September 2020

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September 21, 2020 Dell Deaton

North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) organizers have just announced move of next exposition dates to September 28 through October 9, 2021. The last traditionally “winter” event was held in January of 2019, to have ….

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September 20, 2020 Staff

From Trinity Health, St Joseph Mercy – Ann Arbor: “Notice of Cyber-Attack Impacting Database Information,” mailed to potentially affected patients on September 14, 2020. re A “data security incident involving Blackbaud, a vendor that supplies ….

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September 19, 2020 Dell Deaton

Statement issued today by Michigan Civil Rights Commission on the passing of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ginsburg was not just a consummate jurist and litigator. Ruth Bader Ginsburg will always be remembered as ….

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September 18, 2020 Dell Deaton

Upon first hearing about the death of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg earlier today, President Donald Trump said the following, responding extemporaneously to a reporter’s question. “She just died? “Wow. I ….

President Donald J Trump and a section of the United States Constitution from 1787 held by National Archives, opening with “We the People ….” © 2020 d2 Saline, All Rights Reserved. USA

“Constitution Day” 2020 continues to take on new meanings through presidential powers, voting, and COVID-19

September 17, 2020 Dell Deaton

The Constitution of the United States of America has curiously emerged among higher topices for news coverage and discussion in 2020. This year, its aspects associated with the Presidency appear to have merited the most ….

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September 15, 2020 Dell Deaton

Emagine Drive-In Theatre at Novi to show the 2002 movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Rated PG), Friday September 20, 2020, at 8:15pm. Pre-show activities, contexts, early-bird concessions, and happy hour specials start at 6:30pm. ….

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September 15, 2020 Dell Deaton

Emagine Drive-In Theatre at Novi to show the 2002 movie Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Extended Version (Rated PG-13), Friday September 19, 2020, at 8:15pm. Pre-show activities, contexts, early-bird concessions, and happy hour specials ….

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September 15, 2020 Dell Deaton

Emagine Drive-In Theatre at Novi to show the 2019 movie Spider-Man: Far from Home (Rated PG-13), Friday September 18, 2020, at 8:15pm. Pre-show activities, contexts, early-bird concessions, and happy hour specials start at 6:30pm. Location: Fountain Walk, ….

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September 14, 2020 Dell Deaton

Very nice overview of the newly released Alpha 7C compact digital camera just posted to YouTube by Sony Ambassador Mark Galer. <link>

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September 14, 2020 Dell Deaton

Lancaster Pennsylvania riots have personal connection to Saline: Our James Bond watches gallery at the National Watch & Clock Museum is located in Columbia, at the heart of it. See report by Gillian McGoldrick titled ….

via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Fusion Camp for 2nd-6th graders," by Rachel LaBelle, Resurrection Church, Lincoln Park Michigan: ... At camp, we get a short window to replace the busyness of their daily lives and invite them to a safe place where they can focus on Christ. Some would…

– April 24, 2022
via Got Questions (January 4, 2022)— "What is the god of self?" "A god is what we run to when we need validation, help, or encouragement because we believe it has the power to give us what we need. Self is a compelling god because it arises from our deepest…

– August 7, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Words without wisdom," by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: A life-giving tongue creates a positive environment, and even brings joy to a community. However, too often many of us choose conversation that is callous and criticizes as opposed…

– February 27, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization— On May 3, 2022, Heather Riggleman addressed the question "What Does the Bible Say about Abortion?" on Christianity website. "Every year, over three million women ... in the US will face an unplanned pregnancy and of those pregnancies,…

– June 24, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Inwardly strong, outwardly focused," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan: Legendary football coach, Vince Lombardi, started the first day of the Green Bay Packers training camp in 1961 with a football in his right hand and these words:…

– April 10, 2022
via TED Conferences (February 1998) "Billy Graham: Technology, faith and human shortcomings": In Monterey California, The Reverend Billy Graham delivered a talk of just over twenty-six minutes to a Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) conference before a screen that projected a title of no more than, matter-of-factly, his first and…

