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Posted on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 : 11:30 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: September 30

By Carol Tietz

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Michigan Student Assembly President Chris Armstrong (right, wearing red) is the target of Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell at a protest at the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's May showing of The Laramie Project. Shirvell's sign, reading "Order of Angell = KKK," refers to the once-secret U-M student organization formerly known as Michigamua.

Courtesy Chris Dzombak

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 student body president seeks restraining order against assistant state attorney general • Reports of bed bugs on the rise in Washtenaw County; Ann Arbor apartments deal with infestation • Washtenaw Avenue retail center near Arborland, US-23 eyed for $3M in upgrades

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News: • SHEI Magazine offers University of Michigan students a path to the fashion industry • Ann Arbor schools report a 96-student increase in enrollment • Daily Election Links: Ad attacks Schauer's 'liberal' vote record; Economic Club to host Bernero, Snyder • Daily Links to Ann Arbor: In marriage, it's how you fight that's important; former teacher charged with abuse • With Poll: Collaboration of church and state? Congregation wants to purchase park from city of Ann Arbor to preserve and maintain • Washtenaw County's poverty rate increases, average income declines • Ann Arbor school board hires professional services firm to find new superintendent • The Associated Press: Former cancer researcher at U-M sentenced for sabotaging student's work • Column: Effective interviews with suspects often lead to confessions • Some Washtenaw County school districts see higher than projected numbers on count day • Democratic AG candidate calls for Mike Cox to fire assistant over blog attacking U-M student body president • Two Ann Arbor teachers awarded $500 grant by Energy Works Michigan • Ypsilanti Township apartment fire displaces two residents • Man arrested after attempted burglary in Ypsilanti Township • Pizza delivery driver robbed in Ypsilanti Township • Caller attempts to scam 84-year-old woman out of money, Ann Arbor police say • Man reports his computer was stolen while he was taking a shower, Ann Arbor police say • Burglary reported at prisoner advocacy group's Ann Arbor office • Woman scares off man attempting to break into her Ann Arbor home • Ann Arbor police investigate fraud complaint at Briarwood Mall • Chelsea City Council gives final approval to rezoning for new police station • Ypsilanti police investigate Frederick Street burglary • Ann Arbor Republican Chase Ingersoll takes stage alone in 53rd District state House debate • DAILY LINKS TO ANN ARBOR: In marriage, it's how you fight that's important; former teacher charged with abuse

Business Review: • With poll: Google or Microsoft? University of Michigan will pick one • The Associated Press: Michigan might allow Sunday morning liquor sales • Detroit News: Rick Snyder's venture capital companies hit with liens for unpaid taxes • The Associated Press: Michigan might allow Sunday morning liquor sales • With Poll: Ann Arbor school board considering joining countywide International Baccalaureate program • Rick Haglund: Electric vehicle subsidies show how U.S. is still ambivalent about new auto technology • 43 years: Danmar Products still growing by selling medical devices designed by co-founder John Marchello • People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors and MyBandStock • Paparazzi: Domino's Pizza team wins corporate challenge • Turn questions back on prospects for clarity, not mystery • University of Michigan planning to build $46 million nanotechnology research facility on North Campus • Mobiata introduces mobile app that mimics airport flight boards • Fuel goals strain carmakers; 60 m.p.g. standard sought by '25 • National Science Foundation ranks University of Michigan number one in research spending among public universities • Nathan Bomey: California should learn from Michigan, investor says. Wait, what? • Old Town owner will start new bar in ex-Full Moon in downtown Ann Arbor • Newcombe Clark claims property owners are potentially defrauding city of Ann Arbor out of millions • David Cole stepping down as chairman of Ann Arbor's Center for Automotive Research

