Tuesday, January 1, 2008

One Last Look at 2007 -- Ten Top Tens

Before we toss out those 2007 calendars, let's take one last look at last year, by way of a round-up of Top Ten lists found around the blogosphere.

The Livingston Press and Argus has its list of Top 10 local news stories, with controversies in the Howell school district heading the list.

In Lansing, the State Journal couldn't muster enough events for a top 10 list, settling for a top 5 that includes Michigan State's trip to a bowl game.

The Conservative Media has a list of Top 10 Michigan political stories, topped by the shutdown of state government.

Crain's has a Top 10 of things to remember about 2007, including such things as the new UAW contract and the reopening of the Detroit Institute of Arts. (Thanks to Michigan Liberal to highlighting this.)

On the international level, blogger and University of Michigan professor Juan Cole lists the top ten challenges in foreign affairs for the U.S. in 2008.

In the world of sports, Newsweek offers a top 10 list of events in sports. Does the Appalachian State-Michigan game make the list?

On the lighter side, the New York Observer names the top ten celebrity meltdowns in 2007. How does Britney Spears not win this one?

Even Science has a Top 10 list of its favorite science stories from 2007. Two of my favorites -- your dog can recognize your face and showing videos to your baby will not necessarily make her smarter.

Huffington Post puts the focus on the environment with its top ten list of global warming stories.

CBS reports on a list of top ten quotations from 2007. George Bush didn't make the grade this year, but Jimmy Carter did, with his evaluation of the Bush presidency.

So thanks for the memories, 2007.

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