JULY 2011 I VOLUME 02 ISSUE 07
CONTENTS
FEATURES
20 1Summer Travel 2011
As we reach summer's mid-point, the open road awaits and
our picks for short-haul getaways won't dissapoint.
Reporting by Lynne Konstantin
22 1Coming to America
With America's birthday upon us, what is the immigrant
experience like today?
Essay by Karynne Naftolin
24 IA Day in the Life: Eastern Market
Since 1841, Detroit's Eastern Market has been a hub of
commercial activity.
Photo Essay by Brett Mountain
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12 I Home Brew
Look what's popping up
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9 I Magnum Opus
Can a girl really spin like a boy?
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16 I The Scallion
Guess what the pots are
giving little Johnny for his
birthday?
26 I Night Cap
Does this key hold the
philosophy of life?
Editor's Letter
Jukebox
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15 The Round Up
Five Things/Kids Love
Foodie
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Highlights
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Ben Falik is JEWFRO
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Contests
Here and Now
GIGS
Economic Op-Ed
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Secret Sauce (Lite)
TheQ&A
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Kiddush Club
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The Gina Monologues
Culinary Quickstep
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