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Boys: Addison (3-2 overall, 1-0 Cascades Conference) at East Jackson (4-0, 1-0), 7 p.m. Thursday
The Lowdown: Like every team in the Cascades Conference, East Jackson is going to have to figure out some way to neutralize Addison's size. With 6-foot-10 forward Luke Meyer along with 6-7 Tyler Corbin and four other players 6-1 or taller, Addison presents size problems for every team it faces. The Trojans' biggest player is 6-3 senior Davonte Breedlove. What East Jackson lacks in size it makes up for with quickness and by putting pressure on the ball to increase the tempo of the game.
Key Matchup: Experience vs. youth: East Jackson is loaded with varsity veterans while Addison is still largely learning as it goes. The Trojans have eight seniors listed on their roster, along with four juniors. Addison, meanwhile, has no seniors, relies on juniors and has a freshman in the starting lineup. If East Jackson can turn on the pressure and force Addison to play at a pace it's not comfortable with, the Trojans may be able to expose Addison's youth and inexperience.
Prediction: While Addison gained a nice Cascades win last week over Napoleon, the Panthers turned the ball over 18 times, including 11 in the first half. A similar performance against East Jackson will put Addison in a deep hole. East Jackson is coming off a 102-point performance last week against Manchester. The Trojans are an aggressive, confident team that believes it can challenge for a conference title. While Addison is a team on the rise in the league, losing to the Panthers would still be a bad loss for East Jackson. East Jackson 66, Addison 55.
Girls: Manchester (6-1 overall, 3-0 Cascades Conference) at Michigan Center (5-3, 3-2), 7 p.m. Friday
The Lowdown: Michigan Center enters Friday's showdown against last year's co-Cascades Conference champion coming off a double overtime loss Tuesday to the league's other co-champion, Grass Lake. While the Cardinals' conference losses have come to quality teams in Grass Lake and Napoleon, a third league loss would put them three games back behind the front-runners and put their hopes of a league championship in serious jeopardy. Manchester meanwhile, is coming off a 66-17 thumping of Hanover-Horton in which the Flying Dutch gave up no more than five points in a quarter.
Key Matchup: Michigan Center defense vs. Manchester offense: Simply put: Can Michigan Center slow down Manchester's high-powered offense enough to have a chance to win late? With 6-foot-1 forward and reigning Citizen Patriot Player of the Year McKenna Erkfritz averaging nearly 18 points a night in the paint, the Flying Dutch have the area's most dominant post player. In addition, senior Taylor Manders and sophomore Jesse Manders combine for an average of 22 points a night. While Michigan Center's defense entered the Grass Lake game limiting opponents to an average fewer than 35 points a game this season, the Cardinals defenders are in for their toughest test yet. The Cardinals, however, beat Manchester last season and in their two games against the Flying Dutch, held them to just 42.5 points a game, 14 points below their season average.
Prediction: Every team in the Cascades is chasing Manchester, and the Flying Dutch know they are going to get their opponent's best effort every night. That will again be the case as the Flying Dutch take on Michigan Center. Despite the loss Tuesday night, Maegan Branham had a terrific game for the Cardinals, scoring 25 points, and can hold her own against Erkfritz. If Michigan Center's supporting cast is able to play up to its ability, Michigan Center has a chance for the win and to climb back in the conference race. Manchester won't take Michigan Center lightly, but it's fair to call this a must-win game for the Cardinals' league championship hopes. In this case, I'm taking the desperate team and picking the upset. Michigan Center 55, Manchester 54.
Boys: Hanover-Horton (3-0 overall, 1-0 Cascades Conference) at Napoleon (1-3, 0-1), 7 p.m. Thursday
The Lowdown: Despite losing talent every year, Hanover-Horton continues to plug the holes and remain a conference front-runner. This season is no different. Though the Comets lost their top three scorers from a season ago, their offense has far from dried up. Hanover-Horton is averaging nearly 69 points a night and has kept defenses off balance. The Comets have had three different leading scorers in their first three games and have five players averaging between 8.0 and 13.3 points per night. Napoleon, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistent scoring. While Kohl Roberts leads Napoleon with 14.5 points per game – he scored 23 in a 54-49 loss to Leslie on Tuesday – only one other player has score more than eight points in each of the Pirates' last three games.
Key Matchup: Napoleon's Kohl Roberts vs. Hanover-Horton's Johnny Brockie: With Napoleon relying heavily on Roberts for offensive production, the battle in the post could be the difference, particularly for Napoleon. If the 6-foot-3 Brockie can contain and/or match Kohl's points production and rebounds, the Pirates will be hard-pressed to beat the Comets. The Pirates must find a source of secondary scoring.
Prediction: While Napoleon was hoping to be a dark-horse contender in the Cascades this season, beginning the league schedule 0-2 would put a major damper on those aspirations. Hanover-Horton, meanwhile, has been terrific on both ends of the floor to start the season. Thursday's game is the Comets' last before the New Year, which will greet them with a tough stretch of games including Lansing Christian and Cascades co-contenders Vandercook Lake and East Jackson. Expect the Comets to enter the holiday break on a high note. Hanover-Horton 67, Napoleon 48.
Girls: Grand Ledge (5-1 overall, 2-0 CAAC Blue Division) at Jackson (4-1, 1-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday
The Lowdown: A season ago, Jackson struggled to put together a consistent four-quarter effort against its Capital Area Activities Conference Blue Division rival Grand Ledge. In those two games, the Comets defeated the Vikings by double digits. But in the district tournament, the Vikings found a solid 32-minute performance and ended the Comets' season 53-43. Jackson enters Friday's game coming off a 55-46 win over Battle Creek Central. Grand Ledge is 5-1 and averaging nearly 59 points a game.
Key Matchup: Jackson defense vs. Grand Ledge's Lyndsey and Hannah Orwat. In two regular-season losses to Grand Ledge last year, the Vikings surrendered a combined 71 points to the Orwat sisters. In the Vikings' district tournament win over Grand Ledge, the duo combined for 20. The Vikings will need a similar effort to last year's postseason to have a chance at winning.
Prediction: While Grand Ledge will be led by the Orwats, Jackson counters with a terrific frontcourt of Cierra Pryor, Chelsy Hall and Ashleigh Spencer. Hall and Pryor combined for 39 points Tuesday night while Spencer also provides the Vikings with athleticism and is capable of handling the ball and posting up in the paint. Whether it's bragging rights against rival Jackson Lumen Christi or the win-or-go-home pressure of districts, the Vikings tend to play best when something is on the line. The Vikings are playing for the status of being a contender in a tough league. And while East Lansing proved the Vikings aren't ready for them quite yet, Grand Ledge is a team Jackson can play with, and beat. Jackson 66, Grand Ledge 62.


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Crews were dispatched to Case Road and West Michigan Avenue at 4:13 p.m. for the crash.
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Donna LaMattino Pagakis 1/14/2013 8:37:23 AMOh my, so pretty. I loved how the colors changed when the sun went down. You did an awesome job capturing this image Julianne.
Thanks again, I had a BLAST!!! #1508892
Julianne Bradford 1/14/2013 9:52:39 AMIt was so much fun! Thanks for being you my friend! #10514877
Monnie Ryan 1/14/2013 9:59:43 AMFabulous colors - your sunsets out there are awesome! #10514880
Wm Nosal 1/14/2013 6:23:30 PMBeautiful Capture Julianne!
