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ABC Warehouse In Canton To Showcase Sony’s New 4K Ultra HDTV
May 17, 2013
PONTIAC — The ABC Warehouse at 43435 Ford Road in Canton Township will host a special showcase of Sony’s new 4K Ultra High Definition Television Saturday.
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4G LTE DROID RAZR MAXX HD by Motorola REVIEW
May 16, 2013
For the past few weeks, I have been using the 4G LTE DROID RAZR MAXX HD by Motorola through Verizon Wireless. If your smartphone habits demand a powerful battery, the Droid Razr Maxx HD by Motorola should top your list.
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Verizon Expands 4G LTE Network Across Michigan
May 16, 2013
SOUTHFIELD — Verizon Wireless is continuing to enhance and expand its 4G LTE network, which is currently available to customers in 491 markets, reaching 287 million people across the nation.
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Grace Centers Of Hope Partners With Glam4Good For A Powerful Fashion Show
May 15, 2013
Huffington Post – Krystal Hamilton, a 34-year-old waitress, mother of five and recovering heroin addict, probably never imagined that she'd be walking down a catwalk in a floor-length Oscar de la Renta gown and towering heels.
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OP-ED: Another kind of gun control
May 15, 2013
Los Angeles Times – Supporters of a measure that would have expanded background checks for firearm purchases decried the bill's death in the Senate last month. But was the defeat really such a bad thing?
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Marx Layne & Company: Response to Tesla Stocks and Crisis Communication
May 14, 2013
Tesla Motors' stock soared to record numbers this week after surviving a media communication crisis. Marx Layne's Senior Vice President Al Upchurch offers insight on how strategic steps companies can take to handle a communication crisis. Marx Layne utilizes more than 25 years of experience to council companies when faced with similar communication crisises.
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Georgea Kovanis: 7 things I learned from my makeover at Grace Centers of Hope's Women Helping Women
May 14, 2013
Detroit Free Press – In between styling the women from Grace Centers of Hope and dressing professional models for the charity’s annual Women Helping Women fashion show fund-raiser earlier this month, Mary Alice Stephenson, stylist/fashion editor/philanthropist and her crew made me over, too.
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Recovering addicts don designer gowns in fashion show fundraiser for Grace Centers of Hope
May 13, 2013
Detroit Free Press – One Saturday earlier this month, her brown hair teased up and pulled back into a stylish braid, a makeup artist headed her way and designer gowns waiting in the wings, 34-year-old Krystal Hamilton — waitress, mother of five, recovering heroin addict — said she felt “like a princess” and “absolutely gorgeous.”
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Zanella named president of MGM Grand Detroit
May 13, 2013
Detroit Free Press – Steve Zanella has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of MGM Grand Detroit. He had served as general manager since 2010.
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Falling down for Grace Center of Hope's Women Helping Women annual luncheon
May 10, 2013
Detroit News – Commentating a fashion show last week that raised more than $170,000 at the Grace Centers of Hope's Women Helping Women annual luncheon, fashion stylist Mary Alice Stephenson drew laughs when she said of herself, "These hands have touched Jennifer Lopez and dressed Sarah Jessica Parker ."
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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan - Greenways join Flat Rock Officials for Groundbreaking
May 09, 2013
News Herald – About 75 Flat Rock officials, organization representatives and community members gathered Monday at Huroc Park to celebrate the groundbreaking for the final one-mile stretch of bike path being constructed by the Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative.
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Previewing the 2013 Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac Race
May 08, 2013
DETROIT, Mich. (WJBK) - Organizers picked a beautiful day to kick off the annual sailing season in southeast Michigan,  talking about details of what's known as the 'Great Race on the Great Lakes.'
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View From The Top - Paul Cicchini Custom Clothier
May 07, 2013
DBusiness – Rick Depanicis, owner of Paul Cicchini Custom Clothier in downtown Birmingham, provides an inside look at one of North America's most renowned tailors.
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Special Event Planned by Vistage Michigan for Chief Executives
May 07, 2013
DBusiness – ST. CLAIR SHORES — Vistage Michigan, an affiliate of the world’s leading chief executive organization, will be hosting a special event for prospective members on May 7 at the Southfield Westin.
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Director of Special Projects for Arab American and Chaldean Council Speaks with WDET's Craig Fahle
April 29, 2013
Bob Ghannam, Director of Special Projects for the Arab American and Chaldean Council discusses violence in the Middle East and how many are immigrating to the U.S., specifically to metro Detroit and the challenges these indivudals face in assimilating to the culture.
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Oakland County-based nonprofit receives $5,000 from Verizon Wireless to help battle childhood abuse
April 25, 2013
Oakland Press – Verizon Wireless donated $5,000 to CARE House of Oakland County, which provides programs and services for children and families to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Made possible through phones donated to HopeLine from Verizon, the funds will support the Stewards of Children (SOC), a sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
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Verizon Wirless and Other Michigan companies show off hot tech trends, apps
April 25, 2013
Detroit Free Press – What's the future of wireless technology? An expo today in Plymouth showed off some cool trends and devices the businesses are using -- and hope to sell.
