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Posted on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 : 11:30 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: November 10

By Carol Tietz

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Linda Brinker, owner of Occasionally Gift Shop, a Michigan-themed gift store she started in Kerrytown in 1987 and moved to the high profile corner of Main and Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. Brinker will decide by January if she will close up shop, sell the store or continue for a while longer

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: • Woman recounts fatal shooting of her boyfriend in Ypsilanti Township apartment • Ypsilanti Township man sentenced to 10 months in jail for selling dogs for fighting • Salvation Army's red kettles to return to Washtenaw County for holiday season, volunteers sought • Chelsea area World War II veterans get first look at documentary focused on their war experiences

News: • Ann Arbor Public Art Commission approves mural program, welcomes new commissioner • Memorial service planned for U-M medical student who died while doing AIDS research in Uganda • Daily Links to Ann Arbor: Questions remain year after fatal fire; growing herd means more car-deer wrecks • Michigan Daily: Student assembly decries use of animals in Survival Flight training • Driver in fatal crash faces competency hearing on murder, manslaughter charges • Woman attempts to hit another woman with car, Ypsilanti police say • Police say drunken driver crashed his car in front of state trooper in Ypsilanti • Woman assaults former girlfriend and chokes 1-year-old boy in Ypsilanti Township apartment, police say • Ann Arbor to offer variety of Veterans Day events • Ypsilanti takes over Washington Street Parking Lot, plans improvements • Fred Veigel continues reign as longest-serving Central Labor Council president • Ypsilanti man arrested for shoplifting after stealing from same Target store 4 times, police say • Ypsilanti City Council gives city manager, city clerk high ratings in review • Ann Arbor city officials beginning to plan for more cuts in next fiscal year's budget • Proposed 'Lab Schools' program will be presented to Ann Arbor parents at two upcoming forums • University of Michigan Law School signs agreement with India law school • Slate magazine's Political Gabfest podcast coming to the University of Michigan • New Ypsilanti City Council debates rules and policies moving forward • Dexter fined for chemical incident at its wastewater treatment plant • Ann Arbor police investigate peeping incident at U of M sorority • Argo Dam repairs have Ann Arbor council members questioning where funds should come from • With Poll: Ann Arbor City Council weighs option of outsourcing compost operations to New York firm • Rick Snyder reaching out to alma mater, University of Michigan president says • Road Commission to reconfigure Golfside Road from 4 lanes to 3 between Packard and Clark roads

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Business Review: • Ann Arbor hotel franchisee settles sexual harassment lawsuit brought by federal government • Saline residents talk downtown development at community forum • Wall Street Journal: Google employees get 10% raise as competition for talent intensifies • Michigan could benefit from more 'economic gardening,' University of Michigan study finds • Retail report: Downtown Ann Arbor's Michigan-themed Occasionally gift store may close next summer • The Associated Press: Economy recovering, but recession's shadow is long • The Associated Press: Broadband usage growing even as gaps persist • With Poll: Former Pinball Pete's property ready for change on South University - eventually • Buyer of ex-T.C.'s Speakeasy plans new bar/restaurant in downtown Ypsilanti • Real Estate Beat: For lease: Rick Snyder's soon-to-be-vacant campaign office in downtown Ann Arbor • U-M business students consider role of alt fuel vehicles in Michigan economy • Tamara Real resigning as head of Arts Alliance • New Jeep helps Chrysler narrow loss, lift outlook • Santa Claus is coming to town, kicking off holiday season Nov. 13 at Briarwood • Retail Report: Davalos Designs of Ann Arbor sews itself into the big time with custom attire • Deals of the Year speakers celebrate Washtenaw County's business successes • Five powerful conversation strategies to add to your talking toolbox • Business Review's Rise & Fall: Coach's Catastrophe Cleaning and Independent apparel retailers • Now open: Marcano's South American takeout debuts on Packard in former BTB Burrito • Business Review announces winners of 2010 Deals of the Year awards

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Sports: • Notebook: Roy Roundtree's number isn't Rich Rodriguez's No. 1 concern and more notes • Forward Chris Brown tries to break out of slump as Michigan hockey team looks for rhythm • Today's Pro Sports Links: Blazers crush Pistons; Matthew Stafford missed pass on potential huge play and more links • Today's College Sports Links: Breaking down records racked up at the Big House; Michigan's Rich Rodriguez feels offense can do better and more • Riverview Gabriel Richard too much for Whitmore Lake in volleyball regional semifinal • Washtenaw Christian volleyball falls 3-0 in regional semifinal • Feud thaws between Rich Rodriguez and Danny Hope, Robinsons will start at QB and more Michigan vs. Purdue • Former Michigan guard C.J. Lee returns to basketball program • Big Ten Network: Michigan women's basketball coach Kevin Borseth wants a more uptempo defense • Football, basketball and hockey talk on WTKA-AM at noon • Michigan football players see the violent hits and hope it never happens to them • Football, basketball and hockey talk on WTKA-AM at noon • Michigan football players see the violent hits and hope it never happens to them • Chelsea's Bryce Bradley named to MITCA Dream Team • Pioneer, Huron and Greenhills well represented on All-State tennis teams • Notebook: Craig Roh returns to defensive end, Big Ten honors Roy Roundtree, Ryan Van Bergen not impressed by Ndamukong Suh and more • Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson expected to play against Purdue • Former Michigan receiver Amani Toomer falls short of goal, comes up big for charity in NYC Marathon • Big Ten Network: Video highlights and analysis of Michigan field hockey team's victory against Ohio State • Big Ten Network: Video: Big Ten plays of the week showcases several plays from the Michigan-Illinois game • Updated at 1:44 p.m.: Live updates from Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez's Monday press conference • Michigan slot receiver Roy Roundtree shares the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

