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FROM THE EDITOR

PUBLISHERSBruce Bailey

Nikki Howard-Combs

SENIOR EDITORMonique Guest

CREATIVE DIRECTORChuck Cross

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Lisa CosleyShiron Denise

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Cylenthia LaToye MillerMichelle FinleyJoy Santiago

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Dear Readers, Its Mardi Gras time, Fat Tuesday, and Paczkis day (Only here in Detroit). It is Lent and a time that we sacrifice to prepare for Easter. During those forty days, it is a time of fasting, repenting, and spiritual reflection as we get ready for the celebration of Easter. What did you give up for Lent? It is also a time when most Detroiters look for spring, or should I say, pray for spring!!! Snow, pot holes, ice, sleet, pot holes, pot holes, pot holes!!!!!!!! Spring can’t come soon enough for me! I want spring so bad, I can smell it! Well, I can’t bring you spring, but The BList is here to bring you more information on things that are happening here in the city and people that are making a difference. This month, Rachel Araya talks to Dr. Bryan Little, a gifted orthopedic surgeon, right here in Detroit’s Receiving Hospital. Take some time and read his interview and find out a little about the Chief of Orthopedics. Michelle Finley asks the question, “When will our economy recover?” You will find her incite to be very interesting. There is a host of information in this month’s BList. Take some time and check them out. I would like to thank you all again, for your continued support of The BList magazine. We are here to give you the, “Information you crave.” Enjoy this month’s BList!

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Lip Shine Saves Time

Before Oprah’s No Phone Zone campaign, makeup applications while driving in the car certainly warranted a “No Makeup Application Zone” campaign. If you are on the move and you need to put makeup on in the car, at least do so at a red light. In addition, try this Summer Time Lip Shine makeup look if you find that you need to shave time off getting dressed and out the door. achieve this look, select a natural skin tone lip liner shade that is one shade darker than your own lip pigment, preferably with a lip brush on the opposite end. You do not want a lip liner that is too dark in summer or even winter for that matter. Line your lips and blend the color so that it fades before the color reaches the center of your lips.

Next, place an ever so small dab of passionate orange, red or fuchsia lipstick; just enough to stain the center opening of the lips. Now, apply a sheer-translucent gloss to the center majority of your lips. I suggest no sparkles in your high shine gloss with this look and avoid applying your gloss over your entire lips. My all time favorite glosses are Chanel glossimers. This gloss allows your lips to breath and you won’t get that white line after a few hours.

To complete this look, apply two heavy coats of very black mascara to the eyelashes instead of complicating a red light makeup habit with eyeliner applications in the car. This simple two minute Summer Time Lip Shine look will not only give you a soft, fresh, prepared face for work or a hot summer hang but may also have the added benefit of helping you avoid a fender bender.

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Spring cleaning is the period in springtime set aside for cleaning a house, customarily done seasonally in climates with a cold brutal winter. During dark winter months, many of us stay cooped up inside of our homes in front of the television and lodged beneath feather filled blankets. The most common usage of spring cleaning refers to the yearly act of cleaning a house from top to bottom and inside out. This usually takes place during the first few warm days of the year. After all, it is during this day light saving time (March), that we have enough sunshine to be able to see the dust and ground-in dirt that accumulated over the last 12 months.

As the season of rebirth, renewal & regrowth, this March 20th should not only be a time to clean our physical place of shelter but to also clean our own physical structure (our bodies). It was during these cold Michigan months that we have been eating fatty foods, transformed in to couch potatoes and ignored our Body Mass Index as it increased 3—5 points on average. This is the perfect time to undergoe a physiological removal of the toxic substances from our bodies, Detoxification. Detoxification is about resting, cleaning and nourishing your body from inside out. By removing and mitigating exposure to toxins (i.e., free radicals), while feeding your body with healthy nutrients (i.e., antioxidants)’ detoxifying can help prevent and protect you from disease and renew your ability to maintain optimum health.

Not coincidentally, the word “lent” comes from the old English word “lencten,” which means “spring.” Here is a time when Christians “fast” or abstain from unnatural and unclean foods for 40 days leading up to the Easter celebration. I am of the belief that everyone should detox at least one weekend per month and one monthn per year. There seems to be new toxins being created by man every day waiting to to interact with our bodies to cause disease.

