Featured Jobs | Comment

Featured Jobs

By Karen Schwartz March 2011

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MikeRosenfield

The Q & A | Comment

Wrestling with WXYZ Reporter Mike Rosenfield

By Red Thread Staff March 2011

RT: What was the scariest story you had to cover where you nearly peed yourself?
MR: I can usually keep it together pretty well, no matter the

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shop

Here and Now | Comment

Concept Shop Gives Shoppers a Complex; B’ham Mom Makes Knitting Chic

By Lynne Konstantin March 2011

About 10 years ago, Bonnie Laker was going to a party. She looked everywhere for a bag to suit her outfit but couldn’t find what she wanted. And then, when she did, she said

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Purim2

Night Cap | Comment

Inspirational Life-Lessons of Purim

By Dan Shere March 2011

Many people think Purim is merely an occasion to wear silly costumes and make lots of noise with groggers — but there is so much more.

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Caipirinha

Kiddush Club | Comment

Lap Dancers of the Potently Potable Kind

By Red Thread Staff March 2011

Eighty-six the Appletini — you’re sophisticated now, and these uncommon libations will both impress your date and leave the mixologist believing you really do know your Bartender’s

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Mar5Things

5 Things Your Kids Will Love | Comment

Winter Safari at the Zoo, A Movie Musical and Puppets Galore …

By Lynne Konstantin March 2011

The toys are back in town — and they’ve brought their ice skates! Disney On Ice brings Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 (plus memorable moments from Toy Story 1 and 2) to the Palace

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JewFro

Jewfro | 1 Comment

Detroit in the Present Tense

By Ben Falik March 2011

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MarEditorsLetter

Editor's Letter | Comment

What’s the Frequency, Moishe?

By Bryan Gottlieb March 2011

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe, who translated the 1986 attack on CBS newsman Dan Rather into popular lore with his song, “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” said he wrote the

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AndrewShiff

Man on the Street | Comment

Who’s Up for a Slap and Tickle?

By Red Thread Staff March 2011

What would your porn name be?

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Chattertree.com founder Ryan Beale, 31.

Professionals | Comment

Social Network Becomes Founder’s Mission After Family Tragedy

By Jackie Headaphol March 2011

Family has always been the cornerstone of Ryan Beale’s life. So it may come as little surprise that the 31-year-old created a business, Chattertree.com,

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Multitasking

Oh Sisyphus! | Comment

Failures of the Multi-tasking Mystique

By Chaya Selesny March 2011

Here’s a scenario: You’re driving your children to school, drinking your first cup of coffee (that you grabbed on the way out) and checking your BlackBerry (maybe even texting

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RussianLit

Magnum Opus | Comment

Can Russian Lit Be the New Jewish Lit?

By Yoni Apap March 2011

The title of Nadia Kalman’s promising debut novel, The Cosmopolitans (Livingston Press, 2010), refers to an internationalist — even global humanist — sensibility that her

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DerbyGirls

Highlights | Comment

Roller Babes to Texas Hold ’Em — It’s All Good!

By Lynne Konstantin March 2011

The glue that binds together an unlikely cadre of chicks with serious attitude — and an affinity for cheesy, badass aliases like Ghetto Barbie, Bruisie Siouxxx and Peaches N.

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Home Brew | Comment

Tree-Hugger’s Bracelets Take Detroit by Storm

By Stefani Barner March 2011

At least that’s been the experience of Franklin resident Michele Saulson, 41, whose one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces continue to gain a following despite the flailing economy. Crediting

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Blizzard

Mail Bag | Comment

Ain’t No Blizzard Strong Enough to Keep Us from You

By Red Thread Staff March 2011

I enjoyed reading your letter about “Day Schools and Turf Wars” in the February 2011 issue of Red Thread. I applaud you for taking the necessary position that all Jewish day

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