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LEONARD PITTS JR.: No right context for the N-word
Dear Chris Rock: I apologize in advance for the language that will shortly follow. And, yes, there is a certain irony there, given that you are one of the most profane men on the planet.
FROM OUR READERS | STATE PROPOSAL 1: Is medical marijuana danger or compassion?
"Medical" marijuana is a just a ploy to legalize this drug under the guise of legitimate medicine. Since when do we allow a medicine to be administered that has not passed FDA regulations?
SATURDAY STARTERS: Some points you can raise to get a conversation flowing this weekend
The stock market tumble has wiped out more than $2 trillion in the retirement savings of Americans, both in pension funds and 401(k) accounts. What's it mean? For thousands of Americans, that they will have to keep working some years longer than planned because they won't have the money to make it without a paycheck.
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Archaeologists have unearthed more than 1,400 ancient graves from the dig for a new subway tunnel in Salonika, Greece. Maybe all those people died while waiting for the train.
Pot bill would bring chaos to Michigan: Medical marijuana
Judge Bill Schuette and Dr. Daniel Michael say that while efforts to legalize marijuana for medical purposes are noble, they will only lead to criminal problems.
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LEONARD PITTS JR.: No right context for the N-word
Dear Chris Rock: I apologize in advance for the language that will shortly follow. And, yes, there is a certain irony there, given that you are one of the most profane men on the planet.
FROM OUR READERS | STATE PROPOSAL 1: Is medical marijuana danger or compassion?
"Medical" marijuana is a just a ploy to legalize this drug under the guise of legitimate medicine. Since when do we allow a medicine to be administered that has not passed FDA regulations?
SATURDAY STARTERS: Some points you can raise to get a conversation flowing this weekend
The stock market tumble has wiped out more than $2 trillion in the retirement savings of Americans, both in pension funds and 401(k) accounts. What's it mean? For thousands of Americans, that they will have to keep working some years longer than planned because they won't have the money to make it without a paycheck.
QUICK HIT: Opinion
Archaeologists have unearthed more than 1,400 ancient graves from the dig for a new subway tunnel in Salonika, Greece. Maybe all those people died while waiting for the train.
Pot bill would bring chaos to Michigan: Medical marijuana
Judge Bill Schuette and Dr. Daniel Michael say that while efforts to legalize marijuana for medical purposes are noble, they will only lead to criminal problems.
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LEONARD PITTS JR.: No right context for the N-word
Dear Chris Rock: I apologize in advance for the language that will shortly follow. And, yes, there is a certain irony there, given that you are one of the most profane men on the planet.
FROM OUR READERS | STATE PROPOSAL 1: Is medical marijuana danger or compassion?
"Medical" marijuana is a just a ploy to legalize this drug under the guise of legitimate medicine. Since when do we allow a medicine to be administered that has not passed FDA regulations?
SATURDAY STARTERS: Some points you can raise to get a conversation flowing this weekend
The stock market tumble has wiped out more than $2 trillion in the retirement savings of Americans, both in pension funds and 401(k) accounts. What's it mean? For thousands of Americans, that they will have to keep working some years longer than planned because they won't have the money to make it without a paycheck.
QUICK HIT: Opinion
Archaeologists have unearthed more than 1,400 ancient graves from the dig for a new subway tunnel in Salonika, Greece. Maybe all those people died while waiting for the train.
Pot bill would bring chaos to Michigan: Medical marijuana
Judge Bill Schuette and Dr. Daniel Michael say that while efforts to legalize marijuana for medical purposes are noble, they will only lead to criminal problems.
IN OUR OPINION | FREE PRESS ENDORSEMENTS: Macomb County state House seats
Term-limits, restricting state House members to three 2-year stays in Lansing, will remove six Macomb County representatives from office at the end of this year, creating some spirited contests in Michigan's third most-populous county. The demographics and politics of Macomb County, once solidly blue-collar and Democratic, have shifted, with Republicans generally dominant now in the north. Macomb voters in recent years have sent some of Michigan's most liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans to the Legislature.
