Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI) articles from September 2005

Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI) archives from September 2005

For Michigan, Hart's return could solve early woes.(Mike Hart)
September 30, 2005... Byline: Mark Snyder DETROIT _ As much as Michigan fans want him to be, Mike Hart is not a savior. But he could be a solution. Hart, the Big Ten's leading rusher last season, is expected to play on Saturday at No. 11 Michigan...

Michigan State seniors get one more chance at Michigan.(Michigan State University)
September 30, 2005... Byline: Shannon Shelton EAST LANSING, Mich. _ In one sense, fifth-year senior captains Chris Morris and Eric Smith can say they already have beaten Michigan once in their college careers. They were on the roster when Michigan State...

A friendly rivalry continues for Michigan, Michigan State alums.
September 30, 2005... Byline: Michael Rosenberg DETROIT _ Jamie Morris remembers rolling his eyes. "I just wanted to get to my seat and fall asleep," recalled Morris, the former Michigan star tailback. "And boom: There he is. Right there." In the...

Big day looms for Michigan State.(Michigan State University)
September 30, 2005... Byline: Drew Sharp EAST LANSING, Mich. _ The cowboy is riding high, responding with a wink and a quip when asked if he understands the magnitude of this afternoon. "I've been told that this is a pretty big game," said Idaho native...

Lions seek another bye rebound.(Detroit Lions)
September 30, 2005... Byline: Nicholas J. Cotsonika DETROIT _ Last year, the Lions lost to Philadelphia, 30-13, and fell to 2-1. They took their bye week. Then they went down to Atlanta and faced a team with the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense and...

NWA plan calls for cheaper subsidiary.(Northwest Airlines Corp., Air Line Pilots Association)
September 30, 2005... Byline: Jewel Gopwani NEW YORK _ As part of Northwest Airlines Corp.'s plan to emerge from bankruptcy, the carrier wants to launch a subsidiary that would bring down a chunk of its labor costs for operating small jets. The new...

After dismal season, Trammell has his work cut out for him.(Alan Trammell)
September 29, 2005... Byline: Mitch Albom DETROIT _ A few weeks ago, Alan Trammell hung a message on the board in the Tigers' locker room. He was trying to inspire his team. The words read: The Answer Is Keep Working Thursday morning, Trammell...

Jarrett gears up to end a bad streak.(Dale Jarrett, Nextel Cup (Automobile race))(Column)
September 29, 2005... Byline: Mike Brudenell DETROIT _ This column is mainly about Ford, which probably would prefer that I concentrate on Dodge in this space. It also contains some information on Chevrolet, but it's not the kind of thing Ford and Dodge...

Michigan's Avant takes losing personally.(Jason Avant)
September 29, 2005... Byline: Mark Snyder DETROIT _ After Michigan's loss Saturday at Wisconsin, Jason Avant sat slumped in a chair, appearing to be in emotional pain. It was time to get blunt. "We showed signs that we could be a good team, but we...

Whew! No Braylon this time, but Spartans expect to be tested.
September 29, 2005... Byline: Shannon Shelton EAST LANSING, Mich. _ At least Michigan State won't have to face Braylon Edwards this year. Last season, Edwards caught 11 passes for 189 yards and three touchdowns in Michigan's 45-37 victory over MSU in...

Caddy-smack all gassed up for Lions encounter.(Detroit Lions)
September 29, 2005... Byline: Nicholas J. Cotsonika DETROIT _ In my next life, I want to be an NFL rookie. And I want to lead the league in rushing after three weeks. And I want to be nicknamed for a luxury car brand. How about Bentley? No, Bentley...

Judge says Redmond can't leave Michigan.(James Redmond convicted for felonies)
September 29, 2005... Byline: L.L. Brasier Sep. 29--Disgraced former school Superintendent James Redmond's bid to leave Michigan while still under a felony conviction was blocked by a judge Wednesday who learned the college Redmond says wants to hire him...

Mini video-game reviews.(NASCAR 06: Total Team Control)(Donkey Kong: King of Swing)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 27, 2005... "NASCAR 06: Total Team Control." EA Sports for Xbox (also for PlayStation 2), $49.99. Rating: E (Everyone). Three stars (out of four). "NASCAR 06" roars to life in dramatic fashion. Even before hitting the title screen, gamers are thrust...

Sleaze and slurs kill any fun in the racing-shooting game: '187: Ride or Die'.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 27, 2005... Byline: Jim Schaefer "187: Ride or Die." Price: $49.99. Players: 1-2, plus online play. Web site: www.187game.com/ us/agegate.php?destURL=index.php. Format: Xbox (also available for PlayStation 2). Category: Combat racing. Rating: Two...

Tuning in a supermodel.
September 27, 2005... Byline: Terry Armour Being a HUGE Tyra Banks fan, I jumped at the chance to talk to her about her new talk show _ albeit over the phone. The former supermodel, who now has two shows (her new syndicated talk show "The Tyra Banks Show," as...

Detroit to get new high-tech school.
September 27, 2005... Byline: Chastity Pratt Sep. 27--Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Detroit Public Schools officials will announce today the opening of a new technology-based high school on Detroit's east side. Granholm, who is pushing for smaller high...

Carlyle to buy parts supplier.
September 23, 2005... Byline: Sarah A. Webster Sep. 23--Carlyle Group, the global private equity firm that recently agreed to buy Hertz Corp. from Ford Motor Co., today is expected to announce that it also has agreed to purchase a local auto-parts supplier,...