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Verizon Expands 4G LTE In West, Central, Northern Michigan
April 25, 2013
SOUTHFIELD — Verizon Wireless is continuing to enhance and expand its 4G LTE network, which is currently available to customers in 491 markets, reaching 287 million people across the nation.
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DBusiness Magazine - View From The Top - MGM Grand Detroit
April 24, 2013
Steve Zanella, general manager of MGM Grand Detroit, explains the inspiration behind recent restaurant renovations and shares information about the partnership with the Greening of Detroit and MGM Grand Garden
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Marx Layne & Company Awards Scholarship to Wayne State University Student Brianna Garza
April 22, 2013

Marx Layne & Company selected Wayne State University student Brianna Garza as the 2013 recipient of its annual Marx Layne Scholarship in Communication.


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Kokomo students receive Comcast scholarship
April 19, 2013
Kokomo, Indiana – State Representative Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) congratulates Logan Kimbler and Brooke Wininger from Kokomo for receiving the 2013 Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarships today.
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Walmart and Share Our Strength Offer Program That Teaches Healthy Eating on a Tight Budget
April 18, 2013
Times Herald – As a diabetic, Helen Jewell found a lot of value in touring Walmart on Tuesday. Jewell, of Goodells, was one of about two dozen participants in the Cooking Matters at the Store tours. She said she learned more about looking at the sugar content of foods.
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Toast Plants City Spirit with Art Garden exhibit
April 18, 2013
BIRMINGHAM — Some people, when faced with a problem, might try to turn lemons into lemonade. In downtown Birmingham, Toast restaurant is going to turn construction gear into a garden.
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Mariam Noland, President of Comm Foundation for Southeast Michigan speaks with WDET's Craig Fahle
April 17, 2013
WDET – Miriam Noland, President of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, stops by the Craig Fahle Show to discuss her organization and what they are doing for neighborhoods in Michigan.
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Taekwondo instructor, Dan Vigil helps raise bullying awareness
April 17, 2013
Oakland Press – Bullies are a reality most people will face at some point in their lives, many early in their childhood. Violence isn’t always the answer, but neither is remaining a victim, according to Northville Taekwondo instructor Dan Vigil.
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Marx Layne & Co. Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer to Serve as Panelist and Moderator
April 16, 2013
Jennifer L. Cherry, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer of Marx Layne & Company, will serve as a panelist and moderator of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Women Empowered Kickoff Event: Leverage Yourself in a Networked Society on April 17, 2013.
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Saginaw Walmart hosts healthy, budget-wise shopping seminar
April 15, 2013
Saginaw News – In an effort to help families shop smart and eat healthy, Michigan Cooking Matters is hosting a seminar and tour at the Kochville Township Walmart store in Saginaw County.
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Farmington Hills ceremony honors Holocaust victims
April 08, 2013
Detroit News – An emotional Jewish community, including survivors and their families, turned out to remember the 6 million victims of the Holocaust on Sunday with prayers, candle lightings and music.
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Ciena Healthcare's Manor of Novi gets sub-acute unit
April 05, 2013
Hometown Life – Ciena Healthcare, a manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities in Michigan and Connecticut, recently launched a comprehensive sub-acute unit with a Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) program at its Manor of Novi facility in Novi.
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Toast in Birmingham gets a new dinner menu
April 04, 2013
Detroit Free Press – Chef Myles McVay has rolled out a fun but sophisticated new dinner menu at Toast that’s designed “to get people exposed to something other than standard Birmingham fare,” he says.
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Heart 2 Hart Detroit and The Shirt Box launch Soles For the City shoe drive
April 03, 2013
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mi. (My TV20 News at 10) --- Heart 2 Hart Detroit and The Shirt Box are teaming up to collect footware for the needy.
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Myles McVay, executive chef at Toast in Birmingham demonstrates how to make ricotta gnocchi
April 02, 2013
(WJBK) - Get this recipe for ricotta gnocchi with spring peas, prosciutto, pecorino Romano, lemon zest and egg yolk courtesy of Myles McVay, executive chef at Toast in Birmingham.
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By Design: Collins Einhorn Farrell Group Trains Focus on Appellate Matters
April 02, 2013
Legal News – Many law firms may claim to have an appellate practice, but in many cases it might just be one attorney who specializes in the field and also performs a number of other duties.
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Holocaust Center presents ‘Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust'
April 01, 2013
The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus (www.holocaustcenter.org) will host Dr. Robert Melson as the featured speaker for a presentation on the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. The Holocaust Memorial Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills.
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Holocaust Center hosts annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration Day
April 01, 2013
The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus will host its citywide annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration Day on Sunday, April 7.
