The Ann Arbor News seems to think the opening of another Ann Arbor Starbucks at the corner of Liberty and Main a sign that Ann Arbor is “cool”: “Sabrina Keeley, president of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce, said Ann Arbor’s diverse population of students and creative entrepreneurs contributes to the coffee culture. “It’s […]
Former President Criticizes Athletic Department
Former U-M president James Duderstadt (1988-1996) has been a vocal and frequent critic of what he calls “big-time” college sports: football and basketball. (Pictured here with his wife Anne) “During a 30-minute speech to the Ann Arbor North Rotary Club on Thursday afternoon, Duderstadt singled out Michigan’s new football season ticket policy as an example […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ann Arbor, Michigan until 5:00 PM this afternoon. The graphic is from the Weather Underground site, and shows the Detroit area at about 2:15 PM today. (Ann Arbor is marked with the target symbol) > Ch 4: “Severe Weather Making Its Way Through Area”> […]
Washingtonienne Update
Here’s my first post on the matter. Some recent press: > New York Daily News: “Washingtonienne week”> The Inquirer (UK): “Washington Senate sex blogger silenced”> AZ Central.com: “Senator undecided on firing aide over sex blog”> Gannett: “DeWine staff member’s alleged sex journaling practice exposed” And this op-ed, which sensibly states: ” … Tell it how […]
City May Consider Ban on Porch Couches" rel="bookmark" itemprop="name">City May Consider Ban on Porch Couches
This website has recently learned that the city may vote to ban upholstered furniture on porches as soon as this summer, ostensibly for “fire safety” reasons. The proposed changes are at least two weeks away since they have not made it to the city council, and are being considered as part of a package of […]
Summer Break-in Season …
Will be short one burglar this year, thanks to the vigilant eyes of a neighbor. I wonder if she was sitting on anything upholstered? “Ann Arbor Police arrested a man suspected of committing at least one home break-in and of attempting to enter several other homes in the city Thursday. A woman sitting on her […]
Administration Privacy Double-Talk
“Though he’s majoring in computer science, Jon Oberheide said he didn’t need to draw on his studies to come across a serious security breach within the University of Michigan’s online student records system. With literally a few clicks of the mouse, he found easy entry to student and alumni Social Security numbers, addresses and student […]