Archive for June, 2008
Midwest flooding: the next Katrina?
With early damage estimates easily surpassing the billion dollar mark, many Midwesterners are questioning practices of the federal government that are widely seen as discriminating against small, agrarian communities in the fight against flooding.
The Hold Steady exceeds its name with “Stay Positive”
The Hold Steady are a knife in frosting: harsh, edgy vocals driven by ambitious hooks and delicious keyboards. Their sound is anthemic: a supercharged muscle car, grease-stained jeans, big city lights and a cathartic sound half religion, half rock.
McCain? A flip-flopper? Then what else would you call it?
As Sam Stein of the Huffington Post writes, “It is hardly a secret that when it comes to offshore drilling, Sen. John McCain was against the idea before he was for it.”
Is this man an environmentalist?
Probably not. Let’s face it: billionaire developer Donald Trump’s architectural portfolio likely doesn’t sit too well with Mother Nature. That’s not stopping him from boasting, though. Surprise, surprise.
Chauncey the politician?
“I’m very proud of the city,” Billups said. “I’m very proud that the city of Detroit came out for the same reason I came out today - to support Barack Obama.”
360: Rally at the Joe
Check out the amazing 360 panoramic shot taken by photographer Anne Savage at Barack Obama’s rally at the Joe on the Monday night. Savage is a special contributor to the Detroit Free Press.
Media War ‘08: McCain 0, Obama 2
She’s at it again. Cindy McCain (or one of her interns) has stolen yet another recipe and claimed it as her own. Politically significant? Not really. Sad? Terribly.
Grand Rapids Art Museum takes the LEED
First in our series of downtown hotspots is the brand-new Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM), which has already drawn international acclaim for its breathtaking architectural design and commitment to energy efficiency. Although the brilliant Andy Warhol exhibit is gone, the GRAM offers something for everyone - from classical to contemporary (and even live music on Friday nights). This is without a doubt THE place to be in Grand Rapids.
Farewell to an “Institution”
Tim Russert, legendary host of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” died today of an apparent heart attack. He was “one of the premier political journalists and analysts of our time,” said Tom Brokaw, former anchor of NBC’s Nightly News and a close personal friend of Russert’s. “This news organization will not be the same without his clear, strong voice.”
Lakers lose grip on lead, series in Celtics comeback
The turn around from second worst team in the NBA to potential champion is the biggest year-to-year turn around in NBA history.
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