In general, I’m skeptical about the mainstream in the field of economics. However, once in a while I think they have something interesting to say, like this award-winning economics professor from Princeton: “Our political leaders are doing everything they can to fortify class inequality, while denouncing anyone who complains–or even points out what is happening–as […]

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Trying to keep up with these: “800 block of Oakland, Thursday. Entry through unlocked door; laptop computer, two digital cameras, and athletic shoes stolen. Total value: $2,050. 800 block of Packard, Thursday. Entry through an unlocked window; laptop computer valued at $2,100 and more than $300 cash stolen. “

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I just posted an excerpt from Rise of the Creative Class over at ArborBlogs, where a meetup is being planned for one week from yesterday.

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Its come to my attention that Current Magazine’s “Best of Washtenaw County 2004” has under the “everything” category “Best blog,” which is a new category this year. There is a ballot online, although the link appears broken at the time of this posting. For its first year, there certainly are plenty of blogs to choose […]

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The University has installed wireless internet in the Michigan Union lounges and basement. Also, the Daily interviews some students about the Democratic primary: “Dems prepare for close race”

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Here’s a couple break-ins: “Woman reports stolen items An Ann Arbor homeowner reported that someone entered her house while she slept Wednesday night and stole several items, police reports said. The victim said she awoke at about 10 a.m. Thursday at her home in the 500 block of South Fourth Avenue to find her laptop, […]

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