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Sports: • Indiana receiver Tandon Doss uses his hands and his versatility to stifle opponents • Cavs.com: Former Michigan guard Manny Harris talks about college days and working to stick in the NBA • Eastern Michigan football coach Ron English sees improvement despite tough schedule • Saline athletic department selling old scoreboard on eBay • Associated Press: Indiana and several other football teams take shots on offense with 'pistol' formation • Big Ten Network Video: Analysts: Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson is motivating Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor • With Poll: Week 6 high school football predictions; playoffs, prep bowl in reach for Father Gabriel Richard • Washtenaw County week 5 high school football rushing, passing and receiving leaders • High school football league standings after week 5 • Ryder Cup hype under way; Tigers lose doubleheader and more links • Today's College Sports Links: Lloyd Carr predicts Notre Dame, others will join Big Ten; RB recruit Demetrius Hart to decide next week and more • One year later, the Michigan-Indiana football game has a familiar feel • Hagerup brothers renew friendly rivalry when Michigan football team faces Indiana • One year after a scary home-plate collision, Michigan softball player Bree Evans grateful and healthy • Michigan Hockey Season Preview: Senior chemistry, experience form the foundation for Michigan hockey team • Haley Jones capitalizes on her shot to be Michigan field hockey goalkeeper • High School Roundup: Huron field hockey avenges last week's loss to Bloomfield Hills Marian; Greenhills tennis sweeps Grosse Ile and more • With Slideshow: Depth at doubles propels Pioneer to SEC Red tennis championship • With Slideshow: Saline golf cruises to SEC Red title; Dexter upsets Tecumseh for SEC White crown • With Slideshow: Chelsea tennis wins six of eight flights to take first at SEC White championships • A more appreciative Kelvin Grady thrives in supporting role with Michigan football team

Entertainment: • Purple Rose Theatre offers sneak peek at Jeff Daniels' "Best of Friends" as a fundraiser • Daily Entertainment Links: Tony Curtis remembered; more on Broken Social Scene, Kid Cudi, Edgefest • With Audio: Songwriting Festival returns to Ypsilanti District Library • Cinema Chat: 'The Concert,' 'The Social Network' and much more at the movies this week • Concert Review: Edgefest 2010 opens on high note • 'Ariel and Zoey (Eli, Too!)' to premiere on local TV on Friday, October 1 • With Poll: Kid Cudi at Eastern Michigan University Mega-Guide: tweets, reviews, show info and more • Daily Entertainment Links: Rock Hall lists nominees; 'Star Wars' in 3D; 'Boogate' explained; and more • With Video: Broken Social Scene bringing its unique vision to Michigan Theater concert • WSG Gallery hosts Alvey Jones' studies on Vermeer • Michigan Theater launches family-friendly film series October 3

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Community: • Links: Andrew Shirvell vs. Chris Armstrong, part of a back story to the conflict • Is a kick in the pants helpful? • Parenting on Facebook: Which of these eight types are you? • Traffic violations and flow issues cramp this family's style • Faith: Curious followers flock to opening night at the Greenroom in Ann Arbor • Food & Drink: Parmesan-crusted chicken pleases even the pickiest 8-year-olds • The Week in Beer: Kicking off a scary good month • @burger a solid addition to the burgeoning burger scene • Food & Drink: Peggy Lampman's Thursday dinnerFeed: Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Goat Cheese • Portrait of an artist: Dramatic addition featured in builder home tours this weekend and next • With Poll: New Book Talk with AnnArbor.com selection for October, with poll for November • Faith: Jewish community wraps up Festival of Sukkot today, moving toward Simchat Torah • 'In the Pews' responds to the accuarcy of the Bible • Is Miss (first name) any less respectful than Mrs. (last name) to children? • Links: 'Creativity is an import-export game'

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Ann Arbor news from elsewhere • Time: U-M researcher finds it's not whether you fight but how that impacts divorce rate •Detroit Free Press: Michigan State Police launch sweep for sex offenders • Detroit Free Press: U-M stem cell trial promising • WXYZ: Former Canton teacher charged with abusing elementary student • Michigan Daily: Provost hints big changes in the works for Dennison Hall • Concentrate: In a digital age, Ann Arbor entrepreneurs build successful business on old-fashioned day planners • Ypsilanti Courier: 54th District candidates offer views on economy in debate • Dexter Leader: Village officials submit Mill Creek Park plan