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Painting contractor Gene Firn teaches homeowner Renee McKeone the proper way to paint an interior. Firn has complemented his business by offering do-it-yourself classes. Read about it here.

Angela J. Cesare | AnnArbor.com

Top headlines on our site: • Washtenaw County school districts revamp high school options to improve student achievement • Ypsilanti sets up 'blight court' to battle ordinance violations, property maintenance issues • Washtenaw County Commissioner Ronnie Peterson and his cousin go on trial in tenant civil rights case • Pittsfield Township beekeeper admits her mistakes led to swarm stinging her

News: • Child finds 'bottle bombs' at Ann Arbor's Windemere Park • Couple arrested for indecent exposure after hours at the Ypsilanti District Library • Scattered power outages remain in Washtenaw County following thunderstorms • Troubled Ypsilanti Township apartment complex heading into foreclosure • Parents of college-bound kids: Let's talk • New Tech just one of the Ypsilanti school district's reforms to improve performance • Ann Arbor contractor begins do-it-yourself painting classes to help homeowners save money • Washtenaw Community College to offer shuttle service to relieve anticipated parking crunch

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Business Review: • Former automotive engineer spends unemployment bringing '62 Bentley back to life • Got a problem? University of Michigan students in search of business challenges to solve • How can Michigan recapture its manufacturing glory? • Executive Profile: Anya Dale, project manager, Washtenaw County Economic Development and Energy Department • Do you like 'the system' of screening salespeople? • Chamber and DTE hosting blood drive on Aug. 18 • People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Butzel Long and the Main Street Business Improvement Zone • Paparazzi: NSK salutes military families at Michigan International Speedway • Datebook: Copyright Camp Unconference and more

Sports: • TODAY'S PRO SPORTS LINKS: Tigers lose third straight to Rays; 1988-89 Pistons ranked 2nd-most-hated team ever and more • TODAY'S COLLEGE SPORTS LINKS: Culture wars in Idaho, big games, big ticket at Michigan and more • Greenhills sophomore Henry Do finishes 2nd at Boyne Tournament of Champions • Ann Arbor's Street Soccer program offers support on and off the field

Entertainment • Ticket Sales • Dan's Downtown Tavern a fine stop for pub fare in Saline • Movie Listings • CINEMA CHAT: 'Blank Generation' benefit screening, Steve Carell in 'Dinner For Schmucks' among week's movie highlights • Local webcomic Tales of a Checkered Man #034: 'Only in Comics' • Dexter pair to discuss forming community arts center

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Community • The BLT: Perfection in the form of a sandwich • Salem Township's Karl’s Cabin walks the line • The Week in Beer: The dog days of summer brew • Peggy Lampman's Thursday dinnerFeed: Pomegranate Lamb and Grape Kebobs over Fruit-Spiked Couscous • Start networking right: Get to the event early • PARENTING: Get your kids reading — and get free stuff from local businesses • Maker Faire is coming, time to get your DIY on! • Dull Michigan ranch needs new life • SUMMER GARDEN CONTEST: Walter Fisher's handmade fence protects shade garden • Nun from St. Mary Student Parish in Ann Arbor counsels students on the golf course

News about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Detroit News: University of Michigan stem cell director fears election impact • National Public Radio: Chronic obesity affects more than health • Ann Arbor Chronicle: Filing deadline for Ann Arbor Library Board candidates is Aug. 10 • Crain's Detroit Business: Chelsea Community Hospital starts $60 million renovation • Concentrate: EMU becomes first Michigan university to receive DART mass spectrometer

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