Wednesday, May 8, 2013

In the news, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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from The New York Times


Stephen Hawking Joins Boycott Against Israel
By ISABEL KERSHNER
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from The Herald
(Everett, Washington)


Obituary: Patricia Carole Arney

Patti (Neihart) Arney was born July 7, 1945 in Coulee City, WA and lived through her high school years in that Central Washington town. She graduated from WSU in 1967 and married Ralph "Buzz" Arney in April 1968. Everett (Silver Lake area) has been their home since 1972.
Patti died on May 3, 2013, succumbing to the effects of an inoperable brain tumor diagnosed in February of this year.
She is survived by
her husband, Buzz; their
sons, Paul (Staci), Doug
(Precious) and Todd
(Miranda); grandchildren, Spencer and Sahalie; sister, Marsha Neihart; and many Neihart, Wilburn, Wylam and Arney relatives.
Patti was a role model for motherhood and family, friendships and caring of others.
Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Everett, Friday, May 17, 2013 at 2 p.m. with a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, Patti asks you consider a donation to Providence Hospice and Home Care and/or Providence Health and Services.

Published in The Herald (Everett) from May 7 to May 16, 2013

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from iFIBER ONE News


Coulee City man injured in SR 17 collision near Dry Falls

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Grant County bans sky lanterns to prevent possible fires
By Cameron Probert

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Grand Coulee hosting the 56th annual Colorama Festival
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from PEW RESEARCH


Gun Homicide Rate Down 49% Since 1993 Peak; Public Unaware
Pace of Decline Slows in Past Decade
by D’Vera Cohn, Paul Taylor, Mark Hugo Lopez, Catherine A. Gallagher, Kim Parker and Kevin T. Maass

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from The Spokesman-Review


Some hospital bills vastly higher for similar care
Associated Press

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Air Force sidelines 17 ICBM officers
Robert Burns      Associated Press

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McMorris Rodgers opposes casino
On final day to file, letter cites threat to Fairchild future
Jim Camden      The Spokesman-Review

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Military sexual assaults skyrocket
Lolita C. Baldor      Associated Press

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Timothy Moses pleads guilty to perjury in Otto Zehm case
Thomas Clouse      The Spokesman-Review

Nicks’ badge reflected honor in Zehm case
ShawnVestal

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Kidnap suspect had ‘great mask,’ neighbor says
Imprisoned women leave hospital, rejoin loved ones
Alana Semuels      Los Angeles Times

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Waves of change
Tougher limits on property development at the Pend Oreille River are drawing more critics than supporters
Mike Prager      The Spokesman-Review

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Bangladesh factory deaths hit 761
Associated Press

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Delaware nears same-sex marriage OK
Minnesota, Illinois may become 12th, 13th states on list
David Lauter      McClatchy-Tribune

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Sanford elected to House despite adultery scandal
Ex-governor stressed his fiscal conservatism
Michael A. Memoli      McClatchy-Tribune

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Studies: Gun crimes drop
Homicides down 39 percent since ’93, report says
Alan Fram      Associated Press

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Christie divulges weight surgery
Associated Press

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Staple of Africa diet attacked by disease
Virus hurting cassava crops spoils tubers underground
Michelle Faul      Associated Press

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U.S., Russia will try for Syria solution
Kerry, Lavrov agree to initiate peace talks
Sergei L. Loiko      McClatchy-Tribune

Syria has means to answer Israeli attacks, Assad says

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In brief:  From Wire Reports:

Khan falls, fractures skull ahead of general election

Lahore, Pakistan – One of Pakistan’s most prominent politicians, former cricket star Imran Khan, fell at a political rally Tuesday, leaving him with two hairline skull fractures and knocking him off the campaign trail ahead of Saturday’s general election.

Khan has emerged as a wild-card candidate and it is unclear how much his widespread personal popularity will translate into votes at the polls. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, however, is considered one of the top three parties in the country.


Morsi adds to Cabinet amid long economic funk

Cairo – President Mohammed Morsi named nine new ministers to his government Tuesday, including three members of the Muslim Brotherhood, in a move that his prime minister, Hesham Kandil, said was intended to re-energize efforts to reverse Egypt’s prolonged economic spiral.

