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Search log analysis for 9 November 2006

A sample of some recent searches on this blog, with my best take at answers.

cornell style notes - my entry on doing cornell notes in my Moleskine, the 43 Folders wiki page, and the recently updated Notalon editor specifically designed for taking Cornell Notes.

average drive time pittsburgh to ann arbor - about 5 hours (one hour to Ohio, three hours to Toledo, one hour to Ann Arbor. More if you stop along the way to let your kids run around in the spiffy Ohio Turnpike rest stops. Stop in Toledo at Friendly's or Beaners, and check Brewed Fresh Daily for local news and coffee around Cleveland.

pedometer of choice - Omron HJ-112 ($20 from Amazon), using Walker Tracker to keep tabs. I hit one million steps counted at the end of August and am closing in on the second million.

michigan house election totals 2006 - the 2006 Unofficial Michigan General Election Results - State Representative has district by district, county by county details. I don't have a concise, condensed single page with all winners and totals handy, but you could make up one from these results.

grady burnett - 107.1's Martin Bandyke interviews Grady Burnett of Google, Ann Arbor and John Hogan, the Ann Arbor Ad Club President. It was heard Thursday, Oct-12 on Martin's AM show. The entire interview can be heard here without radio edits.

train or bus ann arbor to marquette mi - by Greyhound, $109 one way leaving at 9:00am and arriving 3:45am the next day via Chicago. Alternatively, take Amtrak to Chicago, stay the night, and take the 7:20am Chicago to Marquette bus which arrives at 6:50pm. Better yet, check out one of the Facebook groups for Yoopers like Yoopers are people too, and post a ride wanted item there.

Michigan 2006 election results

Here's a guide to election results for Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, and the state of Michigan.

As of 8:45pm, no results, but that's hardly unexpected.
As of 9:32pm, CNN is calling the governor's race for Granholm.
As of 10:21pm, Proposal 3 (dove hunting) appears to be losing, based on election returns from rural, conservative Sylvan Township. CNN is calling races for Stabenow (Senate), Dingell (House).
As of 11:14pm, CNN is predicting a Democratic majority in the House.
As of 12:17am, CNN is predicting a YES vote on Proposal 2 (restrict affirmative action). The Ann Arbor News has called the Ann Arbor mayor's race for Hieftje.

Good places to discuss local politics:

Arbor Update will always have someone to take sides and is good with local news.
Larry Kestenbaum, county clerk and register of deeds for Washtenaw County, keeps us informed.

The official sources:

Washtenaw County elections including the city of Ann Arbor: Washtenaw Votes.
The State of Michigan: Unofficial Michigan General Election Results from the sec'y of state.

News media:

CNN has results on many but not all races. They called the election for Granholm as of 9:32pm.
MLive (Booth Newspapers, publisher of the Ann Arbor News) has totals on the front page.
Detroit News has totals for statewide races on the front page.
Detroit Free Press election coverage includes stories with reader comments.

Washtenaw County, Michigan polling places for November 2006

Get a sample ballot for any of these locations if you live in Washtenaw County by going to Washtenaw Votes or Publius and putting in your voter information (address or name). Washtenaw Votes also has a map of each location; Publius also has links to all of the candidates.

This data is from Washtenaw Votes as of November 6, 2006 and should be used only for the 2006 elections - a few details change each time. Larry Kestenbaum is county clerk and register of deeds.

CITY OF ANN ARBOR
First Ward
Precinct

1. - Michigan Union, 530 S. State St.
2. - Michigan Union, 530 S. State St.
3. - Community High School, 401 N. Division St.
4. - For Nov. 7, 2006 ONLY: Community High School, 401 N. Division St.
5. - Northside School, 912 Barton Drive
6. - Northside School, 912 Barton Drive
7. - Bursley Hall, 1931 Duffield St.
8. - Mack School, 920 Miller Ave.
9. - Clague Middle School, 2616 Nixon Rd.
10. - Arrowwood Hills Community Center, 2566 Arrowwood Tr.

