News 2008-04-21 Andanh.com

Rookie Galarraga wins again as Tigers top Blue Jays Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
On a day that manager Jim Leyland called for his "big boys' to start stepping up, look who responded. A budding big boy, that Galarraga guy again. Working the first 5 1/3 innings, and with the support of four runs in the second, he beat the Blue Jays 5-1 on Monday.

Detroit police chief says suspect fits 'definition of a hit man' Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- In 30 years as a police officer, Detroit Police Chief Ella Bully-Cummings said she never before heard of a suspect who simply admitted to investigators that he kills people for money.

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick kicks off economic stimulus forums Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
About 300 people showed up Monday at the Northwest Community Center to hear Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick tout his budget and "economic stimulus plan" as he kicked off a week of similar forums across the city.

Defense fund launched for Beatty Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Supporters of former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty are setting up a legal fund to raise money for her defense and plan a fundraiser Tuesday.

'Iron Chef' Symon plans restaurant for restored Book Cadillac Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
"Iron Chef" winner and Cleveland restaurateur Michael Symon is set to open a new restaurant when the landmark Book Cadillac hotel reopens this fall after its $180 million renovation.

Defense attorney argues insanity in Troy shooting Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
PONTIAC -- A defense attorney for a Troy man charged in an April 2007 office shooting that left one dead and two injured told an Oakland Circuit Court jury Monday that Anthony LaCalamita never meant to kill anyone and should be found insane.

P-Funk, Mothership to take off at Cityfest Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Comerica Cityfest is getting funked up this year.

Out-of-control car hits St. Clair Shores hobby shop Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ST. CLAIR SHORES -- Police are investigating a car crash that resulted in a vehicle striking the front of a hobby shop on Harper Avenue.

Delta pilots open to arbitration with Northwest pilots Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ATLANTA -- The head of Delta's pilots union suggested Monday that he is open to arbitration with Northwest pilots over how to merge their seniority lists. The two sides failed to reach a pact before their airlines agreed to combine last week.

P-Funk, Mothership take off at Cityfest Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Comerica Cityfest is getting funked up this year.

Clinton, Obama on attack in Pennsylvania Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Sen. Barack Obama sharpened his tone against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday as the Pennsylvania primary raced to a frenzied close, with the rivals marshaling resources in a fierce battle for voters -- and delegates.

Internet bonding buoys Great Lakes ship lovers Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Watching and appreciating the huge ships that cruise the Great Lakes has been a passion of many Michigan residents for generations. But what was once mostly a solitary pursuit has been revolutionized by Internet freighter-cams and Web sites such as the Port Huron-based Boatnerd.com., which allows enthusiasts to network and share their hobby.

Bob Wojnowski: Shutout cements Osgood's position as No. 1 goalie Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Thank goodness that's over. It was getting tedious. And redundant. And really, the Red Wings were firing so many shots, accurately or not, it was getting pointless.

Chris McCosky: Cheeks' strategy vs. Sheed pays off for 76ers Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- Early in the game, Rasheed Wallace kept looking over at 76ers coach Mo Cheeks like he was crazy.

Pistons let a victory slip away Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- It has been the unspoken Achilles' Heel of this team for a couple of years now.

Challenge targets whether SkyTel broke law when it released Beatty texts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- SkyTel Corp., the city of Detroit's former pager company, could be subject to damages for unlawful release of text messages sent and received by former mayoral chief of staff Christine Beatty, her lawyer said.

Lottery unleashes Lucky Dog game again Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The Michigan Lottery is going to the dogs -- again. Hoping to recapture the magic of the enormously popular Lucky Dog instant scratch-off ticket issued two years ago, lottery outlets will begin selling Lucky Dog II tickets April 28.

Detroit cop held in hit on his wife Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Authorities on Sunday arrested a Detroit police sergeant accused of putting out a contract on his wife after earlier arresting the accused "hitman," a 27-year-old Detroiter who could be responsible for as many as nine killings.

Dearborn chief returns from leave of absence amid probe Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DEARBORN -- Police Chief Michael Celeski took a two-week paid leave of absence this month, but city officials said was it unrelated to an ongoing state probe into his force.

Detroit officials to huddle about Red Bull Air Race Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Officials of Detroit and Windsor today are meeting with a pilot, reviewing footage and discussing other plans for the Red Bull Air Race World Series set to take off in the city next month.

Cat named Stouffer burned in microwave Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ALLEN PARK -- A cat named Stouffer is recovering after she was put in a microwave by a 3-year-old child, officials at the VCA Animal Hospital said this afternoon.

Wayne Co. debates fairness of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's jury pool Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Legislation to restore Detroit Recorder's Court is renewing debate over the racial makeup of juries in Wayne County, an issue that has resurfaced as a nagging complaint about the perjury case against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty.

Canton officials probe house fire Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
CANTON TOWNSHIP -- Public safety officials this afternoon are investigating the cause of a late-night fire and possible explosion at a residence near Warren and Beck.

