December 22, 2024

Former Michigan governor “Jennifer Granholm sells holdings in electric bus maker after Republican criticisms,” reported Eric Wolff for Politico earlier today.

“Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm sold her holdings in electric bus maker Proterra this week, DOE confirmed …, following criticism … that she might be profiting from the administration’s push for electric vehicles. …

Granholm cleared all of her Proterra holdings in the sales on Monday, providing her with net capital gains of $1.6 million, DOE said …. She had been a board member for the company, but resigned before becoming secretary.

Granholm’s holdings in the company became a flashpoint for critics after President Joe Biden last month made a virtual visit to a Proterra facility as part of his electric vehicle push ….

via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

– March 6, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 6, 2021)— "Americans' Views of Life's Meaning and Purpose Are Changing," by Aaron Earls: As Americans attempt to move past the life-altering effects of 2020, their perspective is shifting on some of the most significant questions facing humanity. [Compared] to a decade ago, U.S. adults today are…

– January 9, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

– January 2, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (May 2, 2022)— "Be the Church in the marketplace" by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: This is a classic story of what God can and will do when lay people begin to take seriously the Lord’s call on their life to…

– May 15, 2022
via Lifeway Research (February 22, 2022)— "Most Open to Spiritual Conversations, Few Christians Speaking," by Aaron Earls: Americans are curious about the religious devotion of others and are willing to discuss the topic, but most say they rarely have conversations about faith with their Christian friends .... Half of Americans (51%)…

– March 20, 2022
via Lifeway Research (December 28, 2021)— "New Year's Resolutions Focus on Health, God and Money," by Aaron Earls: After a season in which avoiding sickness was on most everyone’s mind, many Americans say their New Year’s resolutions address their health .... As people contemplate their 2022 resolutions, more than 2 in…

– January 23, 2022
Ascension Day— via Christianity: "Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, He was a servant. Now in heaven, He is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, He completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who…

– May 26, 2022
Good Friday— "By no means is Good Friday an isolated event, said Winn Collier, the pastor of All Souls Charlottesville, a partner church with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. "Following the church calendar is a congregation’s way of following the footsteps of Christ throughout the year. And for both…

– April 15, 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

Diane Udell at the oven, preparing to cook customer Christmas meals for Tippens Specialty Wine & Foods in Lodi Township Michigan

A Lot Of People Take Credit For Creating Diane Udell’s Home-Cooked Christmas Meals; That’s Okay, And You Can, Too

December 13, 2018

As of this morning when Diane Udell spoke with Saline Journal, she was already committed to making complete prime rib dinners for up to one hundred people by Christmas Eve Day. But that’s far from the end of it. Before her schedule is set, that number could increase by half-again as many; maybe more. And that’s not including cookies. Ms Udell is responsible for baking and catering at Tippins Specialty Wine & Foods in Lodi ....

Vice President Mike Pence, headlining rally for Michigan Republicans on October 30, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Makes Whistle-Stops In Michigan Venues To Promote Michigan Republican Candidates

October 31, 2018

There has been disagreement on when, exactly, Vice President Mike Pence was first scheduled for his most recent trip to Michigan, along with where, for whom, and why. [1] The earlier mid-October rally for Michigan Republicans may have been considered the signature draw for its side of the political spectrum en route to November 6. Compassion if not official duties of office has made attending to the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre a higher ....

Experts outlined advice for retailer survival through next six months of COVID-19, during A2Y Chamber “Virtual Early Edition”

October 28, 2020

Outdoor dining was never anticipated to serve as ultimate path to survival for restaraunts as the world adapts to ongoing science and social impacts of COVID-19. Recent onset of frequent rain coupled with dropping temperatures suggest a more inhospitable environment than when this pandemic first hit Michigan back in March. [1-4] Mainstreet retailers are in much the same boat. [5] And thus came the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Chamber “Early Edition” breakfast this morning. Succinctly ....

“We do not have an update on the remediation of former Universal Die Cast, Hoover Ball Bearing site on Monroe Street.”

July 15, 2019

During the opening Citizen Comments on Agenda Items portion of our City Council Meeting tonight, former City Council Member Mary Hess expressed her belief that it has been “over a year” since those responsible for 232 Monroe Street site remediation have updated this body on meeting their obligations here. [1] On April 1 of this year, Mayor Brian Marl expressed interest before City Council that a representative of Johnson Controls spinoff company Adient would provide ....

Imagine Seeing Rentschler Farm Museum through the Eyes of a Child During Your Next Visit, Part 1

May 25, 2018

After reaching a certain age, many adults feel they “should” have all the answers. The last thing anyone wants to do is “ask a silly question.” Don’t engage, don’t get too close — and look, don’t touch. That’s unfortunate. Those people are missing out. And needlessly so. Unlike typical museums of national and even some regional repute, our own Rentschler Farm Museum isn’t behind glass. Key artifacts are functional, very much accessible. Numerous areas of ....