A good detox program strengthens your ability to eliminate toxins by:1) improving circulation of your blood2) allowing your detoxifying organs to rest and rejuvenate3) exposing your body to clean and natural nutrients4) stimulating the liver, the master organ of detoxification

To start, speak with your healthcare practitioner to determine which type and how long of of a detox program is best for you. Next

TOP DOCTOR

Reginald J. Eadie, MD President, Detroit Receiving Hospital

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eliminate cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, illicit drugs, sugars (white, artificial, high fructose, raw, etc.), fats, red meats, pork, etc. also, try yiur behst to eliminate stress during this period. Stress causes the release of deleterious hormones that interfere with the detoxification process. Meditation and Yoga are simple and effective ways to relieve stress during your detoxification program.

If asked, explain to your friends, family and co-workers that detoxification means cleaning the blood. It does this by processing the impurities in your body for elimination through your skin, kidneys, intestines, lungs and lymphatic system. Regardless of the type and length of your detox program, I recommend at least 3 days of a liquid only fast. Drink water and whole (100 %) fruit

and vegetable juices (or smoothies) only. This is an effective way to release toxins.

Those who should not participate:1) women pregnant or nursing2) anyone with a BMI <18..53) children4) unless cleared by your healthcare

practitioner, those with chronic degenerative diseases; cancer; tuberculosis; decreased immune system

5) anyone with a psychiatric disorder

Ten tips of detoxification:1) Exercise, but do so with caution. You

may have a significant decrease in your caloric intake that could result in episodes of weakness.

2) Unless otherwise specified your physician, drink plenty of water.

3) Listen to your body, it will tell you what acceptable foods it needs.

4) Take vitamin and mineral supplementation.

5) Skin brushing and relaxing in a sauna are things that will augment your detoxification program.

6) The best way to start a detox program is to stop putting unclean items in or on your body.

7) Adapt this as a permanent activity.8) Use clean and natural foods to detox.9) Think positive thought only and remove

yourself from the company of negative thinkers.

10) Ask for help if you need it, askdreadie@hotmail.com

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“What happens to a dream deferred?” asks Langston Hughes--Camille Corr doesn’t know and never will. Corporate engineer by day and artist 24/7, this 1985 Cass Tech graduate doesn’t believe in woulda-coulda-shoulda thinking. “That’s what I tell people as we approach the midlife-crisis age. Just do it! Don’t woulda-coulda-shoulda,” said Corr. She doesn’t just dish the advice, she heeds it as well. “Ultimately, my goal is to do more shows,” said Corr , who’s art pieces will be a part of the Delta Sigma Theta Annual Art Auction event, on March 19, 2011.

LOCAL ARTIST CAMILLE CORR ON EXHIBIT

Her work is currently also on display at the 1917 American Bistro, as well as the Northville Art House.

Corr’s renderings of natural plant life and flowers have been described as “pretty and dreamy” ironically, considering she is a big-city girl. “There were always flowers in our yard. Even today, every home I have lived in, I have planted a variety of flowers.”

Corr suggests to the layman, that when choosing a piece of art, one should let the art “speak for you.” She tries to create art for the lover of miscellaneous beauty. “Go with what evokes feelings or memories that you can’t put into words,” she said.

Corr studied Packaging Engineering at Michigan State, as well as art at Wayne State. Her engineer’s career has taken her to Chicago, Nebraska and Texas, but she ultimately returned to Detroit and she has always found time to pursue and enjoy art. Upon returning to Detroit, she volunteered at the Detroit Institute of Art in the gallery service department and she encourages everyone to take advantage of the great exhibits and offerings of the DIA describing it as a “true gem” of Detroit.

Corr, who admires the work of local artist Carl Owens and Gigi Bolden, says there is great art and great artists in every corner of this city. Like most artists born to post-boom and boomer parents, she was steered clear of a career in the arts, hence her career in Corporate America.

Corr’s ability to capture images on paper became evident when she was only 4-years old. Her mom has one of her pieces from junior high framed and hanging over her bed. Ultimately, Camille is grateful for her family steering her in the direction of a stable financial career, noting that it has definitely given her a mind for business. Having said that, when asked if family members can get art for free, she laughed, “Uh, no.. They have to pay!”

For more information on Camille Corr, you can keep up with her at www.camillecorr.art.officelive.com or by visiting her on Facebook. You can ask Bruce Bailey to put you in touch with “The CD Diva!” She’s always at the spot pushing the house cds—Say WHAT??? “House music all day long!”

