Rand disciple spreads her word Nov 17, 2009
I suspect that Brook has little sympathy for those Detroit CEOs who recently were figuratively disemboweled by congressional inquisitors. He understands, and easily conveys to his audience, that the Big Three bailout resulted from the unholy alliance between Washington, Detroit and the UAW a cancer that had been eating the foundation of this once-mighty industry for decades. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
GM to begin repaying aid by year-end Nov 16, 2009
7 billion, the Detroit automaker will make quarterly payments of $1 billion to the US government and $200 million to the Canadian government beginning in late 2009. GM would be on track to pay off the $6. (India Times)
Bengals' rising, Broncos' falling; more Snaps Nov 16, 2009
Cincy has three easy games on the docket: Oakland, Cleveland, Detroit ... The Bengals' next three opponents are among the league's Awful Eight this season -- at Oakland next week, then home against Cleveland and Detroit -- and this is finally a Cincinnati team that's mature enough to take care of business against teams it should beat. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Strikes, riots become fatal for auto-parts outsourcing Nov 16, 2009
As a global purchasing group, we need to manage through supply issues no matter where they occur to keep vehicle production as close to schedule as possible, said Alan Adler, a GM spokesman in Detroit. Rico Autos customers havent terminated contracts because of the strike, said Chief Executive Officer Arvind Kapur. (India Times)
Local airport to offer free WiFi Nov 16, 2009
The University Park Airport hosts United Airlines, Delta/Northwest Airlines, US Airways and private flights, reaching Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Detroit. Representatives of the Centre County Airport Authority were unavailable for comment by press time Sunday. (Daily Collegian, PA)
'Hello, Ohio!' (Psst! Boss, we're in Michigan) Nov 15, 2009
The Detroit Free Press says Springsteen rocked the forgiving audience for nearly three hours Friday night with new and old hits including a complete performance of his album "Born to Run.". Information from: Detroit Free Press, http://www. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Gordon, Villanueva Lead Pistons Past Wiz 106-103 Nov 15, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ben Gordon scored 29 points, Charlie Villanueva added 25 and the Detroit Pistons held Washington to one field goal over the final 5 minutes to win 106-103 Saturday night despite Wizards newcomer Earl Boykins' 20 points. Gordon scored eight of the final 10 points for Detroit, which has won three consecutive games ... Gordon banked in a 9-footer to put Detroit ahead, and then Boykins -- not Arenas -- missed jumpers on each of Washington's next two possessions. (W-USA News, DC)
Nowitzki, Mavs beat T'Wolves for 13th straight time Nov 14, 2009
The Timberwolves travel to Memphis on Saturday, while the Mavs play at Detroit on Sunday. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Falcons ready to get on the bus; help Smitty pay the fine Nov 14, 2009
That would not be so idiotic if it wasn t for the fact that they had lost their prior 2 games and beat a team that has lost to Kansas City & Detroit. Yep they are getting good at the right time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Three Prep Women's Basketball Standouts Commit To Attend Notre Dame Nov 14, 2009
Awards/Honors: Detroit News Class A Player of the Year (2008). Detroit Free Press Final Four All-Tournament Team (2007) ... two-time Detroit News Dream Team selection (2007, 2008). (Und.com)
Cassel marshals Players 4 Planet Nov 14, 2009
The Official Site of the Cleveland Indians. Cassel marshals Players 4 the Planet. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
How a Slym chance worked for GM India Nov 14, 2009
Even then, the 47-year-old could see that the signal emanating out of GMs Detroit HQ was one of distress ... The centre of gravity has moved from Detroit to the emerging east. (India Times)
A snapshot of high school and professional sports in the Land of 10,000 sports dreams Nov 13, 2009
It was a four-day roller coaster catching up to, and tying the Detroit Tigers for the lead, and then there was a season's worth of heart attack-inducing moments in that tiebreaker game ... At 7-1 and coming off a bye week in which they got to sit at home and presumably laugh at the shortcomings of the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears, the Minnesota Vikings seem to be in auto-pilot to win the NFC North Division crown. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Connecticut's Private Schools Have Suffered Only A Glancing Blow From Recession Nov 13, 2009
"The recession has a much greater impact in Detroit, where the auto industry is really collapsing, than it does in New York City," McGovern said. "It's a testament to the strength of independent schools that families are still willing to make a commitment," McGovern said. (FOX61, CT)
