Ann Arbor news roundup: November 18
Ryan J. Stanton | AnnArbor.com
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: • University of Michigan extends President Mary Sue Coleman's term for two years • St. Joseph Mercy Health System to acquire cardiovascular practice Michigan Heart • With Poll: Washtenaw County commissioners decline to reduce own pay as county faces budget troubles • ACLU of Michigan threatens lawsuit against University of Michigan over trespass policy
News: • Northfield Township police searching for suspicious driver who claimed he worked for the VA • Ypsilanti police seek charges against two men for filing false reports • Saline woman convicted of refusing to allow her teenage daughter's friend to leave during sleepover • Daily Links to Ann Arbor: U-M will consult tribes before repatriating remains; moms sleep more poorly than dads, study finds • Ann Arbor school district uses $3.4M more of its fund equity than planned, auditor says • Daily Press & Argus: Howell officials say teacher ignited controversy, stand by his suspension • Statewide crackdown leads to 161 drunken driving arrests • Moped stolen from Superior Township home, deputies say • Students, alumni and parents speak in support of Huron orchestra teacher on leave • Detroit Free Press: Cost of Rick Snyder's decision to remain in his Ann Arbor-area home unclear • Outgoing Washtenaw Commissioner Ken Schwartz to be nominated for Road Commission seat • With Slideshow: Ann Arbor's police-courts building welcomes first tenants as project nears completion • Washtenaw County case part of ACLU lawsuit challenging lack of parole for juveniles • Associated Press: Eastern Michigan University hosting Southeast Michigan Geotourism Conference • Column: Drake's Sandwich Shop was a favorite among Ann Arbor cops • Closing of Jackson Plaza in Scio Township delayed one day • With Video: Openly gay Ann Arbor teen who supported teacher to be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Monday • Dexter Township safety committee recommends adding fire substation on North Territorial Road • Behavior Workshop hosts free community dinner inYpsilanti • Former University of Michigan debate director sentenced to prison in local solicitation case • With Video: Downtown Ann Arbor's new pedestrian HAWK signal up and running • Ypsilanti City Council approves new medical marijuana dispensing regulations • Ann Arbor police seek information to solve car break-in at Packard Auto Repair • Associated Press: BP ignored warning signs before oil well blowout, panel led by U-M professor concludes • Ann Arbor police arrest drunken man carrying fake handgun • Robots built by University of Michigan students win $750,000 grant • New City of Ypsilanti fee on summer festival ticket sales angers event organizers • 'Sewage sludge' rumors surrounding Ann Arbor compost privatization are untrue, officials say • Inmates taken to hospital after two-vehicle accident near Washtenaw County Jail • Supporters of Huron teacher on leave expected to attend Ann Arbor school board meeting tonight • Man exposes himself to bicyclist, Ann Arbor police say • Teenager arrested after hit-and-run involving pedestrian, Ypsilanti police say • First University of Michigan student-built satellite scheduled to blast off Friday • College Democrats announces list of endorsements in U-M student government elections under way • Deal with DDA would relieve Ann Arbor council from making tough decisions on parking
Business Review: • Expedia acquires Ann Arbor mobile apps firm Mobiata • Ann Arbor's NEW Center announces new president and CEO • Analysis: Why University of Michigan's economic forecast is unsettling for Barack Obama • With Poll: GM raises stock price before today's IPO - but would you buy it? • Natural, free-range, organic, heritage birds: Retailers report rise in fresh turkey sales for Thanksgiving • Real estate beat: Avis Farms building foreclosure turns into expansion opportunity for 2 Michigan companies • Michigan Emerging: Clean energy must become cost-competitive without government subsidies, Adaptive Materials exec says • It's too early to pull the plug on Michigan's film incentives • What I would tell my younger self: Engineering is about solving problems • People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Eastern Michigan University College of Business and NSF International • Paparazzi: Saline Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates Business Enterprise Awards • ABC News: Rick Snyder will speak at Republican Governors Association meeting • Michigan's unemployment rate dips below 13% as U-M preps economic forecast • Michigan Corps: Ex-Google exec taps CEOs for new economic revitalization effort • Huron Valley Volleyball Clubs to rent space from business in Saline • Flat Top Grill opens 1st Michigan restaurant in Ann Arbor on Washtenaw • Retail sales rise is led by higher auto purchases • With Poll: University of Michigan offers $1.725M to buy 2 student rentals on South Division in Ann Arbor • The Associated Press: Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours, unveils deals • Retail Report: New sporting goods store Advantage Sports will open in ex-Big George's space on W. Stadium
