Did you hear today’s news about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

Fannie Mae Announcement

Apparently, congress was given 3 options on how to proceed with the housing crisis.  The video above says it all, and I believe it accurately captures today’s news story.

Fannie Mae Announcement Made Today, February 11, 2011 is a post from: Ann Arbor Mich

Who Is Kevin Smith?

Kevin Smith is an actor, director, writer, producer, and much more, including the voice of Clive Addison on an episode of Phineas and Ferb.  He’s probably most recognized for his involvement in:

• Clerks
• Malrats
• Chasing Amy
• Dogma
• Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
• Clerks 2

See Red State Before It’s Released In Theaters

Kevin’s new movie, Red State, has a release date set for October 19, 2011, but if you’re in Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 10th, be sure to stop by the Michigan Theater, where you can catch it early.

Michigan Theater Location

The Michigan Theater is located at:

Actor-Director Kevin Smith’s Red State Movie Coming To Ann Arbor, Michigan is a post from: Ann Arbor Mich

When will the U of M smoking ban start?

Many of you may be interested to know that the university president has set a target date of July 1, 2011 to begin implementing the no smoking policy.  After careful consideration of the desires of many of the university faculty, employees, and students, they’ve determined that the data shows that smoking isn’t wanted on campus.

What areas will the smoking ban effect?

Ann Arbor is really tied in so closely with the campus; the question is, will there still be areas in downtown A2 where smokers can step off campus to inhale a bit of tar.  At this point, it’s unclear which direction they’ll take the policy in.  They’re considering 14 different recommendations for how to implement smoke free areas, including making parking garages and public walkways, as well as buildings off limits.

What’s your suggestion for implementing the smoking ban?

Here’s your chance to be heard. 

• How would you decide which areas people will and won’t be allowed to smoke in? 
• What should the consequences be if caught?

University Of Michigan Smoking Ban is a post from: Ann Arbor Mich

Could Ann Arbor employment rise in our near future?

Ann Arbor Michigan may be the new grounds for a $50 million Toyota safety research center, presumably to be created in some sort of partnership with the University of Michigan, Virginia Tech, and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute.

You may recall the stuck petal incidents of 2010 that lost Toyota a lot of credibility with consumers.  Perhaps this new move to create the Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC)  at Ann Arbor’s current Toyota Technical Center will give them the boost they need.

New Toyota Safety Research Center Coming To Ann Arbor Mich? is a post from: Ann Arbor Mich

Toledo News:  Mark Twain Rewritten

I just watched a story on the WTOL Toledo News, and I wanted to get your opinion on it.  Mark Twain’s classic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, is being rewitten to be politcally correct.  As the novel currently reads, it can’t be on the mandatory reading list, but is on an additional reading list.  Apparently, the alterations will allow an official recommendation.

What’s your opinion on the rewritten classic?

Between the various news channels that are releasing this, there seems to be some differing opinions on whether or not it’s a good thing, so I want to get your view. 

• Just because a word is offensive, should we rewrite an author’s work?
• Do you think it does more harm or good to remove offenses from our history?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts below!

Rewriting Classic Literature To Be Politically Correct is a post from: Ann Arbor Mich

Looking for an alternative to the movies?

Consider getting out to a comedy club; namely, Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.  Mike Green’s going to be performing there January 6th, 7th, and 8th, and the price of admission is cheaper than the movies (or about the same) if you don’t wait to get them at the door.

Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase Location

Mike Green Reviews

If you’ve seen Mike perform, leave a comment below and let everyone know what you thought of him.

Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase- Mike Green is a post from: Ann Arbor Mich

A hidden gem Northeast of downtown Ann Arbor

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Dixboro General Store, it truly is a hidden gem.  For years, my wife’s family has been making the trek from Toledo just to shop at this little “country” store.  I, however, wait in the car and nap while they shop.  While they really have some great finds, and are a bit reminiscent of Shipshewana, they really are a chick store. 

Guys, take your wives or girlfriends if you’re looking for a new shop to try out.  You’ll be glad you did.

Location:

5206 Plymouth Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Dixboro General Store is a post from: Ann Arbor Mich