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Top headlines on our site: • Saturday's Big Chill hockey game could heat up sales for some Ann Arbor restaurants • Lawsuit could leave Sylvan Township residents with a whopping tax bill • Updated: Snow snarls morning commute, causes several highway crashes in Ann Arbor area • State Legislature yanks capital projects funding from EMU, WCC at last minute

News: • Washtenaw County Road Commission faces possible cuts as it adopts $33 million budget • Advocates tell residents to lobby for better rail service, stress economic benefits • Gun dealer indicted during Hutaree probe is acquitted of federal gun charge • Ypsilanti Township accepting applications to fill board vacancies • University of Michigan announces leaders for international efforts • Eastern Michigan University gets $300,000 gift of software and training • Updated: Fire guts vacant three-story house on North Main Street in Ann Arbor • Fire causes extensive damage to Ypsilanti Township home • Ypsilanti City Council considers opting out of law allowing Sunday morning liquor sales • Ypsilanti will give left-hand turns on Michigan Avenue a one-year trial • Man pleads guilty in Ypsilanti Township real estate fraud case; will likely avoid jail time • Rockin' for the Hungry collects 200 tons of food, meets fundraising goal • Ann Arbor schools get increase in Great Start funds; new computers approved for Pioneer High School lab • With Poll: Traffic calming projects successful in Ann Arbor, but lack of funding has slowed program • Witness helps deputies nab Ypsilanti Township burglary suspect • This Week in Ann Arbor History: 1940: Tom Harmon becomes 1st Michigan gridder to win Heisman Trophy; Fritz Crisler takes blame for team's only loss • Ann Arbor school officials wary of changes in state funding, but expect $3.9 million budget surplus

Business Review: • University of Michigan will help drive clean energy partnerships between U.S., China, experts say • Huffington Post: Jennifer Granholm outlines national job creation strategy • Holiday 2010 Retail Report: Elephant Ears triples Kerrytown space, expands offerings of children's clothes & accessories • Borders posts $74.4 million loss as sales slip further, liquidity concerns emerge • Michigan not on list of states receiving high-speed rail funding turned down by Ohio and Wisconsin • Domino's Pizza, on its 50th birthday, celebrates sales boost • Ann Arbor's Recellular signs sublease deal to move office into Borders Inc. headquarters • Borders preps financial results as Barnes & Noble weighs merger proposal • Holiday 2010 retail report: Downtown Ann Arbor jewelry store Schlanderer and Sons heads into 120th holiday season • Michigan could struggle for years if legislators don't invest in adult education for the state's poorest • While job hunting, don't become an Eeyore • Don’t muddy the (dish) water for your prospects — help them narrow the field of choice • Ann Arbor is home to local treasures for holiday shopping • Executive Profile: Shelly Kovacs, director of the Office of Student Services in the School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan • People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn and Edwards Brothers • Paparazzi: Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recognizes outstanding sustainable business practices

Sports: • Inexperienced Michigan State hockey team struggles, but is slowly putting things in place • Wet conditions force closure of popular parking areas for Big Chill at the Big House • Big Chill at the Big House will be a spectacle even for fans who watch the outdoor game on TV • Video: Michigan, Michigan State hockey coaches and players talk about facing one another in The Big Chill • Live Chat: Come talk Michigan basketball at noon before tonight's Utah game • Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson named Silver Football winner • Bowl Bonanza Day 2: Win a free trip to see Michigan Wolverines play Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Gator Bowl • Today's Pro Sports Links: Jahvid Best, Maurice Morris help Lions' run game; Peyton Manning, Colts win and more links • Today's College Sports Links: Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez gets Gator Bowl welcome; MSU's Mark Dantonio still appreciative of Nick Saban • Notebook: Bryan Hogan gets the nod as Michigan's Big Chill starting goalie, winds of change and more • Michigan women's basketball rallies to hand Kansas its first loss, 75-67 • With Slideshow: Kamilah Carter, Pioneer girls basketball push past Belleville 70-56 • High School Roundup: Huron boys basketball opens season with 'sloppy' win over Bedford and more Thursday results • Wrestling Roundup: Dexter goes 2-0 at SEC wrestling quad and more Thursday night results • Winter Sports Previews: Local Division I talents commit to colleges early, focus on high school season • Winter Sports Preview: Washtenaw County's high school boys basketball teams at a glance • A year after its worst performance, Michigan basketball faces Utah again • Notebook: Michigan basketball practice gets physical and an update on Jon Horford • Videos: Michigan coach John Beilein and sophomore guard Matt Vogrich talk youth and confidence before Utah • Sports Business Daily: Dave Brandon talks about the NCAA, SEC and the Michigan brand • Lincoln's Mahamoudou Kaba is Washtenaw County Boys Soccer Player of the Year • 2010 All-Washtenaw County Boys Soccer Team • Michigan soccer's Justin Meram invited to MLS pre-draft combine

