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David Klein, our good friend and licensed Social Worker, returns in his monthly view on all things DETROIT! NOW HERE'S DAVID'S view.....
David Klein, Therapist- From Military Personnel to Children, he can help you
Anxiety & Depression increase around the Holiday Season. Depression and Anxiety maybe caused by a reminder of a friend or loved one passing away.There is also alot of verbal conflicts with family members at gatherings and parties this time of year. Abuse of alcohol and illegal substances may also increase this time of year This is usually due to financial and unresolved family issues. People can experience guilt because the number of things that did not go right in their lives during the past calendar year. Some interventions deal with stress and depression during the holidays include staying busy, involving yourself in activities that you enjoy and getting the support from friends and family. (This is general information and not therapy. Please call David or another licensed professional for help, if needed) David Klein248-496-1937 29260 Franklin #111 Southfield, MI 48034 david@southfieldtherapy.com
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She runs an organization by day but works in the movie industry 'At Night' as they say!
INTERVIEW WITH JEFF DANIELS (2009)- Great talk of the possibility of jobs and good works...THE GADFLY supported the failed Movie-industry incentive project in MICHIGAN. This video has a great breakdown of the lost potential! 32 movies were shot in 2008. 3000 jobs were created in 2008 according to CNN. THE GADFLY'S contacts on the periphery of the industry could have benefited. We had a short interview with someone that has been on the professional side of the Movie Industry for years. We met this great Lady about 6 months ago and have been talking about the Film Industry, Ferndale, Michigan and her interesting past. We will be writing a story on her soon! She had just returned from the Mid-West were she was apart of a 'Thiller/Action' Movie shooting! We are looking forward to finding our more about this. Our experienced Movie Industry Contact was willing to talk about 2 of movies she worked on including : (1) RED DAWN(2009 production started). She has pictures from the set which I am trying to get for THE GADFLY! They used real weapons for the movie but they used blanks (fake bullets) for the scenes.
J. Dean Morgan and Chris Hemsworth in "RED DAWN" (2012). Photo courtesy: in.com
(2) REAL STEEL (2010 production started). I was saddened by the loss of funding of movies in Michigan and mentioned this movies...she said, "I WORKED ON THAT". I was pleasantly surprised! We will talk to her more to see if she had any conversations with Hugh Jackman or Dakota Goyo! The GADFLY is here for you! So more later on Michigan Movies, Movies-in-general and other interesting Michigan facts from her.
Thanks for taking a look at our picture & the YouTube video! Stay tuned for an interview with the MOVIE PROFESSIONAL and other movie-related stories!
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The Detroit-Area has always been home to a great diversity of People. In 2010, The City was 83% African-American. Immigrants from many countries came to the area, We thrive on the diversity and are use to it. Trends continue. Our Community is a unique in acceptance of many groups of people including the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.
OUR VIDEO ADVENTURE AT THE 2013 PRIDE FESTIVAL!
For 3 years, the City of Ferndale, Michigan has had a festival of community pride called "FERNDALE PRIDE". A family fun event in early June of this year, they estimate from 10,000 to 15,000 attend it. They have a 5k run/walk to support diversity and anti-bullying as a bad concept; morally and legally.
Local Business tents. Community support was great! #gadflyin
The group of great citizens lead by former Ferndale Mayor Craig Covey mentioned frustrating issues setting it up this year.THE GADFLY thanks Mr. Covey and his team for sticking with this important Festival. We actually talked to him at this event. He mentioned (this was before he officially ran again for Mayor) he was interested in again perhaps going into politics. We are sorry he didn't win his lasted run for Mayor. Mr. Covey and several other people continue to bring the event to Ferndale. “We are a proud city,” said event organizer and former Ferndale Mayor Craig Covey, “and we are proud of the volunteers and businesses owners and residents who continue to make Ferndale a beacon for acceptance, inclusion, and diversity in our state.” PRESS RELEASE
Great Detroit-based merchandise at the Ferndale Pride. #gadflyin
The main Sponsor, Motorcity Casino, seems to do a great job. The 75 booths were sold out with an estimated 15,000 people attending according to the organization's press release. The music was great. THE GADFLY is definitely going to do a bigger scale article next year on this event. The event raised $15,000 that went to local charities! The amount was up 40%. Business space rental was up 15%, Mr. Covey reports. We will take more pictures and video next year. :)
Thanks for stopping by our blog!! Stay tuned for more great stories! :)
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Last night I worked a volunteer shift at Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo - AWESOME! I was lucky that I got to see some of what there is to see at this event before and after my shift. I'll be volunteering again, but will also go one night so I can thoroughly enjoy this magnificent event and take more pictures to share with you. Here is a little preview of what I saw.
I worked in the Otter House.
Otter House Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
They had carolers, who were very good.
Carolers at Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
Lego exhibit in the Ford Education Center by the Michigan Lego Users Group.
Lego exhibit at Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
Of course there were LOTS of lights.
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
Needless to say the lights were probably the 'star' of the show.