LOCAL COMMENT: Don't waste a vote; look to minor parties
With John McCain tossing in the towel in Michigan, voters here have excellent reasons to support a third-party presidential candidate in the November election. Strong third-party candidates (Ralph Nader and Ross Perot, for example) historically siphon votes from one side, but this matters only in a tight race. One of the major parties has already decided it won't be tight. The Republican surrender in Michigan thus reduces the potential negative consequences of supporting a candidate outside the mainstream.
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A sign on a downtown office building where the elevators were being fixed Thursday directed people to "use fright elevator." Well, it is getting close to Halloween.
LOCAL COMMENT: Factories and jobs will lead recovery
When the time came for supporters of the financial rescue bill to apply their powers of persuasion to Congress, manufacturers were ready, eager and anxious to get to work. Increasingly anxious, in fact.
FROM OUR READERS: The death penalty can be fitting punishment
I am a supporter of the death penalty in capital murder cases, and I would like to point out the error the logic of your Oct. 6 editorial, "Death won't stop violence."
IN OUR OPINION: Cockrel sets right tone, but budget crisis looms
Detroit Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr. appears focused, dutiful -- and remarkably positive, considering all the trouble that's in front of him. That's a good thing, as is his grasp of issues, his developing plans to resolve them, and his even-keel style, quite a contrast to the superlatives-laden Kwame Kilpatrick.
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LEONARD PITTS JR.: No right context for the N-word
Dear Chris Rock: I apologize in advance for the language that will shortly follow. And, yes, there is a certain irony there, given that you are one of the most profane men on the planet.
FROM OUR READERS | STATE PROPOSAL 1: Is medical marijuana danger or compassion?
"Medical" marijuana is a just a ploy to legalize this drug under the guise of legitimate medicine. Since when do we allow a medicine to be administered that has not passed FDA regulations?
SATURDAY STARTERS: Some points you can raise to get a conversation flowing this weekend
The stock market tumble has wiped out more than $2 trillion in the retirement savings of Americans, both in pension funds and 401(k) accounts. What's it mean? For thousands of Americans, that they will have to keep working some years longer than planned because they won't have the money to make it without a paycheck.
QUICK HIT: Opinion
Archaeologists have unearthed more than 1,400 ancient graves from the dig for a new subway tunnel in Salonika, Greece. Maybe all those people died while waiting for the train.
Pot bill would bring chaos to Michigan: Medical marijuana
Judge Bill Schuette and Dr. Daniel Michael say that while efforts to legalize marijuana for medical purposes are noble, they will only lead to criminal problems.
IN OUR OPINION | FREE PRESS ENDORSEMENTS: Macomb County state House seats
Term-limits, restricting state House members to three 2-year stays in Lansing, will remove six Macomb County representatives from office at the end of this year, creating some spirited contests in Michigan's third most-populous county. The demographics and politics of Macomb County, once solidly blue-collar and Democratic, have shifted, with Republicans generally dominant now in the north. Macomb voters in recent years have sent some of Michigan's most liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans to the Legislature.
LOCAL COMMENT: Don't waste a vote; look to minor parties
With John McCain tossing in the towel in Michigan, voters here have excellent reasons to support a third-party presidential candidate in the November election. Strong third-party candidates (Ralph Nader and Ross Perot, for example) historically siphon votes from one side, but this matters only in a tight race. One of the major parties has already decided it won't be tight. The Republican surrender in Michigan thus reduces the potential negative consequences of supporting a candidate outside the mainstream.
P.S.
A sign on a downtown office building where the elevators were being fixed Thursday directed people to "use fright elevator." Well, it is getting close to Halloween.
LOCAL COMMENT: Factories and jobs will lead recovery
When the time came for supporters of the financial rescue bill to apply their powers of persuasion to Congress, manufacturers were ready, eager and anxious to get to work. Increasingly anxious, in fact.
FROM OUR READERS: The death penalty can be fitting punishment
I am a supporter of the death penalty in capital murder cases, and I would like to point out the error the logic of your Oct. 6 editorial, "Death won't stop violence."