Carol L. Quina 1/14/2013 10:34:49 PMGorgeous! Beautiful capture! #10515660
Debra R. Harder 1/18/2013 7:25:33 AMThis is magical, Julianne! I love the lighting, the colors and reflections. A winner and FAV in my book!! #10521484
Julianne Bradford 1/18/2013 10:25:26 AMThanks Monnie,Wm(Hi to you too!)Carol and Debra..I appreciate your comments and encouragement so very much! #10521707
Christopher Budny 5/13/2013 7:55:26 AMWhat a beauty, Julianne! #10692371
Julianne Bradford 5/13/2013 8:06:28 AMThanks Chris. This was such a special time with the low tides and spectacular sunsets. I felt fortunate to be there. #10692377
Martha R. Mazon 5/19/2013 10:01:33 AMGorgeous, Julianne! I love that pool in the foreground. #10699302
Michele Peterson 5/26/2013 5:55:08 PMBeautiful Julianne! Congratulations! #10707591
Julianne Bradford 5/26/2013 11:27:23 PMThanks Martha and Michele! #10708397
Donna LaMattino Pagakis 5/27/2013 12:59:17 AMMy favorite from last month Julianne. Glorious work, congratulations! #10708508
Joy Rector 5/27/2013 6:43:18 AMbeautiful #10708983
Terry Cervi 5/27/2013 6:45:09 AMThis is so beautiful, Julianne! Congrats on your finalist! #10708991
Debra R. Harder 5/27/2013 7:58:43 AMSuch an amazing image, Julianne! The lighting, colors, comp and reflections...magical! Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist!! #10709207
The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 5/27/2013 9:08:44 AMBeautiful. #10709364
Julianne Bradford 5/27/2013 9:59:16 AMThank you so much for looking and commenting. I appreciate it very much. #10709459
Martha R. Mazon 5/27/2013 10:00:58 AMCongratulations on this outstanding finalist, Julianne! #10709463
Linda D. Lester 5/27/2013 10:30:22 AMOutstanding!!! Love the colors and comp!
Jill Odice 5/27/2013 10:47:38 AMCongrats Julianne :-) #10709585
Wm Nosal 5/27/2013 10:52:56 AMCongratulations Julianne! #10709597
Liz blahh 5/27/2013 2:17:50 PMBeautiful, congratulations! #10710099
Carol L. Fowler 5/27/2013 2:33:27 PMGorgeous Finalist! Congrats! #10710167
Ellen Hodges 5/27/2013 3:31:04 PMWhat a beauty, Julianne! Best luck!! Congrats!! #10710314
Kathy Salerni 5/27/2013 4:18:15 PMHuge congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Julianne! #10710399
Usman M. Bajwa 5/28/2013 12:07:43 AMBIG CONGRATZ, Julianne. Good luck up next!
Val Feldman 5/28/2013 11:10:11 AMParadise..sheer paradise it must've been to see this scene unfold before your eyes and thru your camera lens. It's a beauty, So Cal and one I'm hoping we will see again - with Gold attached. All the best, my SoCal friend! #10712039
Julianne Bradford 5/28/2013 11:21:47 AMThanks so much for all the comments and good wishes!! #10712057
JO ANN CLEVELAND 5/28/2013 11:21:51 AMCongratulations on this outstanding finalist Julieanne!
jo ann c. #10712058
Christopher Budny 5/28/2013 12:04:54 PMSo nice to see this beauty again; congratulations! #10712146
Julianne Bradford 5/28/2013 8:49:56 PMThanks for looking and all your kind comments! #10712815
Usman M. Bajwa 5/28/2013 9:19:10 PMYeah, wonderful Gold Winner, Julianne. Big CONGRATZ!!!
Donna LaMattino Pagakis 5/28/2013 10:11:12 PMAnd now GOLDEN... huge congratulations!!! #10712967
Sharon Sawyer 5/28/2013 10:17:51 PMWTG, Julianne!!! HUGE congratulations on your Second Place Winner!!! #10712979
Stefania Barbier 5/28/2013 11:38:27 PMCongratulations on your gorgeous winner!!! #10713044
Renee Doyle 5/29/2013 12:33:47 AMStunning! Congratulations on this lovely winner Julianne!! #10713106
William C. Raco 5/29/2013 5:58:20 AMWoW
Linda D. Lester 5/29/2013 6:51:05 AMCongratulations on your awesome win! #10713594
Debra R. Harder 5/29/2013 7:21:54 AMOne of my faves, Julianne! The light and colors are magical. Happy to see a well-deserved GOLD underneath this beauty. HUGE CONGRATS!!!! #10713688
Katarina Mansson 5/29/2013 7:37:10 AMSpectacular and beautiful light, composition, tones and details. Congratulations on your outstanding winner Julianne! #10713737
Sabrina Ryan 5/29/2013 7:42:41 AMCONGRATULATIONS on this Gorgeous Winning image, Julianne! #10713757
Martha R. Mazon 5/29/2013 8:18:10 AMCongratulations on this gorgeous winner, Julianne! #10713848
Michele Peterson 5/29/2013 8:47:59 AMCongratulations on this beautiful winning image!! I would love to see these colors in person, you captured them perfectly! #10713915
Denny E. Barnes 5/29/2013 9:05:01 AMVery beautiful and well deserved, Julianne! Congratulations! #10713961
Tammy Espino 5/29/2013 12:30:37 PMcongrats on your win :) #10714206
Leslie McLain 5/29/2013 6:35:41 PMCongrats on a stunning winner, Julianne. #10714711
Val Feldman 5/29/2013 8:36:47 PMAh, SoCal...so happy to see Gold attached to this spectacular capture! Sending you many warmest congrats on your well-deserved Win! #10714840
Julianne Bradford 5/30/2013 7:41:24 AMThanks so much! #10715313
Erica Murphy 5/30/2013 10:51:22 AMBIG CONGRATS to you on your lovely WINNER Julianne!!! Such a gorgeous image! #10715606
Phyllis H. Burchett 5/30/2013 3:11:04 PMSimply gorgeous capture....big congrats on your win Julianne! #10715951
JO ANN CLEVELAND 5/31/2013 7:10:07 AMBig congratulations on this superb 2nd Place GOLD Finalist Julianne ... love it!
jo ann c. #10716691
Laura E. Swan 6/1/2013 11:49:02 PMHoly CROW woman! This is BEAUTIFUL!
-Laura :D #10718756
Jill Odice 6/2/2013 1:14:37 AMBIG CONGRATS ON YOUR WINNER :-) #10718788
Marilyn K. Lincecum 6/29/2013 8:43:30 PMCongratulations on the Gold. #10748502
Laura E. Swan 6/29/2013 8:45:08 PM
Laura E. Swan 4/10/2014 6:56:49 PMHey! Do I recognize this spot? Did MT swim in there?? :D BTW- You have BP mail! #11021445
Julianne Bradford 3/16/2016 12:56:59 PMThanks so much for all your kind remarks..thanks BP for the honor #11447795
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As Labor Day has wound down, I can't help but feel a little sad. The air already is cooler, it seems like it's getting darker a lot sooner, and I know the leaves will start littering my lawn.
I actually love autumn and I'm not saddened by the prospect of yard work, but I don't feel quite ready to say good-bye to summer.
I just realized today that our family never made it to the Jersey shore this year and unless we get another heat wave, we probably won't get there - -not for swimming anyway.
But while I am nostalgic for the summer months, I am also looking forward to the cooler weather. It's been nice to hear the wind at night the last several days instead of an air-conditioner and today's weather was perfect for a bike ride.
Ah, but if only I could get out of raking all the leaves...
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A burglar or burglars cut through a bathroom wall to steal a number of pricey handbags from a Livingston County outlet mall Monday morning, police said.
Livingston County Sheriff's deputies responded to an alarm at the Coach Factory Store inside the Tanger Outlet Center in Howell Township at about 1 a.m. Deputies discovered a hole in a wall shared with a public restroom, a press release said.
Police determined someone broke into the restroom and cut a hole in the wall shortly before the alarm sounded. It was unclear what tools they used to gain entry or how much damage resulted.