Second Ward
Precinct

1. - Family Housing Comm. Center, 1000 McIntyre Dr.
2. - Mary Markley Hall, 1503 Washington Heights
3. - Angell School, 1608 S. University Ave.
4. - Angell School, 1608 S. University Ave.
5. - Ann Arbor Assembly of God, 2455 Washtenaw Ave.
6. - Clague Middle School, 2616 Nixon Rd.
7. - King School, 3800 Waldenwood Lane
8. - St. Paul's Lutheran School, 495 Earhart Rd.
9. - Thurston School, 2300 Prairie St.

Third Ward
Precinct

1. - East Quad, 701 E. University Ave.
2. - East Quad, 701 E. University Ave.
3. - Tappen Middle School, 2551 E. Stadium Blvd.
4. - Allen School, 2560 Towner Blvd.
5. - University Townhouses Ctr., 3200 Braeburn Cir.
6. - Scarlett Middle School, 3300 Lorraine St.
7. - Allen School, 2560 Towner Blvd.
8. - Pittsfield School, 2543 Pittsfield Blvd.
9. - Scarlett Middle School, 3300 Lorraine St.

Fourth Ward
Precinct

1. - South Quad, 600 E. Madison St.
2. - Mary St. Polling Place, 926 Mary St.
3. - U of M Coliseum, at Fifth Ave. & Hill St.
4. - Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd.
5. - St. Clare/Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard Rd.
6. - Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard
7. - Dicken School, 2135 Runnymede Blvd.
8. - Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd.
9. - Lawton School, 2550 S. Seventh St.

Fifth Ward
Precinct

1. - Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave.
2. - Bach School, 600 W. Jefferson St.
3. - Second Baptist Church, 850 Red Oak Rd.
4. - Slauson Middle School, 1019 W. Washington St.
5. - Slauson Middle School, 1019 W. Washington St.
6. - Eberwhite School, 800 Soule Blvd.
7. - Dicken School, 2135 Runnymede Blvd.
8. - Lakewood Elementary School, 344 Gralake Ave.
9. - Haisley School, 825 Duncan St.
10. - Abbot School, 2670 Sequoia Parkway
11. - Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport Rd.

CITY OF CHELSEA
Precinct

1. - Community Education Center, 500 Washington
2. - Community Education Center, 500 Washington

CITY OF MILAN
Precinct

1. - City Hall, 147 Wabash

CITY OF SALINE
Precinct

1. - Saline Middle School, 7265 Saline - Ann Arbor Rd.
2. - Saline Middle School, 7265 Saline - Ann Arbor Rd.
3. - Saline Middle School, 7265 Saline - Ann Arbor Rd. (Aug. 8, 2006 & Nov. 7, 2006 ONLY)

CITY OF YPSILANTI
First Ward
Precinct

1. - Perry Child Development, 550 Perry St.
2. - Senior Center Rec. Ctr., 1015 Congress
3. - East Middle School, 510 Emerick

Second Ward
Precinct

1. - Estabrook School, 1555 W. Cross
2. - Fletcher School, 1055 Cornell
3. - Estabrook School, 1555 W. Cross
4. - Fletcher School, 1055 Cornell

Third Ward
Precinct

1. - Emanual Lutheran Church, 201 N. River
2. - Adams School, 503 Oak St.
3. - Emanual Lutheran Church, 201 N. River

ANN ARBOR TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail
2. - Fire Station #2, 4319 Goss Rd.

AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Brick Elementary Senior Citzens Center, corner of Whittaker Rd. and Willis Rd.
2. - Brick Elementary Senior Citzens Center, corner of Whittaker Rd. and Willis Rd.
3. - Augusta Township Hall, 8021 Talladay Rd.

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, Corner of Braun & Clinton Rds.

DEXTER TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Dexter
2. - Multi-Lakes Sewer Authority Office, 12088 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter
3. - Township Hall, 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Dexter

FREEDOM TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Twp. Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake, (Cor. Pleasant Lake & Lima Center Rds.)