Love the Lego made iconic Detroit Zoo water tower.
A night on the Town! Getting dressed up and hitting a restaurant and a show. 'Old school' you say? We'll your right!
One of our Limo Company Contacts, an experienced fleet owner for many years in DETROIT, has noticed:
1. Decline in couples going out for dinner and a show.
2. Increase in 'Party Bus' use. Trend of partying with big groups of people. A party bus is a modified bus that people can stand in and socialized while in motion.
3. Change in culture to more group-type activities which increases requests for the 'Party Bus'.
THE GADFLY thinks with technology, i.e. instant communications and gratification, society has become this way by virtue of habit. People don't filter themselves online and this translates to RL or real life as they say on the internet!
Last night I came up with 3 new designs that I put on sweatshirts. They are kind of in response to 'Why Michigan?' - particularly in the winter. I got this idea when someone I know, who had moved to Florida from Michigan was posting on Facebook about the cold weather. It also brought back memories of people questioning my decision to move to Michigan. The constant, 'Why Michigan?', 'Why not somewhere warm?' These 3 designs are my response to 'Why Michigan?'
Bronner's is such a BIG store ('The world's biggest Christmas store'), that you couldn't do it justice with just one blog post. If you go there you'll find yourself overwhelmed by all the merchandise to look at, but don't forget to look up. The store has such great decorations all over the store to look at, and you'll miss so much if you don't look up. Here is a sampling of what you'll see:
As you walk in there is a beautiful "Welcome' designed to look like a weather house.
Bronner's Welcomes You
A Bronner's Santa wishes you a Merry Christmas.
A Bronner's Santa
Are Santa and his reindeer #Gadflyin??????
Bronner's Santa in Flight
Santa and his reindeer #Gadlyin in a helicopter.
Bronner's Santa Catches a Helicopter Ride
Awesome, right? Don't worry there is more on our Pinterest page.
We caught up with the Detroit Parade Company's Special Events Director, Jasmin DeForrest. First of all she wishes everyone Happy Holiday's!
Jasmin was pleased with the Parade in Detroit this year. The Parade Company is the entity that runs it. She has been with this great organization for 8 years and this the first time it has snowed during it during her tenure.
It was sticking to the ground.The weather was chilly this year. She was all smiles while talking with us. See you all next year
"I support the Emergency Manager" says our financial turn-around Expert. I had to ask him with all the news about the green light to start Detroit's Bankruptcy.
Our Expert says this type of financial problem solving is his business. Our Expert is a well-known industry leader in solving problems similar to Detroit's. He has handled situations like this for years and has restructed companies.He has been quoted in major Newspapers and Magazines. The GADFLY NEWS and SUPERSONIC SAFETY remain concerned about Retired Workers and their promised pensions. We also want the Art protected at the DIA.
But if you need help for your case or Business in reorganization and solving financial issues, call us. Our Expert can help you. From simple phone calls to court testimony, we can help. 248-558-9323 or sam@missingnomore.com
If you live in or have ever been to Michigan than you know of and may very well have visited an almost magical place called Bronner's. It is billed as 'The Largest Christmas Store in the World". What makes it special?
Where else would you be greeted by elves who are tickled red and green to see you?
Bronner's Frankenmuth Michigan
Where you are greeted in just about every language you can think of...
Bronner's Frankenmuth Michigan
Trash cans too, are language friendly...
Bronner's Frankenmuth Michigan
Where Coke machines are adorned with Santa Claus...
Coca Cola at Bronner's Frankenmuth Michigan
And Santa's parking space is reserved for him year round...
Bronner's Frankenmuth Michigan
Why Bronner's of course and these are some of the reasons it is special. More tomorrow.
Today a Federal Judge ruled that Detroit is eligible to file for bankruptcy making it the largest municipality in US history to enter into bankruptcy. So, yes B is for Bankruptcy, but it is also for:
BPostive Detroit
BProud Detroit
Begin Anew Detroit
We at The Gadfly Investigations NewspaperBelieve in Detroit and that is why we often blog about Detroit. We want everyone to see that there is more to Detroit than the bankruptcy and ruin porn. We hope that in a small way we can contribute to the resurgence of this Beautiful city. So The Gadfly Investigations Newspaper will continue to BPositive about Detroit and ask that everyone say something positive about Detroit whenever they can.
VIDEO RECOLLECTIONS OF THE GADFLY'S BOUT REPORT THE GADFLY has been covering this fun and intense sport since the Summer of 2012. A notable history, Women's Roller Derby had gone from purely entertainment in the 1970's to a highly professional amateur sport being considered for the Olympic Games in 2020. There are several leagues in the Detroit-area. One of them is the Detroit Derby Girls. They are the big leagues in Women's Roller Derby. These Athletes 'bout', a term for their matches at the historical Detroit Masonic Temple. Our friendly Parking Attendant, Migel, noted the Derby Girls have been around for 10 years and have been at the Masonic for 2 years. The Masonic had several events going on including a Wedding! We didn't know it was available to the public in such a way!