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The Mother of Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is Mobile, Alabama. Yes, Mobile, it was started even before the more

well known revelries of New Orleans. Mobile is not only recognized as celebrating the first-known American Mardi

Gras celebration in 1703, but also as the home to “America’s Family Mardi Gras” creating a more family friendly

atmosphere. This magnificent celebration lasts for over two and a half weeks and culminates on Fat Tuesday, the day

before Lent. For weeks, the streets of downtown Mobile are filled with the sights and sounds of live marching bands,

brilliant colored floats and of course, tons of parade goers. Of course, the best parts of the parades are the crowd-

pleasing “throws” such as beads, moon pies, toys and candy. Mardi Gras must be experienced to be fully understood

and Mobile is the perfect starting point to enjoy it. Although, Mobile is known as the family friendly venue for Mardi

Gras, there are no shortages of party libations. I picked this one up while I was enjoying the local festivities.

Storm of the Century Hurricane

* 1 cup ice cubes * 1 ounce light rum * 1 ounce dark rum * 1 ounce coconut rum * 1 ounce vodka * 1 ounce of 151 proof rum * 1 ounce gin * 1 ounce Chambord (raspberry liqueur) * 1 ounce triple sec liqueur * 3 ounces orange juice * orange slices for garnish (optional) * Maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)

1. Fill a hurricane glass with ice.

2. Add light rum, dark rum, coconut rum, vodka, gin, raspberry liqueur, triple sec and orange juice. Shake gently and garnish with orange slices and a cherry. You’ll know it’s right, if it’s the color of a pink grapefruit and has a kick!

Enjoy!!!

“Laissez le bon rouleau de temps” (Let the good times roll!!!)

If you ever have any questions on how to use certain liquors or if you have any other general questions or suggestions, please feel free to stop by and see me at TV bar on Friday nights or drop me a line on Facebook.

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By: Rachel Araya

There are more than 20,000 orthopedic surgeons active in the United States according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. We are lucky and proud to have native Detroiter, Dr. Bryan Little, as a gifted top doctor in the city at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Probably every orthopedic surgeon, who loves his work, has a bit of a natural healer and a mechanical engineer within. A deep appreciation forstructureandanaptitudeforfixingbrokenthings,lieattheheartof men like Dr. Bryan Little. We are honored that Dr. Bryan Little took some time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions about himself and his career. Detroit—meet Dr. Bryan Little, Chief of Orthopedics at Detroit Receiving Hospital.

What superhero would you like to be and why? IlikeSupermanbecausehecanfly.

Where did you go to school, where did you do your residency and fellowship?I attended the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and my medical degree from Wayne State University. I performed my internship and residency at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Then, I pursued a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at the Indiana University Medical School.

Bryan Little MD, New Chief of

Orthopaedics at Detroit Receiving

Hospital

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Rachel Araya is the owner of Ascensions, LLC—a freelance writing company. Rachel Araya graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with Distinction. She also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School. She is currently working on her firstnovel.

Can you please describe your current practiceprofile?I perform knee replacements and hip replacements. I also specialize in revision surgeries for people who need to have a second or a third or a fourth procedure because something didn’t go rightthefirsttime.

Who inspired you to consider a career as an orthopedic doctor/surgeon?I only have one inspiration in my life when it comes to my career—my father, Dr. Ronald Little. He really liked what he did, and I noticed that he got a lot of respect from people. Those things were attractive to me. He didn’t really mentor me as an orthopedic surgeon but he let me know, on a regular basis, that I can do anything that I want to do. He led me to believe that there isn’t anything that I can’t do. I always wanted to be successful, and I am very ambitious.

What were the steps, along your journey, which led to you becoming Chief of Orthopedics? I am a hard worker. I can’t really enumerate the steps. I’m just a hard worker.

How does DMC differ from the other local hospitals in Detroit?DMC is really proud of their doctors and want to celebrate their doctors and attract patients to their physicians. They celebrate all of their employees and they are committed to the area that they serve. Doctors and nurses love what they do and welcome the work at DMC. Everyone loves working for DMC. Why should a young surgeon consider orthopedics as a career?Itisararesurgicalfield.Itpaysoffbecause it feels good to help people function normally in their every day lives. A lot of people come into my officethatareunabletodowhattheyare used to doing, such as walking, running, etc. In orthopedics, you can affect someone’s life immediately. We aren’t curing cancer or anything but we can help someone walk again who got hit by a truck. Hip and knee replacements help people walk again.

A lot of people are afraid to ask their doctors questions. What questions should patients ask their physicians before they are treated?Patients, who call ahead of time for an appointment, usually know what questions they want to ask about their specificissue.Bythetimethepatientisseen by the doctor, the patient usually forgets to ask their important questions. I would advise all patients to write down their questions in a notebook and bring the notebook with them to their appointment. More often than not, patients don’t ask questions because they are nervous for a lot of different reasons.

