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Monday, August 10, 2009

The Art of the Party Store

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Party Store 15 courtesy of Thomas Rapai . Although we may associate party stores with 40s and cigarettes, they do serve a more profound pur...
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Party Store Linguistics

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This is not where you shop for wrapping paper. (Photo by John W. Adkisson | The Flint Journal ) I had a confusing conversation with a Califo...
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Deep Thoughts

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The Flint Journal editorial board reaches an astounding, awe-inspiring conclusion that reveals the ultimate key to the city's future! ...
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Buick City Beautification

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Will taxpayers pay to clean up Buick City? Ron Fonger of The Flint Journal reports : Taxpayers already paid for most of the "new...
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Back to the Bricks is Back

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Want to see downtown filled with people? Back to the Bricks starts tomorrow. Scott Atkinson of The Flint Journal reports : "Now in it...
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Friday, August 7, 2009

Will Walling Cure Gingivitis?

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Andy Heller does a marvelous summing up of the Flint mayor's race: I said Dayne Walling would thump Brenda Clack by a 60/40 margin. So...
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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Flint Mayor's Race by the Numbers

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Kristen Longley at The Flint Journal has the ward and precinct totals from the Flint mayor's race. I've added a map from the city...
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

I'll Trade You an Explorer for a Focus

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Flint Expatriate Jim Holbel points out that some info is now available on the cars changing hands in the Cash For Clunkers program. "...
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Flint Expats on the Radio

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In the mood for some Michigan nasal twang? On Monday I discussed the Flint mayor's race and my Slate article on WDET 101.9 FM, the Detr...
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

A New Mayor

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Dayne Walling declares victory in the Flint mayor's race and Brenda Clack concedes .
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