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Rochester senior James Young honored with All-American sendoff by McDonald's
March 27, 2013
MLive – After an illustrious high school career and leading the Rochester boys basketball team to a historic run through the playoffs, Rochester All-American forward James Young still has some unfinished business.
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Health Care Practice Group at Maddin Hauser Guiding clients through the health care maze
March 22, 2013
Legal News – Today’s health care system is becoming as increasingly complex as intricate surgery. But the Health Care Practice Group at Maddin Hauser in Southfield is more than up to the task, under the leadership of shareholder Stuart M. Bordman.
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New federal I-9 applies to all; use of form required by May 7
March 18, 2013

Michigan Lawyers Weekly – The Department of Homeland Security published a new form for verifying employment eligibility on March 8, and every business in America needs to pay attention.

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Memories of the Holocaust on display in multimedia art exhibit in Farmington Hills
March 14, 2013
The Oakland Press – A new multimedia art exhibit called “Where the Past Meets the Future” provides insight about the second generation of Holocaust survivors, and will be featured at the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus starting this month.
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Awrey back to baking, may explore gluten-free line
March 11, 2013
Crain's Detroit Business – Livonia-based Awrey Bakery LLC restarted production Monday less than a month after the 103-year-old bakery closed its doors in what at the time was thought to be for good.
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JAMBOX by Jawbone portable wireless speaker features big sound in a small package — TECH TIME REVIEW
March 11, 2013
Oakland Press – If you have tried any of the new crop of portable wireless speakers, you have no doubt discovered that small speakers these days can produce a big sound.
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Country Day Student Wins Third in Local Black History Month Art Contest
March 08, 2013
Detroit Country Day senior Kaylin White won third place in the first annual McDonald's Celebrates Black History Moments on Canvas contest.
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Detroit Country Day student earns Black History art award
March 08, 2013
Observer & Eccentric– Detroit County Day student Kaylin White, 18, took third place and a $500 prize in the “McDonald’s Celebrates Black History Moments on Canvas” contest at the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art in Midtown.
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Virtual City: Michigan authority seeks to offer 'menu' of real savings for municipalities
March 07, 2013
MLive – LANSING, MI -- Welcome to Michigan, may I take your order?
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Two Named to Verizon Wireless’ President’s Cabinet
March 07, 2013
Verizon Wireless has named Stephen Sielski and Kris Nannoshi to the company’s President’s Cabinet.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet debuts March 7 on Verizon Wireless; features S Pen, 4G LTE
March 07, 2013
The Oakland Press – The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 with 4G LTE will be available online and in Verizon Wireless stores starting Thursday, March 7 for $599.99
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Southwest Detroit Business Association raises $6.4M to keep city streetlights burning
March 04, 2013
Detroit News – Detroit — A business association took it upon itself to raise the millions needed to repair and maintain streetlights on a busy stretch of West Vernor after learning the area wasn't on the city's five-year plan for repairs.
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Rochelle Riley: McDonald's gives Black History Month salute to budding Detroit-area artists
March 04, 2013
Detroit Free Press – On the last night of Black History Month in a beautiful little art gallery in the city’s midtown, Jermaine Tripp stood in front of a stunning, pastel drawing of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
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Southeast Michigan McDonald's offering free coffee now through March 3
March 01, 2013
WJBK– Participating Southeast Michigan McDonald's locations will be serving a free small cup of Premium Roast Coffee from Monday, Feb. 25 - Sunday, March 3. Customers are limited to one cup per visit and no purchase is necessary.
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Metro Detroit startups tap into thirst for 'functional' Energy drinks
February 28, 2013
Detroit News – Influenced by the billion-dollar success of 5-Hour Energy, a growing number of Metro Detroit startups are aiming to make their own marks in "functional" beverages, a fast-growing part of the drinks market.
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Comcast's Xfinity Customer Center in Macomb Township is first in state
February 26, 2013
Detroit News – Philadelphia-based Comcast Cable opened its first Michigan Xfinity Customer Center in Macomb Township on Monday, giving customers an outlet to test its 3D TVs, Internet speeds, home security system and other products.
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Comcast Opens New Xfinity Customer Center in Macomb Township
February 26, 2013
Comcast has opened an interactive 3,600-square-foot Xfinity Customer Center in Macomb Township. The facility, which is the company's second customer center in Macomb County, is the first of its kind in Michigan.
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Xfinity customer center opens in Macomb Township
February 26, 2013
Macomb Daily – Comcast, the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and telephone provider to residential customers, held a grand opening Monday of its new Xfinity Customer Center in Macomb Township.
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George Cassar of Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller Speaks to Creating Estate Plans
February 26, 2013
It's important to leave a will, but many people are finding it's just as important to leave a letter to their loved ones.
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Walmart Giving Back: How Mobile Pantry Helps Thousands
February 26, 2013
WARREN, Mi. (My TV20 News at 10) --- Fewer people in Metro Detroit will go hungry thanks a big monetary donation that "Forgotten Harvest" received from Walmart.
