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U-M doctors use 3-D printer to create airway implant for baby

freep.com — University of Michigan researchers have used a 3-D printer to create a custom-made, life-saving implant for a baby boy, they reported today in a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine. The baby, Kaiba Gionfriddo, had a rare disorder in which one of the airways in his lungs collapsed when he exhaled.

Mark Phelan: Jaguar XF luxury sedan is stylish

freep.com — Mark Phelan: Jaguar XF luxury sedan is stylish The predatory gleam is back in Jaguar's eye. In recent years, Jag had begun to look more like an overstuffed tabby than one of the rulers of the jungle, but new drivetrains have put the big cat A link to this page will be included in your message.

Bears' Brian Urlacher announces retirement

freep.com — CHICAGO - Star linebacker Brian Urlacher is calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. The eight-time Pro Bowl player announced his retirement on his Twitter account Wednesday. In a statement, he said, "After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to retire."

Former Lion Charlie Batch, other pros get a taste of media boot camp

freep.com — TOLEDO - Maybe it was a quarterback's instincts kicking in, but Charlie Batch knew exactly where he was going when he entered the large conference room at Fifth Third Field. Right to the very rear. Seated in the last row, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and the Lions' 1998 second-round draft pick out of Eastern Michigan felt comfortable.
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Lions' Nate Burleson says 2012 was 'definite reality check'

freep.com — He's three months shy of his 32nd birthday, entering his 11th NFL season and coming off the second major injury of his career, so of course Nate Burleson is approaching this fall with a heightened sense of urgency. His window to win is now, and there's no telling what his future holds.
Lions' Nate Burleson says 2012 was 'definite reality check' goo.gl/fb/KEbzB

Robert Davis wants Secretary of State to weigh in on Mike Duggan residency issue

freep.com — Joining in a fight to remove front-running mayoral contender Mike Duggan from the city's ballot, labor activist Robert Davis today urged the state's top elections official to step in on a controversy over whether Duggan was a Detroit resident long enough when he filed to become an official candidate.
RT @MattHelms: It's a #Detroit politics free-for-all: Candidates are trying to get each other tossed off the mayoral ballot http://t.co/h56…
It's a #Detroit politics free-for-all: Candidates are trying to get each other tossed off the mayoral ballot ow.ly/lj0bV
ALERT Labor activist asks Secretary of State to intervene on removing Mike @Duggan4Detroit from mayoral ballot ow.ly/lirQr

Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh ready to lead defensive line, Jim Schwartz says

freep.com — Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh ready to lead defensive line, Jim Schwartz says Ndamukong Suh missed most of the Detroit Lions' off-season conditioning program and has not spent much time with teammates during the off-season, but coach Jim Schwartz thinks his star defensive A link to this page will be included in your message.
Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh ready to lead defensive line, Jim Schwartz says goo.gl/fb/r4ju2

Former GM Pontiac site could get auto-themed destination

freep.com — An entrepreneur wants to transform an 80-acre former GM property in Pontiac into an automotive destination with restaurants, retail, a banquet hall, office space, more than 325 so-called 'car condominiums' and a 1-mile recreational test track where owners of classic or exotic cars can drive their vehicles.
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The big cat's back. Sleek Jaguar XF luxury sedan has 2 new engine choices

freep.com — The predatory gleam is back in Jaguar's eye. In recent years, Jag had begun to look more like an overstuffed tabby than one of the rulers of the jungle, but new drivetrains have put the big cat back on the prowl.
The big cat's back. Sleek Jaguar XF luxury sedan has 2 new engine choices goo.gl/fb/GUOYy

Pickle factory workers ordered to pay $960,000 for unemployment fraud

freep.com — The state says 62 former workers at a Vlasic pickle factory have pleaded guilty and will make $960,000 in restitution for fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits while continuing to work. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs announced the sentencing Wednesday. It says the 62 people worked for Pinnacle Foods Inc.
Pickle factory workers ordered to pay $960,000 for unemployment fraud. What would @VlasicStork say? freep.com/article/201305…

Move by Right to Life is wrong on so many levels: Nancy Kaffer

freep.com — It's difficult to keep mustering up outrage in the face of the relentless attacks on reproductive rights in Michigan, but I'm going to do my best.

Donald Trump charms local Republicans: 'You're on the right path in Detroit'

freep.com — Mitt Romney ran a horrible campaign in 2012, said business magnate Donald Trump, and Republicans risk losing in 2016 if a good GOP candidate doesn't emerge. "It's Hillary's for the asking if her health remains good," Trump told about 2,300 Oakland County Republicans in Novi Tuesday night, referring to former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Donald Trump on the chicken dinner circuit, speaks to big crowd at Oakland Co (MI) GOP dinner -- freep.com/article/201305…