Pirate Festival Photos, Lower Harbor Marquette

Pirate Festival Photos, Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Marquette, Michigan

August 8, 2008




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Friday, August 15, 2008

100 Miles for 2 Big Smiles

Pirate-theme Fun Raiser tonight!

Friday, August 8, 2008

5:00 to 8:00 pm

Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Marquette


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Public education needed for adaptation to climate change

UPfirst.com Editorials

July 8, 2008

Public education needed for adaptation to climate change--U.S. Climate Change Science Program

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What do you think?

What's your favorite U.P. summer event or activity?

UPfirst.com Question of the Week!

July 8, 2008

What do you think?


What's your favorite U.P. summer event or activity?

Clydesdales Parade Through Downtown Ishpeming

Clydesdales Parade Through Downtown Ishpeming Thursday during 4th of July Festival of Treasures

Friday, July 4, 2008

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Happy 4th of July!

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What is your favorite U.P. campfire breakfast?

What do you think?

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Monday, June 30, 2008


What is your favorite U.P. campfire breakfast?

North Pole ice-free this summer?

North Pole could be ice-free this summer, scientists say....“Those who suggest that the Arctic meltdown is just part of a historic cycle are wrong.”
CNN.com/world
June 27, 2008
and
Climate Science
At a Loss
30 MAY 2008 VOL 320 SCIENCE www.sciencemag.org

What do you think?

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June 28, 2008

Clydesdales Coming to Marquette July 4th Weekend

WORLD FAMOUS BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES TO APPEAR IN MARQUETTE AREA JULY 4TH!

Saturday, June 28, 2008

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A Full House at Peter White Public Library Thursday for "Express Yourself" Show

A Full House at Peter White Public Library Thursday for "Express Yourself" Show with Marquette artist Todd Carter

Friday, June 27, 2008

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Where is your favorite U.P. spot to pitch a tent?

What do you think?

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Sunday, June 22, 2008


Where is your favorite U.P. spot to pitch a tent?

The Marquette Commons Market

The Marquette Commons Market

Saturday, June 21, 2008

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Stilt Guy Waves Goodbye and Hello Walking for United Cerebral Palsy

Neil Sauter of "Stilt Story" Walking for United Cerebral Palsy










Career Academy of Marquette
&
UPfirst.com

Move to New US 41 Location

in the Constant Business Center




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Friday, June 20, 2008

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"Go get 'em!"

UPfirst Editorials
Michaeleen and Todd Carter
Owners, UPfirst.com

June 19, 2008

"Go get 'em"

It is a week of epic flooding along the Mississippi, including injury, loss of life, and damages estimated at over $1 billion in Iowa alone.

John McCain’s current TV commercial features him “sounding the alarm on global warming.” Al Gore joined Barack Obama’s change campaign at a rally in Detroit.

Today NOAA released “Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate” (US Climate Change Science Program).

The world’s heart went out to Tim Russert’s family. “Timmy’s” beloved ones, including his son Luke, echoed his famous slogan: “Go get ‘em!”

Here’s to Tim Russert: May his star forever shine.

Why give up our precious bucks for messy newspapers?

UPfirst Editorials

June 18, 2008

Why give up our precious bucks for a stack of messy newspapers?

The Newspaper Association of America Total Paid Circulation Report shows newspaper circulations sliding downhill yearly since 1993.

The number of daily newspapers has been steadily decreasing since 1940. In 2006, declining daily newspaper circulations slipped back to 1948 figures.

The Internet frontier is overtaking newspaperland. This week, we chose not to renew our daily newspaper subscription.

We also discontinued our newspaper business advertising, since our UPfirst.com platform effectively draws in and informs our customers.

We will save about $1000 per year by leaving newspaperland behind.

Why give up our precious bucks, for a stack of messy newspapers, when we can get our news online for free?

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All New UPfirst.com Editorials

All New! Editorials at UPfirst.com

Saturday, June 14, 2008
Who is being blacklisted?
And by whom?

Monday, June 9, 2008
Bottom line to climate change discussion

Friday, June 6, 2008
Who are the “McCarthyism” radicals?

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Your comments on Editorials are welcome here.

