Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ford survey shows employees optimistic about future
Ford Motor Co.'s latest internal employee survey shows morale is up sharply and employees' confidence in the company's future has reached an all-time high. That is according to Ford's latest quarterly report card, a copy of which was obtained by The Detroit News. It shows that 89 percent of employees have a positive outlook, compared to less than 55 percent in the middle of 2008. The survey was conducted in December. - 1:12 pm
Detroit city employees banned from wearing strong scents
Detroit --City employees with a strong aroma of perfume, cologne or any scented products will soon be in for a warning. City officials have plans to place placards in three city buildings detailing scented products to avoid due to a settlement in a widely publicized federal lawsuit filed by a city planner in 2008 and settled last month. - 12:32 pm
Commentary: Detroit can do better than this
Nolan Finley: Family troubles can happen to anyone. But to have both of Detroit's members of Congress dodging the stink of the City Hall corruption scandal begs the question: C'mon Detroit, can't you do better than this? - 12:32 pm
St. Patrick's Parade draws big crowd, despite rain
Detroit -- About 600 people packed St. Patrick's Catholic Church this morning in preparation for the annual St. Patrick's Parade today. - 12:32 pm
Red Wings 3, Sabres 2 (OT): Wings move up
Brian Rafalski's slapper from the circle beat his Team USA teammate Ryan Miller 31 seconds into overtime. The win moves Detroit back into the eighth and final playoff spot. - 11:47 pm
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- TERRY FOSTER: Sad day for Michigan and Michigan State
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Nation/World
- Taliban: Kandahar bombings a 'warning' to NATO - 01:00 PM
- AP Exclusive: Pentagon gun was from Tenn. police - 10:57 AM
- Dem House vote-counter lacks health care votes now - 12:34 PM
- Storm leaves Northeast soggy, windblown and dark - 11:27 AM
Michigan
- 5 states rush plans for $1.5B in housing funds - 12:25 PM
- 4-pronged attack on childhood obesity in Flint - 10:00 AM
- Stonefly found in Main Branch of Rouge River - 01:07 AM
- Michigan's disappointing season has likely ended - 08:06 PM
- Thousands mourn at funeral for Ron Banks of the Dramatics
- Catholic priest called ethnic war victims 'dogs'
- Fly fishing expo in Warren lures enthusiasts
- Detroit gears up for 2010 Census
Detroit schools to unveil 'college suites'
Detroit public high schools will be equipped with a special room where students can explore college options, fill out applications and gain advice on earning financial aid. - 12:07 pm
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- Froma Harrop: Coming between you and your doctor
- Charles Krauthammer: In praise of rotating power
- Clarence Page: Terrorists who defy our biases
Democrats should avoid gimmicks that mask their votes on health care overhaul
With Americans deeply divided on the Democrats' proposed overhaul of health care, congressional Democrats are looking at pushing it through this week using gimmicks to mask their vote from an agitated electorate. - 1:00 am
- 48 hours: weekend highlights
- Review: 'Bad Company 2' intense; 'Final Fantasy XIII' excellent
- 'Madea's Big Happy Family' adds sixth show at Fox Theatre
- Steampunks to unite at World Steam Expo in Dearborn
Comedian has no boundaries, at hometown's expense
Neal Rubin: If you're a comedian in Detroit -- which, conveniently, Michael McDaniel is -- the material writes itself. Next week, he'll perform as a national act at the third annual Detroit International Comedy Festival in Royal Oak. - 12:32 pm
- 24 killed in western Mexico; 11 in one shootout
- Sen. Brown criticizes Obama's 'destructive' health push
- Kissinger released from Seoul hospital
- Vatican officials defend pope on abuse
U.S. mom: Daughter held in Ireland 'lost her mind'
Leadville, Colo. -- Before her daughter disappeared last fall, Christina Mott recalls that the 31-year-old who had been held in connection with an alleged assassination plot announced she had converted to Islam and told them they'd go to hell if they didn't follow in her steps. - 1:00 am
- Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids
- State MEAP scores improve
- Students help fight hunger among peers
- Teen has sweet victory at Pi-Off
Detroit schools to unveil 'college suites'
Detroit public high schools will be equipped with a special room where students can explore college options, fill out applications and gain advice on earning financial aid. - 12:07 pm
- Efforts to lengthen state's term limits seem stalled
- Sen. Brown criticizes Obama's 'destructive' health push
- Utah GOP leader resigns after hot tub confession
- Kissinger released from Seoul hospital
Pelosi: Confident House will pass health care bill
San Francisco -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she's confident the House will pass health care legislation and dismissed Republican criticism that she did not have enough votes for the measure. - 1:00 am
- Thousands mourn at funeral for Ron Banks of the Dramatics
- More Taylor Swift tickets available 5 p.m. today for Palace shows
- Adam Graham: 15 years in the biz and Jay-Z is still at the top
- Marsalis protégé comes home with jazz orchestra
Muse's fist-pumping show rocks The Palace
English rock trio Muse put on an eye-popping, fist-pumping rock show at the Palace of Auburn Hills Saturday, bringing an interstellar twist to bombastic arena rock theatrics. - 11:47 am