Dearborn set to crack down on gassers and dashers Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DEARBORN -- The city council is expected to vote tonight on an ordinance that would allow for a six-month license suspension for motorists convicted of driving off without paying at gas pumps.

Council revisits Hustler Club settlement Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
LINCOLN PARK -- Some City Council members remain unconvinced by a report issued by a city-paid lawyer that settling with a company planning to build a $4.2 million strip club is a good resolution.

Mother hopes for miracle as son's brain disease worsens Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:55:00 EST
Doctors tell the family of 6-year-old Joshua Ronquillo, who once loved to frolic on the lawn with his ball, does not have much time left. The genetic disease adrenoleukodystrophy, which attacks the brain, has been ravaging his frail body since the diagnosis Dec. 31.

Royal Oak schools to trim staff Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ROYAL OAK -- Cory Cagley admits he was not good in math. Multiplication tables were especially hard.

Trial in fatal Troy office shooting begins Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
PONTIAC -- The wife of a Troy man charged in an office shooting in April 2007 that left one worker dead and two others wounded said in a just-released deposition that his boss should have fired him sooner.

Oakland Briefs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Farmington Hills

What's selling: 1975 Alpha, Commerce Township Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Description: Four-bedroom, 3 1/2 -bath lakefront colonial with vinyl exterior, fireplace, first-floor laundry, finished basement, in-ground sprinkler and attached two-car garage.

Pedestrian struck by downed power line in Waterford Township Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
A pedestrian was struck by a downed power line in an unusual incident Sunday in Waterford.

Macomb Briefs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Countywide

What's selling: 49201 Kimberly Ann, Chesterfield Township Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Description: Three-bedroom, one-bath ranch with central air conditioning, fireplace, finished basement, covered patio and shed.

Man critical after deer hits motorcycle in Putnam Township Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
PUTNAM TOWNSHIP -- A 51-year-old Gregory, Mich. man is in critical condition at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor after a deer struck his motorcycle Monday morning, said county sheriff officials.

Livingston Briefs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Countywide

What's selling: 7436 Dakota, Pinckney Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Description: Four-bedroom, three-bath ranch with a formal dining area, fireplace, walkout basement, attached two-car garage and a pole barn.

Gas prices hit new record in Michigan Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- AAA Michigan says gas prices in the state have hit a record high.

Tom Greenwood: Hear about 14 Mile, Farmington projects Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
T he Road Commission for Oakland County has big plans for the area around 14 Mile and Farmington Road.

Utica robotics team tops again Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
UTICA -- A team of Utica Community Schools students returned home Sunday, a day after winning a national robotics competition for the second time in three years.

Michigan robotic team among those as FIRST Championship winners Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ATLANTA -- Three teams and their robots from Michigan, Canada and Texas were the winning alliance at the FIRST Championship at the Georgia Dome.

Albion College honors its first female president Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ALBION, Mich. -- Albion College has honored its new president, who is the first woman to serve in the post in the school's 173-year history.

Don't give up leverage for Detroit school reform Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Boosters of the Detroit Public Schools are trying to pass protectionist legislation that will prevent the district from being pressured to undertake decades-overdue reforms. If they succeed, they will be doing a great disservice to the city and its students.

Editorial: Elect Detroit City Council by districts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Detroiters should back proposals to elect city council members by district instead of at-large. The reform promises to improve city services and give each area of town more voice in city government.

Deb Price: McCain should copy Schwarzenegger, Reagan Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
My nominee for best ex-actor in a very supportive role: Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Paul W. Smith: Metro Detroit feels the earth move on anniversary of S.F. quake Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Outta my mind on a Monday moanin':

George Will: Stop Federal Reserve's mission creep Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Some say the world will end in fire,

Let chiropractors receive Medicare money Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
For 30 years, the doctors of chiropractic of Michigan have attempted to restore their scope of practice that was decimated during the rewriting of the Michigan Constitution of 1978 ("Weigh cost of expanding chiropractic services," March 26).

Does wage hike mandate damage state? Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Employment Policies Institute economic analyst Adam Schaeffer's April 9 commentary "Costly wage laws hurt state's economy" makes so much sense that it is sure to be ignored by Lansing. It feels good to be "doing something" by guaranteeing workers a "minimum wage." Besides, it's not the legislators' money.

Amber Arellano: Bring on the next civic generation, the Millennials Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Listen to Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, and you'll notice one of his most encouraging characteristics is his communitarian ethic.

Letters to the Editor Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
For perhaps the first time since the Labor Voices' columns began, I find myself agreeing with James Hoffa ("Stop outsourcing America's security," April 11). It is a serious error for the Defense Department to give critical contracts for military hardware to foreign companies, even those in European countries we consider to be our allies. Keeping highly skilled American workers employed lets them maintain their proficiency and keeps our tax money in our economy.

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