The thieves stole several high-end Coach brand tote bags, but police did not release a dollar amount for the loss.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's tip line at 517-546-8477.


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SPRINGFIELD — Much of Western Massachusetts was spared from a winter storm expected to make itself felt more in eastern and coastal parts of the commonwealth.
But the wind chill index – that calculation that describes the combined effect of the wind and cold temperatures on the skin – is a factor that may spoil Wednesday morning for some Pioneer Valley residents, as they deal with cars that won't start and furnaces that won't heat.
Snowfall predictions ranged from about an inch in greater Springfield to a few inches in the hill country of eastern Hampden County, particularly sections of Brimfield, Holland, Wales and Monson.
Some areas just south of Boston received more than a foot of snow, while only about an inch accumulated in the the city itself, according to Boston.com.
Single-digit temperatures in the western part of the state this morning will make it feel more like 10 to 20 degrees below zero, according to Nick Morganelli, meteorologist with CBS3 Springfield, media partner of MassLive/The Republican.
The arctic freeze will remain in place through Saturday morning, with temperatures gradually becoming more seasonable and a chance of light snow over the weekend, Morganelli said.
Any reprieve from the bitter cold will be short-lived, however, with arctic temps expected to return by early next week.
Meanwhile, icy weather conditions prompted state officials to lower the MassPike's speed limit to 40 mph from the New York line to Boston, according to Trooper Dustin Fitch, a Massachusetts State Police spokesman based in Framingham. As of 6 a.m., State Police were reporting no major weather-related traffic mishaps this morning.
In Springfield, however, a car struck a utility pole on Allen Street around 6:30 a.m., splitting the pole in two, according to public safety officials. The driver's condition was not immediately known.
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The four collections of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC), Royal Army Dental Corps (RADC) and Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) are held at the AMS Museum in Keogh Barracks, Mytchett in Surrey.
The museum tells the story of army medicine and healthcare, human and animal, from the English Civil War to the current day as AMS personnel continue to serve across the globe as part of the British Army.
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You definitely can – and should – take milk thistle if you're being treated with interferon (for chronic hepatitis B or C, I assume). Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is an herb that protects the liver from toxic injury and stimulates regeneration of the liver. It does this by enhancing the metabolism of hepatocytes, the working cells of the liver. Milk thistle products are available in health food stores. Look for standardized extracts in tablet or capsule form, and follow the dosage on the label. You can take milk thistle indefinitely.
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April 2, 2014 | by Dan Piepenbring
We're pleased to announce that two of our stories have been selected by Jennifer Egan for this year's Best American Short Stories collection: Benjamin Nugent's "God," which appeared in issue 206; and "Hover," by Nell Freudenberger, from issue 207. Their stories will appear in an anthology to be published in October.
We also have nine nominees for this year's Pushcart Prize:
- David Searcy, "Mad Science," issue 204
- Ottessa Moshfegh, "The Weirdos," issue 206
- Susan Stewart, "Pine," issue 207
- Kevin Young, "Three Poems to Amy Winehouse," issue 204
- Stephen Dunn, "Feathers," issue 204
- Ben Lerner, "False Spring," issue 205
- David Gates, "The Curse of the Davenports," issue 205
- Kate Levin, "Dirty Parts," from the Daily, July 2013
- LuLing Osofky, "Kent Johnson's / Araki Yasusada's / Tosa Motokiyu's "Mad Daughter and Big-Bang," from the Daily, May 2013
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March 1, 2013 | by Sadie Stein
We are delighted to report that our contributors are racking up all kinds of well-deserved honors!
First, David Means's story "The Chair" (issue 200) has been chosen for this year's Best American Short Stories anthology.
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MOBILE, Alabama - Mobile starting pitchers had not given up a run in 15.1 consecutive innings entering Friday night's Southern League game against Montgomery. The Biscuits ended that streak with a run in the first and added three in the second and two in the third off BayBears starter Mike Lee in a 6-1 victory over Mobile at Hank Aaron Stadium.
Montgomery (5-3) piled up 10 hits in the first three innings off Lee (0-2), including Richie Shaffer's double, Ryan Brett's triple and Cameron Seitzer's home run over the right-field fence - all in a span of five batters. Lee also hit two batters, including Brett to lead off the game.
The run total could have been higher, but the BayBears (4-4) helped Lee with two double plays and right fielder Jordan Parraz threw Shaffer out at the plate as he tried to score on Willie Argo's flare down the line.
Lee came back to hold Montgomery hitless in the fourth and fifth innings before departing.
"I was probably most pleased with the way he finished," Mobile manager Andy Green said of Lee. "He started to throw the ball with a little bit more conviction in the last two innings. I think those first few innings he was feeling for his sinker, trying to manipulate the ball and make it move, getting his hand on the side of the ball. He wasn't his normal self. He cut the ball loose in the last two innings and had success. He's plenty good for us and will do the job for us. It just was not a great day."
Montgomery starter Jared Mortensen (1-0) came into the game off a rocky performance to open the 2014 season. Against Birmingham last week, Mortensen lasted only 1.1 innings, giving up five runs and walking four. Against Mobile on Friday, the right-hander pitched five shutout innings. He didn't yield a hit until Jon Griffin doubled with two outs in the fourth.
Mortensen kept the BayBears from scoring even though he walked four, including three in the third inning, and hit a batter. The Biscuits turned two double plays behind him.
"They put themselves in some bad situations," Green said. "Walks put some runners on, and we couldn't capitalize. He had very good life in his fastball. Kind of effectively wild against us today, and we weren't able to get the barrel on the ball when we needed to."
Brett and Argo scored two runs apiece, Seitzer and Jeff Malm had three hits each and Seitzer knocked in two runs for Montgomery.
Mobile scored in the seventh off reliever Braulio Lara. Lars Davis doubled, and groundouts by Tom Belza and Justin Greene brought him around.
The victory gave Montgomery a 2-1 lead in the five-game series and the lead in the South Division. The teams meet again at 6:05 p.m. Saturday at Hank Aaron Stadium.
"You go into each series trying to win it," Green said, "and we're still in position to do that right now."


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Today I bought two containers of strawberries for $2 on the street. What is that, like 10 cents per berry? And here I was, thinking the two red peppers I scored for $1 was a steal. Thus, the abundance of berries inside my fridge and the abundance of sunshine outside my window inspired me to break out the new blender (!!!) and get down to business this afternoon.
Easy strawberry smoothie
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 cup ice
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or sugar substitute)
Instructions: 1. Blend. Consume. Easy enough, right?
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New Orleans police believe that a man killed Sunday morning in Algiers was the victim of a carjacking, according to a statement issued Monday afternoon. Police are asking for the public's assistance in seeking the man's vehicle, which detectives believe may provide evidence in the case.
Fernando Eyzaguirre, 27, was found dead Sunday about 6:30 a.m. in a parking lot in the 5100 block of General DeGaulle Drive. He had been shot several times, and died on the scene, according to Orleans Parish coroner's chief investigator John Gagliano.
His car is a dark blue 2007 Honda Accord with Louisiana license plate REG575. Police say three men got into the car and fled east on General DeGaulle Drive after the shooting.
Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for anyone who has information on the whereabouts of the vehicle. Detective Timothy Bender is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300.


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Oh man… this one is really a sight to be seen. Andrew and Amanda's Sparreholm, Sweden affair is the stuff of fairy tales, and its hot pink and orange color scheme couldn't be more perfect. From the bunting to the boys' socks to that beautiful ribbon tied around the bride's waist… I love every detail of this gorgeous wedding shot by 2 Brides Photography.
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It all happened in the blink of an eye.
A man approached Mike Olson, owner of Mike's Welding and Fabricating at 1539 Ecorse Road in Ypsilanti Township, asking if a friend was available. Olson told the man his friend was in the bathroom and the man went toward the restroom.