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Forgotten Harvest to receive grant from Walmart Foundation
February 25, 2013
Detroit Free Press – The Walmart Foundation plans to give a grant to a Detroit-area mobile food pantry.
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Comcast To Unveil New Xfinity Customer Center Concept
February 25, 2013
PLYMOUTH — Comcast plans a reception and ribbon-cutting for Monday morning for its new Xfinity Customer Center.
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Van Conway of Conway MacKenzie comments on Office Depot, OfficeMax merger
February 20, 2013
USA TODAY– The merger between Office Depot and OfficeMax is primarily about one thing: survival.
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MGM Grand Hotel earns 2013 AAA Four Diamond
February 20, 2013
Detroit News – The hotel at MGM Grand Detroit has earned AAA's 2013 Four Diamond rating. Only 14 other hotels in Michigan received the recognition this year.
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Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac to update kitchen thanks to $50,000 grant money from Walmart
February 20, 2013
Oakland Press – Grace Centers of Hope has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s Michigan State Giving Program to upgrade its kitchen, which serves meals to as many as 200 people a day.
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Spring Arbor University in Michigan Offers Loan Assistance Repayment Program to Future Grads
February 20, 2013
WSYX-TV – Spring Arbor University is the only university in Michigan to offer the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), and its fall 2013 incoming freshmen will be automatically enrolled. LRAP guarantees that students and their parents will receive help in repaying educational loans following graduation if their income does not meet pre-established program benchmarks.
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Spring Arbor University Offers Loan Repayment Assistance Program
February 20, 2013
WZZM-TV – Spring Arbor University is the only university in Michigan to offer the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), and its fall 2013 incoming freshmen will be automatically enrolled. LRAP guarantees that students and their parents will receive help in repaying educational loans following graduation if their income does not meet pre-established program benchmarks.
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Spring Arbor University is First in Michigan to Offer Loan Repayment Assistance Program
February 20, 2013
WDIV-TV – Spring Arbor University is the only university in Michigan to offer the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), and its fall 2013 incoming freshmen will be automatically enrolled. LRAP guarantees that students and their parents will receive help in repaying educational loans following graduation if their income does not meet pre-established program benchmarks.
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Spring Arbor University in Michigan Offers Loan Repayment Assistance Program
February 20, 2013
FNC-TV – Spring Arbor University is the only university in Michigan to offer the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), and its fall 2013 incoming freshmen will be automatically enrolled. LRAP guarantees that students and their parents will receive help in repaying educational loans following graduation if their income does not meet pre-established program benchmarks.
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Spring Arbor University Announces Loan Repayment Assistance Program
February 20, 2013
KTLA-TV – Spring Arbor University is the only university in Michigan to offer the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), and its fall 2013 incoming freshmen will be automatically enrolled. LRAP guarantees that students and their parents will receive help in repaying educational loans following graduation if their income does not meet pre-established program benchmarks.
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Moga Gaming Cradle From Verizon Wireless Makes Mobile Gaming Fun Again
February 19, 2013
Made for Android phones and tablets, the Moga Gaming Controller is the perfect accessory for those who love to game on the go.
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Pontiac homeless shelter, Grace Centers of Hope to unveil new kitchen
February 18, 2013
Detroit News – Associated Press – Pontiac — One of the largest and oldest homeless shelters in southeast Michigan is celebrating the opening of a new kitchen to help better serve the community.
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Pontiac homeless shelter to unveil new kitchen
February 18, 2013
Detroit Free Press – Associated Press – Pontiac — One of the largest and oldest homeless shelters in southeast Michigan is celebrating the opening of a new kitchen to help better serve the community.
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O'Brien Construction: How to Maintain Strong Subcontractor Relationships
February 15, 2013
Construction Business Owner – As a general contractor, one of the first things you learn is that no matter how efficient your inner workings are or how dedicated your people are to a project, a large portion of your success, and ultimately the quality of the work, hinges on the successes of your project partners.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera takes the connected camera to a new level, but price is steep
February 15, 2013
Oakland Press – The idea of the connected camera is not new — meaning a camera with access to the Internet to allow easy photo sharing online. There have been plenty of them released over the years with varying degrees of usability.
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MGM Grand Chef Orlando Santos Creates a Chocolate Wonderland
February 13, 2013
WJBK- Check out the chocolate wonderland created by MGM Grand Detroit pastry chef Orlando Santos.
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Cicchini Custom Clothier Shares Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Men
February 13, 2013
WJBK–Cicchini Custom Clothier in Birmingham shares Valentine's Day gift ideas and date-night fashion for the men in your life.
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Ciena's Notting Hill of West Bloomfield is Not Your Parent's Nursing Home
February 12, 2013
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mi. (My TV 20 News at Ten) --- More and more nursing homes are popping up in our area, but many of these are far from what you think of when it comes to nursing facilities.