IN OUR OPINION: Cockrel sets right tone, but budget crisis looms
Detroit Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr. appears focused, dutiful -- and remarkably positive, considering all the trouble that's in front of him. That's a good thing, as is his grasp of issues, his developing plans to resolve them, and his even-keel style, quite a contrast to the superlatives-laden Kwame Kilpatrick.
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Sen. Buzz Thomas pulls petitions in Detroit mayoral race
DETROIT -- State Sen. Samuel "Buzz" Thomas pulled petitions to jump into the already growing number of candidates who hope to become the next mayor of Detroit.
Paulson endorses bank stock purchase plan
WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday that the Bush administration will move ahead with a plan to buy stock in financial institutions.
Eileen Herlie of 'All My Children' dies at 90
NEW YORK -- Eileen Herlie, a stage and TV actress who appeared on "All My Children" for more than three decades as the motherly Myrtle Fargate, has died at 90.
Anita Baker to perform at MotorCity Casino Hotel's new theater
MotorCity Casino Hotel announced on Friday, Oct. 10, that the first artist to perform in its new Sound Board Theater will be none other than Detroit's soul songstress Anita Baker. She performs on Oct. 23. Tickets are $65-$100.
Washington Township family claims $42 million in lotto winnings
LANSING -- A brand new Chrysler Town & County van, a pecan farm in Georgia and a horse ranch for handicapped kids are all in the future for a Washington Township family who on Friday picked up their first installment on a winning $42 million Mega Millions lottery ticket.
Heart defect killed boy at Traverse City water park
LIVONIA -- The death of a 6-year-old Livonia boy Aug. 20 at a Traverse City water park was caused by an undiagnosed congenital heart problem, according to autopsy reports.
Wayne
Police, family still searching for missing 2-year-old
DETROIT -- Volunteers along with a couple family members of missing 2-year-old Tangena Hussain held a vigil Saturday evening at the Mobil station at Eight Mile and Greenfield where the girl went missing 10 days ago.
Detroit mayor seeks volunteers to help with Angels' Night
DETROIT -- More than 100 eager volunteers and city officials rallied around Mayor Kenneth V. Cockrel, Jr. Saturday morning before hitting the streets and recruiting volunteers to participate in this year's Angels' Night.
Council district plan floated
A movement is gaining ground among Lansing lawmakers that could result in City Council members being elected from specific parts of Detroit instead of representing the entire city.
One more reprieve for Tiger Stadium
In the final hour that could have dashed a years long effort, the fight to save Tiger Stadium has won yet another reprieve and dodged a date with further demolition.
Archer says wife didn't have assistant
DETROIT -- Former Mayor Dennis Archer on Friday said his wife, 36th District Court Judge Trudy Archer, did not have a personal assistant paid for with tax-dollars as former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick had done for his spouse.
Wayne briefs
Detroit, Countywide, Livonia.
Macomb
Jail inmates help clean river
STERLING HEIGHTS -- Cutting up and lifting dead trees and limbs out of the Clinton River may not sound like a day in the park, but it was for Michael Gross on Friday.
Warren makes historic appointment
WARREN -- Mayor Jim Fouts announced the historic appointment of former Pontiac Fire Chief Wilburt "Skip" McAdams as the new fire commissioner, making him the first African-American to head a city department in Warren.
Macomb County Jail inmates help clean Clinton River
STERLING HEIGHTS -- Cutting up and lifting dead trees and limbs out of the Clinton River may not sound like a day in the park, but it was for Michael Gross on Friday.
Macomb briefs
Mount Clemens, Romeo.
Taco Bell worker carjacked; $4,000 store proceeds stolen
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Police are looking for a man suspected of carjacking a young woman on 21 Mile Road Thursday morning.
Warren gets first African-American department head
WARREN -- Mayor Jim Fouts on Friday announced the hiring of former Pontiac Fire Chief Wilburt McAdams as the city's new fire commissioner. He is the first African-American to head a city department in Warren's history.
Livingston
Livingston briefs
Countywide, Pinckney, Brighton.
Livingston briefs
Countywide, Howell, Brighton.
Livingston briefs
Countywide, Howell, Hartland Township, Brighton.
Livingston briefs
Countywide, Brighton Township.
Livingston briefs
Countywide, Hartland Township, Putnam Township, Howell.