Big shoes to fill Nov 12, 2009
Look at Detroit, everyone thought they had a great camaraderie as a team, but agents craftiness lead to Big Ben thinking he should be more involved in the offense, which is the real reason he left (and not the money). It also lead to Larry Brown agents talking to Jim Dolan and Isaiah under the table while he was still coaching. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Langenbrunner, Parise lead Devils to sixth consecutive victory Nov 12, 2009
The Ducks kicked off a four-game road trip that will take them to Columbus, Detroit and Pittsburgh. Before the game, the Devils honored their 2003 Stanley Cup championship team that beat the Ducks in seven games in the finals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Conductor Slatkin to skip November DSO concerts Nov 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:45 PM CST Renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin will skip appearances this month with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as he recovers from a heart attack ... Slatkin has canceled Nov. 19-21 and Nov. 27-29 concerts at Detroit's Orchestra Hall ... Slatkin remains scheduled to conduct Holst's "The Planets" Dec. 10-13 in Detroit. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tigers play Yanks six times in spring Nov 11, 2009
The Official Site of the Detroit Tigers ... DETROIT -- The Tigers will have six Spring Training matchups with the World Series champion New York Yankees, and four with the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies, according to the spring schedule the Tigers unveiled Tuesday ... Detroit will be in Lakeland for 16 of its 33 Grapefruit League games, including visits from the Yankees on March 10, 13 and 27. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
7 Innovators: New jobs for Motor City Nov 11, 2009
Detroit: The Innovators - A medical pioneer (1) - CNNMoney ... Despite an ailing auto industry and the highest jobless rate in the nation, Detroiters are determined to make their hometown thrive once again ... These 7 entrepreneurs are bringing tech, medical research and design jobs to the Detroit metro area. (CNN -- Money / Economy)
AFC East: Are Patriots back? We'll find out Nov 11, 2009
" LIONS: Though their game against the Seattle Seahawks arrived a full eight days after Halloween, the Detroit Lions took the occasion to turn back into a pumpkin after resembling Cinderella for the game's first 15 minutes. When the first quarter ended, Detroit had a 17-0 lead, and it looked for a moment like the hard work put in by first-year head coach Jim Schwartz and his one-win team was finally beginning to pay some dividends. Two turnovers on Seattle's first two offensive plays had set the... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
You should check out one that's in the United Artists Theatre in Detroit (I was reading about the place recently and am sure that's where this organ was. . (Harper's Magazine)
Seahawks battle back to beat Lions Nov 10, 2009
It was still early, with the Seahawks down two touchdowns to the Detroit Lions, a team that had lost 15 straight road games ... Detroit wound up with a 41-yard field goal from ancient Jason Hanson ... "After his team struggled to run the ball early, Mora turned the game over to his veteran quarterback, and Hasselbeck handled the rest. He finished with 329 yards passing on 39-of-51 accuracy with a touchdown and interception.Hasselbeck completed passes to nine receivers. Along the way, he passed... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Postseason Play Opens Tuesday Afternoon For Milwaukee Men Nov 10, 2009
In the other games, Valparaiso edged Cleveland State to get the third seed, Green Bay got past Loyola to hold on to second, and Detroit upset UIC to make the Flames the fifth seed ... OFFENSE COMING TOGETHER The Panthers ended up scoring just one goal, but were a threat offensively all weekend long against Cleveland State and Detroit Oct. 2 and 4 ... FREE SOCCER Milwaukee has been playing some tight games of late, leading to overtime against Wright State Sept. 27, Cleveland State Oct. 2 and... (Uwmpanthers.com)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Nov 10, 2009
The fact of the matter is most unions overreach and are greedy and drive companies like the Detroit automakers to the ground. BUT, there's nothing wrong with collective bargaining for a living wage and dec 00000B50 ent benefits. (Fox News)
Low-cost airlines gain ground against full-price rivals Nov 10, 2009
1999: Delta -- Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City; Northwest -- Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Memphis, Tokyo, Osaka 2009: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. (USA Today -- Money)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 8 Nov 9, 2009
com: NorthwestFootball. net Power Rankings: Week 8. (JagsInsider.com)
Airport Check-in: Strange sight in Canada; Detroit plan pursued Nov 9, 2009
