Changes in Eye Vessels Signal Heart Troubles (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Changes in diameter of the tiny blood vessels in the retina predicted the later development cardiovascular disease in African-Americans with type 1 diabetes, researchers found.

New Study Also Finds AMD Agents Equal (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- A head-to-head comparison between bevacizumab (Avastin) and ranibizumab (Lucentis) for wet age-related macular degeneration adds to mounting evidence that both agents are equals in improving visual acuity, British researchers reported.

Lucentis, Avastin Equally Good in Wet AMD (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- After 2 years of treatment, the endothelial growth factor inhibitors ranibizumab and bevacizumab are proving similar in ability to improve visual acuity in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration, researchers found.

'Visual Snow' Called Real, Not Drug Related
NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- A mysterious and troubling phenomenon called "visual snow" is a distinct syndrome that does not appear to stem from illicit drug use, nor is it a migraine aura, a researcher said here.

Macular Degeneration Tied to Stroke Risk (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with age-related macular degeneration appear to be at risk for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, researchers found.

Walsh Principal Thanks Local Businesses, Organizations

On behalf of the entire Walsh Middle School community, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to the following donors and local organizations whom so generously gave of their time or donated product to make the 2nd Annual Walsh Spring Carnival such a huge success.

Hundreds of area residents joined us on Saturday, March 24 for a fun-filled day of face painting and carnival games. All the money raised will go towards improving and upgrading the technologies we use every day to educate our children.

Teresa Carney
Principal, Walsh Middle School

A&C Associates, Inc.
Belknap Pool Club
Ben and Jerry Ice Cream
BJs
Bose
Boston Swan Boats
British Beer Company
Cheesecake Factory
CJS Northside Grill
Craig Sutton Entertainment
Davis Family Farm Adventures
Dimidis & Son's Auto Service
Donna Citino
Eastleigh Farm
Framingham Baking Company
Framingham Co-operative Bank
Framingham Food Service
Framingham Performing Arts Center
Garden In the Woods
Janice Copithorne
Jordan's Furniture-IMAX
Kristen Houlker
La Cantina
Lake Compounce
Larry's Home and Garden Center
Lazer Zone
Mary Legacy
Mel's Commonwealth Cafe
Michael and Karolyn Welch
Millwood Farms Golf Course
NMTW Community Credit Union
Olive Garden
Papa Gino's
Plimoth Plantation
Roche Bothers
Roller Kingdom in Hudson
Samba
Scrub-a-Dub Car Wash
Shaws
Sheron Doucette
Southwick Zoo
Stop and Shop
Sturbridge Village
Sudbury Farms
Suditpa Mahajan and Sesha Tekur
Susan  Mancall
TenXClub
Tom Caron
Trader Joe's
Trombettas Farm
Uncle Cheungs Restaurant
Water Wizz
Wheelock Family Theater
Whole Foods
Zeta's Pizzeria & Kitchen

Police Log: Weston Man Charged with Domestic Assault; 8 Crashes

Thursday, May 10: 8 crashes and 2 arrests

7:58 a.m. Missing juvenile reported at 291 Beaver St.

8:38 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Heather Dr and Beacon St, with possible injuries. 

8:58 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Country Club Lane and Worcester Rd, with no injuries. 

10:04 a.m. Investigation at Framingham High School, 115 A St.

10:14 a.m. Disturbed person reported at Pelham Recreation Center, 95 Taralli Terr.

10:17 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Concord and Lincoln streets, with no injuries.  

11:43 a.m. Undesirable reported at Park & Ride, 1672 Worcester Rd. Police removed the individual.

11:45 a.m. Assault reported at Samba Steak & Sushi, 1138 Worcester Rd.

12:39 p.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Dudley Rd and Fountain St, with no injuries.

12:44 p.m. Group reported at CVS Pharmacy, 776 Water St. Police removed the group.

12:57 p.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Sports Authority, 1 Worcester Rd, with no injuries.

1:43 p.m. Investigation reported at SMOC, 70 Pearl St.

2:04 p.m. Undesirable reported at main Framingham Library, 49 Lexington St. Police removed the group.  

4:21 p.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at 413 Worcester Rd, with no injuries.   

6:27 p.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at 160 Cochituate Rd, with no injuries.

