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Posted on Wed, Feb 9, 2011 : 11:25 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: February 9

By Carol Tietz

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Students at Abbott Elementary School in Ann Arbor raise their hands to answer a teacher's question in preparation for the MEAP test in this 2010 photo.

Mark Bialek | For AnnArbor.com

AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.

Top headlines on our site: • DownBeat magazine honors Kerrytown Concert House as among world's top jazz venues • As University of Michigan considers revisions to trespass policy, lawmaker calls for more oversight • EMU officials tweak Washtenaw-Oakwood construction plan, but some residents still unhappy • Wood-fired pizza restaurant Mani Osteria & Bar set to open by April in downtown Ann Arbor

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News: • Three men to stand trial this summer in shooting death of Ypsilanti Township man • Baby born after I-94 crash that killed mother dies at Mott Children's Hospital • Daily Links to Ann Arbor: U-M students skipping flu shots this year; Saline school bond opponents voice concerns • Two vehicles damaged in Ypsilanti, police say • Grand Rapids Press: College students no longer automatically eligible for Bridge Card food assistance • Woman reports another woman vandalized her car on West Huron Street in Ann Arbor • John Dingell says he didn't 'want to seem flip' in comments about Detroit • Suspicious man spotted near Eastern Michigan University sorority house • Man robs woman, fires shot at witness, Ypsilanti police say • Brrrr. Winds will keep Ann Arbor area chilled to the bone today and Thursday; warmup on way • Scio Township woman says boyfriend held her against her will, assaulted her • Tenants return to Stewart Beal-owned apartments after building temporarily condemned • Michigan Board of Education raises proficiency scores for MEAP and MME • Potential property sales among Chelsea City Council visioning session discussions • Plymouth Road west of US-23 in Ann Arbor reopened after water main break • Man wanted for questioning in connection with fatal Ypsilanti Township shooting commits suicide • ReSkilling Festival teaches environment-friendly, do-it-yourself skills • Dexter planners poised to amend zoning rules for central business district • Latest Ann Arbor Newshawks video takes on city budget, speed bumps and more • Ypsilanti police seize gun, drugs from Green Road home • Dexter school board discusses proposed switch to all-day kindergarten • Ann Arbor officials delay vote on medical marijuana ordinance for fourth time, continue to tweak fine print • Heritage Row project will pay reduced plan review fees to come back to Ann Arbor City Council • Ann Arbor City Council takes action on fire services study, design guidelines and new roundabout • Q&A: How do police agencies decide who takes a call or gets involved in an investigation?

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Business Review: • Marketers must be mindful of the dangers of 'greenwashing' • Dick's Sporting Goods close to deal to open store in ex-Linens N Things in Pittsfield Township • Study: Benefits present concerns, but Michigan's local governmental leaders don't believe workers are overpaid • Retail report: You say Bandito's, I say Batidos: Two Ann Arbor restaurants too similar in name? • Eminem's Super Bowl commercial: Can it really sell Chryslers? • Promising medical devices firm Accuri Cytometers sold to same company that bought HandyLab • Demolition, new Happy's Pizza planned for blighted ex-Dairy Mart on Washtenaw in Ypsilanti Township • Latest news for electric vehicles: New $7,500 tax incentive? • Mondays Work: Expanding your positive impact - where are some other places your skills would be useful? • Coming to Ann Arbor area: Private artist studios from entrepreneur behind Ypsilanti's SPUR Studios • With Video: Reinventing Michigan, Eminem style: Can Chrysler 200 Super Bowl ad help revive state's image? • Ann Arbor area bars and restaurants hope to cash in on love for Steelers, Packers in Super Bowl XLV • Analysis: Borders facing critical real estate decisions on future of stores across U.S. • Super Bowl Sunday: Pizza delivery companies brace for surge of online ordering • Business Review's Rise & Fall: Ziebart and Liberty Square owners

