Lions Notebook: Can it get any worse? Nov 30, 2008
Detroit Lions Fan (Getty Images). By Posted Nov 28, 2008. (LionsFans.com)
GM looks to sell real estate in England Nov 30, 2008
The General Motors Corporation world headquarters building is shown February 12, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano/file, Getty Images) DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Corp. said Friday it would sell and lease back some of its non-manufacturing operations in Europe as part of its efforts to raise cash quickly. (FOX23 News, NY)
#14/10 Irish Square Off With #24/RV Michigan State Saturday Nov 30, 2008
Three of Notre Dame's eight WNBA alums have won a total of four league championships -- Riley won a pair of crowns with the Detroit Shock (2003 Finals MVP, 2006), toiled for the 2000 Houston Comets, while was Riley's teammate on the '06 title-winning squad in Detroit ... Freshman forward likely has good memories of Michigan State's Breslin Center, having helped lead Detroit Country Day School to the 2008 Michigan Class B state title on that floor. (Und.com)
Obituaries for Sunday, November 30, 2008 Nov 30, 2008
In the 1950s, she moved to Michigan to be closer to her brother s family and worked at Community Hospital in Battle Creek before moving on to Detroit to attend Wayne University, where she earned both her baccalaureate and master s of science in nursing degrees. While attending school, she worked at Henry Ford Hospital. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Family haunted by unsolved murder Nov 30, 2008
aka wrote on Nov 29, 2008 4:11 PM:" " My Father was raised without his Daddy and ran the streets in a poor area of Detroit Michigan ;playing ball and making a buck hhere and there honestly to help out his parents. He made the right choices to work hard and some bad choices but he kept his family safe and he taught us kids not to do what he did. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Staying involvedOlder officeholders say they want to keep busy, help their communities Nov 29, 2008
Carl Levin, 74, of Detroit, was just re-elected to another term and plays a key role in national politics. Vliek was appointed to the Vicksburg Village Council in 2003 to take the place of Blaine Rice, who died. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Dingell, 82, resting at home after overnight hospital stay Nov 29, 2008
Deb Price / The Detroit News ... Copyright 2008 The Detroit News. (DetNews.com)
Friday's winning Michigan lottery numbers Nov 29, 2008
DETROIT - Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the Michigan State Lottery. Midday Daily 3. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Fowler shows his stuff Nov 29, 2008
Michigan State wide receiver commitment Bennie Fowler has had an outstanding senior campaign for Detroit Country Day. His performance is one of the reasons he was elevated from a 2-star to a 3-star recruit earlier this fall. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sharks stay hot, crush Stars in Dallas Nov 29, 2008
Final Score: Detroit 5, Columbus 3. Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Marian Hossa's second goal of the game came with two minutes left to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Joe Louis Arena ... With time winding down in the third period, Detroit took a 4-3 lead. (ABC 7 News, DC)
No comments posted. Nov 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008. St. Joseph lineman Mattox named All-State. (The Herald-Palladium)
St. Joseph lineman Mattox named All-State Nov 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008. Several area athletes recognized. (The Herald-Palladium)
D-League Capsules Nov 29, 2008
NBA affiliations: Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks. Fast fact: The Mad Ants led the league in attendance last season at 4,143 per game. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Black Cherry Friday Nov 29, 2008
Had the Owls knocked down that Hail Mary pass on the final play at Buffalo in September, they would be the MAC East champions and on their way to Detroit to take on undefeated Ball State in the conference title game. But Friday was about accentuating the positive as Golden indicated in his postgame address, while senior quarterback and wide receiver both counted the win as the highlight of their careers. (OwlInsider.com)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 29, 2008
Tennessee 47, Detroit 10. Dallas 34, Seattle 9. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Women's College Basketball Schedule Nov 29, 2008