Thunder Kiss of the Devil Night Dames. We both talked to her teammate, Careen-the-Dream, injured and at the Hospital. #gadflyin
Since Reporters Kim and me are Licensed Private Investigators, we are excited to see what differences there are compared to other Leagues we have seen in action. We took some great pictures of the building's Architecture before we head up to the 7th floor when the bouts are.
Detroit Masonic Temple- Lobby Secondary Room #gadflyin
Detroit Masonic Temple- Outside view #gadflyin
Detroit Masonic Temple- main Entrance Room #gadflyin
The 2 Bouts we saw were great. The Devil Nights Dames vs. The Pistolwhippers (Whippers won) and the Detroit Pistoffs vs. The D-Funk Allstars (D-Funk won). We were upset our favorite team, THe DAMES, lost as our good friend Careem-the-Dream is a member! Darn we say! We met Wham!tramack, Elle Mcfearsome and Cookie Rumble at the entrance to the Masonic. They were nice enough to speak to us about Detroit Derby. They said the half-time show was going to be great (AND IT WAS!).
Wham!tramack, Elle McFearsome and Cookie Rumble. Derby is 'Family Fun' they say! #gadflyin
The Girls mentioned Detroit Derby is a good family fun night in Detroit.WHY SHOULD I GO TO DERBY? I ASKED. Detroit had alot of other things to do too. We left the Girls to get our press pass and talk to the Media Relations people. The lobby was amazing and we were amazed they were playing on the 7th floor! This building is huge. We proceeded to go see our Bouts and met one of the 3 Paramedics on site. He mentioned the Detroit Derby Girls are up to code and State Law with the medical help they need for the Bouts.
A Unnamed D-Funk Allstar Athelete in action! #gadflyin
The skill level was high for all of the parts of a Derby matches. We analyzed it the following way:
Jammers- Fast and we saw no issues with teamwork
Blocking- Amazing blockages and organization
Sportsmanship- Clean with a minimum of penalties
Injuries- There were 3 to our knowledge; 2 were broken legs. League sources and our source said everyone was okay!
We spoke to our friend Careen-the-Dream about her broken leg. She is fine and we hope to see her at the next Bout- on the bench or in the stands! WE TOOK PICTURES AND VIDEO FROM ALL AROUND THE ARENA. We found everyone liked the bouts and were having a great time.
THE BAND- 'Sick Smile' was great at the Half-times for the Bouts. They play a 'Hard' Alternative Rock which was perfect for the matches.
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF 'SICK SMILE'
THE ACTION- The Bouts were great but the D-Funk/Pistoff bout was just a fight of titan vs. titan. Amazing all-around in Offense and Defense.
ACTION VID. -JAMMER CRASHES THROUGH DEFENSE
DERBY GIRL INC.- We talked to the Graphic Designer behind the Detroit Derby Girls products table. They have a great assortment of stuff. Hoodies and shirts and so much more, oh my! The Girls spoke of the Corporation having Committees and deciding of issues through this structure. They are a business, you know.
DETROIT DERBY GIRLS have a great product line.....everyone wins! #gadflyin
Great Entertainment- Sword-balancing, Hula-Hoop & More!
We met alot of great people including our SUPERFAN! He was awesome. As you can see with fans, even not as fanatic as "SUPERFAN", Derby is going strong. We talked to people who mentioned the girls spend around $800.00 a season. The tickets, the bars and restaurants, and other support business benefit from the matches. Women's Roller Derby is being considered for the 2020 Olympics! We have our fingers crossed for sure!
The Girls give to charity at every Bout. We noticed all of the teams, no matter what league does this! They are really kind & Compassionate people. They collected food at this Double-Header!
We turned in our Press Pass and left but the memory of the great matches still lingered in our heads. We will definitely be going back!
Thanks for taking a look at our pictures & video! Stay tuned for more great pictures and stories!
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Today The Gadfly Investigations Newspaper was #Gadflyin at The Franklin Cider Milllocated at7450 Franklin Rd Bloomfield Hills,MI.They press and bottle their cider right there on the premises; however due to space you can not tour that area and watch the process.
Franklin Cider Mill
I picked up some cider for Thanksgiving and also some Northern Spy Apples (I think these apples make the best pies) to bake an apple pie (Spies 4 Pies). Love the ambiance of The Franklin Cider Mill.
Rouge River Franklin Cider Mill
Here is an interesting fact about the mill: the mill was completed in 1837, the same year Michigan became a state.
Michigan Apples at Franklin Cider Mill
I admit I was disappointed as I wanted to get a 'Cider Dog', but they only have them on the weekends :^( and this weekend is the last weekend they will be open. Maybe I'll make a quick stop over on Saturday or Sunday. An interesting cider fact: the average yield is approximately 3 gallons of cider per bushel of apples. Head over to our Pinterest boards and see more pics of the fun and delicious - Franklin Cider Mill.http://www.pinterest.com/pisamindad
