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Monday, February 4, 2013

Poll: Which Was Your Favorite Super Bowl Commercial?

Vote on some of the most popular commercials during Super Bowl XLVII.

One of the most anticipated aspects of the Super Bowl each year is the commercials. 2013 is no different, with popular brand names like Dodge, Budweiser, Taco Bell and many more pulling out all the creative stops to make their ads pop. Advertisers paid an average of $3.8 million for each 30 seconds of air time, according to USA Today. You can re-watch some of the most popular commercials that have been uploaded to YouTube.com and are posted with this article.  On Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch' Facebook page, readers favored the Dodge "Farmer" ad, featuring a voice over by legendary radio personality Paul Harvey, as well as Budweiser's "Brotherhood" and Taco Bell's "Viva Young". The Doritos "Fashionista Daddy", Skechers "Man vs. Cheetah…

Friday, February 1, 2013

5 Places to Watch Super Bowl XLVII in Farmington and Farmington Hills

The Baltimore Ravens face off against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 3.

Chances are, you won't be making the trip to New Orleans for this year's Super Bowl.  If you're looking for a place in Farmington or Farmington Hills to watch the Baltimore Ravens battle the San Francisco 49ers, consider hitting one of these local spots before the 6:30 p.m. coin toss: If you're looking for an alternative, Drakeshire Lanes hosts a game-watching party. Reservations are recommended for this event, which includes unlimited bowling, shoe rental, food and entry for door prizes. Cost is $20 per person; call 248-478-2230.  Wherever you watch the Harbowl – a Super Bowl clash between brothers Jim Harbaugh, the 49ers coach, and John Harbaugh, who coaches the Ravens – dazzle your friends by telling them about these Michigan …

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Op/Ed: Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk

If you're partying today, make better choices and don't drive if you're intoxicated.

Super Bowl Sunday is traditionally a specific day where many football fans across the country gather to watch one of the largest viewed sporting events of the year. A great number of fans enjoy indulging in food and alcoholic beverages on this day. If football fans are plan on drinking during this event, designating a sober driver can help increase the chance of avoiding an alcohol-impaired-driving crash.  By making better choices and taking appropriate steps, the facts provided by NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) will aid in having a safe and enjoyable Super Bowl celebration. Impaired driving can be deadly: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), along with the National Football League (NFL) and …

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Joni Hubred-Golden

1:36 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012

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