Detroit at Colgate, 1 p.m.. Texas-Pan American at Lafayette, 1 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
Latest Chrysler Buyout Offer Lures Quarter of Salaried Staff Nov 29, 2008
The historic downsizing of the Detroit automakers has already eliminated more than 100,000 factory jobs over the last three years ... Those without a home to sell or family obligations keeping them in the Detroit area are almost certain to head elsewhere immediately ... Katrina Harris, 37, who was born in Detroit and began working for Chrysler as a summer intern during college 14 years ago, wrestled with her decision to leave but is optimistic about making a fresh start outside the auto... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Meyer's Mailbag: Can't-miss college star Nov 29, 2008
-- Ron from Detroit ----- Michigan basketball is definitely headed in the right direction. After pulling in the fourth best 2009 recruiting class in the Big Ten, Michigan proceeded to beat perennial power UCLA on its home court. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bowl Predictions Nov 29, 2008
MOTOR CITY BOWL, Detroit - Dec. 26, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Matchup: Big Ten 7 vs. Mid-American 1 This week's projection: Minnesota vs. Ball State. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Marion Mae Wolfgang Nov 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008 1:56 PM EST Marion was born July 9, 1934 in Detroit to Thomas and Ora Seator. She grew up on a farm in the Sterling area with two brothers (Jack and Norman), one sister (Alberta), and a dog named Tinker and a horse named King. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The Herald Times' View: Giving thanks. Sure there are reasons Nov 29, 2008
The Detroit Lions, who took the burden off the turkey to get us to sleep. You had your own reasons. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Tar Heels, Hansbrough cruising from Maui back to mainland Nov 28, 2008
North Carolina is host to UNC Asheville Sunday and travels to Detroit to play No. 6 Michigan State next Wednesday in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The game will be played at Ford Field, site of this season's Final Four. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ball State caps perfect regular season Nov 28, 2008
It was its first perfect regular season since 1949 and first trip ever to Detroit for the league title game. The Cardinals face Buffalo on Dec. 5 with a chance to claim their first conference title since 1996. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
On the air - TV and radio Nov 28, 2008
1, ESPN27 p.m. Old Spice Classic, first round, Maryland vs. Michigan State, ESPN29 p.m. 76 Classic, first round, Arizona State vs. Charlotte, ESPNU9:30 p.m. Old Spice Classic, first round, Oklahoma State vs. Gonzaga, ESPN211:30 p.m. 76 Classic, first round, Providence vs. Baylor, ESPN2NBA BASKETBALL8:15 p.m. Orlando at Washington, TNT10:30 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, TNTNFL FOOTBALL12:30 p.m. Tennessee at Detroit, WRAL, WNCT4:15 p.m. Seattle at Dallas, WRAZ, WFXI8:15 p.m. Arizona at... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cold, economy mark Michigan Thanksgiving Nov 28, 2008
DETROIT On a cold but sunny morning in downtown Detroit, the ills of America's automakers amid a local and global economic crisis temporarily were forgotten, allowing thousands of people to revel in the color and sounds of the city's Thanksgiving Day parade ... He's among 200 remaining employees at Chrysler LLC's Mack engine plant in Detroit ... "I've been a toolmaker for 26 years," said Vanuden, who lives in the Detroit suburb of Warren. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
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The best way to provide liquidity to the bank industry is by injecting capital into the banking industry, said Independent Bank Chief Executive officer Michael Magee, who also sits on the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Detroit Branch board of directors ... From his position on the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Detroit Branch board of directors, Magee said Michigan's situation is a particularly precarious one. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
TigsTown Roundtable: Thankful For Nov 28, 2008
