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Posted on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 : 10:32 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: August 31

By Heather Lockwood

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University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman, seen here answering reporters' questions after a press conference last month, wrote an article in Forbes arguing that universities need to do a better job of supporting student entrepreneurs.

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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: • Zingerman's Deli expansion may have tough hurdle to clear with Ann Arbor Historic District Commission • Eastern Michigan University, faculty union reach tentative agreement • City of Ypsilanti, Stewart Beal reach deal on Thompson Block • 'Twitter mess' at Dexter chamber offers social media lessons when business mixes with personal • Borders upgrading rewards program in effort to lure more customers

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News: • Appeals Court: 'The Tea Party' can't make ballot • Pittsfield Township police investigate multiple thefts from vehicles • Pittsfield Township man sentenced to 11 months in jail for starving puppy • Willow Run Community Schools receives grant for service-learning program • Ozone action days declared for today and Tuesday in southeast Michigan • Driver injured, vintage car damaged in construction zone crash on US-23 in Pittsfield Township

Business Review: • University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman: Student entrepreneurs need support for their 'crazy ideas' • Marcano's Takeout to dish up South American comfort food from Packard storefront • Tax cut expiration has broad impact: Middle class families would feel the pinch along with the rich

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Sports: • Rich Rodriguez, headliner of college football headlines; Will kickoff weekend answer summer's burning questions? and more • No apologies from Lions' Ndamukong Suh; Tiger rookies in race for honor and more links • Greenhills tennis tested against U-D Jesuit, field hockey saves penalty shot with no time remaining and more Monday results • Michigan football team's quarterbacks won't have a Dr. Phil moment, running backs in flux and true freshmen who will likely see playing time • How does Michigan football replace Brandon Graham? It's a legitimate question • Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez talks quarterbacks, preparing for UConn and redshirting • Kongzheng "KZ" Li named new head diving coach at Michigan • With revamped roster and coaching staff, Ron English thinks EMU football is moving in a positive direction • Devin Gardner will 'probably not' redshirt, plus other Michigan football team news

Entertainment: • New Ann Arbor poetry slam event at Circus • SRC's Gary Quackenbush plays Live at PJ's on Thursday • Art & Ideas exhibit displays the faces of 'Social Realism 2010' • Local webcomic Tales of a Checkered Man #043: 'The Convenience Store Clerk from Heck' • Performance Network, Purple Rose, Encore and Blackbird Theatres could bring home Wilde Awards September 1

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Community: • A Simple Summer Salad • Peggy Lampman's Tuesday dinnerFeed: Linguini with Zucchini and Tomatoes in Rosemary-Garlic Oil • Peanut Butter Fingers: a quick and simple dessert for peanut butter lovers • Running: tips on preparing for race day • Consider a donation for arts education as part of this year's back-to-school shopping • Saying goodbye to my college aged children • This Week's Recommended Read: The Odyssey by Homer • Ann Arbor Church of Christ Welcomes All on Back to Church Sunday • A Cuke Story: Black lab pays herself for garden duty • Kitsune wins this week's contest — enter your pet to win next