Friday Jun 20 | Boing Boing
Leaked Comcast PowerPoint paints a picture of a bumbling, evil, stupid monopolist
In this remarkable leaked Powerpoint presentation produced by a Comcast employee to brief co-workers about how incredibly shit their customer service is, a series of frank admissions of total incompetence, ...
First Drive: 2008 Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS
“There is not a part on this car you can bolt on”
Speed Read First Impressions: Racing outfit Pratt & Miller makes a 600-hp statement in its first attempt at a specialty road car. via Edmunds.com News
Friends and chores fill the hours
The weeks roll by much too quickly. Suddenly another one is over and we didn't accomplish half of what we intended. via Toledo Blade
Guardian Building has long been the crown jewel in Detroit skyline a... a... a... After the end of the First World War, Detroit's skyline underwent a dramatic facelift. via Detroit News
Guardian Building has long been the crown jewel in Detroit skyline a... a... a... After the end of the First World War, Detroit's skyline underwent a dramatic facelift. via Detroit News
DNR Coolwater Fish Production Strategy for 2008 Announced
“Although additional information is needed, particularly the effectiveness of egg disinfection in killing VHSv on coolwater eggs, sufficient information is available to allow the DNR to begin to manage the coolwater production risks surrounding VHSv”
After placing a moratorium on coolwater fish production in 2007 because of concerns related to viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus in the Great Lakes, the Department of Natural Resources today announced its fish ... via State of Michigan
“Michigan's volunteer heroes give of their time and talent without thought of praise or recognition”
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm Monday announced finalists for the 2008 Governor's Service Awards who will be honored next month during ceremonies at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. via NewsCenter 25
Relay for Life has several spots to fill
There are six spots remaining for this year for Relay for Life, 'Holt Goes Looney for Cure,' on June 21 at the Holt High School. via Lansing State Journal
MDOT to begin bridge work on US-127 near Hudson on Monday, April 7
The bridges are located just south of Nelson Road and just south of Lowe Road, near Hudson. via State of Michigan
Israeli Food Distributor Gets Kosher Milk From Michigan
“This is such a great opportunity for us and a dynamic new direction for our products”
This food distributor has ordered 500 metric tons of kosher whole milk powder from Vreba-Hoff. The Michigan dairy has 5,700 milking cows at its two Hudson farms. via Dairy Field
The good news is that Muskegon County will apparently not have to build a large wastewater retention basin. via Jackson Citizen Patriot
Child Abuse Council accepting nominations
GRAND LEDGE - Since its inception in 1985, the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Eaton County has presented an annual community award recognizing an outstanding person or organization in Eaton County for their ... via Lansing State Journal
DeAgostino, Laura L. and Thomas H., of Mirror Lake, a son, Vincent Thomas, born Jan. via Jackson Citizen Patriot
Jay Leno's Chevrolet Corvette C6RS - 2007 SEMA Auto Show
“I love the idea of having 600 horsepower at my disposal, but using a homegrown alternative to gasoline.”
Though it's black, the C6RS is designed to recall the familiar yellow C6.R racecar; note the fender louvers and hood's waterfall duct. via Edmunds.com News
Lenawee County girl, 15, accused of murder is to be tried as adult
“We have made it known to the court that an evaluation will be requested”
Lenawee County Judge Margaret Noe ruled yesterday that a 15-year-old girl accused of fatally poisoning her grandmother will be tried as an adult and will not have her hearings conducted in juvenile court. via Toledo Blade
Create a winter craft at 4:30 p.m. today in the children's room at Beekman Library, 11 Town Center Blvd., Poughquag. via Poughkeepsie Journal
Engagement: Boettger - Godfrey
Robert and Marylu Boettger of St. Johns with David and Cynthia Godfrey of Hudson, Mich. via Lansing State Journal
“We just stared at each other with absolutely no expression.”
Editor's note: This is the latest in a series of articles featuring Livingston County's 'Extraordinary Women.' Silence may be golden for some, but for Elaine Schwocho, who lost her larynx to cancer, it can be ... via Press & Argus
Pratt & Miller To Build Just 25 Corvette C6RS Supercars in 2008
“This is what you get other than [exterior] color.”
Pratt & Miller Engineering will start selling a very tiny number of these modified Corvettes, called the C6RS, in April. via Edmunds.com News
A Pratt & Miller Corvette for the Street
“Our goal with the Corvette C6RS was to capture the soul and spirit of the Corvette C6.R race car in a premium GT car for the street”
A Pratt & Miller Corvette for the Street Written by: News Wire New Hudson, Mich. via Speed Channel