Investigate Your Internet Presence

Investigate Your Internet Presence:

Tips for Online Business Success

Friday, June 13, 2008

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Surviving the Economy - Today Show

Today Show Recommendations
for Surviving our "Troubled Economy"

Monday, June 9, 2008

at UPfirst.com

National Report on Global Warming

National Report on Global Change
Released This Week
Current News for the U.P.

by Michaeleen O'Sullivan
UPfirst feature writer
photos by Rebecca Simmons
UPfirst contributor

Friday, June 6, 2008

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photo: The Black Rocks at Presque Isle, Marquette

Publishers and Authors Conference

Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Gather for 10th Annual Conference

Marquette, MI--About 60 publishers and authors from around the Upper Peninsula gathered at Peter White Public Library Saturday for the 10th Annual Meeting of the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association.

Author and UPPAA President Lisa Shiel welcomed members to the educational conference. Lisa also delivered a How to Create a Blog That People Will Read and Love writing session. Lisa's blog, Backyard Phenomena, explores the paranormal. Her book Backyard BigFoot is available at her blogspot at http://backyardphenomena.blogspot.com.

Keynote speaker Jerry D. Simmons shared wisdom gained from his 25 years in publishing at Random House and the Time Warner Book Group. Jerry worked on numerous bestselling books, including The Celestine Prophecy.

Jerry founded the websites WritersReaders.com and Nothing Binding.com, and the newsletter TIPS for WRITERS. His latest book, What Writers Need to Know About Publishing, gives writers, especially independent publishers and authors, advice and information from an industry insider's view.

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Sights Along the Triple A Marquette to Baraga

Article and photos by Rebecca Simmons and Joe LaBrecque

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"myPHR" Educational Sessions

"myPHR" Public Educational Sessions Coming to the UP

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Mackinac Island, MI--A "my personal health record" train-the-trainer session offered by the Michigan Health Information Management Association (MHIMA) took place Sunday at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island.

During the session, volunteer MHIMA presenters learned about the "myPHR" web platform developed by the American Health Information Management Association.

The AHIMA "myPHR" web site guides viewers through creating their own personal health record.

MHIMA volunteer presenters attending the training session pledged to offer free public "myPHR" educational sessions in their communities throughout the year.

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Learn to Manage Your Personal Health Record

Michigan AHIMA members are meeting at Mackinac Island Sunday for patient health record presenter training.

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photo courtesy Mission Point Resort

Celebrate Astronomy Day!

Saturn's Rings in Ultraviolet Light
from HubbleSite.org Solar System Collection
Image Credit: NASA and E. Karkoschka (University of Arizona)

Friday, May 9, 2008

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David Lynch receives APPA Award

David Lynch, Superintendent of Distribution, MBLP,
receives APPA RP3 award

Friday, May 2, 2008

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Together, How Can Oprah and Eckhart Go Wrong?

Oprah’s Free 10-Week ‘A New Earth’ www Course: Together, How Can Oprah and Eckhart Go Wrong?

Friday
May 2, 2008

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Largest release ever of Hubble images

Largest release ever of Hubble images marks 18 years in orbit
Story and images credit:
Space Telescope Science Institute

Thursday
May 1, 2008

UPfirst Nature News!

'Niagara Falls' Within The Greenland Ice Sheet

Earth Day, April 22, 2008

images courtesy of Science/AAAS
from the study by Dr. Ian Joughin of the University of Washington and colleagues,
"Seasonal Speedup Along the Western Flank of the Greenland Ice Sheet," Science, April 18, 2008
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All New...
UPfirst Nature News
begins today!
Happy Earth Day!

Oil Spill Today Closes Marquette's Lower Harbor to Boats

Marquette, MI--An oil spill in Marquette's Lower Harbor today closed access to boats. TJ Brown of Northern Options Energy Education & Services sent us these photos this morning. According to TJ, "The oil, which smells like motor oil, is washing up the entire shoreline of the bay. My view is from in front of Kelly Dockside." ...

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Dustin Burkman Benefit Tonight

Dustin Burkman Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Tonight at Marquette Mountain
Friday, April 18, 2008
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Dustin Burkman is feeling "good" and is looking forward to attending his benefit tonight via webcam from St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, "or maybe even from home," he said over the phone last night....

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Spring Sun and Snow

Spring Sun and Snow
Friday, April 11, 2008
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Trek to Eben Ice Caves

NMU Rock & Mineral Club Trek to Eben Ice Caves
by Becky Simmons
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Marquette Harbor Spring Breakup

Marquette Harbor Spring Breakup
Photo Tour
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Silent Auction & Evening of Entertainment

Silent Auction and Evening of Entertainment
U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network
Wednesday, April 30
at UPfront & Co.

