Thursday, March 11, 2010
Editorial Cartoons
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Nolan Finley's Blog
Nolan Finley: The Detroit teachers union is foaming at the mouth over Robert Bobb's $81,000 pay raise, which … Continued
Raging Bullard
George Bullard: "Yes, I did. Not only did I grope him, I tickled him until he couldn't breathe and four guys … Continued
Henry Payne's Sketchbook
Henry Payne: Washington keeps assuring us it's not running the auto companies it owns. So GM's decision to keep … Continued
AP Headlines
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- Pinera assumes Chile presidency amid strong quakes - 10:47 AM
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- Greece hit by strikes, riots over austerity plan - 09:32 AM
- First-time jobless claims drop slightly last week - 11:20 AM
- Dodd to offer his own financial regulation bill - 10:39 AM
- KC superintendent says school closings are painful - 10:06 AM
- Mexico's Slim becomes 'world's richest' person - 06:36 AM
- Pink Floyd wins battle with EMI over online sales - 11:26 AM
Daniel Howes
Money fueled evil in Detroit
Money is the reason Monica Conyers, the former City Council president, is headed for 37 months in a federal prison, convicted of taking bribes from Synagro Technologies Inc. in exchange for her vote. She wanted more of it, her "loot." - 03/11/2010
Manny Lopez
Whining won't help Toyota
Toyota is done apologizing. The company spent much of early March telling Congress, customers and the media that it was sorry and promised to make permanent fixes to its cars and trucks. - 03/11/2010
Brian J. O'Connor
Bank of America ends 'courtesy' overdraft in public relations swirl
Bank of America announced Tuesday it will end its policy of allowing "courtesy" overdrafts when customers make debit-card purchases. - 03/11/2010
John Niyo: NFL Insider
Eagles likely to move at least one quarterback
Three can be a crowd. But for now, it's just a quandary for the Philadelphia Eagles, whose three-headed quarterback situation doesn't qualify as a controversy -- yet. - 03/11/2010
Terry Foster: NBA Insider
Allen Iverson's career going downhill quickly, sadly
Iverson is accused of being an alcoholic and gambling addict. His wife also is filing for divorce, and Iverson admitted on Twitter personal problems are dragging him down. - 03/11/2010
Kate Lawson
Easy last-minute lasagna is a lifesaver
I have a love/hate thing going with lasagna: I love to eat it, but I hate to make it. Especially now that I've been off my feet for a while, I get pretty tired just standing. But I got a taste for lasagna the other night and luckily I re-discovered this recipe that I had filed away. - 03/11/2010
Angelique S. Chengelis: Michigan Insider
'It's a brand new season' for U-M at Big Ten tournament
The Wolverines know the only route to the NCAA Tournament is winning the Big Ten tournament, and they also know an invitation to the NIT is highly unlikely. - 03/11/2010
Tony Paul: Baseball Insider
Scouting fantasy baseball: Making the right moves
Players to sell high, those that are low buys, a look to the future and position-by-position rankings for the National and American leagues. - 03/11/2010
Nolan Finley
Anticipation builds for next Kilpatrick twist
You can't have a conversation in this town lately without it moving to the inevitable question: "So, do you think the feds will indict Kwame Kilpatrick?" - 03/11/2010
Dana Wakiji: NHL Insider
NHL general managers take action on hits to head
The GMs are meeting in Boca Raton, Fla., this week and spent Monday discussing hits to the head and how to regulate them, in addition to researching and preventing concussions. - 03/11/2010
Sam Webb: Recruiting
U-M, MSU go after super soph James Ross Jr. early
In his first year of high school football after starring in the Detroit Police Athletic League, Ross emerged as a standout performer for Orchard Lake St. Mary's - 03/11/2010
Adam Graham
15 years in the biz and Jay-Z is still at the top
Historically speaking, rappers don't age gracefully. Hip-hop is a young man's game, and the first signs of gray hairs tend to kill rap careers faster than a bullet. Jay-Z is the exception to that rule. At 40, he's on top of the hip-hop world, and has arguably never been more successful, or relevant, than he is today. - 03/11/2010
