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Laura Berman: Scoring H1N1 vaccine requires vigilance

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:27:00 EST

Scoring a vaccine requires the kind of vigilance a 14-year-old practices to find out about the next Taylor Swift concert. To be honest, I only discovered the allure of finding the stuff recently, after overhearing whispers.

Nolan Finley: Finley: Jobs a low priority for Democrats

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:22:00 EST

Americans are angry with Washington as much for what it isn't doing as what it is.

Neal Rubin: Chinese food and optimism fuel VIP Pancake Breakfast

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

In a huge warehouse that smelled like breakfast Friday, the Wayne County Executive talked about unidentifiable Chinese food, and the smallest "Biggest Loser" made something only vaguely recognizable as a flapjack. Syrup and optimism reigned.

Lynn Henning: U-M's lack of success under Rich Rodriguez is mystifying

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

What needs to be explained is why this "process" the second-year Michigan coach cited several times Saturday was necessary at a school where football was fairly successful for 40 years ahead of his arrival.

Scott Burgess: Honda Accord Crosstour looks better than its picture

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Don't look at the picture. The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour looks much better than any camera can capture. In person, the Accord Crosstour looks downright stylish.

Lynn Henning: Tigers' fall league players drawing notice

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

A month in Arizona can do wonders for a hot prospect's stock as a future big leaguer. Consider the cases of Casper Wells and Andy Oliver.

Daniel Howes: Chrysler is in a race that already started

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:37:00 EST

Time is not on Chrysler's side because the clock clearly favors crosstown rivals Ford and, yes, General Motors -- both of which have killer products in showrooms, right now.

John Niyo: The gift that keeps on hitting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:42:00 EST

It was billed as "a land of opportunity" to prospective free agents last winter, which, of course, sounds a lot more enticing than the "Island of Misfit Toys."

Tom Greenwood: Michigan license plates take shape at Adrian prison

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Whenever I would do anything "questionable" as a kid, my father would jokingly warn me that one day I might find myself "making license plates in a prison." Well, dad, I finally made it.

Tom Long: Review: Creepy 3-D 'A Christmas Carol' deserves a lump of coal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:12:00 EST

Want the creeps for Christmas? Then check out the latest version of "A Christmas Carol. It follows the ugliest Scrooge ever conceived through all manner of nightmarish encounters with his past, present and future. If you want to make sure your four 4-year-old doesn't sleep for a year, bring him or her to this movie.