A couple stories of note, both from the Ann Arbor News:> “Parking employees set June 8 strike date”> “Car thieves keeping busy in Ann Arbor”
Last night’s emergeny in Ypsilanti was caused by a leaking 8,000 gallon tank of hydrochloric acid. One person was admitted to a hospital, complaining of respiratory problems.> CH4: “Ypsilanti chemical leak reportedly contained”> AANEWS: “Acid leak closes area in downtown Ypsilanti” In response to the closing of Decker Drugs, the Daily editorializes in favor of […]
A civil emergency has been announced in the city of Ypsilanti at 10:45 PM this evening after a toxic chemical leak on the 100 Block of Michigan Avenue at the Marsh Plating Corporation. Residents of the immediate vicinity are advised to close their doors and windows, turn off A/C units and move to the highest […]
The Detroit News ran this story today, filed from Ann Arbor, about the ACLU of Michigan’s campaign to pass resolutions opposing the U.S. Patriot act in select Michigan cities. Two more U-M / Ann Arbor blogs were recently launched: U-M grad and Palestinian activist Fadi Kiblawi has started “Al-Thawra”, and Daily columnist Ari Paul has […]
The infamous blog of an anonymous Bagdad resident titled “Where is Raed” is back online, with a number of lengthy posts about events in Bagdad. Also, Andrew Van Alstyne posted these photos of the April 1st protests in D.C.
I’ve always felt we’re not getting the whole story when it comes to the Ed Martin scandal. See this from the N.Y. Times story about the sanctions: “N.C.A.A. Bars Michigan From Another Postseason”:“This is one of the three or four most egregious violations of N.C.A.A. bylaws in the history of the association,” said Thomas E. […]
This Indymedia story has some photos and information about the May Day protest at the downtown Borders, where employees have voted for a union and are trying to negotiate their first contract. Here’s the Ann Arbor News story about the protest. Meanwhile, the Minneapolis, MN store also trying to negotiate a contract held a successful […]