November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49)

…Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Ann Arbor, Michigan michigandaily.com THE ECONOMY AND THE 'U' Faculty focused on retirement accounts Group handling 'U' pensions says number of callers is up 60 percent from last year By STEPHANIE BERLIANT Daily StaffReporter Despite the massive losses suffered on Wall Street in the past six weeks, the retirement plans for Uni- versity faculty and staff have weathered the economic storm fairly well, officials said...…

…2A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Laying down the law of ping pong At about1 a.m.this Saturday, agroup offreshmenguyswas playingpingpong in the Baits I recreational center. They were so consumed with their heated game, in fact, that none of them noticed the visitor who had quietly joined them. Eventually, their concentration was inter...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily:cam Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, November11, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASILLA, Alaska Pali blames Bush policies for GOP defeat Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, amid speculation she'll run for presi- dent in four years, blamed Bush administration policies for the defeat last week of the GOP ticket and prayed she wouldn't miss "an open door" for her next political oppor...…

…4A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michiganclaily.com I c, Iicl ig n ail Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR I know obesity is a big problem, and it's good the school cares, (but) at the same time, you shouldn't stop a kid from buying ...…

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…6 8A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 # ) The Michigan Daily - mihigandaily.com focus on Tech game By ANDY REID nament will take place next week. Daily Sports Editor "But that being said, we can't take any game lightly, because if we lose, Just five days after the Michigan it's over with. So we have to worry State basketball team lost an exhi- about Michigan Tech right now." bition game to Division II Grand The Huskies couldn't muster a Valley S...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 9A "That's how you make babies?" MADAGASCAR From Page 5A Wait for the scene where they have plane-con- struction labor struggles with monkeys, a bit like real-life labor politics. (The first film was all about balls-to-the-wall sight gags and showcasing pen- guins.) And the swimming birds are back in force; look for them hijacking trucks at break-neck speed. This time aroun...…

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…0 0 0 0 0 0 '0 8B - Tipoff - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 STAFF PICKS The Daily basketball writers do their best to predict what will happen in the world of college basketball this season. Jason Ruth Alex Andy Kohler Lincoln Prosperi Reid Michigan record 16-1S 17-14 16-15 15-16 eig Ten Champion Pardon Michigan State Purdue Purdue se c o n d............................... ..........Sta te.............. ....................W isc.........o n sin...…

… 0 090 0 V a a 0 2B - Tipoff - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Tipoff - 7B TIPOFF 2008 2008-2009 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Site Date Opponent Site 2K Sports Classic 1/31 at Purdue West Lafayette 11/11 Michigan Tech Ann Arbor 2/5 Penn State Ann Arbor 11/12 Northeastern or IUPUI Ann Arbor 2/7 at Connecticut Storrs, Conn. 11/20 C vs. C Semifinal New York City 2/10 Michigan State Ann Arbor 11/21 3rd Place or Finals New Y...…

…0 0 0 0 0 6B - Tipoff - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Is 'Manny Fresh' the answer? Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Tipoff - 3B BI G EN PREVIEW Manny Harris had a stellar freshman year. Is he ready to make Michigan basketball important again? By Andy Reid Daily Sports Editor Photo by Rodrigo Gaya The Michigan men's basketball locker room is a testament to consistency. Every locker is exactly the same - stark-white uniforms, navy blue warm-ups ...…

… 0 November 11, 2008 - Tipoff - 5B 48 - Tipoff - November 11, 2008 BREAKING DOWN 'BEILEIN BALL' By Alex Prosperi Daily Sports Writer So what is "Beilein Ball"? According to Michigan coach John Beilein, the offense is based on multiple players cut- ting, passing and shooting. In an ideal situation, Beilein wants four shooters around a big man who can score inside to the basket or step outside and hit the three. His teams are known for their...…