"I could see by the look on his face, something didn't look right," Olson said.
A 46-year-old Howell man stabbed a 36-year-old Ypsilanti Township man multiple times at the business just before 3:40 p.m. Monday then fled the area. He later fatally shot himself once in the head in his vehicle after police stopped it on northbound U.S. 23 near Eight Mile Road in Green Oak Township.
Olson said he knew something had gone wrong once the man reappeared.
The man came out of the restroom and told Olson something was wrong with his friend. Olson said he bolted after the man and had hold of him for a second, but the Howell man fled in a silver Ford Escape.
When Olson checked on his friend, he was sprawled out on the restroom floor bleeding profusely. Olson said the 36-year-old Ypsilanti Township man had wounds to his neck and upper back.
Olson called 911 and emergency crews arrived on scene quickly, fast enough to save his friend's life.
"They did their job, they were here in four minutes," he said.
It was an traumatic sight for the Ypsilanti Township business owner. In an interview at the welding shop Tuesday afternoon, Olson paused to collect his emotions a few times while talking about the incident.
Olson said he and the victim have been friends for a long time. The man wasn't an employee at the shop, but was just visiting Olson at the time of the stabbing.
The 36-year-old Ypsilanti Township man is in stable condition at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Geoffrey Fox said Tuesday.
Detectives have interviewed him, but a motive for the stabbing still has not been released. Olson said the Howell man never said anything during the incident that showed a motive.
The Howell man fled to northbound U.S. 23 before he was pulled over by a Northfield Township police officer near Eight Mile Road in Green Oak Township.
Nortfield Township police Lt. Tim Greene said the officer recognized the vehicle from a be on the lookout alert from Washtenaw County dispatchers. The officer initiated the traffic stop on the Washtenaw County side of Eight Mile Road, but the actual traffic stop took place about an eighth of a mile into Green Oak Township.
"Our officer never even made contact with him," Greene said. "He pulled him over, and the guy immediately shot himself as soon as he pulled over."
The decision to close down northbound U.S. 23 was ultimately the Green Oak Township Police Department's decision, Greene said.
Speaking in generalities, Greene said the freeway would be closed down in that situation to preserve the crime scene. Citing the "utter chaos" of the situation, Greene said the safest decision for investigating officers was to shut down the freeway.
"We didn't know if we had a crime scene, if there would be evidence from the Ypsilanti incident inside the car," he said. "It's better to be safe to preserve the crime scene."
Even though the Howell man was the suspect in the Ypsilanti Township stabbing — investigated by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office — and was pulled over by a Northfield Township police officer, it'll be up to Green Oak Township police to release the man's name.
Green Oak Township police were not immediately available for comment Tuesday afternoon.
While Olson and friends of the stabbing victim cleaned up the welding shop Tuesday afternoon, their friend's condition weighed heavily on their minds.
Police stayed at the business for hours Monday evening and into the night investigating the incident. He said people are still reeling from how quickly the stabbing happened.
"I've never seen something happen so fast," Olson said.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for The Ann Arbor News. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or you can follow him on Twitter. Find all Washtenaw County crime stories here.


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Did anyone take notice when Hemmings put a pointed question to Micheal Maguire and asked him if the excellent match ( which it was) just seen was as intense as those he had been involved in as assisstant coach at Melbourne, played in the NRL.
McGuire simply replied " yeah it was a great match but : there were a LOT of stoppages"!
Personally I thought that ref Siverwood was the most prominent person on the field and, once again the over bearingness of the officials detracted from a game that was enthralling but could with less pedanticism have been much better.
Watching the NRL is an eye opener and the manner in which the officials ( generally) allow their games to continue is definitely a method that ours should be coming to terms with. Our game is slower for this reason and this reason only and until that aspect gets rectified our rep sides just will not compete for the full 80 minutes with those from down-under.
With all the best will in the world, I don't think the referee could prevent unforced errors from both teams which were the majority of the stoppages.
I personally thought it was an average game, Wigan were under par and Warrington in the main (aside from Wood and Briers who were excellent) only marginally better so deserving of the win. Both can and will play a lot better this season.


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I ran across a post yesterday from a lady with questions about natural alternatives to antibiotics for an abscessed tooth. After my own experience, I did some research into what I would do if it happened to me again, so I decided to share what I learned in hopes of helping other people. 🙂
Disclaimers would normally be a the bottom of a post, but abscesses can be very serious medical conditions (people have actually died from them!), so please bear with me for a few seconds…
- What I'm sharing today are only things that I plan to use in the event of another abscessed tooth. I am not a medical professional, so please consider trying to find a naturopathic doctor or dentist to monitor your condition.
- During pregnancy, or in the case of small children, some of these remedies are too strong. I will add a summary of what I would use during pregnancy at the end of the post.
Alright, I'm done being all "gloom and doom", so let's talk solutions!
- The first thing on my list might surprise you… I'd change my diet! Currently, we eat about 90% "real" food (we occasionally eat out or order in), but we do use natural sweeteners, which I would cut out entirely. That isn't because of the whole "sugar on the teeth causes bacteria to grow, which causes decay" theory. Sugar takes more from our bodies than it gives, so it's overall effect is depleting minerals. (If you are new to "real" foods, I recommend one of my favorite blogs to learn more since I don't yet have my "real" foods series posted. Check out www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com where Sarah has put together, not only tons of tutorials and research, but a wide array of delicious recipes!) I would also strictly limit my grain intake due to phytic acid and other anti-nutrients that can deplete minerals.
The things I would increase are bone broth, cod liver oil (NOT fermented- that stuff is just rancid!) and high vitamin butter oil. If you are unfamiliar with the oils, please do look into them. Dr. Weston A. Price used them, along with a healthy meal every day, to actually heal dental decay in children in the early 1900's! I'm currently taking them to help my baby, who is due in seven weeks, to develop strong bones and teeth and a healthy brain.
- My second line of defense would be to boost my immune system. I really appreciate Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero root) and Astragalus root for that. They are non-toxic, so I'm comfortable taking them while pregnant or nursing. I take the encapsulated powder and just follow the dosages on the bottles.
- Finally, after giving my body a boost with diet and the oils and supplements above, I would pull out my herbs and natural remedies. If the goals is to draw out the infection, kill the bacteria and heal the damaged tissue, here's the plan:
- Bentonite clay has amazing "drawing" properties, so I would put it to work for me while adding a couple of drops of tea tree oil to soak into the gum and kill bacteria. To use the clay, mix a teaspoon in a small cup with warm water until you have a thick paste. Never use metal to mix, as this will destroy the "charge" of the clay. Add one or two drops of tea tree oil and mix well. Apply to the gum between the gum and cheek, and be careful not to swallow it (bentonite clay is actually a wonderful remedy for internal use, but we really don't want to be swallowing essential oils). If it helps, a small square of gauze can be placed over the clay to keep it in place. This can be left on for as long as you're willing to have a chunk of clay in your cheek!
- My next step would be to make an herbal mix for making poultices. My "drawing" herb of choice is plantain, so I would start with a cup of that in a bowl. For their antibiotic properties, I'd add ¼ cup each of juniper berries, Echinacea root, goldenseal, St. John's Wort, peppermint, cloves, chamomile and calendula (or any combination, but I'd really recommend the first two). Keep the herb mix in an air-tight container away from heat and light. Cheese cloth can be used, but a small square of an old cotton t-shirt might work better for the poultice. To make the poultice, put about 2 tablespoons of the herbal mix in a small heat-proof cup or bowl. Pour just enough boiling water over it to cover the herbs and let it steep until it's cool enough to handle. Scoop the herbs onto the square of fabric and fold the sides over (like a burrito). Place the poultice between the cheek and gum and keep it there for a couple of hours. You can then repeat with fresh herbs, or alternate with the other treatments. Another alternative would be to soak a cotton ball in the liquid from steeping the herbs and stick that in the cheek, so don't dump that "tea". It would also make a good mouth wash right before bed.