By Roger Yu, USA TODAY Detroit Metro officials are stepping up efforts to build a business center near the airport that they say will fuel regional economic development. In testimony to state lawmakers last week, CEO Lester Robinson defended the idea, emphasizing that the area's two airports Detroit Metro and Willow Run are only 7 miles apart with 60,000 acres of land that can be developed into business parks and distribution centers. (USA Today -- Money)
GM boss set to take charge of JLR Nov 8, 2009
The report, citing senior sources in Frankfurt and Detroit, said: "Forster...was sounded out about the job earlier in the year, and is expected to join within a few months.". Forster, was responsible for leading GM Europe through its recent turbulent negotiations with th 00004000 e German government and would-be buyer Magna. (India Times)
Stars planning special night for Brett Hull Nov 8, 2009
Hull spread his 19-year career between Calgary, St. Louis, Dallas, Detroit and Phoenix, with the majority of his numbers and accolades coming with the Blues. He had his No. 16 retired in St. Louis in 2006. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Holiday airfares close to last y00004000ear but climbing Nov 8, 2009
It worked fine in Detroit and Amsterdam, but I was refused entrance to the Air France lounge in Paris. What can I do. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Ask the pilot Nov 8, 2009
By comparison, the Northwest leg from Amsterdam to Detroit was among the worst flights I have ever been on. The crew served a small meal and beverage service 30 minutes after we took off, then went and hid for eight hours. (Salon)
Blackhawks recall winger Bickell from Rockford Nov 7, 2009
Bickell, 23, has appeared in one game with the Blackhawks this season, posting five hits in 6 minutes, 46 seconds of action during Chicago's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings on Oct. 8 in Detroit. He also recorded four penalty minutes in three preseason games with the Blackhawks in North America before dishing out an assist in the team's 9-2 exhibition win over HC Davos in Zurich, Switzerland, on Sept. 28. (ESPN -- NHL)
Chrysler dismantles electric car plans Nov 7, 2009
DETROIT: Chrysler has disbanded a team of engineers dedicated to rushing a range of electric vehicles to showrooms and dropped ambitious sales targets for battery-powered cars set as it was sliding toward bankruptcy and seeking government aid ... In January at the Detroit Auto Show, Chrysler upped the ante on its electric car bet by pledging to have 500,000 battery-powered vehicles on the road by 2013, including sports cars and trucks. (India Times)
Slouching Towards St. Louis Nov 7, 2009
In an episode devoted to Baltimore; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Detroit, he asks: "These cities were losers in the last round of free-market roulette. What happens how?" And after touring those cities with The Wire's Snoop Pearson and various other regular and irregular people, he uneasily concludes that the new version of the American Dream has to do with gaining a measure of fame by appearing on television. He is a travel-show host willing to entertain the idea that you should take a mental journey... (Slate)
Tiger surges into a share of the lead at HSBC Nov 6, 2009
The Detroit Red Wings followed their new game plan. For the Boston Bruins, a shootout loss was an. (Yahoo News)
Slowing the spread with SLAM Nov 6, 2009
EAB is an exotic beetle, discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002, that is slowly decimating the ash population and has already been spotted in Wisconsin. As an exotic species native to east Asia, the EAB has no natural predators and has been spreading throughout the Midwest, killing all true ash species in its path. (Forest Republican, WI)
Coos Bay signs LNG pact Nov 6, 2009
If you're looking for an area that isn't building, isn't growing, and doesn't represent much external risk other than tornadoes, Detroit is a terrific choice for anyone looking for a city with similar prospects as Coos Bay. 1313 wrote on Nov 5, 2009 10:15 AM:I am getting tired of you people that think a few and I mean very few jobs, is worth putting THE WHOLE AREA in danger. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
America's Most Toxic Cities Nov 6, 2009
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Richt happy to return home Nov 6, 2009
Former Bulldogs quarterback Matthew Stafford, who starts as a rookie for the Detroit Lions, recently attended a Georgia practice and told Richt that his first NFL season has been helped by what he experienced at Georgia ... Every concept we ever did at Georgia, we re doing [in Detroit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GM readies Opel plan Nov 6, 2009
GM Chief Executive Fritz Henderson told reporters in Detroit he was confident that GM can find the 3 billion euros in financing needed to keep and restructure Opel. Henderson declined to say how many jobs would have to be cut at Opel or what plants would be closed, saying those details would be presented to Germany and other European governments soon as part of a restructuring plan. (India Times)
