Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/14/2008
State Superintendent Mike Flanagan made a surprise appearance at Thursday night's Detroit Board of Education meeting to "clear the air" with the board members and answer their questions regarding a potential state takeover of the district's finances.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/14/2008
State Superintendent Mike Flanagan made a surprise appearance at Thursday night's Detroit Board of Education meeting to “clear the air” with the board members and answer their questions regarding a potential state takeover of the district's finances.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/14/2008
State Superintendent Mike Flanagan made a surprise appearance at tonight's Detroit Board of Education meeting to "clear the air" with the board and answer questions regarding a potential state takeover of the district's finances.
Just Style (Free subscription) | 09/15/2008
Why is China's share of world clothing manufacture increasing when stories abound of its rising inflation, factories going out of business, and worker shortages? Part of this growth is due to burgeoning sales to the EU, but Mike Flanagan believes the country is also keen to propagate an aura of gloom.
Toronto Mike's Blog (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
I'm featuring 1988 Topps Cards featuring members of my beloved Blue Jays that are featured on this blog . Mike Flanagan was a decent pitcher for the Jays from 1987-1990, but I almost feel guilty calling him a Blue Jay. He was a Baltimore Oriole through and through. He came over in a trade after 12 years as an Oriole and then he re-signed with them after his stint here in Toronto. Here's a little Mike...
Just Style (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
As the Doha round of world trade talks rumbles into its second week, Mike Flanagan argues negotiations to bring down trade barriers will do more harm to the world's poorest garment-making countries than the restrictions themselves.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
Defending the new academic requirements for Michigan high schools, state Schools Superintendent Mike Flanagan has been telling everyone how floored he was recently when a man told him, "My waitress doesn't need Algebra."
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
With staff hurting, pitcher finally got to settle in Die-hard Orioles fans could have been forgiven for feeling tinges of panic when Mike Flanagan hobbled off the mound on May 17, 1983.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
With pitching staff hurting, humble farm boy finally got to settle in Die-hard Orioles fans could have been forgiven for feeling tinges of panic when Mike Flanagan hobbled off the mound on May 17, 1983.
JSOnline (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Green Bay - Over the last two seasons, the Green Bay Packers have found respectable replacements for center Mike Flanagan and right guard Marco Rivera.
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
This is the Aubrey Huff that Baltimore ex-decision-maker Mike Flanagan thought he signed. Huff is crushing everything he sees. Last week he had two-homer game against Kansas City, giving him 17 for 2008, surpassing last year’s total. I say go ‘head, Aubrey. Keep hittin’ em. Suddenly, a guy who looked like a cement block around the [...]
Just Style (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
As the cost of oil continues to soar, some industry observers are asking whether higher energy and transport costs will persuade retailer buyers to source more garments in developed markets closer to home. Mike Flanagan doubts whether globalisation is reversible, but believes the dynamics of apparel sourcing are set to change.
Just Style (Free subscription) | 06/03/2008
From the credit crunch in the West, to rising raw material and fuel costs, and even strikes caused by the soaring price of food, the apparel industry is being ravaged by a series of catastrophes beyond its control. Mike Flanagan looks at a tale of four crises – and asks why no-one had foreseen any of them.
FanBlog: Texans (Free subscription) | 05/25/2008
Houston Texans •Added Players: RB Chris Brown (Titans), CB Jacques Reeves (Dallas), C Chris Myers (Denver). •Departed Players: OLB Danny Clark (NY Giants), C Mike Flanagan (released), C Steve McKinney (Miami). •Top Draft Picks: OT Duane Brown will push...
Just Style (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
A huge number of Chinese businesses are worried about the US retail downturn – even though the country accounts for less than a fifth of China’s apparel sales. One reason is that their businesses were set up to exploit the US’ relatively large orders, believes Mike Flanagan, and that learning to adapt to non-US markets is one of the biggest challenges facing Chinese suppliers today.