Entertainment: • "Fourteenth Annual Evening of Sacred Song" Vocal Concert on Saturday • Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's annual Sing-along-with-Santa Saturday • Daily Entertainment Links: Eminem, Swift top sellers; Jim Morrison pardoned; Ed O'Neill misquoted (badly) • U-M's 'Much Ado About Nothing' is really something • Blackbird's unique 'If Only in My Dreams' offers something non-traditional for the holiday season • Sphinx founder Aaron Dworkin of Ypsilanti nominated for National Council on the Arts • UMGASS' 'The Sorcerer' uses a love potion to conjure up musical magic at Lydia Mendelssohn • Cinema Chat: Return to Narnia, Johnny Depp thriller, SXSW winner, and more at the movies this week • Comedian Lewis Black coming to Michigan Theater Feb. 19 • Community High School's 'Little Shop of Horrors': a new direction for a cult classic • Daily Entertainment Links: John Lennon remembered; 'Glee' creator discusses future; Aretha on the mend • Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the assassination of John Lennon • Cairn to Cairn follows the trail markers for its Celtic-influenced sound • WCBN arwulf arwulf show 'Face the Music' marking 30 years with live broadcast • Kathie Lee Gifford stops by Encore's 'It's A Wonderful Life' • Local guitar hero George Bedard preparing new album, playing another Ark 'Summit' with Bill Kirchen • New 107one compilation CD benefits the Michigan Theater • Reggae pioneers Mighty Diamonds playing the Blind Pig • New Yorker cartoon winks at the Ann Arbor area • Mixed Company Troupe presents 'Lines a la Carte' in Pinckney • U-M's Hatcher Library showcasing ancient papyrus • UMS Choral Union puts concertgoers in the Christmas mood with a terrific 'Messiah' • Blackbird Theatre presenting new version of 'If Only in My Dreams' • Krampus Costume Ball set to celebrate the holidays indie-style • Gilbert and Sullivan's lesser-known 'The Sorcerer' uses a love potion to poke musical fun at social rank • New local art shows launched in the Shadow Art Fair's absence • Woodruff's hosting live music previously slated for Savoy, including Andy Kotowicz memorial, Mittenfest • Robert Plant Hill Auditorium tickets on sale Dec. 10; presales start Wednesday

Community: • Community Wall Links: Pinckney students score big at state festival; in defense of Richard Rodriguez • Weekend events: Christmas on the farm, Storytime in the museum and more • Winter days foster reflection • FOIA Friday: Releasing the secrets of diplomats, intelligence agencies, and cooks • The Deuce: What it feels like to eat 12 mini-burgers and not throw up during Good Time Charley's competition • Safety tips for fireplaces, space heaters and kerosene • Toys for Tats at Depot Town Tattoo - only in Ypsilanti • Pilates Advent Calendar Day 10: Four-Point Swimming Preparation • The Roller Coaster Chronicles: Post-treatment qualms • Faith: Sacred Spaces: Finding peace in a moment outdoors • Peggy Lampman's Friday dinnerFeed: Seared Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Rapini • Friday Pet Blogging: Festive and funny animals • Huffington Post: Great gift ideas for the foodie on your holiday shopping list • Faith Video: 'Maccabeats' singing group's Hanukkah video goes viral • Why are you reading this? On writing for an audience • Daily Dose of Health News: Top 4 WikiLeaks world leader health cables • Concentrate: Green building and remodeling growing strong in Ann Arbor • Dreaming of a green holiday? Consider a living tree • Food & Drink: When all else fails, go with ceviche • MGoblue.com: Richard Retyi earns 6 writing awards from College Sports Information Directors of America