But in the end, its this great game that brings people together with the commonality of rooting for the Detroit Tigers. Even when the team is down, they bring people of every corner of the earth together -- all nationalities, all backgrounds, all everything -- to root for their team; the Detroit Tigers ... I'm also thankful for the many colleagues and subscribers that share the same passion of wanting the Detroit Tigers to be the best team in the majors. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Stores prepare for holiday shoppers Nov 28, 2008
PATRICIA BECK/Detroit Free Press ... PATRICIA BECK/Detroit Free Press ... We asked readers to point us toward Detroit's best hamburgers. (Detroit Free Press)
Robert D. Bonner Nov 28, 2008
Robert was born on April 8, 1917 in Detroit, the son of George and Helen (Martin) Bonner. After graduating Fordson High School in Dearborn in 1939, Robert attended an electrical trade school and began his 43-year career at Ford Motor Company. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
George B. Stevens, Sr. Nov 28, 2008
After the Army George took advantage of the GI Bill and enrolled at the University of Detroit. While in college he met and married his wife, the former Audrey LaChance. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Business Briefs Nov 27, 2008
He completed his residency in emergency medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Reach Board of Directors elects officers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
What Our Readers Are Thankful For Nov 27, 2008
"I am thankful for all of our great clients who have helped us to have an amazing year in real estate in Metro Detroit.". "I am thankful for all the wonderful people, clients and colleagues & business partners, who have come in to my life as a realtor-Fantastic!". (Realtor Magazine Online)
Turkey day TV Nov 27, 2008
Bail out the nation from Thanksgiving football in Detroit, at least until the Lions stop drafting receivers. SEAHAWKS AT COWBOYS(1 and a half turkey leg)4:15 P.M., WRAZ, WFXISeattle stinks, and Dallas is barely breathing in the playoff race, but we're guaranteed a Yoko Romo sighting in the pink No. 9 jersey. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Two Seminoles arrested Nov 27, 2008
The Cardinals will face Buffalo on Dec. 5 in Detroit. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Taxing traffic congestion Nov 27, 2008
Politically, I d think it best to see what the Obama Administration and its Congress will offer, in, say, the first 100 days, in the way of federal financing for both transit and (now, with Detroit imploding) transportation. Without the prudent wait, gridlock patches such as this one may fall under the familiar category of throwing good money after bad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
National Digest Nov 27, 2008
Knicks president Donnie Walsh wouldn t reveal the nature of Mobley s medical condition, but said Mobley wouldn t be available for Tuesday s game against Cleveland or Wednesday night in Detroit while he underwent additional testing. Tim Thomas, acquired along with Mobley, was in uniform for New York on Tuesday night against Cleveland. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Gotham rules NFL Power Rankings Nov 27, 2008
Word is the Titans coaches went directly to the office on Sunday night after the New York game, and began work on the Detroit game plan ... Having somehow gotten past San Diego to get to 7-4, the Colts will be 10-4 any minute now -- they've got at Cleveland, Cincinnati and Detroit just ahead -- and everyone on God's green earth at that point will label them "The Team Nobody Wants to Play in the AFC Playoffs." And the thing is, it'll probably be true ... (8-3)Just like they did against the Chiefs... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
3 girls found safe after mom slain Nov 27, 2008
Associated Press Writer David N. Goodman in Detroit and David Eggert in Lansing contributed to this report. Comments. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Between the Cracks Mosaics: Ellen Stern Nov 27, 2008
Quick Arts Access: Ann Arbor (22) Detroit (37) Grand Rapids (22). - City Gallery at the Costick - Art for Progress - Translations Gallery - Grand Palais - Harvey W. Seeds Post 29 American Legion - The Gallery, Ballymore Eustace Co. Kildare - Art Moment Gallery - Medusa Gallery - Gallery Western - TransCultural Exchange. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Who destroyed Detroit carmakers? Me. (Sorry.) Nov 27, 2008
