Ann Arbor news roundup: Feb. 8
AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.
Top headlines on our site: • Winter storm watch issued for Washtenaw County • Buckets of money: Why the city of Ann Arbor can't use the money it has for what it really needs • Big Ten coaches have differing views on potential NCAA tournament expansion to 96 teams • Scholarship competition offers top dollar to winning economic recovery idea • WITH SLIDESHOW: Chinese Week Celebration gala at EMU kicks off The Year of The Tiger • WITH VIDEO: Mary Sue Coleman 'very optimistic' about Michigan's economic future • UPDATED: Eastern Michigan University student diagnosed with tuberculosis • Winter storm watch issued for Washtenaw County • Toyota's troubles could remake the auto industry • WITH VIDEO: Rick Snyder, in Super Bowl ad, asks voters to embrace 'one tough nerd' • Ypsilanti's Harriet Street corridor will benefit from $100,000 in building improvements • 4 tips for nailing the college interview from a Yale alumnus
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News: • Scholarship competition offers top dollar to winning economic recovery idea • 4 tips for nailing the college interview from a Yale alumnus • Schedule of preschool open houses around Ann Arbor • Greenhills student named finalist for INTEL Science Talent Search • Deputies arrest two for selling crack, marijuana in Superior Township • DAILY LINKS TO ANN ARBOR: Dominican sisters appearing on 'Oprah' show; Ann Arbor resident's family safe in Haiti • Ypsilanti man accused of beating dog with tire iron convicted of animal cruelty • Ypsilanti man charged with sexually assaulting teenager in Ann Arbor • MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL DAILY: Superior Township cardiologist to challenge U.S. Rep. John Dingell for 15th District seat • WITH POLL: Debate over runway expansion at Ann Arbor airport heats up • Daily links to Ann Arbor: Dominican sisters appearing on 'Oprah' show; Ann Arbor resident's family safe in Haiti
Business Review: • TODAY'S BUSINESS NEWS LINKS: Toyota to add 2010 Prius to recalls, Consumer's Energy to lay off 80 • Toyota's troubles could remake the auto industry • WITH VIDEO: Rick Snyder, in Super Bowl ad, asks voters to embrace 'one tough nerd' • Signs point to growing stability in Ann Arbor area housing market • Ability to adapt to market changes pays off for Ann Arbor area's top Realtors • Q&A: HandyLab's Jeff Williams transitions to Ann Arbor's Accuri Cytometers • Washtenaw County chamber directors say no new mergers are planned • 'Winter Warriors' patrons brave cold to dine outside at downtown Ann Arbor restaurants
Sports: • Locally sponsored snowboarder Nick Baumgartner getting 'stoked' about the Olympics • Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez favors early signing period for recruiting • Ice fishing derby has divisions for adults, children • BIG TEN NOTEBOOK: Michigan State losses tighten Big Ten race; Kalin Lucas still questionable • Q&A: Former Michigan and Arizona State basketball coach Bill Frieder knows his skateboarding • TODAY'S COLLEGE LINKS: Eastern Michigan track coach resigns • NFL LINKS: New Orleans celebrates Super Bowl victory over Indianapolis and more links • MGOBLUE.COM: Carmen Reynolds leads Michigan women's basketball team to 74-40 victory over Minnesota • WILS-AM: Lansing radio show hosts on Michigan football rumors and more • Michigan basketball team reeling and at a loss for what to do next • BIG TEN NETWORK: Video highlights from the Michigan at Wisconsin outdoor hockey game • Willow Run's Kierra Rolax plays with a chip on her shoulder, and one out of her ankle
Entertainment: • Dexter High School Drama Club takes a trip "Back to the 80s" • DAILY ENTERTAINMENT LINKS: The Who play the Super Bowl; "Avatar" slips; Nikki Sixx speaks; and more • Huron Players presenting musical "Aida" • Enter Quality 16's Oscar Contest for chance at a year of free movies • Christian McBride performance, live recording highlight returning U-M Jazz Festival • WITH POLL: What's happening around Ann Arbor, Feb. 8-15: Our picks & your votes • WITH VIDEO: EMU offers Bergman's take on "Nora" and "Julie" • MARTIN BANDYKE: Jill Jack's back at The Ark, supporting "Songwriter Sessions"
Community:
• The Relationship Between Price and Quality of Wine
• What do chocolate percentage labels really mean?
• Peggy Lampman's Monday dinnerFeed: Super bowl hangover & leftover fix: Cheesy tortilla egg scramble
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News about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Ann Arbor Chronicle: DDA Amends Bylaws, OKs Management Fee • Ann Arbor Chronicle: School Board Sets Plan to Fill Vacancy - Again • Michigan Daily: 'U' receives $425,000 Google grant • Politico: Rick Snyder's Super Bowl ad: 'One tough nerd' • Ypsilanti Citizen: Ypsilanti DDA to vote on ending interim director's contract • Michigan Daily: In campus firefighting, Ann Arbor Fire Department, university share a complex relationship • Catholic News Agency: Dominican sisters to appear on Oprah Winfrey Show