In an article halfway between a trite book report and a poor news story, the Daily posted an online update covering the Michael Moore talk yesterday. Written by an arts writer. “… Above all else, Moore seemed to emphasize what he considered to be the real problems in the United States. Among others, he noted […]
Chetly Zarko discusses the U-M Department of Public Safety’s use of the trespass law to keep campus squeaky-clean of any undesirable on his new blog: “The Czar’s Court has increasingly come to hear several stories relating to the DPS use of trespassing laws to intimidate disliked individuals, political opponents, and even to keep the look […]
Ok, I can understand a 4-year vision, or perhaps even 50. But 100? Here’s part of General Clark’s 100-year vision, somewhat vague, but necessarily so, I think: “… Institutionally, our Constitution remains the wellspring of American freedom and prosperity. We must retain a pluralistic democracy, with institutional checks and balances that reflect the will of […]
CMF points out that not all developers think “Greenbelt” proposals are such a bad idea. Meanwhile, the Washtenaw Homebuilders’ Association has pledged to fight the mayor’s proposal. The Huron Land Use Alliance website has more information, or read this Ann Arbor News article on Michigan IMC.
This interesting New York Times article “Staying in the Family Home May Mean Taking Others In” mentions the Ann Arbor city council vote two years ago against allowing homeowners to construct “granny flats” in basements, attics, or additions to their houses. The story is about a proposal to legalize these apartments in San Francisco: ” […]
Student Ghetto Break-ins are light this week … “800 block of East University Avenue, 11:38 p.m. Thursday. Entry gained through bedroom window; a laptop computer valued at $2,000 taken. 500 block of Walnut Street, 4 p.m. Thursday. Entry gained through unlocked door; a bicycle, portable CD player and Nintendo Game Cube taken. Total value: $290″(AANews)
Ann Arbor has gained another blogger, at least until May 2005, the authors claim. Yes authors: “aSquared.Airbeagle.com” is run by “AirBeagle” and “Brandhast,” or Steve and Frank. The name? Taken ironically. We like that. Meanwhile, the authors are discovering some of the many joys of Ann Arbor, including ladybugs, underreported crime, North Campus, chalkings, and […]