History beckons as Series back in Bronx Nov 4, 2009
In fact, when the Pittsburgh Penguins just won at Detroit for the last Stanley Cup, they were the only major North American sports franchise since those Pirates to win a Game 7 on the road for a title. COMEBACK KIDS. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
German indignation over GM decision to keep Opel Nov 4, 2009
The U.S. automaker's board of directors is scheduled to meet in Detroit and part of the agenda is whether to give final approval for Canadian car parts maker Magna International Inc. and Russian lender Sberbank to take a 55 percent stake in Adam Opel GmbH, cementing their selection by GM in September over a rival bid from private equity firm RJH International SA. ... AP Photo - FILE - This April 21, 2009 file photo shows General Motors, GM, world headquarters in Detroit. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
MEDIA CIRCUS: How Fox handled Favre's Lambeau return? Nov 3, 2009
" With New York (the nation's No. 1 television market) and Philadelphia (No. 4) competing in the World Series, Fox had a chance for a significant rating if the championship lasted beyond five games. So far, the network is having a huge run. The first three games averaged a 10.9 with an average audience of 17.9 million. That's a 42 percent ratings gain and a 46 percent increase in viewers from last year. According to Fox, it's the best three-game average for the World Series since a 15.0 (24.3... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
FLOGGING MOLLY's 6th Annual Green 17 Tour Kicks Off Feb. 9, 2010 Nov 3, 2009
3/6/2010 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore. 3/8/2010 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Waiting Game Over As #4 Irish Tip Off Exhibition Slate Tuesday... Nov 3, 2009
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)
Ford reports $1 billion Q3 profit Nov 3, 2009
Shares of Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge government aid and bankruptcy protection, rose 50 cents, or 7. 1 percent, to $7. (India Times)
Carmakers see stability, uncertainty Nov 3, 2009
DETROIT/PARIS: Ford, Renault, Peugeot, Toyota and BMW signaled on Monday that the automotive sector is stabilizing, but most stopped short of predicting a rebound next year ... At the summit in Detroit, Toyota Motor Corp's US brand chief, Bob Carter, said a gradual recovery for the industry was taking shape, with total US industry sales seen rising 4. (India Times)
Book an emotional undertaking for Williams Nov 2, 2009
Getty Images photo by Streeter Lecka Coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts from the sideline in the first half against the Villanova Wildcats during the National Semifinal game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at Ford Field on April 4, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bulldogs Host Alberta Monday For Lone Exhibition Contest Nov 2, 2009
But while Daye became a first-round pick of the Detroit Pistons as the 15th selection overall, it also created an opportunity. It's just a matter of who steps up to help fill the void. (Gozags.com)
Texans face Bills with shot at team-best start Nov 1, 2009
The game at Orchard Park is between two of the NFL's three teams Detroit being the other which haven't made the postseason this decade. Though the Texans can be excused for being relative newcomers, the Bills are a different story. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
NFL Notebook: Anderson an anchor on sinking Browns Nov 1, 2009
The 0-7 St. Louis Rams visit the 1-5 Detroit Lions this afternoon at Ford Field. Sadly, those numbers do not begin to tell the story. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Clinic brings in knowledge of former Major Leaguers Oct 31, 2009
Rooker said he was two seasons into his pro career as an outfielder in the Detroit Tigers organization when he was asked to throw batting practice during spring training in 1964. Gradually they asked him to speed up his pitches and he remarked that if he threw any faster, the hitters wouldn't have been able to get around on it. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
OPTIMA(R) Ultimate Street Car Invitational Announces National Broadcast Partnership With SPEED(TM) Oct 31, 2009
The OPTIMA Batteries Ultimate Street Car Invitational sponsors include: (Presenting) RideTech; K&N Filters; (Platinum) Speed by Spectre; BFGoodrich; Baer Brakes; (Gold) MagnaFlow; Bowler Transmissions; MSD Ignitions, VP Racing Fuels; (Silver) The Roadster Shop; Lateral-G.net; Pfaff Designs; (Bronze) Fesler-Moss Camaro; Mr. Norm's Garage; FM3 Performance Marketing; (Product) Detroit Speed & Engineering; Vintage Air; Eibach Springs; Classic Instruments; (Associate) Good Guys Rod & Custom; Shelby... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Theres No Crying in Football! Oct 31, 2009
