses Hopefully these stories will spark action within your entrepreneurial spirit for others it may just be a little known fact about your city. Whatever the reason we look forward to your comments and will publish several more leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Park Shelton, 15 E Kirby St
Detroit, MI, 48202

313-875-4677

Leopold's has a little bit of everything: comic books, graphic novels, new and classic fiction, interesting nonfiction, magazines and local and independently published books. Follow them on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leopoldsbooks

Hours:

Tues - Sat: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parking:

Street

Parking Lot

Public Transit:

Detroit Department of Transportation Bus 53 to Woodward and Farnsworth (in front of the DIA)

Old School Friday: Sade

It was hard to choose, I love ALL songs by Sade...

Old School Friday2: Soupy Sales

R.I.P. Soupy Sales

1926 - 2009

(Pictures and Video in Post Below)

If you ate lunch while watching "The Soupy Sales Show" 

in  Detroit Michigan, you ARE Old School!

In 1953, Sales launched a daily live children's show on Detroit's WXYZ-TV, called "Soupy Sales Comics." The show caught on, causing the station to give him a nighttime slot for "Soupy's On." Sales created characters such as Wyatt Burp, a belch-prone sheriff, and Calypso King Harry Bella, a crazy-eyed South American with a mop top.

In 1955, the show was picked up by ABC as a summer replacement for "Kukla, Fran and Ollie" and renamed "The Soupy Sales Show." Its star soon became Detroit's top-rated daytime television personality.

Sales was joined by White Fang, "the meanest dog in the United States," and Black Tooth, "the nicest dog in the United States," of whom all that viewers saw were giant paws. Other characters included his irrepressible girlfriend, Peaches, the vivacious Marilyn Monwolf, and a bloodthirsty neighbor, the Count, who touted an album titled "Love in Vein."

Every show featured a segment called Words of Wisdom, an opportunity to offer silly sayings such as "Be true to your teeth and they won't be false to you."

The highlight of each show, of course, was the pie-throwing, which Sales elevated to an art.

Information Courtesy LA Times...

Wordless Wednesday: And We STILL Don't Have Health Care Reform!