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Sports: • Palm Beach Post: Former Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier to sign with Miami Hurricanes • Michigan women's basketball team has a critical 3-game stretch starting Sunday • Chelsea's Arctic Coliseum hosts high school hockey's largest event • Poll: Would you vote for Jimmer Fredette? Or another college basketball player? • Local filmmakers plan 10-part Michigan football series • Rivals.com: Michigan isn't the only Big Ten football team entering spring practice with a new look • Live Chat: Come chat about Michigan basketball with AnnArbor.com's Michael Rothstein at noon eastern • National POY Poll: BYU guard Jimmer Fredette takes lead in third AnnArbor.com National Player of Year Poll • Today's College Sports Links: Michigan football coach Brady Hoke's sights set on Big Ten title; 5 instant impact Michigan recruits and more • Michigan basketball players know it is a critical week, a health update and more notes • Videos: Michigan players and coach John Beilein discuss Northwestern • With Slideshow & Video: Skyline hits three buzzer beaters in double OT win over Dexter • Rachel Cooperrider, Chelsea girls basketball team fend off Saline for 42-30 SEC win • With Slideshow: Reese Dils pours in 37 points as Saline beats Chelsea 58-38 • Boys Basketball Roundup: Ypsilanti's Tristan Simmons scores 38; Pioneer and Huron win and more Tuesday results • High School Roundup: Marissa Thompson's career night leads Greenhills over Novi Franklin Road Christian; Huron, Pioneer win handily and more • Brady Hoke assembles experienced group of assistants on Michigan football staff • ESPN.com: Nebraska football team set to take Big Ten's 'drama king' title from Michigan? • Poll: What will next 4 games mean for the Michigan basketball team's post-season chances?

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Entertainment: • Daily Entertainment Links: U-M grads shine on 'Glee'; no Robocop statue in Detroit; Jeff Daniels road video • Mustard's Retreat celebrating new album with Ark show • Children's Theatre Network offers 'Fables Galore and More' • Atta Kwami's 'Susuka' exhibit creates a true sense of place • Young jazz talents Vijay Iyer, Rudresh Mahanthappa set to light up Power Center • Ann Arbor Civic Theatre announces chili cook-off, beer tasting, and silent auction fundraiser • Mixed Company Troupe offers patrons dinner, a show, and the chance to be part of the story • Wiz Khalifa to play EMU Convocation Center; tickets on sale Monday • Valentine's Day Guide: Family events, fun with friends, date ideas • 'The Rocky Horror Show' coming to EMU • Dance Marathon at U-M to host benefit gala at Cobblestone Farms • Documentary about Native Americans in sports, 'Bright Circle,' to be screened at U-M • Open auditions set for Chelsea's Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights • Blues artists paying tribute to Robert Johnson at special Hill Auditorium concert • With Poll: What's happening around Ann Arbor, February 7-February 13: Our picks & your votes • Michigan Theater launching Charlie Chaplin film series • U-M grad and 'Glee' producer Brad Buecker offers behind-the-scenes look • Martin Bandyke: Kerrytown Concert House's Deanna Relyea puts on a fine show • Pianist Rafal Blechacz coming to Ann Arbor for Chopin and more • The New Theatre Project's 'The Dance of the Seven Veils' focuses on true tales of sex workers • The Encore Theatre makes 'Little Women' a better show

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Community: • Daily Dose of Health News: Study: Walking pumps up area of brain that controls memory • Installing Darth Vader • With Poll: Need to confess your sins? There's an app for that • Ask The Expert: How new lightbulb regulations may affect you • Links: Flu view: weekly influenza reporting from the CDC • IHA - What a woman needs to know about coronary artery disease • Tree City's Charles 'Cheeks' Cheek hopes that move out West unleashes true 'Potential' • Do you have unlikely pet buddies? Send in your submissions for Pet Photo Friday! • Evans Street Station: Welcome to the heartland • Garden Faerie: Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count! • Local webcomic Tales of a Checkered Man #088: "ChetCo." • Cozy Corner: 'Murder at the PTA' a terrific debut • Chicken soup with matzo balls • Peggy Lampman's Wednesday dinnerFeed: Broccoli-Cheddar Soup • Ann Arbor Native - The conifer who is almost last, and definitely least (in stature) • Stephen Prothero on religious literacy: What every American needs to know (and doesn't)

News about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Michigan Daily: Fewer students seek flu vaccinations this year • Concentrate: Bio-inspired algorithms developed at University of Michigan • Saline Reporter: Opposition surfaces against school bond proposal • Michigan Daily: University of Michigan-developed drug could reduce death rates from bone-marrow disease • Dexter Leader: Council hopes for public input on medical marijuana fines • Michigan Daily: University gateway website gets a new look, more changes to come • Lucy Ann Lance: Saline fiddlers to host hometown concert