“People who live in neighborhoods where they must drive to get anywhere are significantly more likely to be obese than those who can easily walk to their destinations, according to the first study to directly demonstrate that long-suspected link. The study of nearly 11,000 people in the Atlanta area found that people living in highly […]
Tom Hayden Turned Down Michigamua Tap
According to an article he penned for the progressive website AlterNet, former Michigan Daily editor and Students for a Democratic Society leader Tom Hayden turned down membership in Michigamua – in the 1960s. However, he admits joing the now-defunct (I think) LSA society called the Druids. ” … I was a member of a secret […]
Arborupdate.com Goes Live!
The group-edited, community-driven news blog I have been involved in called arborupdate.com is now officially live. I encourage you to check it out – we are holding a launch party at the Arbor Brewing Company tomorrow night at 9pm, all are invited to stop by!
Noodle Chain Coming to State Street
According to their website, and a short story in this month’s Ann Arbor Observer, the old location of Decker Drugs will soon be the site of a “Noodles & Company.” According to an official company press release, Noodles & Company, founded in 1995, is in a phase of “aggressive expansion,” currently operates 87 restaurants in […]
The lead story in this week’s New York Times magazine: a true-life thriller about teenage sex, sure to scandalize almost all the people who read the New York Times Magazine – parents. I’m skeptical of any story where the primary research consisted of trolling the web for teens willing to talk online about their sex […]
Stevens Photos
Click to view full images: I took these photos at about 4 PM March 26. Police are asking anyone in the area when the fire started on early Tuesday morning who might have seen anything to call (734) 994-4976.> See related post: “Stevens Co-Op Burns”> See also AANews: “Cause of fire at co-op remains unknown”> […]
“The Link” …
… Will be free from June 14 through September 30. However, that’s also when the hours will change from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, to 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday. > AANews: “Link bus system gets a sign of the times”> The Link Website Also, here’s a few break-ins: “2100 block of […]