YEs, I have reservation for Tampa an old frat brother is flying in from Detroit and we are driving down for the weekend. should be a lot of fun. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UAW chief in town to urge Ford workers to OK contract changes Oct 30, 2009
Ron Gettelfinger said he is confident the measure will be approved, but was concerned enough about opposition to travel from Detroit to his native Louisville to urge the roughly 5,000 unionized Ford workers here to approve the deal. What we're going to appeal to our members to do is sit down with their family and talk about how this agreement impacts them personally, and then make up their minds, Gettelfinger told reporters on Sunday morning in advance of an afternoon meeting with rank-and-file... (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Women's Soccer Heads to Illinois & Iowa Oct 30, 2009
Flietstra has three shutout streaks of at least 240 minutes this season as the first spanned 246:24 in three games (Oakland - UCSB) while the second covered action in four games (UCSB - Detroit) and lasted 252:58. Her most recent streak began after giving up a goal at Purdue and extending into the first half of the Northwestern game - a total of 311:31. (Msuspartans.com)
Ahmadinejad defends possible nuke deal Oct 30, 2009
Detroit, Michigan (CNN) At least five men are scheduled to appear in federal court Thursday, a day after they were arrested in FBI raids targeting an African-American Muslim group that the FBI says sought to establish an Islamic state in the United States, federal authorities said. Luqman Ameen Abdullah, the alleged leader of the African-American Muslim converts, was fatally shot during one of Wednesday s raids in the Detroit area after he fired at law enforcement agents who were trying to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Expansion of replay not likely soon Oct 30, 2009
" Day baseball during the World Series has often been an open question because the Fall Classic used to be played entirely during the day as late as 1970. The last day game to be played under an open sky was the final game of the 1984 World Series at Detroit -- a Game 5 Tigers victory over the Padres. The last World Series day game, in general, was played at the Metrodome in 1987 -- a Game 6 Twins win over the Cardinals. 2009 World Series Gm. 1 PHI 6, NYY 1 Gm. 2 NYY 3, PHI 1 Gm. 3 NYY@PHI Sat.,... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Electric Bikes Trace Car Execs' DC Trip Oct 29, 2009
To prove it, the company sent two riders on a 10-day odyssey from Detroit to Washington, re-creating the 2008 trip of automobile company CEOs looking for billions of dollars in government aid. While the auto executives rode in corporate jets, the riders from Brammo Inc. had a far less luxurious journey. (KSBW 8, CA)
Radical Islamic leader dies in FBI raid Oct 29, 2009
The FBI said it employed "special safeguards" to secure the safe arrest of 11 men accused of operating an organised crime ring in the Detroit area who were known to have "espoused the use of violence against law enforcement." ... Even the children were trained in martial arts, the informants said, and evidence of a shooting range was found in the basement when the congregation was evicted by the city of Detroit for non-payment of property taxes in January. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
More of this story Oct 29, 2009
He and a friend hitchhiked to Minneapolis and then on to Detroit that July and experienced many wonderful adventures before returning to Montana. In July 1929, Ernie's family moved and he went to work in Williams, Mont. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Save the Planet: Drive a Porsche Oct 29, 2009
I grew up in the 1980s, in a town an hour northeast of Detroit. At 16, I cruised the downtown loop on Saturday nights in a 1960 Chevy pickup my father and I painted red. (Slate)
American Airlines will close KC base Oct 29, 2009
The airline said Wednesday that by next September it will also close smaller maintenance stations at airports in Kansas City, Detroit, Minneapolis and San Jose, Calif. and shrink stations in St. Louis where it is sharply cutting flights and San Francisco. (MSNBC -- Travel)
London and Dubai, air/6 nights, from $1,169 Oct 29, 2009
Gateways: New York City; add $73 for Miami, $113 for Detroit, $794 for San Antonio; additional gateways available. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ford picks Geely for Volvo Oct 29, 2009
The shake-up of a car industry pummeled by the deepest crisis in decades continued, as Italy's Fiat readied for the November 4 presentation of the five-year plan it hopes will turn around struggling partner Chrysler in Detroit. Top officials from Canadian auto parts maker Magna and GM's European unit Opel said they were confident the long-awaited deal - which has been held up after last-minute EU competition concerns - would be sealed. (India Times)
