The Pulice Report

University Research Corridor members earn high marks

I just wrote an article for Examiner.com about the great work of the University Research Corridor (URC), which is comprised of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University. The URC has been a major force in the state of Michigan, so I was pleased to give it attention.  

The Horses of Greenfield Village

My wife and photographer extraordinaire, Mary Potts, has created an amazing book on an important, though under-explored, subject: The Horses of Greenfield Village. Huron River Press is the publisher, and Mary collaborated on the book with our friend, Pamela K. Smith, who wrote its highly informative text. Mary photographed -- in all four seasons -- the impressive Percheron and Morgan horses who live and work in the Village, and the results are spectacular, as seen in approximately 300 images. 

Earlier today (April 30), Mary and Pamela were guests on the the The Craig Fahle Show, heard on WDET-FM in Detroit, and their engaging interview is found about 75% of the way into the podcast available on the radio station website. Check out this conversation.

The book is already being sold at The Henry Ford gift shops -- located in the Museum and in the Village -- and online. On June 9, there will be autographed copies of the book available at the venue's William Ford Barn, after which the book will be released nationally, including to Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  

Coingratulations to both Mary and Pamela! 

U-M hosting special events during 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival

In conjunction with the opening night of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival, I wrote a piece last night on my Examiner.com page about the University of Michigan's ongoing involvement with this peerless celebration of independent and experimental film. Please check out the article, and then make plans to attend AAFF, which I've always found a riveting experience. In the spirit of full disclosure, I need to point out that my wife is a photographer at the event for the second straight year. 

To learn more about the festival, read a post from earlier this month and an interview I conducted with AAFF Executive Director, Donald Harrison (pictured left), in 2009.

50th Ann Arbor Film Festival

The Ann Arbor Film Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and this year's magnificent schedule is now available. Check out the details on AAFF's events calendar, and get yourself ready for six days of creative genius, March 27-April 1. In addition to all the enticing content on the festival website, read an engaging conversation between Executive Director Donald Harrison and blogger Mark Maynard. 

It's easy to purchase tickets and passes online, and to keep the celebration going at the energetic afterparties the festival will host each night. Keep track of everything AAFF on Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr, and see you in Ann Arbor soon.       

Energy-recycling computer technology from University of Michigan goes global through semiconductor firm AMD

Great story from the University of Michigan News Service. I didn't have the chance to write about it on my Examiner.com page, but enjoy it here.  

Happy Birthday, Michigan...

...on this, your 175th. 

LSSU Issues 37th Annual "Banished Words" List

I always enjoy reading Lake Superior State University's annual list of banished words. The 2012 edition has some terrific selections, like "trickeration," which I've heard some NFL and college football announcers use far too often. "Ginormous" is another fine choice, and I'll bet someone has managed to use both in one sentence.

 

Books-A-Million to open 41 new stores, including 2 in Michigan

Nice to read this news.

#NewBooksIn5Words marketing campaign from UM Press

Please take a moment to read this article on a terrific endeavor by the UM Press.  

Michigan stages furious comeback to upend Notre Dame

I just published an article to Examiner.com on Michigan's amazing comeback win over Notre Dame at the Big House. Amazing game, one of the best ever. Go Blue!