What differentiates top orthopedic surgeons from merely adequate practitioners? I think that you have to enjoy what you do. The one thing that separates top orthopedic surgeons from mere adequate practitioners is good results. If a doctor has good results and he or she likes to work with people and treats patients like normal people, then that particular doctor is probably a top orthopedic surgeon. My dad always taught me that if I treat people how I want to be treated, everything else will stay together.

What advice would you give students who are dreaming about becoming a doctor? I will give the advice that my dad always gave to me. There is plenty of time to party or do whatever it is that will cause a distraction. Stay focused on what you need to do. Do something that you really want to do. Believe that you can do whatever it is you want to do.

What is your professional mission statement?I love helping patients get better.

ThanksDr.Little.Iknowfirst-handthatyourofficeisperformingmiracleseveryday.Youaredefinitelyhelpingpatients get better.

When Will Recovery Begin

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By Michelle Finley

There has been plenty of speculation suggesting when the economy will recover. The last two years we have heard this will happen in 2012, 2014, and as far out as ten years from now. However, very little thought has been given to how we will recover as a nation and how we will renew our faith in our financial system.

For the recovery to gain traction there has to be a sense of integrity restored to our workplaces, financial institutions, and our political parties. An actual financial recovery for the masses, and not just on the balance sheets of major corporations and banks, will demand a shift in our collective consciousness.

Whether the left or the right wants to face it, we (the people) are going to make the difference. We cannot do that if the fear of losing everything we have worked for is constantly at the forefront of our minds. At this pivotal moment in history, we have an opportunity to learn more, do more, and be more than we ever could have imagined. This will only happen if we start to hold ourselves accountable for our current state, and take action.

In holding ourselves accountable, we will discover all faith should not be lost. We will discover that many of the situations that now make us feel victimized, were there initially, to be courageously challenged and scrutinized. However, we allowed these crimes against our wealth accumulation to happen because we wanted what we wanted, and we wanted it NOW, on credit.

We have the responsibility to our future generations to ensure they have an opportunity to be prosperous. How do you plan to function in this new economy? What changes will you make to aid in the recovery?

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I thought I could count on Pistons President Joe Dumars to work his magic and re-build the Pistons back to championship form, but bad trades, and a history of bad draft picks, have caused me to take another look at the leadership of Dumars.

Detroit needs a winner today more than ever before. We need a team that we can feel proud to talk about at the coffee shops and restaurants around town. We need something to cheer about as we search the internet for our next job offer. The bottom line is… We Need A Winner!!!

Dave Mitchell is host of the Sports Connection Detroit sports talk radio program heard Saturday afternoon’s from 4-5 pm on WCHB 1200 AM. Email your comments to dmitch@SportsConnectionDetroit.com, and follow Dave on Twitter at twitter.com/DMitchellSports.

We Need (and want) a Winner

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Living in the State of Michigan is tough, and living in Detroit is even tougher. Daily headlines talk about a decline in the auto industry, rising unemployment, and a rise in crime. These headlines are enough to drive you out of town. For many among us, this is exactly what has happened.

Moving out of the city is one thing, but the mass exodus out of the Palace of Auburn Hills, is something I thought I would never see. For years, I have counted on the Detroit Pistons to provide me with relief from the negativity of the headlines. In years past, names like “Mr. Big Shot” and “Sheed” have added relief to the painful reality that has hit our city.

Now that this pain has hit the Palace, with dwindling crowds and an unclear direction within the organization, I’m feeling my greatest pain. Bring back the Bad Boys and the fire they brought to the floor, game-in and game-out. Bring back the courtside fans wearing designer suits. Bring back the magic that made the Palace a type of sacred ground in Metro Detroit.

With the rumors of the pending sale of the Pistons, and a team with no All-Stars, that’s struggling to stay out of the basement in the Central Division of the NBA’s Eastern Conference, we need our Pistons to wake-up and give us a winner.

The Hook Up LoungeLast time, you will remember that a tall dark and handsome manbrokeuptheensuingfightbetweenSandraandPrecious.Butnooneknewwhohewas….exceptitlookslike Precious knows him. Henry looked puzzled at him seeing the affect that he had on Precious. Sandra was impressed by him because she knew he could possibly provetobeherallyinfightingagainsttheevilandannoying Precious lol. Okay that was a little dramatic, but somebodyneedstohelpfightheroff,sheisnothingnice.