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Entertainment: • Movie theaters to host Los Angeles Philharmonic simulcasts • New musical 'Placebo' premieres via U-M's Basement Arts this weekend • Michigan Theater offers free admission to U.S. military veterans on Thursday, November 11 • Daily Entertainment Links: New Call of Duty debuts; Darren Criss on 'Glee'; Buffalo Springfield to tour? • With Audio: Public radio's Dick Gordon to explore 'The Story' of sustainable agriculture (and his show) • With Video: New songs in hand, 'legendary' Flatlanders returning to The Ark • Ann Arbor Summer Festival seeks band submissions for Top of the Park and announces Lineup • Mittenfest posts band lineup • With Video: Mike White's 'Impossibly Funky' book signing event coming to Vault of Midnight • With plenty of new material, Chuck Brodsky playing Green Wood Coffee House • Daily Entertainment Links: U-M's Darren Criss on 'Glee'; Conan's return; new Mr. Peanut; and more • With Slideshow: 'Family Guy's' Cherry Cheva and Alex Borstein address big crowd at the library Monday • Return to yesteryear with a concert from the Town Band ensemble at Green Wood • With Polls: What did you think of locally shot 'Stone'? • Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra family concert boasts beloved works, special guest • Locally filmed 'Jinn' releases teaser trailer • Performance Network spends time with 'The Drowsy Chaperone' • With Poll: What's happening around Ann Arbor, November 8-14: Our picks & your votes • Gallery Project takes a look at 'What's so Funny' • Ann Arbor's Sophie Grillet wins first prize in Lansing art exhibition • Purple Rose Theatre offers intimate performance of A. R. Gurney's 'Ancestral Voices' as fundraiser • Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra looks inward to set 'Strings on Fire' • Acclaimed Anonymous 4 showcasing music from Spain in local concert

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Community: • Exciting news at Jewel Heart - His Holiness the Ganden Tripa visits this weekend, Friday - Sunday • IHA - A Proactive Approach to Treating Diabetes • Historic District Commission agenda for Nov. 10, 2010 • Restaurant inspections across Washtenaw County for Oct. 1-31 • Our ongoing Friday Pet Blogging feature - keep those submissions coming! • Kids meal toy ban is disappointing to children only • "American Sons" panel discussion on being Muslim in America at library and U of M cultural exchange • Survey: Girls Say Face-to-face Friends Top Facebook Friends • Faith: Family Devotions: Who is developing your child's spiritual character? • Food & Drink: Why spend big bucks on gourmet ice cream when you can make your own? • Veterinary Voice: Laser therapy offers alternative to drugs for arthritis treatment • Garden Faerie: Gardening chess • Peggy Lampman's Wednesday dinnerFeed: Apricot-Mustard Braised Grouse • The internet flap about copyrights, recipes and pies; Starbucks is testing alcohol in Seattle • Links: My favorite questions about the side of the road • ReUse Center's Holiday Shoppe: Shop green, save green • Washtenaw County practices that serve the uninsured receive thousands in donations • The Roller Coaster Chronicles: An open letter to family and friends • A Cake A Week: Being bad never tasted so good: Devil's Food Cake with Quick Fudge Icing and Raspberry Jam • Greenovation TV: Which eco-labels can you trust? • Caramel Apple Crisp Pie ... Oh, my! • Meet historical romance novelist Lauren Willig tonight at Nicola's Books • Training for your dog: It's what the doctor ordered News about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Ann Arbor Journal: Questions remain year after family perishes in fire • Daily Press & Argus: Growing herd fuels spike in car-deer wrecks • Detroit News: Michigan Republicans have redistricting upper hand • Detroit News: Metro Detroit to enjoy the 60s for a few more days • Michigan Daily: Family lives in house that's completely off the electrical grid • Michigan Daily: Restaurants make fixes to address code violations • Chelsea Standard: History comes alive for students at Civil War battlefield • Dexter Leader: Village Council appoints members to EDC • Saline Reporter: Sale of Union School to Quantum Signal finalized