8:35 p.m. Carols Feliciano, 20, of 78A Beaver Terrace Circle of Framingham arrested at Waverley St. Charged with uttering, false/forgery.

8:35 p.m. Arrest made at Store 135, 41B Waverly St.                   

9:03 p.m. Missing juvenile reported at 31 Norman Rd.

9:16 p.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at REI, 375 Cochituate Rd, with no injuries.

10:54 p.m. Domestic incident reported at NSTAR Substation, 110 Speen St.

10:59 p.m. Gary Lingley, 50, of 3 Warren Lane of Weston arrested at 126 Speen St. Charged with Domestic assault and battery.

Oh My: Patient Makes Fashion Statement; Fox Acts 'Out of Character'

Mario Kart?

A man called Hopkinton Police this week to report that another driver threw trash out of his car window. The caller said he honked his horn, and in return, was given the finger. An officer spoke with the alleged litterbug, who said he had just tossed a banana peel. Unlike the video game Mario Kart, this did not result in any nearby cars spiraling out of control.

It's free and comfortable; why wouldn't you wear it?

A woman called Milford police to report her daughter was discharged from the hospital, but had gone to a relative's workplace still wearing the hospital gown. She reported her daughter might still be walking around Main Street with the johnny.

I know this fox, and he never acts this way.

A Northborough resident reported a fox was in the yard, acting out of character. Police responded and were unable to locate the fox.

POLL: Which TV Show Are You Sad Will Air No More?

Every May, the networks release their list of cancelled shows.

On the list may be a new show, the network never gave a chance or a favorite, the network thinks has run its life.

CBS has made its CSI decision: CSI: Miami is being cancelled after a rather incredible 10-season run.

Some in the industry feel Fox made a mistake not picking up this ambitious drama for a second season, reported Entertainment Weekly. Terra Nova managed the rare feat of delivering a sizable family audience to a broadcast drama, found its legs creatively in its final hours and there was nothing else like it on TV. Cost was a factor, reported Entertainment Weekly.

Once top shows like House and Desperate Housewives will air no more, either.

Chuck had its series finale earlier this year and Desperate Housewives earlier this week. House will air its last episode on Monday, May 21.

Some shows barely made the cut. For example NBC said this upcoming season will be the last one for 30 Rock.

Tell us, in our unscientific poll, which show, you will miss the most that was cancelled between the 2011-12 season.

Resiliency For Life Named Finalist for Nonprofit Award

Friends of Resiliency for Life, an education and youth organization in Framingham, has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Nonprofit Excellence Awards.

The Excellence Awards are given each year to outstanding nonprofit organizations and professionals in the Commonwealth as part of Massachusetts Nonprofit Network’s Nonprofit Awareness Day, a state-wide holiday recognizing the nonprofit sector in Massachusetts.

Friends of Resiliency for Life has been selected as a finalist for the Nonprofit Excellence Award in Board Leadership for the inspiring leadership demonstrated by its Board Chair Todd Witherow to create a highly functioning, effective Board of Directors dedicated to the most at-risk youth of Framingham. 

Under his leadership, the Board of Directors has championed programmatic enhancements through corporate and individual contributions to support Framingham high schoolers after graduation – ensuring that support continues post-high school and into the college years or job search process. 

Not only has Resiliency for Life’s Board taken an active role in the fundraising process, but their engagement with the students served by the organization is evident in the resounding success of the organization to positively influence Framingham youth for the better and help them succeed in school and life.

“Our communities would not be the same without the extraordinary work of nonprofits,” said Rebecca Donham, trustee of the MetroWest Nonprofit Network.  “These finalists represent the best of an exceptional group of individuals and organizations serving our region and the Commonwealth.”

Excellence Award finalists and winners are nominated by community members and their peers and are selected by an independent panel of nonprofit leaders.

This year, Massachusetts Nonprofit Network received 122 Nonprofit Excellence Award nominations.

“Nonprofit Awareness Day was created to recognize the essential role that over 25,000 statewide nonprofits, with nearly a half million employees, play in our lives,” said Rick Jakious, CEO of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network. “These finalists represent the very best of this critical sector.”

Nonprofit Excellence award finalists and winners will be celebrated at the 2012 Nonprofit Awareness Day celebration on the morning of June 11 at the Massachusetts State House.