Who destroyed Detroit carmakers ... Brian O'Neill Who destroyed Detroit carmakers ... As yet, however, the car companies have no place in the federal "stimulus plan ... to fix the salvage plan ... to prop up the rescue plan ... to save the bailout plan'' -- the apt phrasing of Rob Rogers' Tuesday editorial cartoon. There's no realistic way for the Big Three to survive without lots of people losing their jobs. Auto workers are digesting that thought with their Thanksgiving dinner today. I read... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Detroit Auto Show Loses Luster as Hometown Carmakers Struggle for Survival Nov 27, 2008
Detroit Show Loses Luster as U.S. Automakers Teeter (Update1) ... Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- scrapped the fashion show attended by Hollywood celebrities, and Chrysler LLC is leaving the longhorn cattle on the range, not the streets of Detroit ... Gone is GM Style, the Detroit-based companys event from the past two years with new vehicles and entertainers such as and on display. (Bloomberg)
Here's giving thanks for a lot of nonsense Nov 27, 2008
-- For everyone who thinks Detroit should lose the Thanksgiving Day game, a question: What's so special about you that you should get what you want. Take your time. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Women's Basketball Visits Madonna Tonight Nov 26, 2008
Wayne State began the 2008-09 campaign recording a 64-52 exhibition win at Detroit Mercy on Thursday, Nov. 6 ... Neither team had more than a two-point lead for the first 11:45 of the second half until Detroit's Jalesa Jones' conventional three-point play was followed by a jumper from Zemora Davis giving the hosts a 48-42 lead with 7:50 left. (Wsuathletics.com)
Women's Basketball Claims 61-35 Victory At Madonna Nov 26, 2008
- The Wayne State University women's basketball team (1-1 overall) recorded a 61-35 road victory at Madonna University (2-8 overall) Tuesday night, an NAIA school in metro Detroit ... The Crusaders scored the next four points before a (Detroit, Mich. (Wsuathletics.com)
Men's Hoops Outscores Central State 80-50 Nov 26, 2008
DETROIT - The Wayne State University men's basketball team (2-1 overall) raced out to an early 8-0 lead and never trailed in an 80-50 non-conference win Tuesday night over the visiting Central State Marauders (2-3 overall) ... Junior (Detroit, Mich ... Cass Tech/Detroit Mercy) completed the opening run with a lay-up at the 17:25 mark. (Wsuathletics.com)
An ally in the White House Nov 26, 2008
Unlike Dingell, who has long been aligned with the Detroit auto industry, Waxman supports stringent laws to cap greenhouse gases and improve the fuel efficiency of trucks and cars. Waxman's new post means that he and California Sen. (Fresno Bee)
DuPont CEO to Address Detroit Economic Club on a Need for Innovative Technologies Nov 26, 2008
DETROIT, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) is pleased to host Chad Holliday, Chairman & CEO, DuPont on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. His speech will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be held at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit, Michigan ... The Detroit Economic Club was formed in 1934 as a platform for the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. (PR Newswire)
$20.6 Million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits Will Create Jobs, Help Michigan Residents Find Affordable Housing Nov 26, 2008
Project Project Name LIHTC Project City LIHTC Amt County Units Award Benzie Patterson Crossing 56 Frankfort 617,355 Berrien Benton Harbor HOPE VI-Phase IV Harbor Bluffs 52 Benton Harbor 813,798 Chippewa Edge Of The Woods Apartments 80 Sault Ste Marie 478,453 Chippewa Park Place City Center 27 Sault Ste Marie 556,591 Clare Fourth Street Senior Housing 24 Clare 211,371 Emmet Traverse Woods 128 Petoskey 327,276 Grand Keystone Village Traverse Apartments 24 Garfield Twp 276,491 Houghton Quincy Haven... (PR Newswire)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Ball State's season still going along perfectly Nov 26, 2008
They'll face Buffalo on Dec. 5 in Detroit with a chance to win their first league championship since 1996. "Everybody's dream is to go undefeated," Davis said after throwing for 273 yards and running for 64. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
SPORTS CALENDAR Nov 26, 2008
Tennessee at Detroit. Channel: 5 Channel: 13 Channel: 46. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tuesday's winning Michigan lottery numbers Nov 26, 2008