LIMA TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, 11452 Jackson Rd. at Lima Center

LODI TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Farm Council Grounds, Bldg. A, 5055 Ann Arbor - Saline Rd.
2. - Farm Council Grounds, Bldg. A, 5055 Ann Arbor - Saline Rd.

LYNDON TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, 17751 N. Territorial Rd.,

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Manchester Township Hall, 275 S. Macomb St.
2. - Manchester Township Hall, 275 S. Macomb St.

NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Public Safety Building, 8350 Main St., 2nd Floor, Whitmore Lake
2. - Fire Hall, 2727 E. N. Territorial, Whitmore Lake
3. - Public Safety Building, 8350 Main St., Rear, Whitmore Lake

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. – Township Administration Bldg., 6201 W. Michigan Ave.
2. – Carpenter School, 4250 Central Blvd.
3. – Chinmaya Mission, 4760 Packard Rd.
4. – Arbor Pointe Clubhouse, 2020 Arbor Circle East.
5. – Ann Arbor Airport, 801 Airport Dr.,
6. – Roberto Clemente Center, 4377 Textile Rd.
7. – Pittsfield Twp. Community Center, 701 W. Ellsworth
8. – Pittsfield Twp. Administration Bldg., 6201 W. Michigan Ave.
9. – Harvest Elementary School, 1155 Campus Pkwy.
10. – Hunt Club Clubhouse, 4685 Hunt Club Dr.
11. – Chinmaya Mission, 4760 Packard Rd.

SALEM TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, Village of Salem, 9600 Six Mile Rd.
2. - Salem/South Lyon Library, 9800 Pontiac Trail
3. - Salem Bible Church, 9481 Six Mile Rd.

SALINE TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, 5731 Braun Road

SCIO TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St.
2. - Scio Township Hall, 827 N. Zeeb Rd.
3. - Scio Township Hall, 827 N. Zeeb Rd.
4. - Scio Community Church, 1292 N. Zeeb Rd.
5. - Scio Farms MPH Clubhouse, 6655 Jackson Rd.
6. - Scio Fire Hall, 1055 N. Zeeb Rd.
7. - Washtenaw Intermediate School, 1819 S. Wagner
8. - Scio Fire Hall, 1055 N. Zeeb Rd.
9. - Main Clubhouse, 5200 Polo Fields Dr.

SHARON TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, Cor. Sylvan & Pleasant Lake Rds.

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, 3040 N. Prospect
2. - Cheney School, 1500 Stamford
3. - Fire Sub Station, 8975 MacArthur Blvd. (corner of Harris and MacArthur)
4. - Cheney School, 1500 Stamford Rd.
5. - Township Hall, 3040 N. Prospect

SYLVAN TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, 18027 Old US Highway 12.

WEBSTER TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, 5665 Webster Church Rd.
2. - Township Hall, 5665 Webster Church Rd.
3. - Township Hall, 5665 Webster Church Rd.

YORK TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. - Township Hall, 11560 Stony Creek Rd.
2. - Tri-County Sportsmen's League, 8640 Moon Rd. (lower level)
3. - Tri-County Sportsmen's League, 8640 Moon Rd. (upper level)

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP
Precinct

1. – Free Methodist Church , 1800 Packard Rd.
2. – Ardis School , 2100 Ellsworth Rd.
3. – Ardis School , 2100 Ellsworth Rd.
4. – Victorious Life Church 1405 Sweet Rd.
5. – Ypsilanti Twp. Community Center , 2025 E. Clark Rd.
6. – Ypsilanti Twp. Community Center , 2025 E. Clark Rd.
7. – Ypsilanti Twp. Fire Station 1, 222 S. Ford Rd.
8. – Calvary Baptist, 1007 Ecorse Rd.
9. – Erickson School , 1427 Levona
10. – Kettering School , 1633 Knowles
11. – Rawsonville School , 3110 Grove Rd.
12. – Rawsonville School , 3110 Grove Rd.
13. – National Guard Armory, 7400 S. Huron River Dr .
14. – Ypsilanti Township Civic Center, 7200 S. Huron River Dr .
15. – Bethesda Bible Church , 1800 S. Huron St .
16. – Bethesda Bible Church , 1800 S. Huron St
17. – Southside Bap. Tabernacle Church , 6710 Textile Rd.
18. – Southside Bap. Tabernacle Church , 6710 Textile Rd.
19. – Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd.
20. – Community Free Will Baptist Church , 6945 McKean Rd.

