MI-SHPO's The List: The List - Week of December 21, 2008

So, as might be expected, this is a pretty slow news week. There are, however, a couple things I'd like to point out. Before we get to that I'd like to share some other things with you... Many of us know how sweet Google Earth is (as is street view in Maps). Whether you've used GE or not, check out this before and after of New York City after a recent update.

Next, readers of The List might be aware of my fascination with the intersection of stupidity and crime. I'm amazed at how ill thought out so many plans are. The one that intrigued me the most this week is this one. It seems a couple were living in a rented, fully-furnished house, and when they went to move, they sold the furnishings in a garage sale. Now, if that's not bad enough, the woman was arrested during a traffic stop, and her deft husband soon joined her when he was arrested when he came to bail her out.

Alright, one more... I can't not pass this along. Now, I love a good burger... I love the smell of the grill... it's one of things I like about summer. HOWEVER, I think I have to draw the line at eating a burger and not smelling like one. What am I talking about.. well... it seems the good folks over at the BK felt the need to capture the "the sent of seduction, with a hint of flame-broiled meat." No, I'm not joking. You can get your Flame body spray for $3.99 here.

Aye yi yi...

Anyway, back to what I wanted to point out in this week's list... in the HP section, there is a story in Crain's that discusses new bills aimed at enhancing the potential of historic preservation efforts throughout Michigan. This is huge! We'll have more to say on this next month. Also in the HP section, the story about historical markers in Idlewild is sort of incorrect... well, just the headline. The markers will be placed in Idlewild, there not up yet. Tune in over the coming months to find out when they'll be dedicated.

Well, that's it. Next week's list will be short as well. I'll be cutting it off on the 31st and beginning the new year mid-week. Why? Because I'd like to a year-in-review, and it'll be easier to do it without having to figure out which emails are from December and which are from January.

Have a safe and happy new year,
Todd