DETROIT - Here are the winning numbers selected Tuesday in the Michigan State Lottery. Midday Daily 3. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Save the Lions Nov 26, 2008
Curran: Bailout in Detroit ... Detroits having America over for Thanksgiving ... That J. Geils song, Detroit Breakdown. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Recruiting Notes: New names emerge? Nov 26, 2008
There are a few other in-state prospects that do not have a Spartan offer, like defensive end of Adrian High School or Athlete of Detroit Renaissance High School. At this point it looks as if the Spartans are either targeting players at other positions or prospects that are national elite level recruits. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Marshall Feeley (9) Nov 26, 2008
He graduated from Denby High School in Detroit in 1937, and Wayne State University in 1941 ... On Feb. 3, 1945, Marshall married Norma Hasting in Detroit ... Living in Detroit, he served his residencies in pediatrics at Harper Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital until 1950. (The Herald-Palladium)
Dowagiac's Scanlon wins state PP&K crown Nov 26, 2008
DETROIT - Dowagiac's Brett Scanlon won his second state Punt, Pass championship on Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit. Scanlon won the boys' 12-13 title with a distance of 279-feet-11. (Niles Star, MI)
A Love-Hate Relationship With Biggest Cities Nov 26, 2008
REALTOR Magazine Online: The real estate professional's business support tool. YOUR INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE REALTOR.ORG/realtormag. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Young says he'll be back Nov 26, 2008
The Cardinals will face Buffalo on Dec. 5 in Detroit with a chance to win their first league championship since 1996. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Falcons' Abraham leaves early with injury Nov 26, 2008
The Falcons have led at the end of the first quarter in all of their victories against Detroit (21-0), Kansas City (14-0), Green Bay (10-0), Chicago (6-0), Oakland (14-0), New Orleans (6-0) and now Carolina. Weems plays. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ball State tops Western Nov 26, 2008
And cornerback Trey Lewis sealed the victory and the march to Detroit for a Dec. 5 date with Buffalo with a 35-yard interception return late in the third quarter. All that was simply too much for Western Michigan (9-3, 6-2) to prevent Ball State from playing in its first league title game. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Old Spice Classic features impressive group Nov 26, 2008
The winner will come away brimming with confidence and knowing it's capable of ending up in Detroit for the Final Four. Here's a preview of the Old Spice Classic, which begins Thanksgiving Day and includes games on Friday and the final on Sunday night. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
#14 Irish Back Home Tuesday To Welcome Georgia Southern Nov 26, 2008
Three of Notre Dame's eight WNBA alums have won a total of four league championships -- Riley won a pair of crowns with the Detroit Shock (2003 Finals MVP, 2006), toiled for the 2000 Houston Comets, while was Riley's teammate on the '06 title-winning squad in Detroit. For the third year in a row, the Irish posted a perfect 100-percent Graduation Success Rate (GSR), according to figures released by the NCAA in October 2008. (Und.com)
Ball State finishes season 12-0 with win over Broncos Nov 26, 2008
And cornerback Trey Lewis sealed the victory and the march to Detroit for a Dec. 5 date with Buffalo with a 35-yard interception return late in the third quarter ... We asked readers to point us toward Detroit's best hamburgers. (Detroit Free Press)
LeBron hears MSG lovefest as Cavs rout Knicks Nov 26, 2008
Witness a Garden party for , as the two-year courtship for one of the league's biggest stars unofficially began. Witness the reality of just how long two years really will be. (Newsday)
Michigan: State MVP Candidates Nov 26, 2008
Bennie Fowler Detroit Country DayHis big plays as a senior wide receiver will come in handy if the Yellowjackets are to survive Holland Christian. Devin Gardner InksterDevin's coming out party at Ford Field will be to show the world that he's a marquee junior quarterback. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Weekend Time Schedule Nov 26, 2008
Detroit at Boston, 7 p.m.. Ottawa at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
