Category Archives: Michigan

The US: Applying lessons learned from Iran of ’79 to Egypt of ’11

I hate being quoted because journalists often do such a terrible job of correctly conveying the sentiment, sometimes even taking things out of context, but I’m happy with The Michigan Review for quoting me properly: “While the events unfolded, the … Continue reading

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Movie Trailer: “Fordson”

Sorry for the delay. I’m back in Ann Arbor, Michigan to start the second year of the PhD program. I spent the entire summer in southern California conducting research and spending time with friends and family. Next week, I begin … Continue reading

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Michigan: Obama Delivers Graduation Speech Before 92,000, Largest Speech Crowd Since Inauguration

Saw this today live (see the video here) ANN ARBOR: In a blunt caution to political friend and foe, President Barack Obama said Saturday that partisan rants and name-calling under the guise of legitimate discourse pose a serious danger to … Continue reading

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Colbert on Palin

I’m sorry, I know it’s Iran Day or something of the like, but I just had to post this clip… it’s way too funny to be ignored. See it here. Oh, and Obama is this year’s commencement speaker at Michigan… … Continue reading

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New Beginnings

This has probably been the longest while I’ve gone without posting here on my blog and there’s good reason for the inactivity.  I’ve been busy preparing for the next chapter. On Tuesday, Sept. 1st, I move to Ann Arbor, Michigan … Continue reading

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