Detroit Free Press Mike Wendland column.
September 21, 2005... Byline: Mike Wendland Sep. 21--So, you finally got yourself that hot new iPod nano, Apple's new super-slim digital music recorder that is the instant new fashion standard for the with-it and wired set. Now it's time to accessorize....

Casino to expand.
September 19, 2005... Byline: Greta Guest Sep. 19--Greektown Casino's proposal to stay in its temporary location doesn't sit well with Darlene Williamson or hundreds of other low-income residents of Parkwycke Towers Apartments, which will be bulldozed early...

Video-game review: `Dungeon Siege II'.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 15, 2005... Byline: David Crumm and Benjamin Crumm, 16 "Dungeon Siege II," Microsoft for PC, $49.99, rated M (mature); four stars out of four ___ The original "Dungeon Siege" offered fast-paced action perfectly mixed with intriguing...

Greektown Casino will stay put.(Greektown Casino)
September 13, 2005... Byline: Greta Guest Sep. 13--Greektown Casino has abandoned plans to build a permanent casino at Gratiot and I-375 and instead will stay in the bustling Greektown district, where it also plans a 400-room hotel and parking structure. ...

Mini video-game reviews.(Namco Museum Battle Collection)(Pac'n Roll)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 13, 2005... "Namco Museum Battle Collection;" Namco for PSP, $39.99. Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Three stars (out of four). Even after more than 20 years, "Pac-Man" is still fun. Playing it for hours and hours won't entertain and dazzle the...

On the downgrade: Trucking sequel never gets out of second gear.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 13, 2005... Byline: Jim Schaefer "Big Mutha Truckers 2" Price: $19.99. Players: 1. Web Site: www.bigmutha truckers2.com. Format: Xbox (also available for PlayStation 2 and PC). Category: Action. Rating: M (Mature). Two stars (out of four). ___...

Panel to focus on repairs for Iraq.(Rebuilding Iraq Conference)
September 9, 2005... Byline: Niraj Warikoo Sep. 9--Before the Iraq war, the U.S. government tapped numerous Iraqi Americans from Michigan to help topple the regime of Saddam Hussein and rebuild the country. Some worked with the Pentagon, others with the...

Brainy-Yak question.(Brief Article)
September 8, 2005... This week's Brainy-Yak question: National Hispanic Heritage Month starts Sept. 15. How many states have at least 500,000 Hispanic-American residents? A. 3 B. 7 C. 11 D. 19 ___ Answer: 11 _ Arizona, California,...

Hooray for young heroes.(Alexandra Scott Butterfly Award)
September 8, 2005... Byline: Marty Hair Even though Alexandra Scott was very young when she died, she left a legacy. A legacy is something that is passed on to others, and continues even after the person is gone. Scott's legacy is a campaign to raise...

Sneaker freaks pay big to stay in step with style.(athletic shoes )
September 7, 2005... Byline: Jaweed Kaleem DETROIT _ Jason Hall could go two months without wearing the same pair of shoes. He has Dunks for skateboarding, Air Jordans and Air Force Ones for basketball and Air Max Trainers, to name a few _ all that he'll...

Detroit Free Press Mike Wendland column.
September 7, 2005... Byline: Mike Wendland Sep. 7--MUSIC TO YOUR EARS: Get ready for the iPod phone. Hoping to capitalize on the wild success of the ubiquitous iPod -- which now accounts for three of every four personal music players in use today --...

Toronto International Film Festival promises 109 premieres.
September 6, 2005... Byline: Terry Lawson Another September, another Toronto. When you've been attending the Toronto International Film Festival, opening Thursday, for as many years as some of us have, it's easy to get a little jaded, if not...

Midway's fall lineup is a strange mix for gamers.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 6, 2005... Byline: Heather Newman CHICAGO _ Midway's fall lineup of video games will have you working with _ not against _ other players in a "Mortal Kombat" title, turning into a demon in "The Suffering," avoiding antagonizing the police in "L.A....

Mini video-game reviews.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 6, 2005... "Mario Superstar Baseball." Nintendo for GameCube, $49.99. Rating: E (Everyone). Three stars (out of four). Mario has taken a swing at golf and a spin at kart racing. Now the mustached plumber and his Mushroom Kingdom posse are taking a...

In 'Death Jr.,' the Grim Reaper's boy must undo the trouble his mischief caused.
September 6, 2005... Byline: Jim Schaefer "Death Jr." Price: $39.99. Player: 1. Web site: www.deathjr.com. Format: PSP. Category: Platformer. Rating: T (Teen). Three stars (out of four). ___ I got into enough trouble as a kid that I often heard,...

Brainy-Yak question.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... This week's Brainy-Yak question: What state leads the nation in squash growing? A. California B. Florida C. Georgia D. New Jersey ___ Answer: C. Georgia, where 27 percent of all U.S. squash is grown. Florida...

Fog _ and fall _ is rolling in.
September 1, 2005... Byline: Marty Hair Fall officially arrives Sept. 22, so it's time to start looking for signs in nature that autumn is on its way. As fall begins, you'll soon start to see falling leaves and cooling temperatures. The sun sets earlier...

A very long letter.
September 1, 2005... September is a big month _ you're wrapping up summer and heading back to clas. But some folks want you to make it even more memorable. To boost your writing skills (and maybe sell a pen or two), the folks at the Pilot Pen Corp. last year...

Rolling Stones to rock halftime at Super Bowl.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Byline: Brian McCollum DETROIT _ The Rolling Stones will be the featured Super Bowl halftime performer at Ford Field in February. Sources close to the band and its new tour said Wednesday that the Stones have agreed to perform at the...