Assignment Detroit....

http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/assignment_detroit/

It's a city in crisis – but with potential for a big comeback. Despite an ailing auto industry and the highest jobless rate in the nation, Detroiters are determined to make their hometown thrive once again. For the next year, CNNMoney will focus on that challenge.

For the first time I can remember the nation is focusing on Detroit. Its about damn time! Our issues are national issues, the country should never have allowed Detroit to sink so far, this kind of attention should have been focused decades ago.

been on vacation?

yes. I took a break from the forum. Sorry. I should have assumed it was talked to death by now.