New Idea
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Well, this isn't going so well.
I'm really bad at this whole blog thing. The problem is, I can't think of
anything to write. That's where you come in, dear...
16 years ago
Monday, April 27, 2009
Detroit's 'lil Slice of Paris
Le Petit Zinc, Cortown's French cafe and creperie, provides Detroit with a hint of Parisian culture. Tucked away on 1055 Trumbull Street, down the street from the old Tiger Stadium, you forget you're in Detroit, enjoying French cuisine in a tiny courtyard. Additionally, the business uses bread from Avalon in a variety of menu choices. On the way to the riverfront on warmer days, check it out!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Humorous Advertising
I had to laugh after glancing at one of the many advertisements posted by Facebook: "Most popular on Twitter: Ashtun Kutcher is now the most popular person on Twitter."
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Detroit's Parking Revenue
Detroit's Parking Enforcement is notorious for writing parking tickets minutes after a meter expires. My boyfriend narrowly dodged a ticket recently, following my wise advice to put in another quarter while out to lunch at Jacoby's in downtown Detroit.
Most Detroiters or commuters grumble about the staggering revenues parking enforcement provides the city. After investigating, my eyes grew wide: Municipal Parking accounted for over 45 million dollars in total revenues in 2007-2008.
http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/Portals/0/docs/budgetdept/2007-08_Budget/Charts/Sched_B_Summ_Appr_and_Rev.pdf
Most Detroiters or commuters grumble about the staggering revenues parking enforcement provides the city. After investigating, my eyes grew wide: Municipal Parking accounted for over 45 million dollars in total revenues in 2007-2008.
http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/Portals/0/docs/budgetdept/2007-08_Budget/Charts/Sched_B_Summ_Appr_and_Rev.pdf
Insider Perspective: Going Organic on Earth Day
Closer to Wayne State University than that of Eastern Market, Goodwells Natural Foods offers a selection of organic foods and produce. Located on 418 W. Willis Street just west of Cass, the market is situated just south of University Towers on WSU's campus.
Additionally, Avalon International Breads, located next door (422 W. Willis Street), provides Midtown with a global flare. Just another example of Detroit's hidden treasures!
Additionally, Avalon International Breads, located next door (422 W. Willis Street), provides Midtown with a global flare. Just another example of Detroit's hidden treasures!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
On a personal note...
As a less serious aside, I'll share a story that screams Detroit. As I headed back to my apartment via cab from downtown Detroit yesterday, I witnessed a strange exchange between my cab driver and another (from a different taxi service). The other cab pulled up and stopped in front of my cab. Both drivers got out of the their respectable cabs, had an angry verbal exchange, and the other cab driver pulled away. My cab driver angrily shared the event over his cell with someone on the other line, grumbling about being relieved he did not have a gun. Needless to say, I found myself laughing in the back of the cab.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Is privatization the answer?
As one of my first blog posts, I'm including an excerpt from a paper I recently wrote regarding the death of healthcare reform:
"The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Aetna, both represented by AHIP or America's Health Insurance Plans, an organization dedicated to lobbying on behalf of health insurers, reported staggering increases in revenue associated with premiums and fees (America's Health Insurance Plans)*. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reported 8,686.5 million dollars in total premium and fee revenue in 2006 and 9,849 million in 2007 (5). In a single year, the insurance company accounted for a nearly thirteen percent increase in total revenue associated with premiums and fees (5). Aetna reported comparable rates of increase between 2005 and 2007 (7). In 2005, Aetna reported 16,924.7 million dollars in revenue on premiums alone (7). Furthermore, Aetna reported 19,153.5 million in 2006 and 21,500.1 million in 2007 (7). Between 2006 and 2007, the insurance company accounted for an approximately eleven percent increase in revenue based on premiums (7). Similarly, Aetna experienced a tremendous thirteen percent increase between 2005 and 2006 (7). As profits skyrocket, insurance companies benefit as the numbers of uninsured individuals and families rapidly increase and individuals with insurance face increasing premiums as healthcare costs amplify."
In summary, health insurers line their pockets as individuals lose access to coverage, driving up the cost of healthcare and premiums for the insured.
*Website utilized to estimate quantity of health insurer members of AHIP only
“2007 Aetna Annual Report, Financial Report to Shareholders.” Aetna. 12 Apr. 2009
America's Health Insurance Plans. 12 Apr. 2009
“Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Subsidiaries: Consolidated Financial Statements as of
and for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, and Independent Auditors’
Report.” Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. 12 Apr. 2009
"The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Aetna, both represented by AHIP or America's Health Insurance Plans, an organization dedicated to lobbying on behalf of health insurers, reported staggering increases in revenue associated with premiums and fees (America's Health Insurance Plans)*. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reported 8,686.5 million dollars in total premium and fee revenue in 2006 and 9,849 million in 2007 (5). In a single year, the insurance company accounted for a nearly thirteen percent increase in total revenue associated with premiums and fees (5). Aetna reported comparable rates of increase between 2005 and 2007 (7). In 2005, Aetna reported 16,924.7 million dollars in revenue on premiums alone (7). Furthermore, Aetna reported 19,153.5 million in 2006 and 21,500.1 million in 2007 (7). Between 2006 and 2007, the insurance company accounted for an approximately eleven percent increase in revenue based on premiums (7). Similarly, Aetna experienced a tremendous thirteen percent increase between 2005 and 2006 (7). As profits skyrocket, insurance companies benefit as the numbers of uninsured individuals and families rapidly increase and individuals with insurance face increasing premiums as healthcare costs amplify."
In summary, health insurers line their pockets as individuals lose access to coverage, driving up the cost of healthcare and premiums for the insured.
*Website utilized to estimate quantity of health insurer members of AHIP only
“2007 Aetna Annual Report, Financial Report to Shareholders.” Aetna. 12 Apr. 2009
America's Health Insurance Plans. 12 Apr. 2009
“Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Subsidiaries: Consolidated Financial Statements as of
and for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, and Independent Auditors’
Report.” Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. 12 Apr. 2009
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