The Goodspeed Update

I’ve been asked that question quite a bit. Sounds like in the U.K. at least, blogs have quite a way to go:
“Our research not only shows that there is no buzz about blogging and podcasting outside of our media industry bubble, but also that people have no understanding of what the words mean,” Carter said. […]

For my work I am helping to develop the online education programs for a new youth leadership development initiative of People For the American Way called Young People For. We’re calling it a “Progressive Online Academy” and we are currently recruiting for the fall course. It is a 6-week course titled “Examining the Wal-Mart Economy” […]

The great website the Memory Hole just posted two FBI reports on the Nation Of Islam from the 1960s. I look forward to checking them out when I get the chance. Here’s what The Memory Hole’s Russ Kirk has to say:
Upon review, the FBI has released the two reports on the Nation of Islam. We’ve […]

Larger view here.

At Michigan, a different tune from conservatives:
TMD: Do you have a vision for the Review?
JDD: I definitely have a vision for the Review. I think that in the past, our paper has been led by people who maybe are upset with BAMN, or simply didn’t like affirmative action – basically, people who formed their political […]

I have posted the photos to my Labor Day tubing adventure. Go check them out.

From a friend:
i just found out that there was a fire at 4:00am on arbor street… the daily has yet to post anything but more info is available at mline/aa news- the house is gone and one student had to jump from the third floor and is badly burned, cut and in critical condition at […]