BTL Staff
Gov. Whitmer Encourages Young Women in Michigan to Participate in Cybersecurity Competition
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer encouraged young women in Michigan high schools last week to explore their aptitude for cybersecurity and computer science through the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart program. "Michigan has long been a leader in innovation [...]
It's Not Just Bath Bombs and Rainbows: A Self-Care Series
Self-care is defined as a self-initiated and motivated function intended to improve one's general health and well-being and it's taken off in recent years. In fact, it more popular in modern U.S. history than ever before. A 2015 Pew Research Center [...]
United Methodist Church Votes Against Same-Sex Marriage, LGBTQ Clergy
The debate over LGBTQ issues may finally split the United Methodist Church, America's second-largest Protestant denomination. Following a special session of the church's General Conference in St. Louis, Missouri over the weekend, delegates voted [...]
The Voice of Authority
Across 1 "Chloe" director Egoyan 5 Bash for just men 9 Nevada neighbor 13 Sappho's B 14 Texas town, with "El" 15 Distinctive Streisand feature 16 "DWTS" cohost Andrews 17 Airline to Ben Gurion 18 2001 biopic about Murdoch 19 Start of a quote by [...]
Michigan Move Over Law Could Cost Noncompliant Motorists $400
Last week Michigan's Emergency Vehicle Caution Law, well-known as the Michigan Move over Law, took effect. In an attempt to prevent injury and death to first responders, this law requires motorists to slow down to at least 10 mph under the posted [...]
Five Mistakes Brides Make Choosing a Dress
BY THE WEDDING SHOPPE Planning a wedding is often a long process, with many decisions to make along the way. And according to The Wedding Shoppe in Berkley , finding the perfect wedding dress is one of the most important decisions for a bride on her [...]
Disney Promotes Same-Sex Wedding and Honeymoon Program on Instagram
In an effort to promote its Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons program, Disney's official Instagram page shared a post this week featuring two men getting married at Orlando's Walt Disney World resort. The vacation package includes a special [...]
The Rust Belt Market to Host LGBTQ Weddings During Ferndale Pride
LGBTQ couples will have the opportunity to get married during Ferndale Pride on June 1 at The Rust Belt Market, Ferndale's premier wedding venue. "Ferndale Pride embodies the essence of this community. It's a fun, expressive, safe, and inclusive [...]
Black History Family Festival at Tangent Gallery Feb. 24
DETROIT — On Sunday, Feb. 24, Detroit's Tangent Gallery is presenting its first annual Hug Detroit Day Black History Family Festival. Organizers of the event said that this day will be a celebration of Black History Month and a special way of [...]