Articles tagged:blockbuster

Posted: Thu May 17 5 a.m. by Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY:

"Searching for 'Me' in Texas" (March 4) is not alone! A wave of 78 million baby boomers will soon leave 30-plus-year careers and are looking forward to an estimated 20 more years of life.

A vast majority of them are looking for meaningful opportunities for the second half of their lives. "Searching" should seek out a non-profit organization for a cause she's passionate about and offer her skilled services. If "Searching" doesn't need an income, she can volunteer.

Finally, instead of seeking a graduate degree, she could look at her local community college and find non-credit classes that interest her and participate without the pressure of credited course work. -- STEPHANIE IN PHOENIX

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Posted: Thu Feb 24 6:32 p.m. by Paula Gardner News Director
Blockbuster Video store on Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor to close

Blockbuster will close its video store in Traver Village, a manager confirmed Thursday evening. The store's liquidation sale starts at 10 a.m. Friday.

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Posted: Tue Jan 26 12:57 p.m. by Angela Smith AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist
Top 5: Forbes’ predictions on where you won’t be shopping in 2010

According to a slide show on forbes.com, we can expect some national name store closings in 2010. Many of the stores that made their “where you might not shop” list had closings during 2009, and many also have locations in and around Ann Arbor. Here are some of the most ...

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