- I would also make careful use of essential oils. Chamomile essential oil has a strong drawing effect and lemon and tea tree are antiseptic. As I said before, essential oils are very strong and we really don't want to be swallowing them, so I'd make a mouth wash and swish several times a day for as long as possible, but especially right before bed. Since I haven't made this, I would start with 1 cup of very warm water, 1 tablespoon of Celtic sea salt and 2 drops of each of the essential oils. If I was sure that I could handle a stronger concentration without a bad reaction, I might increase the essential oils by a few drops each.
During pregnancy, I'd use the clay, without the tea tree oil. I'd use the herbal mixture except for the juniper berries and the goldenseal. I would do a Celtic sea salt mouth wash, but instead of the essential oils, I'd use a hot tea made from the herbs. I would also increase my fermented cod liver oil and high vitamin butter oil above the minimum dose… maybe even double it. Astragalus root would be my first choice, but I might include the Siberian Ginseng, too.
Abscesses can be just under the gum and not involve the tooth at all, or they can be deep under the gum at the root of a tooth. The length of time for treatment would completely depend on how serious the abscess is. Something mild might completely clear up in a few days, but a serious infection could take daily treatment for several weeks. My plan is to have a naturopathic dentist keep an eye on things for me, if I ever have another abscessed tooth. I would alternate the treatments above during my waking hours, although I have heard of people keeping herbal poultices in overnight. That would be a choking hazard, so please think it through carefully.
If you're new to herbs and don't know what companies are good, most of these herbs and the clay can be ordered from the Bulk Herb Store (the link is on the right side of my page, near the top), and they have always sent excellent quality herbs very quickly, in our experience. You can even do further research into the herbs on their website, if you're interested.
The essential oils can be ordered from Mountain Rose Herbs, also linked in the sidebar. They are a wonderful company and I've been very happy with their products and service. They also provide some information about the history and uses of their products.
I very much hope that the research I did can help somebody else. Please do comment if you have other remedies that have worked for you, or if any of the above ideas help, so that others can benefit!


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A well-priced application for users wanting a more robust feature set than most mid-level image editors, without paying for Photoshop CS.
Paint Shop Pro 9 is the only serious competitor to Photoshop CS when working with images at the professional level. It presents a user interface and workflow that is clean and efficient, without the gimmicks and wizards that define many entry-level digital imaging applications.
Increasingly affordable digital SLR cameras such as the Canon 20D (reviewed on page 22) or Nikon's D70 have led to an explosion in digital image collections. Paint Shop Pro 9 targets this interest in digital photography with a range of new features to help you get the best out of your collection.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
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NEWARK -- A Berkeley Heights man was charged in federal court in Newark today with sexually assaulting a woman who fell asleep in the seat beside him aboard a flight from Hong Kong to New Jersey, authorities said.
Ramesh Advani, 63, was arrested by the FBI after the overnight Continental Airlines flight landed at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said. He was released on $100,000 bail.
Authorities say Advani reached under the woman's blanket and groped her after she fell asleep. Two passengers behind her kicked the woman's seat, causing her to awake and alert flight attendants.
Advani is charged with abusive sexual contact. If convicted, he faces up to three years in prison and a $250,000 fine, said Zach Intrater, an assistant U.S. attorney.
Last year, a Roman Catholic priest who worked in Manville was sentenced to one year in federal prison for groping a 16-year-old girl in the dimmed cabin of a trans-Atlantic jet bound for Newark.


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The growth of Jupiter from a protoplanetary embryo and its subsequent radial migration have long been considered as potential mechanisms for the capture of near-Jupiter objects into librating tadpole orbits, and for the subsequent evolution of these objects (Yoder, 1979, {\it Icarus}). We have shown previously with numerical simulations that the effects of Jupiter's mass increase dominate the effects of its radial migration and cause a significant decrease in the libration amplitudes of Trojan asteroids. Other numerical studies have demonstrated that planetesimals could also be captured by a growing proto-Jupiter (Mazari {\it et al.}, 1998, {\it Icarus}).
Here we present an adiabatic invariant analysis which determines the effects of Jupiter's growth and migration on Trojan objects. If Jupiter and the Trojan are on circular coplanar orbits and the Trojan libration amplitude is small, the motion of the Trojan can be described by the Hamiltonian H = {1 \over 2}aJ2 \dot \phi2 + {1 \over 2} \omega2 aJ2 \phi2 where aJ = Jupiter's semi-major axis, \omega = frequency of Trojan libration, and \phi = difference between the Trojan and Jovian mean longitudes. For adiabatic changes in this system, the action J = \int p dq = \pi \sqrt{27 G \over 4} A2 mJ1/2 aJ1/2 is conserved, where A is the Trojan libration amplitude. This gives us the relation between initial (i) and final (f) quantities: {Af \over {Ai}} = ({ mJf \over {mJi}}) -1/4 ({ aJf \over {aJi}})-1/4. We also numerically model the three-body Sun-Jupiter-Trojan system as Jupiter grows from ~10 M\oplus to its current mass. These simulations confirm our analytic results for growth timescales \gtrsim 104 years and for libration amplitudes \lesssim 40\circ. For larger orbits, the decrease in libration amplitude is steeper, indicating that Jupiter's growth is even more effective at capturing and stabilizing Trojan objects than is suggested by the analytic formula. Our analytic result remains an excellent approximation for Trojans with small eccentricities or inclinations (e \lesssim 0.1, i \lesssim 0.1 radians). Furthermore, the eccentricities and inclinations of the Trojans are essentially unaltered by Jupiter's growth. Thus, the current distribution of Trojan eccentricities and inclinations may contain information about their primordial values.


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KALAMAZOO -- Digital advertising agency Biggs|Gilmore capped off a second year of unprecedented growth by adding to its staff here in Kalamazoo.
A dozen new employees have joined the firm in across various disciplines.
Rebecca Boensch is a studio artist for the agency's Krave, Pop-Tarts and Froot Loops brands. She interned at the agency as an interactive designer and spent two years as a full-time Biggs|Gilmore employee before attending graduate school. Boensch has a bachelor's degree in digital illustration from Kendall College in Grand Rapids, and a master's degree in animation from Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga.
Rich Buehrle is an associate project manager for the agency's Kellogg customer relationship management account. Buehrle did freelance information technology work for nearly a decade in the Kalamazoo area before joining Biggs|Gilmore. He has a bachelor's degree in e-business design (with a focus on business analysis) from Western Michigan University and is a member of the Project Management Institute. He is also CompTIA A+ certified.
Morgan Gardner is an account coordinator for the agency's Morningstar Farms and FiberPlus accounts. Most recently she was a marketing coordinator at the Kalamazoo Gazette. Gardner also spent two years interning at the career center of Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne while attending graduate school. She has a bachelor's degree in marketing and an MBA from Indiana Tech.
Staci Gibson joined Biggs|Gilmore as an intern before becoming a full-time studio artist. Before coming to the agency, she was a freelance Web designer and developed her animation portfolio while taking animation and Web development classes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Center for New Media. Gibson has a bachelor of fine arts degree in sculpture from WMU.
Mark Griffioen is a content administrator for several of the agency's clients. He came to Biggs|Gilmore after 12 years with the Kalamazoo Public School system, first as IT tech support for KPS and most recently as the technology facilitator for the Milwood Magnet School. Griffioen studied at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is CompTIA A+ certified.
Kara Hensley spent a year as an intern at Biggs|Gilmore before assuming the role of account coordinator for the agency's Kellogg's e-business accounts. She has a bachelor's degree in advertising and promotion from WMU in Kalamazoo.
