by d3wpadmin | Nov 4, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
We are always hearing that trends start on the coasts and head inland. Luckily Michigan and other Midwest states don’t always follow those trends – particularly the ones that get their start in California (although we might want to follow California’s winning ways in...
by d3wpadmin | Oct 15, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
How excited am I?? The United Nations General Assembly has designated Oct. 20, 2010, as the first-ever World Statistics Day (WSD) – a day created to recognize the achievements the global statistics systems at both national and international levels. Statistical...
by d3wpadmin | Oct 2, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
The Census Bureau’s release of data from the 2009 American Community Survey showed clearly how hard this recession has been on Michigan and metro Detroit. Our household incomes have fallen by 21 percent statewide, 25 percent in Macomb, 22 percent in Oakland, 23...
by d3wpadmin | Sep 29, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education invited communities to apply for a grant from the Promise Neighborhoods Program. Building off work done by Geoffrey Canada at the Harlem Children’s Zone, the Promise Neighborhoods Program was designed to provide...
by d3wpadmin | Sep 24, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
The next time you find yourself weaving while you drive –not because of intoxicants or phone, GPS or other distractions, but because of potholes—rejoice that you are not driving in San Jose! According to a study released yesterday (Sept. 22) by The Road Information...
by d3wpadmin | Sep 22, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
Detroit hit the spotlight with two separate events on September 21. The first was the debut of “Detroit 1-8-7,” a new police drama on ABC. While I didn’t watch the premiere episode (I just don’t like watching TV at 10:00 at night), I have read numerous reviews (a...