LYNNE ROSSETTO KASPER: The Splendid Table
Chocolate pudding cake gets added jolt of espresso
Dear Lynne: The chocolate cake we had on our honeymoon was wonderful, but we couldn't get the recipe. So we're hoping maybe you have something close to it. Bittersweet with coffee flavoring, the cake was dense and rich. Thank you for any recipe you could share. - 03/11/2010
Scott Burgess: Auto Review
With 2011 Sonata, Hyundai proves it's worth another look
The new Sonata blows the doors off of the Toyota and Honda midsize entries with a more stylish exterior, better gas mileage, comfortable interior and more four-cylinder power than just about any midsize sedan around. - 03/11/2010
Molly Abraham
Buzz-worthy Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro marches to its own stylish drummer
Elegant in its simplicity, Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro offers an uncluttered setting that matches its concise menu of fresh, contemporary American fare and an eclectic wine list. The new spot in downtown Birmingham strikes a nice balance between food and wine. - 03/11/2010
Neal Rubin
Teen with Asperger syndrome takes root in 'Horrors'
There may be more sympathetic characters in "Little Shop of Horrors," but I'm rooting for the bloodthirsty houseplant. He's been through a lot. - 03/11/2010
Tom Long Film Review: 'North Face' -- GRADE: B
Review: Chilling 'North Face' is modern spin on mountain climbing movie
The loony-to-the-rest-of-us sport of mountain climbing is a natural for film. In "North Face," two German climbers attempt to conquer the previously unclimbed Eiger mountain in 1936 in this harrowing epic with a modern sensibility. - 03/11/2010
Curtrise Garner: Cooking for one
Squash is a nice addition to risotto
The first time I ate risotto, I really liked it and I thought it was a pasta. If you've ever tasted the dish, then you know the texture is that of a tiny noodle. After finding out that tasty dish was called risotto, I went looking for it in the pasta aisle at the grocery store. - 03/11/2010
Amber Arellano
Remaking Detroit Education
Today Detroit's most powerful education players are outlining a dramatic new plan to transform the city's educational landscape -- and convince long-weary national foundations that the Motor City is, for the first time, worthy of significant investment in education. - 03/11/2010
Thomas Sowell
Educators cultivate artificial stupidity
A woman with a petition went among the crowds attending a state fair, asking people to sign her petition demanding the banning of dihydroxymonoxide. She said it was in our lakes and streams, and now it was in our sweat and urine and tears. - 03/11/2010
Eric Lacy: MSU Insider
MSU's Tom Izzo backs NCAA Tournament expansion
"I think it's got to be a significant amount higher," Izzo said about how many teams should be in the tournament on top of the 65 that currently make it. - 03/11/2010
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Drinks for two turns into party of three
Dear Abby: Last week I suggested to a co-worker, "Zack," that I treat him to a beer after work. Before our pints arrived, he disappeared to a corner of the pub to text on his phone, and 10 minutes later his girlfriend showed up. - 03/11/2010
Lynn Henning
Here's how Tigers' 2010 batting order is taking shape
Jim Leyland worries about his starting rotation. Fans worry about the Tigers' offense. It's a fundamental difference in how the Tigers' 2010 prospects are viewed 26 days before the team opens at Kansas City. - 03/10/2010
Tim Twentyman
Lions cleaning up messy roster with key acquisitions
The Lions have made a few mistakes over the years on player personnel decisions. No one knows that better than second-year Lions general manager Martin Mayhew. - 03/10/2010
Dana Wakiji
Soft closing schedule will help Wings make the playoffs
Heading into Wednesday night's games, the Wings were in ninth place in the Western Conference, one point out of the final playoff spot. Here's how I think they'll fare in their final 16 games. - 03/10/2010