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The best DROID on the market just got better with HD
February 12, 2013
Michigan Chronicle– You’ve really got to hand it to Motorola on this one: The new DROID RAZR MAXX HD (available from Verizon), isn’t just spelled with all caps for the fun of it – it stands high above the competition.
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Michelle Gallagher of Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants speaks to Tax Preperation
February 12, 2013
ABC 12 – ABC 12 Newsmaker's Leslie Toldo discusses how changes to Michigan's Tax Law affects 2012 tax returns and what you should take to your preparer.
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Seminars Provide Introduction to Unarmed Self-Defense Tactics
February 11, 2013
(WXYZ) - Vigil Fighting System (VFS) International ( www.vigilfightingsystem.com ) will host two different VFS Seminars designed to provide a rapid introduction to unarmed self-defense tactics.
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Spring Arbor University to help with loans if income is low
February 08, 2013
Associated Press–SPRING ARBOR -- A small, private university in central Michigan is offering to help incoming freshmen pay on education loans if their post-graduation income doesn't measure up.
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Ciena Health Care opens 'Luxurious' facility in West Bloomfield
February 07, 2013
WDIV–Notting Hill of West Bloomfield offers customized medical resort services, amenities to promote healing
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Bagger Dave's to offer free mac & cheese on Fat Tuesday
February 07, 2013
WJBK – The folks at Bagger Dave's are introducing the chain's Twisted Mac & Cheese. Although this pasta dish will not be officially part of the restaurant's offerings until the rollout of Bagger Dave's spring menu, a sneak peak will be offered on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 12.
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Walmart gives $40,000 for college scholarships
February 06, 2013
SAGINAW – Sometimes the best gifts come in the form of big checks.  On Tuesday, the Walmart Foundation and the Michigan State Giving Council presented $40,000 to Saginaw promise, a program that provides scholarships to college-bound students.
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Walmart gifts $40K to help fulfill Saginaw's promise to send students to college
February 05, 2013
Saginaw News – Saginaw Promise Program Manager Kendrick Kemp says the Walmart grant will help the organization reach their fundraising goal of $1 million for the year.
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Effective Immigration Policy Helps U.S, says Aimee Guthat of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
February 01, 2013
Legal News–Prior to law school, Aimee Guthat had no idea there was such a thing as “immigration law,” despite hearing references to green cards and immigration papers.
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MGM Grand Detroit's TAP Offers Super Bowl Snacks
January 31, 2013
WJBK– Chef Shone of MGM Grand Detroit TAP restaurant prepares a trio of popular super bowl snacks.
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The Rise of Earned Media: PR Sees Continued Growth In 2013
January 30, 2013
Today's media landscape can be divided into three spheres: what you own, what you pay for and what you earn.  The "earned" portion is a key component of any marketing strategy, as it represents everything others are saying about your company and your brand in newspapers, on radio and TV, in blogs, and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and elsewhere.
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Trends In Social Media and Search Marketing
January 30, 2013
The past year saw numerous developments in online marketing, including evolving organic and paid search landscapes, convergence of social media and search marketing, growth of mobile and local searches and a rapid rise in spending on social media marketing using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+. According to Jennifer Cherry, Marx Layne's director of social media, the following are two emerging trends in online media.
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Developing Effective Key Messages
January 30, 2013
Concise, clear messages that encourage action are essential to any media strategy, online content, or personal interaction. They allow you to develop effective press material and online content, focus your media interviews, and be consistent with reporters and other key stakeholders. According to Al Upchurch, Marx Layne's media training director, a strong set of messages is critical, particulary during a crisis.
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Bell’s Bayview Mackinac Race
January 30, 2013
In partnership with The Bayview Yacht Club - one of the most storied and historical sailing clubs in the world - Marx Layne & Company provided media relations support for the 88th sailing of the Bell's Bayview Mackinac Race, as well as the ancillary events surround the famed race.
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Creating An Emotional Connection With Products And Brands
January 30, 2013
Over the past 25-years, Marx Layne & Company has successfully planned and implemented extraordinary special events, having worked with prestigious entities such as Lloyd's of London, internationally recognized consumer brands, numerous municipalities and large-scale festivals.  Our agency even contracted with Nik Wallenda of the famous Flying Wallendas, to promote McDonald's Premium Roast Coffee while on a tightrope above downtown Detroit.
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Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan visits Holocaust Memorial Center
January 29, 2013
The Detroit Tigers paid tribute to the work of the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills when its winter caravan made a stop there Thursday.
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Scott Cooper Speaks to Why Immigration Reform May Happen This Year
January 28, 2013
CNBC–A long-awaited overhaul of U.S. immigration law has a good chance of happening this year, bringing major changes to the millions of people living here illegally—and perhaps giving the economy a boost.
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MACPA Tax assistance program
January 28, 2013
(WJBK) -Members of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) are volunteering their tax preparation expertise to help low-income individuals and families in Detroit.
