03.27.08
Posted in Business, Technology, Michigan, Environment, Transportation, Detroit, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti at 7:44 pm by Tim
A friend and I used to joke about how you could get arrested in Michigan for saying ‘mass’ and ‘transit’ in the same sentence. But it’s an issue that, no pun intended, is gaining momentum in this state. Nettie Boivin of Mi Life Mi Times offers an insightful article on the topic, one deserving not only of further discussion but, more importantly, immediate action. In January, Metromode tendered a piece on an aspect near and dear to me: The Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter rail line. I’ve been banging that drum for some time, as the days when Detroit is separated from Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, both physically and psychologically, are long gone, no matter what certain residents of either region may think. Let’s get moving on this, folks. Do it for the planet and for your kids.
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03.26.08
Posted in Books, The Web, Michigan, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti at 6:24 pm by Tim
It’s nice to see one of my Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area brethren in the spotlight. As far as I know, I’ve never met Harry Dolan, but he is a finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. Read an excerpt from “Bad Things Happen“ (look for the “Download for Free” tab), then consider voting for Dolan, about whom you can learn more. As I keep saying, there’s plenty of talent here in Michigan, where the news isn’t all about political malfeasance.
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03.22.08
Posted in Business, Technology, Michigan, News, Jobs at 10:45 pm by Tim
Once again, Celeste Whiting from Our Michigan points out something good happening in our beleaguered state: High tech growth in Ann Arbor. I appreciate Celeste’s smart, honest analysis of business, politics, and more in our peninsulas, and highly recommend that you subscribe to her blog.
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03.21.08
Posted in The Web, Michigan, News, Environment at 6:33 am by Tim
No matter how much I think I know about the Great Lakes, I always learn something new when perusing the pages of the Great Lakes Information Network. I remember coming across the site many years ago, I believe 1997, and being amazed at the sheer number of links and resources that GLIN highlights and points to, whether centered on the environment, the economy, tourism, and more. Be sure to check out its comprehensive Site of the Month section, which has an archive that goes back more than a decade.
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03.07.08
Posted in Business, TV, Technology, The Web at 11:27 pm by Tim
Great chat betweeen these two last night. I had the pleasure of interviewing Anderson in 2006, and found the man utterly brilliant.
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02.28.08
Posted in Business, Politics, Arts & Entertainment, Technology, The Web at 12:34 am by Tim
…for anyone in a creative/content position. The site offers an abundance of resources, from a daily newsfeed to industry job listings to online tutorials and courses, as well as its Freelance Marketplace and AvantGuild premium membership. I’ve utilized Mediabistro for years, and continue to find nuggets throughout its pages.
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02.10.08
Posted in The Web, Michigan at 9:26 pm by Tim
Lest anyone think all the news coming out of Detroit and Michigan is dire, there is a Web site that trumpets the good things happening in this much-maligned region I call home. MiLife MiTimes launched in 2007, and is filled with user-generated, positive content.
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