Joy Mehi is an account coordinator for the agency's Independent Health account. Mehi previously spent three years doing freelance marketing communications for her own firm, B. Relative Marketing LLC. Her prior experience includes contract work for Samsung and Anthem Worldwide; two years as an account manager at Santa Ana, Calif.-based William Hezmalhalch Architects; a year as a traffic coordinator at Tribune Broadcasting in New York City; and a year at Detroit-based Doner Advertising as a national broadcast buyer assistant. Mehi has a bachelor's degree in marketing and is pursuing her master of arts in apparel design Wayne State University in Detroit.
Before joining Biggs|Gilmore as interactive developer, Thorin Messer spent six years as a web developer at Medtronic Diabetes in Los Angeles. Previously he was a human resources associate at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Messer has a bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.
Evan Perich joined Biggs|Gilmore as an intern and was later hired as an interactive designer working on the agency's Krave, Cottonelle and Crunchy Nut accounts. Perich has a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design from WMU.
Tony Prizevoits is a user experience designer for the agency's Kellogg Adult and Kimberly-Clark brands. Previously, he taught video production as a graduate student at Indiana University in Bloomington and spent eight years as the owner of the production house, TAV Productions. Prizevoits has a bachelor's degree in communication studies and a master's degree in media arts and sciences from Indiana University. He also has a graduate certificate in human computer interaction.
Luke Retterath is a strategic website analyst for the agency's various Kellogg, Heinz and Kimberly-Clark brands. Before coming to Biggs|Gilmore, he spent nearly five years at Charles River Interactive in Boston, where he managed a team of search engine marketing strategists and led the digital analytics offering for the agency. His clients there included Zipcar, MIT, Constant Contact and UNICEF USA. Previously Retterath was an interactive marketing specialist at Feeley & Driscoll, a professional services firm based in Boston. He has a bachelor's degree from Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., and is certified in both Google Analytics and Google AdWords, with experience across nearly all major Web analytics platforms and testing platforms.
James Veinbergs joined Biggs|Gilmore as an intern and was later hired as an interactive designer for the agency's Kellogg Adult brands, including Morningstar Farms, Rice Krispies and FiberPlus. Veinbergs has a bachelor of arts degree in digital media from Kendall College .
Biggs|Gilmore is an award-winning, 39-year-old, Kalamazoo-based firm that provides integrated branding, advertising and e-business solutions, with a core expertise in the integration of offline and online marketing strategies. It has offices in Chicago as well as downtown Kalamazoo. Its key clients include Heinz, Kellogg Co. and Kimberly-Clark.


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DAYTONA BEACH, Florida - After the Budweiser Duels - one mild, one wild -- at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday night, the field is set for Sunday's Daytona 500. Of the 48 drivers who competed in the Duels, five failed to make the lineup for the big race - Eric McClure, Michael McDowell, Joe Nemechek, Morgan Shepherd and Ryan Truex.
The Duels were 24-car, 150-mile races that locked in Daytona 500 starting positions for 15 drivers apiece. Matt Kenseth won the opening Duel, which flew past without a caution period. After winning the Sprint Unlimited on Saturday night, Denny Hamlin won the second Duel, which also was caution-free - until Turn 4 of the final lap.
With fifth-place Jimmie Johnson's Chevrolet running out of gas, Jamie McMurray nudged him into the outside wall, setting off a chain reaction that involved seven cars, including Clint Bowyer's, which barrel-rolled in midair. The wreck allowed drivers who weren't going to make the Daytona 500 to overcome deficits of half-a-minute and earn spots in the Great American Race.
Two drivers went into the Duels with starting spots in the Daytona 500 in hand -- Austin Dillon, who turned the fastest qualifying lap on Sunday, and Martin Truex Jr., who was second-fastest. Dillon, who finished 19th in the first Duel, will roll off from the Daytona 500 pole. Truex will have the No. 2 starting position in title only. He'll go to the back of the field with a backup car after being involved in the wreck in Duel 2.
Johnson, who is the defending race champion and also tore up a car in the Sprint Unlimited on Saturday night; Bowyer, McMurray, David Ragan and Michael Waltrip also will use backup cars on Sunday because of Thursday night's wreck.
The top 15 finishers in the first Duel were Kenseth, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne, Marcos Ambrose, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Josh Wise, Aric Almirola, AJ Allmendinger, David Gilliland, Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Cole Whitt, Greg Biffle, Danica Patrick and Alex Bowman.
Harvick's car, however, failed the post-race inspection. His disqualification put Brian Vickers, the 16th-place finisher in the first Duel, into the Daytona 500. Harvick still will be in the race, but instead of starting from the fifth position, his official starting spot will be 38th, with that position secured on 2013 car-owner points.
After the second Duel's smoke cleared, NASCAR announced the top 15 finishers as Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Paul Menard, Brian Scott, Trevor Bayne, Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr., Landon Cassill, Bowyer, McMurray, Terry Labonte, Bobby Labonte, Casey Mears and Carl Edwards. Because Truex already was in the field through his Sunday qualifying lap, Johnson, the 16th-place finisher in Duel 2, also earned a transfer into the Daytona 500.
Those 30 drivers will fill starting positions 3 through 32.
Starting positions 33 through 36 then were given to the four fastest cars in Sunday's qualifying who did not make the Daytona 500 through the Duels. Those drivers were Brad Keselowski, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Joey Logano and Michael Annett.
Because the past-champion provisional did not come into play for the 43rd and final spot in the race, the 37th through 43rd starting positions were filled by the seven cars with the most 2013 owner points that had not already qualified for the Daytona 500. Those positions went to Kyle Busch, Harvick, Reed Sorenson, Justin Allgaier, Parker Kligerman, Waltrip and Ragan.
Of course, the race won't look like that when the green flag drops on Sunday because of the six drivers going to backup cars and three other drivers - Stewart, Patrick and Bobby Labonte - making engine changes since Sunday's qualifying, which also sends them to the back for the start of the Daytona 500.
The row-by-row starting grid for the Daytona 500 (before nine drivers drop to the rear of the field):
One: Austin Dillon, Martin Truex Jr.
Two: Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin.
Three: Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon.
Four: Marcos Ambrose, Kurt Busch.
Five: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Paul Menard.
Six: Josh Wise, Brian Scott.
Seven: Aric Almirola, Trevor Bayne.
Eight: AJ Allmendinger, Kyle Larson.
Nine: David Gilliland, Landon Cassill.
Ten: Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer.
Eleven: Tony Stewart, Jamie McMurray.
Twelve: Cole Whitt, Terry Labonte.
Thirteen: Greg Biffle, Bobby Labonte.
Fourteen: Danica Patrick, Casey Mears.
Fifteen: Alex Bowman, Carl Edwards.
Sixteen: Brian Vickers, Jimmie Johnson.
Seventeen: Brad Keselowski, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Eighteen: Joey Logano, Michael Annett.
Nineteen: Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick.
Twenty: Reed Sorenson, Justin Allgaier.
Twenty-one: Parker Kligerman, Michael Waltrip.
Twenty-two: David Ragan.


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Vashon Island School District garners federal financial award
The Vashon Island School District won a federal award that could save Vashon taxpayers up to $8 million in interest payments should one or both of the bond measures overhauling the Vashon High School pass on Feb. 8.
The school district learned this week that it was one of six in the state to be approved for a Qualified School Construction Bond,
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ministration's stimulus package two years ago to support school construction projects and trigger employment.
Vashon was awarded a $17.5 million Qualified School Construction Bond, the largest of the six awards announced this year, said Nathan Olson, a spokesperson for the Office for the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), which just announced the awards.
All told, he said, OSPI received $123 million in requests from several districts. It was able to issue $58.8 million in federal subsidies.