Let’s pick up where we left off. Okay, so after the gtall dark andhandsomeonebrokeupthefight,hesaidtoPrecious,“Iseeyouareuptoyouroldtrickshuh”!Wellwhatexactlydoes that mean? What was he trying to imply? Well Sandra just asked him right out. “Who are you and where did you come from?” He looked at her with a hint of mystery to himself and said, “I’m your hero, I just came to make sure this here lady doesn’t continue to bother you….do you still need to know my name dear?” Sandra was taken aback by his manly nature and immediately noticed that he was handsome, in addition to being seemingly, the knight in shinning armor type. She replied, “I just want to know who I should thank for such a kind act sir.” Henry was feeling a little disrespected, seeing how this sounded muchlikeflirtingtohimandnotjustathankyou.Sohechimed in, “Yeah, I want to know who was able to tame this girl right here?” as he pointed to Precious.

Meanwhile, Precious was looking a little pale and very uncomfortable. The tall dark and handsome one replied to Sandra this way, “I’m the one who will make sure that all that you want is taken care of, the one who will make you smile whenever you think of me, the one that will protect you from anything that would ever dare frighten you. Baby, I’m the one.“ Sandra’s eyes lit up. He had said all the things that she wanted to hear from a man! She was speechless. Meanwhile, Henry was furious that this dude is trying to cut in on Sandra. So he said, “Man, whatever. What the hell is your name? And why is Precious scared of you?”

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DETROIT, February 28, 2011—Paxahau, producers of the Electronic Music Festival in Detroit announce the names of 20 acts already con-firmed to perform May 28-30 in downtown Detroit’s Hart Plaza; a lim-ited number of $50 early bird weekend passes are now available through www.paxahau.com/festival.

“The Electronic Music Festival in Detroit is an institution,” said Festival Talent Director Chuck Flask. “Each year we aim to showcase the best international talent alongside the legends of Detroit Techno.”

One of the 20 acts announced today was Sven Väth, considered among the first DJs to play trance records, and founder of the legendary trance music label Harthouse, will be performing in Detroit for Movement 2011.

“Sven has been on our list of artist performances we wanted to be able to offer Electronic Music Festival attendees for years,” said Flask. “His presence at this year’s festival is an example of how the Detroit festival has evolved to become a major tour stop for world-renowned artists.”Also announced was Visionquest—Seth Troxler, Ryan Crosson, Shaun Reeves and Lee Curtiss—an innovative and exciting new breed of DJ/producers from Detroit that are often featured with two members per-forming together live, and the other two DJing in the same set. The list of 20 acts in alphabetical order is as follows: • Ana Sia • Art Department• Bruce Bailey• Cio D’or• Dam-Funk & Master Blazter – live• DJ T-1000• Echospace – live• Goldie• Green Velvet – live• Kerri Chandler • Marcel Dettman• Mimosa• Reference • Scuba• Shlomi Aber• Skrillex – live• Soul Clap• Sven Väth • Tini• Visionquest – live/dj Limited Number of Early Bird Weekend Passes Available NowA limited number of early bird weekend passes are now available for only $50. Visit the online ticket store at www.paxahau.com/festival to purchase a three-day pass today.

About the Electronic Music Festival in DetroitPaxahau’s Electronic Music Festival, Movement, is an internationally recognized music marathon that delivers three days and three nights of non-stop performances from more than 100 artists across five stages set in an outdoor plaza located along the Detroit River. Headlining talent from around the world performs alongside legend-ary hometown heroes as thousands of festival-goers dance to the music, and then keep the celebrations going at a full roster of epic after parties. Nearly 100,000 people from across the globe attended the festival in 2010.

The Movement Electronic Music Festival was voted “Best Annual Event” by the Real Detroit Weekly reader’s survey in 2011 and 2010. In 2010 the festival was number one on the New York Post’s ‘10 Outstanding Music Fests’ list. Resident Advisor named Movement Electronic Music Festival as its “Festival of the Month” in May of 2010, 2008 & 2007. Metromix.com readers named the Movement Electronic Music Festival

PAXAHAU ANNOUNCES 20 ACTS & $50 WEEKEND PASSES ON SALE NOW FOR ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL IN DETROIT, MAY 28-30 Sven Väth, Visionquest, Kerri Chandler, Green Velvet, Bruce Bailey, Mimosa & More

“Best Festival in 2009.” URB Magazine readers named Movement 2008 as its “Festival of the Year.” URB Magazine named Paxahau Promotions Group “Promoter of the Year” in 2004.

About Paxahau Promotions GroupPaxahau, now in its sixth year as producers of the Electronic Music Fes-tival in Detroit, first established itself 13 years ago as an online resource to promote both Detroit and electronic music. Paxahau has since earned the respect of their peers and formed a very strong network of alliances throughout the music industry. Today Paxahau Promotions Group is recognized across the world by artists and industry executives as a pre-mier production and promotions organization. To learn more visit www.paxahau.com.

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