Sports: • ESPN.com : Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez on Wisconsin's offense: 'Scary' • Interception was long time in making for Michigan senior James Rogers • Michigan redshirt freshman Cam Gordon settles into hybrid position, focuses on constant improvement • Bowling Green center Cameron Black will be Michigan basketball's first real post test • Do you think the current bowl system and BCS is working for college football? • Roster depth has Saline poised to defend Division 1 swimming state title • Associated Press: Wisconsin senior center Bill Nagy recovers from scooter accident, returns to starting lineup • Michigan hockey captain Matt Rust works hard, focuses on the positive to return to form • Today's Pro Sports Links: Kobe Bryant, Lakers overwhelm Pistons; Red Wings top Blues and more links • Today's College Sports Links: Rich Rodriguez must beat Badgers or Buckeyes, says Drew Sharp; In BCS there is no reward for sportsmanship and more • Saline’s Karla Gross and Shannon Fraser are Washtenaw County Girls Golf Co-Players of the Year • 2010 All-Washtenaw County Girls Golf Team • Pioneer's Garrett Halpert is Washtenaw County Boys Tennis Player of the Year • 2010 All-Washtenaw County Boys Tennis Team • Challenge for Michigan football team: Wisconsin's offense may be familiar, but it's difficult to stop • Michigan basketball team looks to improve by running on the break • Huron hockey gets rude awakening in 8-0 loss to Southgate Anderson • emueagles.com: Eastern Michigan basketball survives late-game scoring drought in 79-70 win over Madonna • Big Ten Football Championship Game will be televised on FOX Sports • Notebook: Michigan basketball coach John Beilein working on rotations and more notes • Renovations to Crisler Arena will be good for players, fans, Michigan basketball coach John Beilein says • Video: Michigan basketball coach John Beilein breaks down the improvement of Darius Morris • Eastern Michigan basketball team unimpressive in home opener, beats Madonna, 79-70 Entertainment: • Daily Entertainment Links: Patti Smith, Jaimy Gordon win National Book Awards; Mike Farah gets hot; 'Deathly Hallows' hype builds; and more • With Video: Encore Theatre adapts 'It's a Wonderful Life' into a musical, with help from Kathie Lee Gifford • With Audio: Arianna String Quartet concert a final offering from Friends of Chamber Music at Pease • Cinema Chat: Harry Potter, true-life political thriller, director Q&A and more on screen this week • With Slideshow: Young People's Theater prepares to share 'The Sound of Music' • With Video: 'The Art of Power,' by U-M grad Adrian Walker, screens at the Michigan on Saturday • Memoir-in-song helps Jeanne Mackey come to terms with 60th birthday • Michigan Pops, an orchestra mostly for non-music majors at U-M, plays fall concert Sunday • Robert Plant to play Hill Auditorium on Jan. 21 • With Video: Q and A with Joe Rogan, bringing his stand-up comedy to Ann Arbor on Friday • Slideshow: SHEI magazine holds fashion show at Sava's • Singer-songwriter Jetty Rae, playing Friday at Crazy Wisdom, finds inspiration in independent artists • Michigan-made film 'Cherry' set to screen Thursday night at Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor • George Clooney scouting Ann Arbor locations for "The Ides of March" • The New Theatre Project seeks submissions for company's second season, "Revelation" • With Video: Stew & the Negro Problem showcasing their unique sound in 3-night stand • WCC exhibit showcases two artists' views of rural lands • With Poll: What's happening around Ann Arbor, November 15-21: Our picks & your votes
Community: • MLive: Shopping centers survey expects Black Friday to be 'intense'; nearly half of all shopping done for kids • The Associated Press: Target predicts happier holiday shopping season • National Book Awards name winners, including Jaimy Gordon, Patti Smith • Links: It's deer hunting season: Donate your venison to Food Gatherers • Leonid meteor shower hunting • Parenting: The difficult long distance relationship we don't talk about: Girlfriends • Making an educational event fun • Lake house is complete with master suite addition • The very first Ann Arborites - the Ojibwe tribe • "The Sound of Music"- the soundtrack of childhood • Natural Beaujolais producers made great wine in 2010 • Raising a bilingual child at Traverwood Library Saturday • UM's Muslim Students' Association invites Ann Arbor to take a walk in their shoes • Overweight Americans: Who's to blame? • Food & Drink: You will be thankful for this sweet potato pecan pie • Using your networking skills with friends and family • Building energy-efficient homes is bright star in new house construction • TK Wu presents a good choice for Chinese food downtown • Peggy Lampman's Thursday dinnerFeed: Brined Turkey Breast with Cranberry Jus • Local webcomic Tales of a Checkered Man #062: 'Weird Tales part 20'
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News about Ann Arbor from elsewhere:
• Michigan Daily: U-M will consult tribes before repatriating human remains • Ann Arbor Journal: Ann Arbor Connector discusses feasibility study research at open house • Chelsea Standard: Chelsea Community Foundation marks 15 years • Chicago Sun-Times: U-M study finds moms endure more sleep interruptions than dads • Michigan Daily: Experts: GOP gains won't affect student aid legislation