– July 10, 2022
via Samaritan's Purse (March 23, 2022)— "Ukraine Updates: Ukraine Updates: Fifth Airlift Departs with Ukraine Relief; Medical Care at Four Locations; Food and Other Distributions Underway": A fifth Samaritan’s Purse airlift departed today carrying more than 19 tons of relief, including medical supplies for area hospitals as we work to…

– March 27, 2022
via Samaritan's Purse— "Samaritan's Purse is operating multiple medical facilities in various parts of Ukraine and providing food and non-food relief items through church partners in both Ukraine and Moldova": Samaritan's Purse continues to provide medical relief to displaced Ukrainians, serving them at our Emergency Field Hospital on the outskirts…

– March 13, 2022
via Samaritan's Purse (March 28, 2022)— "Franklin Graham Meets with Samaritan's Purse Team in Ukraine": Work continues as fighting rages in eastern Europe. Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, traveled to Ukraine this past weekend to meet with our teams who have been at work there since the early stages…

– April 3, 2022

Michigan Cinema Re-Opening Day at Emagine Theatre Royal Oak

After six months, three weeks, and two days, cinemas in Michigan are permitted to re-open; and Paul Glantz is ready

October 9, 2020

At 4:50 am this morning, Paul Glantz pulled into the parking lot of Emagine Theatre Royal Oak. A news truck from local ABC affiliate WXYZ Channel 7 was already stationed outside main entry doors to the building. [1,2] Inside, numerous indications suggested that staff had already been busy much longer. Sorely missed smell of fresh popcorn filled the air, backed by active sounds of popping machines behind concession counters with promise of ample supplies to ....

Tom Bourque, Ann Arbor Michigan attorney with Eby Conner Smillie

The Race For District Judge In Washtenaw 14A Court Redux: A Debriefing With The Candidate Who Finished In Second Place

December 26, 2018

“It isn’t common to see someone run against a sitting judge in Washtenaw County,” Clerk Larry Kestenbaum told Saline Journal. “But it happens all the time elsewhere in the state.” [1,2] For those who follow political machinations, that made the 2018 race for 14A District Court Judge a race to watch. Here, incumbent J Cedric Simpson was challenged by Ann Arbor attorney Tom Bourque in the general election held November 6. [3,4,5,6,7] By the numbers, ....

Exclusive Photograph of One of the Winners of Inaugural CS Mott Congenital Heart Center LPGA Volvik Pro-Am

May 23, 2018

Some explanation is in order here. The image above is obviously not from the Travis Pointe Country Club golf course, and the CS Mott Children’s Hospital Pro-Am was the furthest thing imaginable from a round of putt-putt golf. [1,2,3] Despite a bit of bothersome rain, teams led by Beth Allen, Katherine Perry, and Katherine Kirk took top honors there. Moreover, according to a spokesperson from the University of Michigan, this event raised more than $220,000 ....

Marketplace For New Automobile Sales Has Changed With The Internet, But Keys To Dealer Success Remain The Same

July 24, 2018

Thirty years ago, new car models were unveiled at a set-certain time of year. Consumer research was done by reading buyer’s guides and special issues of monthly magazines with content gleaned from a select few writers granted access through preview showings. Highly stylized stock photography provided by manufacturers provided visual appeal, details deamed important to highlight. Many vehicles were exactingly specified on multi-page forms sent to the factory, then delivered weeks later. When it came ....

Imagine Your Own Camera For Video Or Still Photography, And A Great Idea: What Could You Do With That In A Pro Studio?

November 20, 2018

For many people, regular, intentional use of their camera takes them to the limits of what they imagine can be done. Sometimes for pure creativity. Often times, out of some practical necessity. Where does one go to take that next small step or giant leap? Assuming there even is such a place, can it be accessed? For what purposes? At what cost? Think portraits, from the wonder on the soft face of a curious two-year-old, ....

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Month: September 2020

“Constitution Day” 2020 continues to take on new meanings through presidential powers, voting, and COVID-19