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Detroit Tigers Present Jersey to Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills
January 25, 2013
Farmington Hills Patch–Representatives from the team visit the museum as part of the Detroit Tigers Caravan
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Tigers Caravan Visits the Holocaust Memorial Center
January 25, 2013
The Tigers hierarchy made a somber, but enlightening, stop at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills.
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Walmart Donates Big Money to Food Bank Council of Michigan
January 25, 2013
WSYM-TV–Thousands of people across Michigan won't have to worry about their next meal, thanks to Walmart.
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Medicinal purposes: David Rogers, Health care law expert sees value of reforms
January 24, 2013
Legal News–The Affordable Care Act can be described in 25 words or less, but to fully understand it might require reading 250 pages—or more.
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Senior Vice President of Marx Layne & Company offers 5 Tips for Effective Crisis Communication
January 23, 2013
Al Upchurch, Senior Vice President of Marx Layne & Company shares five tips designed to help an organization effectively communicate in the event of a crisis.
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Why Not Spring Clean in the Middle of Winter? Donations Benefit Grace Centers Of Hope in Pontiac
January 23, 2013
OAK PARK, Mi. (My TV 20 News at Ten) --- Its still winter but you can start early on your Spring cleaning to help those in need.
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Sirens of Chrome: Turning 'eye candy' models into product specialists
January 22, 2013
DETROIT, MI- The glitz and glamour of the 2013 North American International Auto Show wouldn’t be the same without one woman you’ve probably never heard about.
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Money Monday: Michigan Association of CPA's Ramona Pearson Weighs In On Debt and Financial Fitness
January 22, 2013
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- Certified Public Accountant, Ramona Pearson of The Pearson Group talks about good debt, bad debt, financial fitness and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Holocaust Memorial Center offers free admission on Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 22, 2013
FARMINGTON HILLS — On Jan. 27, people from around the world will honor the memory of those who perished during the Holocaust. In Farmington Hills, the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus will host a special presentation to mark the occasion.  
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Detroit auto show models are much more than just pretty faces
January 21, 2013
The Detroit Hub–There is so much to enjoy at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The cars, the technology and, of course, those good looking models who peak your interest almost as much as some of the mechanical marvels on display.
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Remembrance Day at the Holocaust Memorial Center
January 21, 2013
Farmington Observer– Holocaust story shared to give 'never again' message
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Fox 2 Style Line: Men's Fashion From The Shirt Box
January 18, 2013
Rod Brown, co-owner of Farmington Hills retailer The Shirt Box offers men advice on simple ways to spruce up their wardobe for the new year.
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Tagg tracker from Verizon Wireless keeps tabs on pets
January 18, 2013
The Tagg device from Verizon Wiress provides a GPS location of your dog from a small sensor on the dog’s collar.
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Best Smart Phone For Tweens ~ @Verizon Droid Razor HD
January 18, 2013
Upgrading my family's cell  phones recently was a process blended of adventure, as well as a bit of a mystery as we tried to find our way through the myriad of smart phone options available.
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MLive speaks to Wolfgang Puck who has two restaurants at MGM Grand Detroit
January 17, 2013
DETROIT, MI - Food is just one of many passions world-renown chef Wolfgang Puck has in his life.
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Wolfgang Puck on his two MGM Grand Restaurants On The Gallery Event and the Detroit Auto Show
January 16, 2013
Crain's Detroit Business– Puck, like thousands of others, is in town for the North American International Auto Show, but his reason for visiting Detroit has nothing to do with the press days at the NAIAS.
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Wolfgang Puck predicts success for new MGM Grand Detroit restaurants
January 16, 2013
Detroit Free Press–Iconic Austrian chef Wolfgang Puck — in Detroit on Monday for his annual visit to the North American International Auto Show — expects his two new restaurants at MGM Grand Detroit casino to be more successful than his previous Wolfgang Puck Grille because he says the casino now has the right mix of restaurants.
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New partnership with Panasonic Automotive Systems
January 16, 2013
Building upon a history of providing the industry’s top in-vehicle entertainment systems, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America has formed a working agreement with Abbey Road Studios to develop custom audio systems for the automotive market.
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Made In Michigan: Purely Pro Cosmetics (Video)
January 15, 2013
WJBK– A Michigan- made cosmetic company used to supply their products to only auto show models. Now, you can get your hands on Purely Pro Cosmetics as well.
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Comstock Park Food Bank Receives $100,000 Grant Through Walmart Foundation
January 15, 2013
Today, Walmart Foundation is giving $100,000 to Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, based in Comstock Park.
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West Michigan food bank receives $100,000 grant through the Walmart Foundation
January 15, 2013
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Wal-Mart foundation will give Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank a $100,000 grant, all to help fund hunger relief in Benton Harbor.
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Visit Wolfgang Puck's new restaurants in downtown Detroit at MGM Grand Casino
January 15, 2013
DETROIT, MI - Wolfgang Puck remains committed to giving Detroit and surrounding areas a taste of the good life at the MGM Grand Casino.
