I can let this pass without reminding everyone that it’s National Stop on Red Week this week.

Yes, we have a week dedicated to this, because we are idiots.

Running red lights caused at least 4,077 crashes in southeast Michigan last year, 12 of which resulted deaths. Even if we factor in that those numbers represent 200 fewer such crashes than in 2006, and five fewer fatalities, we still are running reds way too regularly.

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Also see the National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running

I put together a list of voting resources with links to sample ballots:

http://vielmetti.typepad.com/vacuum/2008/08/michigan-sample.html

thanks

Ed

After a parched summer last year that left docks stranded and boat propellers scraping sandy shallows, the Great Lakes are blissfully — and surprisingly — full again this year.

Heavy snow and rains since last winter have made the lakes rise. Scientists aren’t sure whether this will last, but they’re hopeful. The temperatures, moisture and ice cover next winter will be critical

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