The Stuttering Foundation’s New DVD is Now Available Online and in Libraries

The Stuttering Foundation’s New DVD is Now Available Online and in Libraries

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Approximately 5% of children will experience stuttering. Many will recover by late childhood with adult support or intervention, but it is best to respond as soon as possible, as early intervention can help mitigate later difficulties.  Whether you’re concerned about your own child, the child of a friend, or merely want to be more educated about stuttering, the Stuttering Foundation has several free resources available.  They are the largest global nonprofit that works toward “the prevention and improved treatment of stuttering,” and reaches over a million people every year.  The Stuttering Foundation has recently donated their DVD, “Kids Who Stutter: Parents Speak”, to multiple libraries nationwide. You can easily view it for free at home here.  While the Ann Arbor District Library does not have the DVD, they can fill…
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Ypsilanti District Library Opens New Superior Branch

Ypsilanti District Library Opens New Superior Branch

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[caption id="attachment_1422" align="alignleft" width="392"] photos courtesy of YDL[/caption] The Ypsilanti District Library celebrated the grand opening of their newest Superior Branch on November 14, with over 200 visitors who came out to explore the facility.  The ribbon-cutting ceremony was commemorated by Patricia Horne McGee, the President of the library board, along with Library Director Lisa Hoenig, Branch Manager Mary Garboden, and members of the library board. The Superior Branch had been in the planning stages for nearly fifteen years. What was meant to serve as a temporary location became a long-term site when building plans were put on hold in 2008.  “We wanted to provide much better service to the surrounding neighborhoods and the rest of our district,” said Stacey Palazzolo, adult librarian. “This area needed a community center where…
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Breweries go Fowling to Support Ozone House

Breweries go Fowling to Support Ozone House

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Local craft breweries will participate in a tournament for a cause at the Fowling Warehouse Ypsi Ann Arbor. On Dec. 8 from 6-10 p.m, 20 craft breweries will compete in this charity event called Breweries vs Frostbite.  Fowling is a sport which combines bowling and football.  Players take turns throwing a football at 10 bowling pins until one team knocks them all down. The set up of the game loosely resembles cornhole and other backyard games. More information on the official rules of the game can be found here.  This charity tournament will support Ozone House Ypsilanti, helping over 1400 homeless youth in Washtenaw County.  Ozone House Ypsilanti provides intensive intervention and prevention services to help young people live healthy lives. They have been providing housing and support services to…
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A Guide to Holiday Cooking for Loved Ones with Food Allergies

A Guide to Holiday Cooking for Loved Ones with Food Allergies

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There are few things more filled with love and community than sitting down to a giant holiday dinner or potluck with all your loved ones. But if your child or a loved one has a food allergy, a holiday that’s supposed to be about love and family suddenly takes on a far scarier note. Depending on the allergy, exposure to the allergen can cause your loved one to be in pain or can even put them in the hospital.  I have celiac’s disease, which has greatly negatively impacted my ability to participate in meals cooked by other people. This has also had a negative impact on my mental health–often people with new allergen diagnoses are referred to a therapist to help them navigate the social isolation and severe anxiety that…
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Free Will Astrology December 2022

Free Will Astrology December 2022

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Journalist Hadley Freeman interviewed Aries actor William Shatner when he was 90. She was surprised to find that the man who played Star Trek's Captain Kirk looked 30 years younger than his actual age. "How do you account for your robustness?" she asked him. "I ride a lot of horses, and I'm into the bewilderment of the world," said Shatner. "I open my heart and head into the curiosity of how things work.”  I suggest you adopt Shatner's approach in the coming weeks, Aries. Be intoxicated with the emotional richness of mysteries and perplexities. Feel the joy of how unknowable and unpredictable everything is. Bask in the blessings of the beautiful and bountiful questions that life sends your way. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Of all the…
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The Regal Beagle Upgrades with Barbecue and Live Music

The Regal Beagle Upgrades with Barbecue and Live Music

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You won’t find Ralph Furley or Larry Dallas at this Ypsilanti's lounge throwing back a few, trying to impress the ladies, but you will find some tasty barbecue and plenty of Michigan’s best music.  This past September, when Mazinga, Bubak, and Blowhole performed at The Regal Beagle Lounge, located at 817 East Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti, fans and members fondly reminisced about the characters from the TV show “Three’s Company,” from which the bar takes its name.  Far from resembling the swinging, pick-up joint frequented by Jack Tripper, it’s recently become known by locals for its mouth-watering menu and its regular schedule of live music. Not Your Usual Bar Fare I recently caught up with Kurt Trowell, Pit-Master extraordinaire at The Regal Beagle, and talked about the place.  Shortly after…
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“She Said” Opens at Michigan Theater

“She Said” Opens at Michigan Theater

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In the fall of 2017 Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey of the New York Times spawned the #metoo movement when their story of Harvey Weinstein’s decades of sexual abuse allegations broke and began the movement to challenge and change what women endured from powerful men in the workplace.  Prior to the Harvey Weinstein case, women were expected to accept that “boys will be boys,” and sexual harassment was just part of being a woman. The story they broke on October 5, 2017, finally began to tear down the power structure that protected men like Weinstein and intimidated women into silence for decades.  The film stars Carey Mulligan as Twohey and Zoe Kazan as Kantor and follows the two journalists through the events that ultimately lead to Weinstein’s downfall. “She Said”…
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The University of Michigan Black Student Union Calls Out Racial Inequality

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On Nov. 1st, the University of Michigan Black Student Union (BSU) took to the University diag, calling out the University’s treatment of Black students, including the University’s low Black student enrollment rate.  In a public demonstration titled “More Than Four”, members of BSU detailed their experiences with racism on campus and presented their four-point proposal of the same name. According to BSU, the “More Than Four” proposal consists of four interconnected points: Increasing Black Student Enrollment Explicitly Combating Anti-Blackness Rectifying the structural flaws of DEI that systemically neglect Black students The University’s Social Responsibility to Invest in the Public Good Through K-12 Education In the proposal, BSU states, “We believe all students deserve equitable access to the opportunity to pursue higher education at the University of Michigan. We believe that…
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10 Easy Ways to Cut Kids Screen Time

10 Easy Ways to Cut Kids Screen Time

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Tablets, smartphones, television, and video games play a major role in our daily lives. Technology can be a positive thing, but when it dominates our kids’ free time, it’s time to start limiting it. With these easy tips, even reluctant kids may not notice they are cutting down their time spent with technology. Step outside The easiest way to cut down on screen time is playing outside. They can ride bikes, use sidewalk chalk, take a walk, play catch, or play in the sprinkler. When kids are preoccupied outside they are less likely to think about TV or video games. Set limits Set clear boundaries for your kids when it comes to electronics. Amy Cameron, mom of three, said, “Zero screen time is allowed in the morning before school.”  Many…
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5 Tips on Safely Consuming Cannabis to Avoid Getting Sick

5 Tips on Safely Consuming Cannabis to Avoid Getting Sick

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New COVID variants are beginning to fill the news, and colds and the flu are off to a particularly nasty start this year. It’s unfortunately obvious that the risk of contracting the virus is still very much a reality and affecting many people’s choices or opportunities.  Ways to unwind and relax with friends safely are necessary for so many people’s mental and social health, but how can you consume cannabis with friends safely without getting sick? It’s normal to want to share with your friends [caption id="attachment_1278" align="alignnone" width="300"] Photo from Pixabay.[/caption] An important part of cannabis culture is to share. When you find someone who also enjoys smoking a joint or eating an edible, it’s natural to want to share something you are mutually excited about. That’s just human…
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