Monday, December 31, 2012
The start of the new year is among the 10 national holidays on which the state permits fireworks use.
This New Year's Day may be one of the noisiest on record for Michigan, thanks to revisions in state fireworks laws approved in 2012. The start of the new year is included on the list of national holidays for which the use of these colorful explosives is permitted by state law. Under Michigan's controversial fireworks law, citizens can ignite, discharge and use consumer fireworks the day before, day of and day after a national holiday, including New Year's Day. The list of approved fireworks now includes "projectiles," such as bottle rockets and Roman Candles. The 10 national holidays recognized by the law include: Many state residents and local leaders—including in Plymouth—have expressed frustration with the Fireworks Safety Act of 2011…
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Choosing the appropriate sparkling wine for New Year's Eve can make you dizzy before the first sip. Here's a handy guide to the intoxicating world of bubbles on a budget.
The pop of the Champagne cork is as much a part of the New Year’s Eve soundtrack as "Auld Lang Syne" and fireworks. The tiny, tickling bubbles evoke celebratory moods. With so many sparkling wines to choose from, picking the best bottle can be daunting. Prices for sparkling wine range from less than $10 to more than $500 per bottle. Keep in mind that while you usually get what you pay for, there are some great options for those of us on a budget. Large “negociant” champagne houses that purchase much of their fruit, such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Roederer, Taittinger, Perrier Jouet and Nicolas Feuillatte, dominate the market. However, in the last decade or so, Champagne from small growers has gained some traction with Champagne …
Monday, December 26, 2011
From year to year we resolve to better ourselves as parents; learning to build on successes -- regardless of degree -- should be the ultimate annual goal.
As worn and tattered as I feel on the heels of yet another Christmas season -– which came and went much too quickly -– my feelings about 2011 haven’t changed: It was a great year. It started out with great promise, as a new year tends to do. I was just a couple of months into my new position here at Patch. I was running around all over Canton reporting on food, sports and, of course, all things family-friendly. The parenting beat is an exciting one. And because Canton is such a great place to raise a family, the pleasure of learning this first-hand was easy to share with my readers. One of my first acts as the author of Family-Friendly Canton was penning my column about parenting resolutions for the New Year. In it, I outlined my …
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