The Muslim Brotherhood, the secretive Islamist society through which Morsi rose to prominence, now will control 10 of the government’s 35 Cabinet seats, a development that fed opposition complaints that the president is more intent on strengthening the hand of the Brotherhood than providing good governance.


Inslee signs law on accountability

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure that enhances the state’s K-12 school accountability system.

The bill signed Tuesday gives state school officials more say about transforming the lowest-achieving schools. Under the measure, if schools fail to improve, the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction would come in to try to turn around the school. The school could ultimately be shuttered if it doesn’t improve.

The state teachers union opposed the bill because of a provision that may allow districts to reopen contract negotiations to help with school transformation.

The new law builds on an existing school accountability system that the Legislature, OSPI and the state Board of Education have been working on for years


United Airlines targets May 20 for 787 flights

CHICAGO – United Airlines expects to start flying its Boeing 787s again May 20.

The 787s had been grounded because of concerns about smoldering batteries, but they have been returning to the skies. Ethiopian Airlines was first to fly a 787 again, April 27.

The first United flight will be from Houston to Chicago. A spokeswoman for United Continental Holdings Inc. said the first flights will be around the U.S. She says international flights will begin June 10.

Boeing is putting a new battery system on 50 of the 787s that have been delivered around the world. Ethiopian Airlines’ CEO said his company will seek compensation from Boeing for the grounding of its 787s.

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Background checks flawed, Washington auditor says
Auditor suggests closer link between state, FBI
Jim Camden      The Spokesman-Review

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Report: Justice reforms working
But county must keep improving, consultant says
Mike Prager      The Spokesman-Review

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Hart’s finances under fire
Tax-protesting ex-legislator faces federal scrutiny
John Miller      Associated Press

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Rosalia on list of struggling locations
Report highlights problems as state’s recession lingers
Tony Buhr, Eric Francavilla      Murrow News Service

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Home prices surge more than 10 percent in year
Christopher S. Rugaber      Associated Press

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Dow lands past 15,000
Steve Rothwell, Matt Craft      Associated Press

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Providence, Cancer Care Northwest partner to avoid competition
The Spokesman-Review

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Microsoft announces it is fixing Windows 8
Some blame software for decline in PC sales
Michael Liedtke      Associated Press

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opinion:

Editorial: Bloomsday wrong place, wrong time for protest

Women’s struggle will be a long one
Frida Ghitis

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food:

Quick fixes to life start in the kitchen
Lorie Hutson      The Spokesman-Review

French accent
Hidden chocolate layer makes this healthy French toast a special treat for Mother’s Day
Sara Moulton      Associated Press

Quiche a simple start for Mother’s Day
Step-by-step advice to delicious dish
J.M. Hirsch      AP Food Editor

Be sure and eat your vegetables, Mom
Variation on egg-in-a-hat is tasty, healthy and easy
Alison Ladman      Associated Press

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from The Wenatchee World


Pybus rises on riverfront
'Soft opening' Saturday and Sunday
By Mike Irwin      World staff writer

The original Pybus was a family man
A poor blacksmith forged the kind of life that helped frame Wenatchee's success
Chris Rader

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Court: Threat to kill ‘snitches’ doesn’t amount to intimidation
By Jefferson Robbins      World staff writer

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A mother’s warning on drug abuse
By Dee Riggs      World staff writer

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Planning Commission supports farm animal proposal
By Michelle McNiel      World staff writer

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Metal thefts prompt meeting with sheriff
By K.C. Mehaffey        World staff writer

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Appeals Court upholds Okanogan PUD’s powerline plan
By K.C. Mehaffey      World staff writer

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Douglas PUD to celebrate new license for Wells Dam
By Christine Pratt      World staff writer

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opinion:

Immigration, jobs and us
By Tracy Warner      Editorial Page Editor

Live Free or Move
John Stossel

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These tanks blow up, but not how you think
Ghost Army revealed: How inflatable decoys helped in WWII effort
The Philadelphia Inquirer

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‘I want to live with my wife’
Disabled couple seek life together in group home
Associated Press

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