Careful what you read in public, or the FBI might pay a visit: “Careful: the FB-eye may be watching” [FBI Special Agent] Trippi’s partner speaks up: “Any reading material? Papers?” I don’t think so. Then Trippi decides to level with me: “I’ll tell you what, Marc. Someone in the shop that day saw you reading […]
While you won’t find it in the Michigan Daily coverage, out-of-state tuition will increase 6% next year, less than in-state tuition, perhaps because it’s already so inflated. From the A2 News’ “U-M Budget Highlights”: “Nonresident freshman and sophomores in LS&A will pay $24,778, an increase of 6 percent, or $1,412.” I am assuming the increase […]
It turns out suing Oakhurst Dairy wasn’t the first time Monsanto bullied others to keep information about the Bovine Growth Hormone they produce, rBGH, away from consumers. In 1998, two Pulitzer-prize winning journalists were fired from a Fox affiliate in Florida after reporting on the dangers of BGH. Steve Wilson and Jane Akre had been […]
According to this University Press Release, the budget approved by the Regents today increases in-state tuition $490, or 6.5%. The Michigan Daily story, which reads like a re-write of the official press release, is here. It’s unclear how much out-of-state tuition will increase. The University claims changes to their employees’ prescription drug benefits have saved […]
Conyers on Haddad:“If your immigration officials are correct, your staff released a person with credible ties to terrorism. If they are wrong, Mr. Haddad was a victim of guilt by association and unlawfully ejected from a community where he has played a constructive role (as) a spiritual leader.” – U.S. Representative John Conyers in a […]
The Regents are set to increase tuition 7% at their monthly meeting today according to the Ann Arbor News. Also, in the News’ “Haddad’s wife vows to vindicate spouse” Salma Al-Rushaid told reporters in a press conference: “Willingly, I don’t want to return to America unless the old America comes back.” Thanks to MG for […]
More details on the Haddad story today – after being detained for six hours by authorities in Lebanon he was released. Also, Haddad’s friends and local activists held a press conference today at 1 pm at Ann Arbor’s Islamic Center. > NYTimes: “U.S. Deports charity leader in visa dispute”> AANews: “Haddad deported from U.S.”> Freep: […]