Longtime Detroit journalist Jack Lessenberry, known in recent years for his acerbic Metro Times column Politics & Prejudice, has launched a new radio program on Michigan Radio called the Jack Lessenberry Show. In addition to the standard on-air broadcast the show has a comprehensive blog which features show audio and additional commentary from Jack and […]
Groundbreaking In Shaw
Today was the groundbreaking for a project in my neighborhood just north of the convention center. According to Shaw Main Streets, “the project includes renovation of some of the oldest buildings in Shaw, with new construction at the rear.” This development comes along a stretch of 9th Street which has seen the opening of Vegetate […]
RFID Chips and The Gap
In recent years a number of privacy advocates have been trying to draw attention to a new technology — RFID chips. Basically, RFID chips are a simple circuit which emit a unique signal when a reader is within range — for most not more than a few feet. The chips are small, lightweight, waterproof, and […]
Michigamua Update
I recently learned that well known University of Michigan campus activist Sam Woll has joined Michigamua, an organization I have spent time publishing information about on my website. To complicate matters, we have a personal relationship and I consider her a friend. I have decided I must publish it — as I publish all names […]
MoveOn’s ‘New Organizing Institute’
I just heard about a new effort by MoveOn called the New Organizing Institute to recruit and train online organizers for progressive candidates. I’ve written to get involved, I think it sounds like exciting idea: The Institute will select exceptionally talented trainees, provide them with intensive training, and follow up with continued support throughout their […]
Zoo Photos
Today I took a trip to the National Zoo to take a look at the baby panda and some of the other animals. Check out my photos here. I linked to another Flickr user’s photos this morning on DCist, they’re much better than mine.
Travel Plans
I’ll be in Ann Arbor Friday through next Wednesday to visit friends and take a bit of a vacation. You’ve got my number. Also, I’m a consultant now.