Articles tagged: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

Chinese New Year celebration Saturday at Washtenaw Community College

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Posted: Jan 27, 2012

The new year 4710 has begun, according to the Chinese calendar. On Saturday, from 3-9 p.m., the public is invited to join in the New Year celebration at the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community ... Read more »

3rd rabid skunk of 2011 found on west side of Ann Arbor

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Posted: Dec 07, 2011

Health officials received confirmation this week that a skunk found on Ann Arbor's west side in late November had rabies. Read more »

home & garden: The Roxbury Russet apple might be the best heirloom fruit you've never tasted

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Posted: Nov 19, 2011

Jim explained a Roxbury Russet apple to our friend Jay. "It’s small, and very, very hard, and covered with a brownish sandpapery skin." Replied Jay, "What you’ve described is the worst advertisement for an apple ... Read more »

photo gallery: Images from Pioneer's 35-10 playoff win over Temperance Bedford

Posted: Nov 05, 2011

Story: Drake Johnson runs, throws Pioneer past Temperance Bedford in district final Read more »

high school football: Father Gabriel Richard loses 42-14 at Almont in Division 5 district final

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Posted: Nov 04, 2011

ALMONT -- A shaky start never got much better for the Father Gabriel Richard football team on Friday night. The Fighting Irish bobbled the opening kickoff and nearly snapped the ball through the end zone ... Read more »

No phone service? No problem: U-M tries to fix bad reception at Michigan Stadium

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Posted: Oct 29, 2011

Yes. We know, it's annoying. You're at the Big House, trying to call a friend about the unbelievable pass you just saw Denard Robinson throw (it's complete!) and... nothing. No voice on other end. No ... Read more »

Ann Arbor /Ypsilanti Reads announces selection for 2012

Posted: Oct 27, 2011

"Born On A Blue Day: Inside The Extraordinary Mind Of An Autistic Savant" has been chosen as the subject for the 2012 edition of Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads. The book is the autobiography of Daniel Tammet, ... Read more »

Lohr-Textile Greenway expected to be ready for spring 2012

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Posted: Oct 22, 2011

Pittsfield Township residents will have the opportunity to enjoy a new greenway after the snow thaws this winter. Work along the last mile-long stretch of the Lohr-Textile Greenway is under way, and officials are hoping ... Read more »

New Dick's Sporting Goods store opens at Lohr Road shopping center

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Posted: Oct 20, 2011

The long-awaited Dick’s Sporting Goods store on Lohr Road in the Waters Place Shopping Center in Pittsfield Township opened Wednesday. Read more »

Sudoku for October 3, 2011

Posted: Oct 03, 2011

Here is the daily Sudoku puzzle for October 3: sud111003.pdf Read more »

column: U-M Center for Chinese Studies Kite Festival and Frances' Farewell--let us keep the conversation going

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Posted: Sep 25, 2011

The University of Michigan Center for Chinese Studies is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As usual for an academic department, they have all sorts of lectures and films and art exhibits and concerts and ... Read more »

Final score: Michigan 28, San Diego State 7

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Posted: Sep 24, 2011

FINAL SCORE: Michigan 28, San Diego State 7 FOURTH QUARTER Michigan 28, San Diego State 7: Vincent Smith bulled up the middle for a 7-yard touchdown run. Michigan scored on a four-play, 57-yard drive, all ... Read more »

Crossword for September 24

Posted: Sep 24, 2011

Here is the daily Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle for September 24: 20110924pzdxl-a.pdf Read more »

column: 'Looking Both Ways' at the 'Made in China' label and 9/11 fears

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Posted: Sep 18, 2011

The wall of 52 faces at the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Looking Both Ways contemporary art exhibit is striking. The styles are all different — formal, casual, realistic, cartoonish, playful, even black and white and ... Read more »

Saying Goodbye to the Spirit of Borders Booksellers

Posted: Sep 12, 2011

Friday night, the sign on the door said, “Last 4 days.”  Borders, Store Number 1, was going out of business along with the rest of the chain.  I didn’t intend to shop the liquidation sale. ... Read more »