The Qualified School Construction Bond provides federal income tax credits in lieu of interest to lenders who purchase bonds from eligible school districts. As a result, the award acts as an interest-free or low-interest loan to school districts that are borrowing money to undertake construction projects.
In Vashon's case, the district will likely save close to $8 million in interest costs, said Eric Gill, the district's capital projects manager.
If voters approve Prop. 1 and 2 in the Feb. 8 mail-in election, the district would still issue $51 million in bonds, Gill said. But the overall tax liability will be reduced because of the interest savings, he said.
Michael Soltman, the district's superintendent, called the federal subsidy "a great opportunity."
The district, he said, was aggressive in putting forward a request for the funds.
"The timing is perfect," he added.
The first of the two bond measures, a $47.7 million request, would fund the construction of a new classroom building as well as several renovations and improvement projects. The second measure would pay for a $3.5 million overhaul of the high school's track and field.
Ballots need to be postmarked by Feb. 8.
Times endorses bond
The Seattle Times, the region's largest newspaper, endorsed Vashon Island's two bond measures in an editorial Tuesday, as well as two other school measures on King County's mail-in ballot.
The paper noted that some voters are anxious because of the economy. But, it added, "Low interest rates and construction costs ease borrowing in this economic climate."
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SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw man on trial for allegedly shooting another man in his apartment and kidnapping his roommate is no longer facing an attempted murder charge.
After roughly an hour and a half of witnesses' testimony on Thursday, Nov. 1, Saginaw County Assistant Prosecutor Richard King asked Saginaw County Circuit Judge Darnell Jackson to dismiss single counts of attempted murder and felony firearm in the case of Phillip L. Patton. Jackson dismissed the two charges, then also granted defense attorney Rodney J. O'Farrell's request to dismiss a second count of felony firearm and a charge of extortion.
With those four counts dismissed, Patton still faces 18 other felonies — nine counts of felony firearm, two counts each of armed robbery, torture and unlawful imprisonment and single counts of felonious assault, carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent and assault with intent to murder.
King alleges that Patton, 24, on the night of March 5 went to the residence of Roosevelt Neal Jr., 47, and John Howard, 60, in the 200 block of North Fourth Avenue and shot Neal in the chest and left thigh, then ordered Howard to drive around with him for a while before letting him go.
Patton called 911 a few hours before the shooting, claiming his house on Lapeer Avenue had been burglarized. Saginaw Police Detective Kyle Bucholtz, a patrolman at the time who responded to the scene, testified Wednesday that a bleeding Neal told him the gunman shot him as he believe he committed the burglary.
Howard, also testifying Wednesday, said Patton accused Neal of stealing his TV and that the two tussled before the gun was fired twice. Patton also hit Howard with the gun before forcing him to leave the apartment.
Patton drove Neal around Saginaw and Carrollton Township for some time, at one point stopping at a gas station and having Neal pump gas in his car and get him cigarettes. Patton paid for the products with Patton's money, with Patton telling him to keep the change for himself, Howard said.
After being dropped off in Saginaw, Howard walked to the Saginaw Fire Department, 801 Federal Ave., for help.
Patton's trial is to continue Friday, Nov. 2.


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By Marcia Bystryn
President, New York League of Conservation Voters
The day Superstorm Sandy struck Staten Island, battering neighborhood after neighborhood with shearing winds and surging floods, is a day none of us can forget.
It's also a warning our leaders can't ignore. We are in the midst of a devastating climate crisis that makes colossal storms like Sandy our new normal and Staten Island is on the front lines. Mayor Bill de Blasio must deliver a plan to protect our communities from the supercharged storms of the climate crisis.
Given the damage wrought by Sandy, it's understandable that much of the focus has been on recovery. Indeed, Mayor de Blasio has done laudable work on that front. Notably, he's brought public resources to bear to offer storm-stricken homeowners relief. The Mayor has also begun overhauling the Build It Back program, he's embraced Bloomberg's Special Initiative for Rebuilding and Resiliency and gone a step further by creating the Office of Recovery and Resiliency.
All this is necessary and admirable. But recovery isn't enough. It's only a matter of time before another colossal storm hits and we need to be ready.
There are encouraging signs that the Mayor knows this. He's requested proposals to study the resiliency of the city's food supply and launched the "Know Your Zone" flooding awareness campaign. But the challenge of global warming demands a more robust response.
Fortunately, there's a lot Mayor de Blasio can do. He can invest in "social resilience" by helping to create a culture of awareness and preparedness. His administration can work with community leaders to set up well-stocked neighborhood preparedness centers in local libraries, community centers and schools. The Mayor can use the bully pulpit that comes with his position to raise awareness of the need for individuals and local communities to be prepared.
The Mayor also has a $9.5 billion infrastructure budget to deploy. He should integrate resiliency planning into the capital program and maintain investments to ensure roads, bridges, schools, parks and environmental facilities are in a good state of repair. Waterfront development can include measures designed to drain the destructive energy from storm surges. Every capital investment the city makes should consider resiliency as one of its criteria.
The clock is ticking: Hurricane season has already begun. Staten Island residents and every New Yorker who lives in a shorefront community will be looking at the weather and wondering if this is the year it all happens again. You deserve the peace of mind that comes from knowing that New York City has a plan.
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A little dose of humor
-- Most everyone will snicker about how sloppy doctors write. I just received a prescription for a nasal spray. The doctor didn't take the time to cross the "t" in the word squirt. So the directions came across as one squirrel twice a day.
Cruise mausoleum
-- I'm calling about the maritime museum in Mobile. We already have a museum to the greatest boondoggle on Mobile Bay since the Civil War, and it is called the Carnival cruise terminal.
Sweet voice silenced
-- Way to go Doug James, your Letter to the Editor concerning WHIL was right on target. We truly have lost our only source of good classical music. I for one, miss it terribly.
'Make things right'
-- As I read the front page, a thought strikes me: What if something bad happened to BP and it was caused by another company? I bet BP would be in court in less than minute. I dare say they wouldn't stand for it. BP, you need to make things right with the spill and end this thing.
Foxes in the henhouse
-- About the insurance reform commission, so many on it are from insurance companies. I suppose if we have a commission to look into highway safety, we will have a bunch of people guilty of DUIs on it.
Good deal for the swells
-- I fully expect that Governor Bentley's insurance reform commission will wind up recommending government subsidies for the rich at the expense of everything else.
Legalized corruption
-- The casino owners' mistake was not funneling their contributions through a PAC, where corruption is OK. If it is PAC money, it's fine. What a totally corrupt system we have, allowing the lobbyists run the state.
Mean teens don't care
-- About the teen curfew: I believe all the good kids will come in when they are supposed to. But if a child has a gun, and is willing to kill another kid with it, you think they are going to care about a curfew?
Show those IDs
-- In response to the Sound Off call: Of course a curfew is going to mean ID checks. People of Mobile, you can't have it both ways. You want crime solved? You are going to have to check the IDs of these teens on the streets, and those that break the curfew, need to be punished, according to the rules and regulations.
Cyclists must pay
-- If you want to ride bikes, you need your own lane or sidewalks. That costs money. So let's have a bike tax.
Home on the rocks
-- This is regarding the Katrina Cut at Dauphin Island: At first, I thought it was strange-looking, then I read it was all rocks. I thought it was pretty clever, as sand will wash against it, and it will become sandy, eventually. In and out of the cracks of those rocks, all kinds of sea life will thrive. I say leave it alone and see what happens. It may be good.
Lost in space
-- I think it is crazy to retire these space shuttles. They could keep a couple ready to go at a moment's notice, for rescue situations in space. You never know when someone could get in trouble up there.
Money flies away
-- By all means, let's fund NASA. And while we are doing that, we're going to be cutting Social Security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid. So sure, let's put billions more into that space program.
