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Thursday, June 09, 2005

Five Things You Need to Know for Thursday, June 9, 2005

Well, we now have cold fusion. The Christian Science Monitor reports that "A very reputable, very careful group of scientists at the University of Los Angeles (Brian Naranjo, Jim Gimzewski, Seth Putterman) has initiated a fusion reaction using a laboratory device that's not much bigger than a breadbox, and works at roughly room temperature."

Michigan Grown Shrimp ... Now That's Cool!
The Detroit Free Press reports that Seafood Systems Inc. research center and pilot shrimp farm in Okemos is selling indoor-raised shrimp. Russ Allen has worked for 11 years and invested more than $2 million on proprietary indoor saltwater farming techniques and is ready to build the full-scale commercial facility. He is having difficulty finding state-backed grants or low-interest loans to take the next steps and launch the plant, however.

Shrimp consumption is rising, the US imports almost 90% of the 1 billion pounds we eat -- what's not to like about this??

U of M Wins Women's College World Series
The Detroit News reports that the No. 1 Michigan softball team proved to be the top team in the United States in the Women's College World Series last night, defeating UCLA 4-1 in the Women's College World Series. Michigan (65-7) became the first team east of the Mississippi River to win the national championship.

KI Sawyer Technology Park Deal Finalized
The Mining Journal reports that the Marquette County Board signed the $4.5 million deal Tuesday to create the Telkite Technology Park at the former KI Sawyer Air Force Base. Telkite plans to market the properties to high-tech firms.
Telkite Technology Park at Sawyer International info from Marquette.org

Pipelines & Utility Lines to be Exempt from Local Control
The Detroit Free Press reports that the state Senate has approved legislation that would allow pipelines and utility lines to be built near highways without the consent of local governments. This immediately affects Lansing because its leaders have fought a proposal to install a 12" underground gas pipeline along I-96, arguing any leaks could endanger the city's water supply & resident safety.
Also see Class and the pipeline: Is it environmental discrimination? from the Lansing Pulse

Michigan Students -- Class Acts
The Detroit Free Press has posted their "Class Acts", the All-City and All-State academic teams selected each spring by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Congratulations to all those selected!
Detroit Free Press Class Acts (7 MB PDF) (new window)

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