A list of some sources for maps of crime in the area, including the data sources, the finished digital product, the finished print product, and summary analysis.

"We're reviving the old tradition of Election Night at the county seat, featuring immediate access to local election results, local politicos, local reporters, much election conversation and speculation, plentiful food, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Also, televisions to follow national results. Unlike partisan victory parties, you don't even have to pretend to have worked on a campaign. Democrats, Republicans, Greens, Libertarians, Socialists, and the unaffiliated all welcome."

"The number of sheriff's deeds recorded in the Register of Deeds office is a precise indicator of distress among homeowners in that county." Monthly data, January 2002 through April 2008.

Some notes about resuming WAW.

About friggin time! The UI for selecting categories is kind of broken, and the feeds omit the actual resource link(s).

"Issue Media's proposition for Ypsilanti is a dedicated site and outreach tools, something much more focused and fleshed out than the Metromode Ypsilanti section, but, of course, not as large as Model D."

Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW) has started publishing events on Upcoming (although they've had an account for a while) -- awesome!

"The proposed commuter rail line along U.S. 23 between Ann Arbor and Howell is looking at adding another stop in Hamburg Township and possibly expanding to Saline or Monroe."

"My favorite types of images to take or view include abstracts, black & white, things with high contrast and architectural. I like experimenting with HDR as well."

July 13 & 14, 2007. Wonder if Herm is piping this year...

Brines Farm teeter talking.

Scrape-able page of school closings, thanks Mitten