Rotting in the fields
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Killers in the jury box
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In French, Spanish, and English. Contains news, photos, maps, and information on human rights abuses in Rwanda, particularly related to the Rwandan Genocide in 1994.
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Inshuti [Rwanda]
International Committee of Solidarity for Political Prisoners in Tunisia
In English, Arabic, French and German. ICSPPT calls upon the Tunisian authorities to put an end to the sufferings of more than 1000 Political Prisoners who are all detained within extremely inhumane conditions because of their political and intellectual beliefs. Contains gallery with photos and bios of deceased, imprisoned, bulletins, reports, articles, an online forum, and signatures of individual and organization supporters.
Ligue des Droits de la Personne dans la Région des Grands Lacs / League for the Defense of Human Rights of the Great Lakes [Rwanda]
In French and some English. Human rights umbrella group, with members from Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda. Contains reports, documents, bulletins, and presentations related to human rights in the region.
Ligue Rwandaise pour la Promotion et la Defense des Droits de L'Homme / Rwandan League for the Promotion and Defense of the Rights of Man [Rwanda]
In French. LIPRODHOR was the only independent human rights organisation in Rwanda that maintained human rights monitors at the provincial and district levels. It closed in 2005, but has since reopened.
MADRE: Demanding Rights, Resources & Results for Women Worldwide
In English. MADRE is an international women's human rights organization that uses human rights to advance social justice; MADRE partners with women in communities worldwide (Africa, Latin America, Middle East) to meet urgent, local needs and create long-term solutions to the problems that women face. Site contains information on projects listed by country, opportunities for involvement, blog, videos, press releases, news archive, and position papers.
NGO Coordination Committee in Iraq
In English, French and Arabic. Contains information divided by subject. Network of 80 international NGOs and 200 Iraqi NGOs. Unable to list Iraqi NGOs for security reasons.
Radio Okapi [Democratic Republic of Congo]
In French. Radio Okapi's local language radio programs disseminate information about humanitarian assistance, the peace process, and demobilization and reintegration. A Radio Okapi journalist was murdered in June 2007.
Reconciliation in Rwanda - Stories of Rescue
In English, French and Kinyarwanda. In the aftermath of 20th century genocides, many stories that were told by survivors described "bystanders" and rescuers as well as the perpetrators who tortured and killed helpless victims. The survivors of Rwanda's 1994 catastrophe likewise identified countless individuals who risked their own lives to save others. Increasingly, the stories of heroic rescuers, including many who died as a result of their courageous efforts, are documented and widely appreciated for their educational and inspirational value. The website includes text transcripts of testimonies by survivors.
Réseau National des Droits Humains / National Human Rights Defense Network / Rezo Nasyonal pou Defann Dwa Mounn [Haiti]
In French, English, Creole. Non-profit, non-governmental organization that formed in 1982 under the name National Coalition for Refugees. Focuses on stopping U.S. deportation of Haitian refugees, refugees and displaced persons in Haitian provinces, human rights violations during the dictatorship, and democracy. Contains news articles and PDF versions of newsletters.
Sahrawi Association of Human Rights Victims [Western Sahara]
In Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Formed in 2005, ASVDH conducts human rights work in the Western Sahara under Moroccan occupation. Moroccan authorities refuse to recognize the association and have targeted the Association's Executive Committee and Coordinating Council, arresting, beating and generally subjecting them to harassment and maltreatment because of their membership in ASVDH. Contains news, photographs, videos, audio clips, and reports.


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I suggest a vacation alone for "Cranky" during Justine's visits. It may make everyone at least partially happy. - Retired Psychologist
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In the 1990s, when Brenda Freed had a severe allergy, steroid treatment caused insomnia that required hospitalization. In 2002, she was placed on an antidepressant for a change-of-life mood disorder. After that, Freed looked forward to a stable existence.
But about a year later, Freed began to slide. She had no energy. As soon as her kids were off to school, she wanted to get back into bed. Although generally a people person, Freed didn't feel "connected." The pattern repeated itself the following fall.
The psychiatrist monitoring her medication diagnosed seasonal affective disorder.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, this disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of depression — usually in the late fall and winter — alternating with periods of normal or high mood the rest of the year.
SAD isn't the post-holiday blues people tend to get in January or the cabin fever resulting from being indoors for too long on shorter days and in inclement weather.
It's listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders under "major depression" or "bipolar disorder with seasonal cycling."
"About 10 percent of all depressions can be classified as SAD," said Elaine Douglas, a psychiatrist and director of women's behavioral health at Holy Spirit Health System.
More women than men have SAD, and the disorder typically begins when people are in their 20s. But men, children and adolescents can suffer from it, too.
Symptoms include oversleeping, daytime fatigue, a craving for carbohydrates and weight gain. Patients might also experience decreased sexual interest, lethargy, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, lack of interest in normal activities and social withdrawal.
Symptoms usually begin in October or November and subside in March or April. But some people — like Freed — might start experiencing them as early as August, while others might remain well until January. Some patients aren't fully back to normal until early May.
A small percentage of those afflicted have "reverse SAD," when symptoms occur in the summer instead.
For those whose symptoms occur in the winter, light therapy can help. Although natural light is the strongest, being outdoors is often impractical when people work all day or the weather is gray and snowy. So light boxes, which emit bright-white fluorescent light, typically of 10,000 lux, are often used.
What's key is that the timing of treatment be right — based on the patient's melatonin surges. "You have to target the therapy about eight hours after a surge, and this may be hard to measure," Douglas said. "There are some labs that do [the measurements]."
Without being in synch with a person's circadian rhythms, the light box might not help and might disrupt sleep patterns. It's good to use a light box under the care of a doctor or clinician and to start treatment a few weeks before you generally experience a mood "slump," Douglas said.
Unfortunately, many health insurance companies don't reimburse for light boxes, which can cost about $200. But some counseling practices rent them out to patients.
Antidepressants can also help. The only one that is FDA-approved specifically for SAD, according to Douglas, is Wellbutrin, which is a norepinephrine and dopamine re-uptake inhibitor that targets symptoms such as overeating and oversleeping.
"Not everyone responds, however," the psychiatrist said. "Some people seem to need serotonin-increasing antidepressants, such as Lexpro." Serotonin is a chemical made in people's brains that has been linked to mood.
Studies have shown that if a person is kept on an antidepressant all year long, it's more effective than treating SAD seasonally.
As with other forms of depression, exercise is an antidote. Freed, 61, of York County, does some strength training.
She has also found that larger doses of vitamin D diminish symptoms. The sun contributes significantly to the daily production of vitamin D, and as little as 10 minutes of sun exposure is thought to be enough to prevent deficiencies.
Patients also might benefit from talk therapy.
According to Mary Ann Leidinger, a social worker and outpatient psychotherapist with Holy Spirit Hospital, cognitive behavioral psychotherapy is particularly effective.
"It can help the person look at negative thoughts and beliefs and assist them in changing their thoughts so the depressed mood is less intense," she said.
The therapy can also help a person with SAD understand the interpersonal issues that might be contributing to the depressed feelings.
Lastly, Leidinger said, psychotherapy can teach SAD patients "more effective coping skills."
There are skeptics who say SAD isn't "real." Douglas disagrees. Physicians have measured the electrical responses of various cell types in the retina, including photoreceptors.
Individuals with seasonal affective disorder have diminished amplitude of rods and cones.
And there appears to be a hereditary component to SAD. Many people with seasonal affective disorder report at least one close relative with a psychiatric condition — most frequently a severe depressive disorder (55 percent) or alcohol abuse.
Now on antidepressants year round and sticking to her light box and fitness regimen and increased intake of vitamin D, Freed has resumed a normal life.
"This is the first year I didn't have symptoms," she said.