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May 29, 2025

Actual Breitling for Bentley James Bond watch worn by Jeffery Deaver

An Original James Bond Watch Was Displayed in Ann Arbor Last Month

December 3, 2011 Dell Deaton

Truly unique wristwatches, distinguished by the individual stories behind them, attract increasing collector attention. There’s a National Watch & Clock Museum dedicated to such things in Pennsylvania, housing the largest collection of timepieces outside of ….

via Lifeway Research (September 1, 2021)— "Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors," by Aaron Earls: Despite quarantines and social distancing keeping people in their homes during the pandemic, Americans still say they know their neighbors. Almost 7 in 10 U.S. adults (68%) say they trust the people who live in…

– January 17, 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 America: The Jesuit Review (May 20, 2022)— "On May 20, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in a public statement that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a life-long Catholic, will be barred from Communion in her home diocese of San Francisco. Gloria Purvis, the host of America Media’s 'The Gloria…

– May 22, 2022
via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 13: Genesis 12:1-3, "Now the Lord said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will…

– July 31, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Carson v Makin— Lifeway Christian Resources referenced Article 12 of the Southern Baptist Faith and Message, which "deals specifically and uniquely with the topic of education. ... our confessional statement affirms, Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. As we shall see, one…

– June 21, 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 Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 10: Romans 10:1-3, "Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of…

– July 24, 2022
Resurrection Sunday— In anticipation of this day, Reverend Brett Younger of Plymouth Church in Brooklyn New York recently wrote, "... people in the United States will wish Easter felt like it did three years ago. They will put on new shoes and wonder if .... On Easter Sunday, people in…

– April 17, 2022
Holy Saturday— "Why is Holy Saturday so sacred? What happened on the day between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ? ... Holy Saturday is the name assigned to the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Many Christians acknowledge Holy Saturday, the seventh and final day of Holy Week,…

– April 16, 2022

Governor Rick Snyder speaking at ITS Detroit 2018

Michigan Governor Took Center Stage in Detroit This Month To Detail Mobility Partnerships Already In Motion

June 21, 2018

For anyone who attended The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS) conference and exposition at Cobo Center this month, recent coverage of Ford Motor Company plans to transform Michigan Central Station into a mobility development hub must have seemed ironic. [1,2,3] The train has already left the station. [4] That’s not to say that Ford isn’t on board; indeed, it very much is. But resist the temptation to ask where it places against like kind ....

Janet Deaton and Steve Whitener at Briarwood Ford, Saline Michigan

Briarwood Ford “Drive One 4UR School” Event This Saturday Could Bring $6000 + $2000 = $8000 to Saline Music Boosters

May 17, 2018

As any good teacher or parent would say, “Check your math.” By now you’ve already hopefully marked your calendar to visit Harvest Elementary School some time between 9:00am and 5:00pm on May 19 to briefly test drive a current model Ford vehicle. No obligation, no sales pitch. But when you fill out a survey after that drive, Ford Motor Company will donate $20.00 to Saline Music Boosters. [1,2,3,4] Don’t worry: You don’t have to do ....

It’s Important to Understand What Being a “Smart City” Means to Saline, Part 4

April 27, 2018

On Saturday May 19, Briarwood Ford will hold its annual “Drive One 4UR School” event from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Harvest Elementary as a fundraiser to support Saline Music Boosters. [1,2] In light of what’s being discussed for the future of smart cities, it’s reasonable to ask how much longer anyone will be driving any vehicle at all, anywhere. [3,4,5] Ken Washington spoke directly to this during his keynote address at the Washtenaw Community College ....

Is New Construction Your Answer to Making a Home Purchase in This Tight Market?

April 17, 2018

Anyone in the market to buy a house or condominium in the last five years has likely felt frustration at the dearth of options. The Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors just reported “a significant drop in the number of new listings and total residential sales” for the first quarter of 2018, which just ended. [1] But the news is better for those who’d like to purchase a something recently constructed. Bill Smith told Saline ....

There’s a Lot More to After Tax Season Document Shredding Rituals Than Confetti

April 18, 2018

Never simply throw away papers related to your income tax filings. Instead, either file them away securely or destroy them by means that render them irretrievable. Before taking either action it’s important to know what physical documents you’ll need to keep, why, for how long, and to what degree of easy accessibility. While you’re thinking about such things, get smart on what it means to keep papers “safe” as well as “secure.” [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8] As to ....