For a long time I prided myself on owning, what I affectionately referred to as, “a dumb phone.” For awhile, this was an honest position. I didn’t see any need to put the world in my pocket (or let the world follow me in my pocket.) But overtime, it became a fancy way of saying, “I can’t afford a smartphone,” (distrust of the NSA is still a solid excuse.) (more…)
Category: Blog
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Smartphone: My Surrender
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Independence Township has some big budget plans
Independence Township has some big budget plans
by Matthew E. Semrau
April 17, 2013INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Wednesday evening marked the second bi-weekly meeting of the Independence Township board of trustees. Among the items on the agenda were big spending plans, future sewer projects, more news about a potential hospital, and support for a local girl in a coma. (more…)
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Profile View: Dr. Jeffrey Youngquist
A Profile View: Dr. Jeffrey Youngquist
by Matthew E. Semrau
April 2013ROCHESTER, Mich. — As human beings, we tend to think of unintended consequences as bad things, but that is not always the case. Sometimes they are what drives us to where we belong. This is the case for Jeffrey Youngquist, Ph.D. an associate professor of communication at Oakland University. (more…)
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Women Tell How They Built Communities
Women Tell How They Helped Build Communities
by Matthew E. Semrau
March 18, 2013From let to right: Majewski, Noda, Griffor. Photo by Sharon L. Harris TROY, Mich. — Mayor of Hamtramck, Dr. Karen Majewski, Honorary Consul of Chile, Mariela Griffor, and distinguished educator and researcher, Dr. Phyllis Noda, gathered at the Balkan American Center on Big Beaver Road to present a panel lecture entitled, “Women as Community Builders.” (more…)
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Accomplished Editor Comes to Oakland University
Accomplished Editor Comes to Oakland University
by Matthew E. Semrau
March 2013ROCHESTER, Mich. — Walter T. Middlebrook, assistant managing editor as well as director of recruiting and community affairs at The Detroit News, guest lectured Wednesday for a free event in the Oakland Center, entitled “Adapting to New Age Journalism.” Middlebrook spoke of how to confront challenges faced by journalists today, as well as offered nuggets on how new journalists can get recognized and land jobs. (more…)