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Dustin Burkman Benefit Spaghetti Dinner

Benefit Spaghetti Dinner for Dustin Burkman
Friday, April 18, at Marquette Mountain
by Connie Koutouzos
Friday, March 21, 2008

Marquette, MI--A benefit spaghetti dinner for Dustin Burkman will be held on Friday, April 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Marquette Mountain, County Road 553 in Marquette.

There will be a silent auction and music by Dave and Ray. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for children. Dustin is 8 years old and has had a relapse with leukemia. He is undergoing treatment in Green Bay. Donations can be sent to the Dustin Burkman Medical Fund, c/o U.P. Catholic Credit Union, 1001 W. Baraga Avenue in Marquette.

Dustin is the son of Corinna and Richard Burkman of Marquette and is a third grade student at Sandy Knoll Elementary School. Dustin is also a J6 Ski Racer on the Marquette Mountain Racing Team (MMRT) at Marquette Mountain.

All proceeds from the dinner will be donated to Dustin's parents for treatment expenses. Food, location, time and talent are being donated thanks to many generous people. For more information, contact Connie at 225-3771.

Spring Carnival at Marquette Mountain

Spring Carnival Soars at Marquette Mountain
March 14-16
Friday, March 14, 2008
by Michaeleen OSullivan
photos by Michaeleen and Todd Carter, UPfirst photographers

Oprah's 'A New Earth' Live Web Event #2

Oprah's 'A New Earth' Live Webcast #2 Ran Pretty Smoothly Monday, March 10, 2008
by Michaeleen O'Sullivan (and TC), UPfirst feature writers
Photos by Michaeleen and Todd Carter, UPfirst photographers

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Oprah's 'A New Earth' Live Web Event

"Oprah's 'A New Earth' Live WWW Event Started Monday"
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Are you an Oprah student? We want to hear from you. Share your thoughts and comments during Oprah's 10-week course here.

Dustin Burkman's CaringBridge Web Site

Visit Dustin Burkman's CaringBridge web site and share your love..."Dustin has had a relapse with his leukemia..."

Happy Go Green March at UPfirst.com!

Todd Carter Feature Artist at Einerlei in Chassell

Happy Go Green March at UPfirst.com!

Leap ahead with free ebooks

Cyberspace, The World Wide Web--Leap ahead with free ebooks at UPfirst.com in our "go home green with paperless passion" mission.

The universal question we all seem to be asking when it comes to global change and climate crisis is, "What positive effort can I make?"

Our green mission here at UPfirst.com is to share a positive paperless expression--mostly from our home office--about the people and places in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Leap ahead with us and explore our all-new home green "Free E-books at UPfirst.com."

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UPfirst.com free e-books - The Twin Pines

Enjoy 'The Twin Pines,' by treelife22, a new free ebook brought to you by UPfirst.com.

CUSSA Racing at Marquette Mountain

CUSSA J3-J4 Racers Carving Up Marquette Mountain Today
Saturday, February 23, 2008

Marquette, Michigan--Central United States Ski Association (CUSSA) Junior Olympic Qualifier racing events at Marquette Mountain today brought thrilling action for everyone involved.

Watching the fastest J3/J4 racers in the Midwest carving up giant slalom courses made the chairlift ride go really fast for we "regular" riders. A lot of neck twisting was going on...


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Free e-books at UPfirst.com

UPfirst.com Publishing
Free E-Book
A Monarch Universe Children's Picture Book
by TC and me
text only e-book
Ages: 5-10
Summary: A bright orange Monarch butterfly dreams about the Monarch life cycle and her Universal connections.

New free E-Books from UPfirst.com will be announced here as they are published.

Suicide Hill Ski Jumping Ishpeming Michigan

Blazing bonfire Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008
Suicide Hill Ski Jumping, Ishpeming
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UP 200 Sled Dog Race Start 2008 Photos

UP 200 Sled Dog Championship
Race start photos from Downtown Marquette
Friday, February 15, 2008
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Photos by Todd Carter, UPfirst photographer
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Total Lunar Eclipse Glorious from Marquette Wednesday

Marquette, MI--When Earth's shadow became visible against the Moon during a total lunar eclipse Wednesday night, we ignored the 2 below reading on our thermometer and stepped outside for a few glorious, very chilly minutes.

The digital camera doesn't always work so good in below zero weather, but at 9:12 pm, Todd snapped this photo during the beginning phase of the rare event....

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UPfirst.com Blog Starts Today!

Today is Day 1 at UPfirst.com Upper Peninsula Living E-View Blog.

We're looking forward to hearing from our viewers and readers and to sharing ideas.

Please join us and communicate in our UPfirst.com blog.

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