Chrysler 3D video from 1939 World's Fair

I love finding vintage films containing Michigan-related images. This nine minute clip is from the 1939 World's Fair and used cutting edge 3D technology that would eventually find it's way into motion pictures. The animation reminds me of the old Gumby video shorts. Watch this animation of a Chrysler being assembled:

What is the best pasty flavor?

I'm looking to launch a new basket this summer filled with items that are from the U.P. of Michigan. I can't do a Yooper gift basket without having a pasty or two included. I'm just not sure which flavor(s) to have on hand. So I ask you, What is the best pasty flavor? [poll id="27"]

Get Dad Tigers or Red Wings tickets for Father's Day!

I surprised my dad with tickets to the Detroit Tigers game against Colorado on May 24th for an early Father's Day present. Every summer we say that we should go to a Tigers game, but we inevitably fail to do so. This year, I took the bull by the horns and just said, "Here's the game, lets go," and my dad said sure after he checked with the boss (mom). Give your dad an early Father's Day present this year by surprising him with tickets to a Tigers Game or one of the Red Wings playoff games. My first professional baseball game was at Tiger Stadium back in 1980-something. I don't remember what happened at the game or whether or not the Tigers won or lost, but I do remember that I was there with my dad. Now I am returning the favor and taking him to a Tigers game at Comerica Park for Father's Day. I have yet to see a Tigers victory at Comerica Park, but even if they don't win it will be a fun time with my dad at the ballpark.

Make some memories with your dad this Father's Day:

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Detroit Tigers Tickets

What is your local library worth to you?

I love this new calculator from the Library of Michigan. You enter some basic information and hit the 'calculate' button for an instant dollar figure of what the services you use in a typical month are worth.

Here is what you can enter into the calculation:

• Books borrowed per month
• Magazines borrowed per month
• Movies borrowed per month
• Music recordings borrowed per month
• Audio books borrowed per month
• Children's Program(s) attended per month
• Program(s) for Adults attended
• Computer use (hours per month)
• Reference questions asked per month
• Number of full-text articles accessed from a library's Web site or the Michigan eLibrary
• Number of hours utilizing library resources in-house
• Museum Adventure Pass(es) Checked Out

The calculator assigns various values to each of the above library uses. For example, the value of a checked out book is figured to be $30 and a magazine is $4.

While the dollar figures assigned to the various uses can be debated it is a nice way to put a dollar amount on the savings you get against the tax burden you pay. Mine calculated out to be $128.05 of value for each $1 of tax. That's a pretty good return on investment.

Calculate your ROI (Return On Investment) at http://mel.org/files/calculatorcode.php.