Barton Hills Village

-Barton Hills Village Hall, 195 Barton Shore Dr.

Manchester Village

- Lower level "Village Room" of 912 City Road

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Ann Arbor polling place hours for November 2006 election

The polls in Ann Arbor, Michigan are open from 7am to 8pm. I looked for information about polling hours locally, in Washenaw County, and statewide, and didn't see a single place where that information was being consolidated. In particular, at this point I don't know if all polling places are open that early. Updates as I have them; in Michigan you can generate your own sample ballot at Publius which will have your local hours printed on it.

For official information in Washtenaw County see washtenawvotes.org which is run by the county (Larry Kestenbaum, county clerk and register of deeds).

My friend Bob Tyler writes:

Dear Friends:

Vox Populi approaches!
Since we have a sacred duty and it's not a national holiday and the weather
may be iffy and it'll be a bit of a zoo, I have located something soothing
yet uplifting with a good beat.

This may help you: finishing work in time to go and vote, or arranging
someone to watch the kids, or waiting onboard mass transit, driving through
traffic, trying to find a parking spot, waiting in line, wishing you weren't
hungry, waiting some more, and finally, after waiting some more, it's your
turn!

Crooks and Liars » C&L Premiere: Rickie Lee Jones sings “Have You Had Enough?”

http://movies.crooksandliars.com/HYHEMix.mp3

And THIS is maybe why you want to vote so bad:
Rolling Stone : COVER STORY: Time to Go! Inside the Worst Congress Ever

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Michigan Voter Guide from the League of Women Voters for 2006

The League of Women Voters has a Voter Guide - Michigan Candidates and Ballot Proposals with a 32 page PDF or text guide to who is on the ballot, their answers to sample questions and some of the issues involved. There's a handy short one page printout at the end for you to write in your selections so you are ready at the polls.

Thanks to Sandy from imponderabiliia for the link.

Some of the questions posed by the League to candidates include this one for the Senate race:

United States Senator - Six Year Term - Vote for One (1)

Candidates were asked to summarize their backgrounds in 75 words and were allotted 75 words to answer each question. If the candidate did not reply by the required date for publication, the words, "Did not respond in time for publication" appear under the candidate's name.

QUESTION 1

Are you concerned about the size of the federal deficit? Explain your answer.

QUESTION 2

What government measures would you propose to improve access to affordable health care?

QUESTION 3

The United States uses a great deal of fossil fuel for power generation and transportation. What measures would you support to tackle the ever increasing need for energy?

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Mike's Judicial Picks for Non-Lawyers - 2006

(Thanks to Mary Jean, Denise, and Mark for forwarding this along.)
Hi folks. Some smart-minded lawyer friends forwarded me this recommendation for state Supreme Court, a contested race in next Tuesday’s election. I found it helpful and thought you might, too. Pass it on to anyone who might be interested.

Mary Jean

Subject: [Fwd: Mike's Judicial Picks for Non-Lawyers - 2006]

Unless you have regular exposure to the judiciary, it can be tough to
know how to vote. Our friend Michael Steinberg, the Litigation Director
for the Michigan ACLU, has his recommendations and we're passing them
along to you for your consideration. I know you all know how important
this election is, so get out there early and often! - denise and mark

------ End of Forwarded Message
From: "Michael J. Steinberg" <msteinberg@ameritech.net>
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:48:37 -0500
To: <msteinberg@ameritech.net>
Subject: Mike's Judicial Picks for Non-Lawyers - 2006

MIKE'S JUDICIAL PICKS FOR NON-LAWYERS - 2006

It is very difficult for non-lawyers to differentiate between candidates in judicial elections because the judicial races are allegedly "nonpartisan" and therefore the candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot. Additionally, the media rarely provides in depth coverage of the judicial races and this year is no exception.

