The crane game Welcome to Ann Arbor - h( of the Wolverines, lenient mariju laws and the largest freestant crane in North America. You can find it in the compoi of the University's C.S. Mott W en's and Children's Hospital, wt is currently undergoing large-s< construction. The massive crane was brough to help erect a $523 million, 1.1 r lion-square-foot facility that will used to provide specialty serv and care for pregnant women, n horns and young children. The crane, provided by contra ing company Barton Malow, ton 300 feet over the site. It took aw to assemble the crane, the firs CRIME NOTES Eyeglasses lifted from Eye Center WHERE: Kellogg Eye Center, 990 Wall St. WHEN: Wednesday at about 2:15 p.m. WHAT: A man was arrested based on suspicion that he stole eyeglasses from the Kel- logg Eye Center, Department of Public Safety reported. The man, who was taken to county jail, has not been confirmed as a suspect. In puzzler, 'U' property breaks WHERE: Bursley Hall WHEN: Wednesday at about 1 p.m. WHAT: A female staff member reported a case of destruction of property, but police deter- mined it was inadvertent, DPS reported. Police reclassified two that will be used for the con- structure is the CN Tower, a com- struction project. munications and tourist tower in The massive structure, perched Toronto, Canada. That tower is the between the University Hospital and world's second-tallest structure after; Mary Markley Residence Hall, is vis- the KVLY-TV mast in Fargo, N.D. ible from many parts of Ann Arbor The crane is assembled with three - even from US-23, a highway that primary elements: wire, a winder for runs a few miles away. energy transference (typically pow- The hospital construction site is ered by the motor) and a sheave, used the second-largest site in Michigan, as a roller to house the wire. smaller only than the future site of If you happen tobe near the crane,' the MGM Grand Casino in Detroit. look up. The crane ranks 52nd on the list Those with good vision may spot of the world's tallest free-standing a tiny flag swaying in the end. The , structures, right behind London's flag - which reads "C.S. Mott: Full Westminster clock tower (commonly of helping hands" - was designed by known as "Big Ben"), which is listed a 2-year-old hospital patient and her at 316 feet. parents. This crane, being used to build the C.S. Mott War The world's tallest free-standing KOJOASIEDU Children's Hospital, is the largest in North America. CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES the case as accidental property damage. Sleeping boys woken up, told to leave library WHERE: Bursley Hall WHEN: Wednesday at about 1 p.m. WHAT: Two young men not affiliated with the University were found sleeping in the library, DPS reported. Police woke them up and told them to leave. No charges were filed. Animal takes bite of human WHERE: University Hospital WHEN: Wednesday at about 9 p.m. WHAT: A person was bitten by an animal and was taken to the University Hospital for treat- Jujutsu skills on display WHAT: A brief demonstra- tion of the martial arts style WHO: Aiki Jujutsu Club WHEN: Today at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Room D, Michigan League Stravinsky talk WHAT: A lecture on the composer's early life WHO: Musicology Depart- ment WHEN: Today at 5 p.m. WHERE: Room 506, Burton Memorial Tower First meeting of vets group WHAT: First meeting and introduction of organization WHO: Student Veterans Association WHEN: Today at 4 p.m. WHERE: Room D, Michigan Union Free karaoke and movie WHAT: Free open mic kara- oke, a screening of "Knocked Up" and a nacho bar WHO: UMix WHEN: Today from 10 p.m to 2 a.m. WHERE: Michigan Union CORRECTIONS *The byline for a story in yesterday's Daily ("Germa- ny seizes 3 it says planned terror attacks") failed to say that the story came from The New York Times. Please report any error in the Daily to corrections@ michigandaily.com. Apple angered some iPhone owners yesterday by slashing the price of the gadget by $200 less than three months after its launch. The 8GB phone which cost $600 now costs $400. Madden '08, the newest game in the popular foot- ball franchise, eliminates the much-maligned "passing cone," which simulated a quar- terback's field of vision. >>FOR MORE, SEE ARTS, PAGE5 Many Ann Arbor residents are trying to live on $21 of food per week - the amount of money food stamp recipients get - as part of this week's "Michigan Food Stamps Challenge." 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