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Posted on Thu, Nov 18, 2010 : 11:30 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: November 18

By Carol Tietz

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The front entrance lobby at the new Ann Arbor Municipal Center is one of the last pieces of the building that require finishing touches before the project is complete

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

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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

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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

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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