As requested, I have again prepared a list of my endorsements for the contested judicial elections on November 7. As usual, I am picking the candidates who, in my opinion, are the most progressive. Please note that I am endorsing candidates in my individual capacity, not as a representative of the organization for which I work.

MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT
VOTE FOR JANE BECKERING AND MICHAEL CAVANAGH

This year the only contested judicial election on the Washtenaw County ballot is for the Michigan Supreme Court. There are five people running for two spots. For me, the choice is easy. I will be voting for JANE BECKERING and MICHAEL CAVANAGH – who, coincidentally, are also the top two candidates alphabetically.

Although no party affiliation is listed on the ballot for candidates in judicial races, political parties actually nominate candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court (strange but true). This year my choices were both nominated by the Democrats.

JANE BECKERING, has been voted by fellow attorneys and justices as one of the Best Lawyers in America. An example of her commitment to social justice is her service on the Board of the Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Program. She would truly be a breath of fresh air on what is perhaps the most conservative state supreme court in the country. For more information see http://www.janebeckering.com

MICHAEL CAVANAGH has served on the Michigan Supreme Court since 1983 where he has consistently fought for civil rights and civil liberties. Currently, he is only one of two liberal voices on the Michigan Supreme Court and he deserves to be re-elected. See www.justicecavanagh.com

The Republicans have nominated incumbent Maura Corrigan, who has been hostile to civil rights and civil liberties, and Marc Shulman, a former Republican member of the state House of Representative. The Libertarian Party nominated Kerry Morgan who has worked to strip women of the right to reproductive choice. See http://www.revivetherepublic.com/religion.htm.

The only chance we have of putting both Beckering and Cavanagh on the Supreme Court is if we get the word out. Feel free to print, clip and save the handy reminder below. Or, if you happen to forget to bring this reminder to the polls, just remember that if the five candidates are placed in alphabetical order, Beckering and Cavanaugh are at the top of the list.
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MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT:
BECKERING AND CAVANAGH
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And please share these Judicial Picks with other like-minded friends. The result of the Michigan Supreme Court election will help determine the future of civil rights, civil liberties and consumer law in Michigan. Please feel free to contact me for more information.

-Mike Steinberg -- msteinberg@ameritech.net <mailto:msteinberg@ameritech.net>

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Michigan sample ballot information from Publius

Voters in Michigan can get a customized sample ballot for the upcoming November 2006 election printed for them by going to Publius and typing in their name as it appears on their voter registration card, the name on their drivers license, or their address. For me it lists

Polling Location:
U-M COLISEUM
FIFTH AVE AND HILL ST
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Handicap Access: Yes
Hours: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Voting System:
DIEBOLD ACCU VOTE

The voter list was updated 10/03/06

and then links to a full ballot, complete with the text of proposals and with links to all of the candidates web sites.

The Michigan Voter Information Center from the State of Michigan lets you check to see if you're registered, and prints a sample ballot for you (in very small print PDF).

Vote USA has a site Vote-MI.org with sample ballots, though they don't have a name lookup and the listings don't include all local and county races.

The Gannett Michigan Voters Guide, powered by e.thePeople, has sample ballots as well as interviews with 1299 candidates in 525 races around the state.

Various cities in Michigan also have printed sample ballots for reference for their towns. Here's what I could find:

Birmingham, MI sample ballot (PDF). Small and hard to read but a faithful facsimile of the real thing.
Howell, MI sample ballot (PDF). The sample shown is for Livingston County.
Ferndale, MI sample ballot (PDF). Includes a link to the full text of a proposed human rights ordinance.
Saline, MI sample ballot. If you don't have a computer, they also post ballots at the library and city hall.
Scio Township sample ballot, from Washtenaw Votes.
Pittsfield Township sample ballot, again from Washtenaw Votes.

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