Saturday May 19, 2012

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   Freep.com - Detroit Free Press
Dearborn police searching for man who broke into 2 businesses
The man smashed the front glass at Rasmia's Hair Salon at 9704 Dix and the nearby store ComputerTec at 9700 Dix, police said.

Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano's troubles surface at 'Pancakes and Poison'
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano's problems with a corruption scandal surfaced at a political gathering this morning -- and the county executive says it hasn't been pleasant.

Bing: I supported letter calling consent agreement void, but there's no time for lawsuits
In a breakfast meeting of regional leaders, the Detroit mayor said today of the consent agreement with the state of Michigan: "There's a signed agreement in place and we're moving forward with that."

Michigan psychiatrist charged with sexual assault
A psychiatrist who practices in Monroe County has been charged with sexually assaulting a female patient.

Genesee County makes it easier to report roadkill
Officials in Genesee County are making it easier to report roadkill.

Dearborn police, fire respond to early morning blaze at commercial building
Dearborn police and fire are on the scene of a fire at a commercial building this morning. Flames were reported at the fire at 6914 Wyoming near just south of West Warren Ave., Dearborn Police Sgt. Ray Patrick said.

NASDAQ opens amid Facebook frenzy
Before a raucous crowd at its campus in Menlo Park, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the NASDAQ opening bell, marking the social network's debut on Wall Street.

Tom Monaghan talks about giving away fortune, new hamburger joint and getting to heaven
The vast majority of that went to the Monaghan-founded Ave Maria University near Naples Florida, a school devoted to Roman Catholic education and the cause to which Monaghan has devoted his life.

Obama to tout $3B pledge for food security
President Barack Obama is set to announce $3 billion in private sector pledges aimed at alleviating hunger in Africa and urge the world's biggest economies to make good on their own financial promises.

U.S. futures set to rebound as G-8 leaders gather
U.S. stock futures are rebounding as leaders of eight of the world's biggest economies begin to gather outside of Washington to determine how best to limit damage from the debt crises rattling Europe.

Facebook face-off: Press the 'like' button on stock, soon
As it is, Facebook has more than 900 million users and boasts a market value of $104 billion - more than twice as much as the combined value of two former suitors, Yahoo and Viacom.

GM adds 200 jobs at Chevy Volt plant
General Motors is adding about 200 workers at its Detroit-Hamtramck Chevy Volt factory in anticipation of increasing its production rate in July when the plant adds the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, people familiar with the situation said.

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Drew will be here at 11 a.m. to answer your questions about all things Detroit sports.

Tom Monaghan talks about giving away fortune, new hamburger joint and getting to heaven
The vast majority of that went to the Monaghan-founded Ave Maria University near Naples Florida, a school devoted to Roman Catholic education and the cause to which Monaghan has devoted his life.

Flint boxer Shields, 17, qualifies for Olympics
Shields, a student at Flint Northwestern, called her trainer this morning from the AIBA women's world championships in Qinhuangdao, China, to let him know that she had earned one of the continental Americas' berths to the 2012 London Games,

Wings' Datsyuk, Filppula to face off in world championship semi
Red Wings teammates Valtteri Filppula and Pavel Datsyuk will be foes in a match between Finland and Russia at the world hockey championship.

Wolverines golf captain feels right at home in NCAA regionals
In the NCAA golf regional this week, senior Matt Thompson has an advantage over the rest of the field: He gets to play on his home course.

Pistons' Frank lauds rookie Knight's hustle
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank lauded the play of rookie point guard Brandon Knight and cited positives from his first season Thursday during a radio interview with Jim Rome.

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   Global News Headlines - BBC
Facebook poised for market debut
Facebook shares are to start trading in one of the highest-profile flotations of recent years, making co-founder Mark Zuckerberg's stake worth about $20bn.

Market jitters over eurozone woes
European markets suffer a nervous session with investors unsettled by a downgrade for Spanish banks and the political crisis in Greece.

Syria protests 'grip Aleppo city'
Syrian activists report thousands at protests in the city of Aleppo, which has so far largely stayed loyal to the president since the uprising began.

Ban: Al-Qaeda behind Syria blasts
The UN chief Ban Ki-moon says that Islamist militants from al-Qaeda must be behind two recent devastating suicide car bomb attacks in Syria.

Baritone Fischer-Dieskau dies
The respected German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, famed for his performances of Schubert's song cycle Winter Journey, dies at the age of 86.

ANC to sue over painting of Zuma
A painting showing President Jacob Zuma with his genitals hanging out sparks the anger of South Africa's ANC, which says it will go to court.

Malawi to overturn homosexual ban
President Joyce Banda says Malawi will overturn its ban on homosexual acts - the first African country to do so since 1994.

 
   MDOT (Dept. of Transportation)
Annual M-15 Heritage Route Car Rally scheduled
May 18, 2012 -- The second annual M-15 Heritage Route Car Rally is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. "The Heritage Rally" allows participants to visit historic villages along the route while enjoying free food and giveaways.

MDOT to hold open house for M-85 (Fort Street) reconstruction in Wayne County


Transportation economic development grants to create or retain 665 jobs in four Michigan counties
May 17, 2012 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced the awarding of state transportation economic development grants that will help create or retain 665 jobs in four Michigan counties.

MDOT makes it easier to use Mi Drive to get road and traffic information on your smartphone
October 20, 2011 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making it easier for motorists with iPhones, Droids, and iPads to check road and traffic information before getting behind the wheel.