- Newspapers
- Weights and Measures
- Clothing Sizes
- U.S. Holidays
- Important Phone Numbers
- Spiritual Resources
Newspapers
Ann Arbor News | Ann Arbor's daily newspaper covers international, national and local news and events. Very informative. Excellent classified advertisement section. Thursday edition includes arts and entertainment for the following week. |
Ann Arbor Observer | Monthly publication covering cultural and entertainment issues. Has excellent monthly calendar of events for adults and children. |
The Michigan Daily | University of Michigan student newspaper. Available free on campus. Covers all issues and events important to U-M students. |
The Current | Monthly magazine with listings of entertainment and events. Free. |
Weights and Measures
Distance
Inches | Feet | Yards | Miles | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 millimeter | .04 inches | |||
1 centimeter | .39 inches | |||
2.54 centimeters | 1 inch | |||
30.58 centimeters | 12 inches | 1 foot | ||
1 meter | 39.4 inches | 3.28 feet | 1.09 yards | |
91.44 centimeters | 36 inches | 3 feet | 1 yard | |
1 kilometer | 3274 feet | 1091 yards | .62 miles | |
1.6 kilometers | 5280 feet | 1760 yards | 1 mile |
Weight
Ounces | Pounds | Tons | |
---|---|---|---|
1 gram | .03527 ounces | ||
28.35 grams | 1 ounce | .0625 pound | |
.4536 kilograms | 16 ounces | 1 pound | |
1 kilogram | 35.2 ounces | 2.2 pounds | |
907.2 kilograms | 2,000 pounds | 1 ton | |
1 metric ton | 2,200 pounds | 1.1 tons |
Temperature
Celsius | Fahrenheit |
---|---|
-20 | -4 |
-10 | 14 |
0 | 32 |
10 | 50 |
20 | 68 |
30 | 86 |
38 | 100 |
Body Temperature
Celsius | Fahrenheit | |
---|---|---|
Low fever | 37.8 - 38.3 | 100 - 101 |
High fever | 38.9 - 40.6 | 102 - 104 |
Clothing Sizes
Women
Dresses, suits and coats | ||||||
U.K. | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
U.S. | 7-8 | 9-10 | 11-12 | 13-14 | 15-16 | 18 |
Shirts and sweaters | |||||||
U.K. | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
U.S. | 32 (S) | 34 (M) | 36 (M) | 38 (L) | 40 (L) | 42 (L) | 44 (XL) |
For some Asian countries | ||||
Asian Countries | 44 | 55 | 66 | 77 |
U.S. | 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 |
Shoes | |||||
Asian countries | 230-235 | 240-245 | 250-255 | 260 | |
U.S. | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Men
Suits, sweaters, and overcoats | |||||||
U.K./U.S. | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Dress shirts | |||||||
U.K./U.S. | 14 | 14½ | 15 | 15½ | 16 | 16½ | 17 |
Shoes | ||||||||
U.K. | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 |
U.S. | 7 | 7½ | 8 | ½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
U.S. Holidays
For a complete list of holidays celebrated in the U.S. visit Wikipedia's holiday page.
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency | 911 |
Rape Crisis Line | 734.936.3333 |
Domestic Violence Crisis Line (SAFE House) | 734.995.5444 |
Sexual Abuse-Assault Crisis Line | 734.483.RAPE (7273) |
Campus Safety and Security | |
Department of Public Safety | 734.763.1131 |
Crime Prevention/Community Relations | 734.763.3434 |
Parking | |
Parking Enforcement (Ann Arbor Police) | 734.994.2908 |
Handicapped Parking Permits (U-M) | 734.764.8291 |
Secretary of State | 734.971.8705 or 734.665.0627 |
U-M Campus General Information | 734.763.1817 |
University Hospital | |
General Information | 734.936.4000 |
Emergency Department | 734.936.6666 |
Housing Information Office | 734.647.3048 |
Northwood Community Apartments | 734.764.9998 |
U-M International Center | 734.764.9310 |
Spiritual Resources
- Association of Religious Counselors
- Maize page
- Arborweb (under City Guide > Community)