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Ben Robinson, President and CEO of Rose Hill Center On New State Advisory Council On Mental Illness
January 11, 2013
WDET– Craig speaks with Ben Robinson, President and CEO of the Rose Hill Center, about his appointment to the newly established state Behavioral Health Advisory Council.
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Auto Industry to Suffer Without Skilled Immigrants Immigration Attorney Scott Cooper Argues
January 11, 2013
Wards Auto – Failure by the U.S. Congress to provide visas for skilled workers could result in more auto-industry jobs leaving America.
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The Walmart Foundation is Shelling Out One Hundred Grand for the Hungry
January 10, 2013
WSJM–Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank is accepting a $100,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to help fund hunger relief in Benton Harbor.
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Walmart grant to expand Mobile Food pantry program
January 10, 2013
Herald Palladium–BENTON HARBOR - The Walmart Foundation has awarded Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank a $100,000 grant to expand the Mobile Food Pantry program at its Benton Harbor branch.
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How Taekwondo Affects Child Development According to Dan Vigil, of Dan Vigil's Academy of Taekwondo
January 09, 2013
Try increased peace and balance -- and that's just the beginning.
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Droid DNA by HTC smartphone offers super-sharp screen, extra-fast processor; limited storage space
January 09, 2013
Oakland Press – Just when you thought it was getting crowded at the top of the smartphone market, it’s time to make way for another top contender -- this time from HTC.
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Wolfgang Puck Steak's Lobster and Crab Louis
January 08, 2013
(WJBK) -- Get this recipe courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Steak located inside MGM Grand Detroit.
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Lions fans win with improved Verizon wireless service at Ford Field
January 08, 2013
Crain's Detroit Business – Fans with Verizon mobile devices who are attending Saturday's Detroit Lions-Atlanta Falcons game at Ford Field should notice improved free wireless Internet service, thanks to a stadiumwide improvement by the carrier, the Detroit football team said in a statement today.
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Samsung donates 60 tablets to Detroit school in addition to $75,000 in grants from Verizon
January 08, 2013
Detroit News — Detroit — The Milky Way Galaxy just got a little closer for some students at one Detroit charter school.
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Marx Layne & Company mourns the loss of beloved friend and colleague, Robyn Gorell
January 08, 2013


The Marx Layne & Company family is mourning the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Robyn Gorell. She was the heart of our agency and will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts go out to her family during this very difficult time.
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Michigan Holocaust survivors' stories told in new interactive online exhibit
January 07, 2013
Detroit Free Press – The website, www.PortraitsofHonor.org, a companion to a permanent exhibit at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, offers access to a searchable database of survivor interviews, maps, photographs, audio messages and a trove of authoritative historical information about the Holocaust.
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Style File: Charity Preview Looks For Men By Cicchini Custom Clothier
January 04, 2013
Fox 2–Tom Meldrum, from Cicchini Custom Clothier in Birminham, shows off several upscale looks just in time for the Auto Show Gala later this month.
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The Neighborhood Service Organization Serves Homeless Battling the Bitter Cold
January 04, 2013
Fox 2–Detroit–The bitter cold temperature is a blast of reality of the harshness of winter in Michigan.
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Art Van donates mattresses to Detroit Firefighters in collaboration with Detroit Public Safety Fndn
January 03, 2013
Detroit News—Detroit — As part of a $50 million initiative to raise money for the city's public safety and recreation centers, Art Van Furniture is donating 150 mattress sets to firehouses, officials announced Monday.
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Ben Y. Robinson, President of Rose Hill Center: U.S. must improve mental health access
January 02, 2013
Detroit News–Horror visited schoolchildren, their parents, teachers and the community of Newtown, Conn., bringing our nation's flags to half-staff. In the weeks ahead, we'll examine the role of guns and violence in our culture, the challenges facing parents of troubled children or young adults, security in schools and the way our nation handles those with violent tendencies or serious and often untreated mental health issues.
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New exhibit at Holocaust Memorial Center explores Russian Jewish history of soldiers in World War II
January 02, 2013
Oakland Press–A new exhibit at the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills is giving visitors a rare look inside a little-known chapter in Jewish history.
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Group urges 'hugs, not bullets' on New Year's Eve in Detroit
December 21, 2012
Detroit — Young people from across the city teamed up with Mayor Dave Bing on Wednesday to encourage residents to celebrate the New Year with hugs instead of gunfire.
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Wolfgang Puck STEAK
December 21, 2012
THRILLIST – Bone-in tomahawks, 2lb lobsters, and mouth-melting Kobe filets
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Review: New restaurant Wolfgang Puck Steak opens at MGM Grand Detroit
December 17, 2012
Detroit Free Press– The new Wolfgang Puck Steak at MGM Grand Detroit has opened with a winning menu of fine steaks, well-prepared sides and an appealing group of other entrees in a redecorated dining room that celebrates Detroit architecture.