Family of four tied to vehicle break-ins during church services
A woman and three other family members, including a 16-year-old boy, were arrested Sunday for breaking into vehicles during church services. The three adults were being held in Livingston County Jail Monday pending arraignment. The juvenile was turned over to a family member.
Commuting
Oil falls near 13-month low
NEW YORK -- The stunning collapse in oil markets accelerated Friday, with a barrel plunging below $78 as investors grow more pessimistic about a mushrooming global economic crisis.
Amish hurt in bus crash near Ann Arbor
NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP -- At least 14 members of a Mount Pleasant Amish church suffered minor injuries this afternoon in a tour bus accident of a motor home on U.S. 23 north of Ann Arbor.
Price at pump $3 and sinking
While the economy might be in the tank, there's a bright spot for motorists: It's costing less to fill up the tank. More than a half-dozen service stations in southeastern Michigan have dropped their prices to less than $3 per gallon.
Tom Greenwood: Time for the U.P. to show its colors
Attention leaf peepers: This weekend is expected to be the prime time for fall colors in the Upper Peninsula.
Biofuel promise hits roadblock
It's one of the newest buildings in this small agricultural town. Aligned between two city water towers, the 120-foot-long biodiesel plant gleams in the sun. The paint on its sign isn't even chipped.
Plymouth looks to expand downtown parking
PLYMOUTH -- After years of debate, Downtown Development Authority board members are expected Thursday night to hear a preliminary plan to expand parking to accommodate residential and business growth.
Schools
Kids voice support for their teachers after strike
School was back in session in the Wayne-Westland school district Friday, the first day after a judge's ruling ended a four-day teachers strike. The morning started with a raucous protest at John Glenn High School, where several hundred students chanted, "No contract, no school." Most students went inside when the bell rang, but a small crowd remained outside to protest.
Ferndale High marks 50 years of educating families
FERNDALE -- Patti and Jeffrey Ashmore graduated from Ferndale High School, as did six of their 10 children.
Some Westland high schoolers refuse to attend classes after strike
WESTLAND -- A crowd of several hundred students stood outside John Glenn High School chanting before classes started this morning, with many saying they would sit out their lessons.
Livonia's Ladywood High School closed today
LIVONIA -- Ladywood High School is closed today.
International Days allow 6th-graders to explore cultures
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- Immigrants from Bosnia, Afghanistan, Laos, Albania and Mexico are sharing their experiences with Macomb County sixth-graders this week as part of a three-day program designed to expose them to different cultures.
Interactive: Michigan school bus safety inspection results, 2007-2008
Michigan schoolchildren are increasingly riding on safe buses, according to records released on Wednesday that show that a growing number of buses are passing state inspections.
Entertainment
Sphinx alumni credit the organization for successes
Violinist Melissa White could be the poster girl for the Sphinx Organization, which for the last dozen years has helped talented African-American and Latino string players find a place in the American landscape of classical music.
Young violinist makes a splash with the DSO
A young Chinese violinist named Tianwa Yang, virtually unknown in the United States, swept into Orchestra Hall to play with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Thursday night and - I swear - in two passes of the bow changed my perception of the landscape of violin playing in the world today.
Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' explores dimensions of human nature
The choreography in Compagnie Heddy Maalem's African version of Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" owes more to boxing and aikido than to traditional dance. But that may work in a piece that intends to express the "unstoppable violence of nature," as Maalem writes on his company's Web site.
Former symphony music director Gunther Herbig revisits Brahms
Gunther Herbig, the German-born former music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, cut his teeth on Brahms, whose First Symphony he will lead this weekend in a return visit with the DSO.
Hilberry's 'Eurydice' strikes chords of love
Shakespeare might have had the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in mind when he characterized love as a marriage of true minds that admits no impediments -- not even the seemingly insurmountable barrier of death.
Kresge Foundation donates $8.8 million to Metro Detroit arts programs
In the midst of an economic crisis bound to be hard on the nonprofit sector, the Kresge Foundation announced Wednesday that it will invest $8.8 million over two years in Detroit-area artists and arts organizations, all part of its multi-faceted Detroit Program.
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