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Detroit Fire Department burns Christmas tree to spread message of fire safety
December 13, 2012
Detroit Free Press –Fire shot up through the dried fir tree branches in seconds, sending out 15-foot high plumes of searing flame and smoke today during a demonstration by the Detroit Fire Department about Christmas tree safety.
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Fiscal Talks Spur Charitable Giving for Organizations such as Grace Centers of Hope
December 11, 2012
WALL STREET JOURNAL– Tax uncertainty in Washington is setting off a mad scramble among wealthy taxpayers and charities to maximize donations before the end of the year.
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Fairlane Town Center Hosts, Detroit, Flint deaf students receive special pre-Christmas trip
December 06, 2012
DEARBORN, MI- Morningstar Kennedy wasn’t in school Thursday, but it most likely won’t put her on Santa’s naughty list.
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Hiring an HR Consultant Can Save You Money, Time and Headaches according to Tim O'Brien
December 04, 2012
Construction Today – When running a small to medium sized general contracting firm, one thing you never seem to have enough of is time.
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Wolfgang Puck's right-hand man in Detroit at MGM's Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria and Cucina
December 03, 2012
Crain's Detroit Business– It didn't take long to realize Marc Djozlija is a company man, but that's not to say he isn't passionate about his craft.
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Grace Centers develops system to better track clients, outcomes
November 29, 2012
Crain's Detroit Business– Faced with a state system that didn’t enable it to measure the success of its programs,
and the lack of the right kind of commercial software, Grace Centers of Hope developed its own technology.
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Pontiac shelter, Grace Centers of Hope, opens its doors for Thanksgiving
November 28, 2012
PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) - Helping those tying to make a better life for themselves, Grace Centers of Hope once again opens its doors for Thanksgiving.
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Grace Centers of Hope Pastor, Kent W. Clark speaks to giving back around the holidays
November 27, 2012
Oakland Press– Americans have an intrinsic nature of coming together in times of need. This compassion towards others is one of the traits I love most found within people.
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Detroit chapter of Black McDonald's Operators Association gives away 500 turkeys to nonprofits
November 26, 2012
Detroit News– Thanksgiving generates gatherings, generosity and great slabs of turkey. And this week, Metro Detroiters will have a chance at all three.
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Sylvia Rector: MGM Grand's new Wolfgang Puck restaurant features Italian fare
November 16, 2012
Detroit Free Press –Legendary star chef Wolfgang Puck's brand is back at the MGM Grand Detroit in a relaxed, approachable new Italian spot that doesn't disappoint in flavor but won't win awards for cutting-edge, high-end cuisine.
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DHS students enjoy Day of the Dead celebration in southwest Detroit
November 15, 2012
DEARBORN — Students studying Spanish at Dearborn High School joined hundreds of students from across metropolitan Detroit Nov. 2 for a unique Latino cultural celebration honoring the dead.
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OTHER VOICES: What counts the most, calories or coins?
November 14, 2012
Crain's Detroit Business – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this summer that Michigan had the fifth-highest state rate of obesity at 31.3 percent. The CDC also projected that 42 percent of adults nationally will be obese by 2030.
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Catholic priest to help Holocaust center's cause
November 13, 2012
Detroit Free Press – A Catholic priest from France who is an international leader in promoting Catholic-Jewish relations is to deliver the keynote address today at the annual fund-raiser for the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills.
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Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina Opens At MGM Grand Detroit
November 12, 2012
DETROIT (WWJ) - Celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck returns to MGM Grand Detroit with the opening of Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina, the first of his two new restaurants at the hotel casino.
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French priest tells story of ‘holocaust by bullets’
November 09, 2012
The Michigan Catholic –DETROIT — Think of the Holocaust, and what probably comes to mind are concentration camps and gas chambers — the horrors of Auschwitz, Buchenwald and Bergen-Belsen.
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Wolfgang Puck back on MGM menu as first of 2 restaurants opens tonight
November 09, 2012
Crain's Detroit Business–Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina, the first of two new Puck restaurants inside the MGM Grand Detroit casino, is opening for dinner tonight.
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Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina Opens At MGM Grand Detroit
November 09, 2012
DETROIT (WWJ) - Celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck returns to MGM Grand Detroit with the opening of Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina, the first of his two new restaurants at the hotel casino.
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Wolfgang Puck's new restaurant set to open today at MGM Detroit
November 08, 2012
Detroit Free Press – Today, metro Detroiters can get their first taste of celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s newest restaurant — Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina at the MGM Grand Detroit.
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Wolfgang Puck's Newest Restaurant Opens at MGM Grand Detroit
November 08, 2012
DBusiness – DETROIT — Celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck returns to MGM Grand Detroit, the city’s premier entertainment destination, with the opening of Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina, the first of two new Puck restaurants at the hotel casino.
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Wolfgang Puck returns to Detroit with restaurant opening at MGM Grand tonight
November 07, 2012
MLive– DETROIT, MI - Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina opens its doors tonight at 5 p.m. at MGM Grand Detroit.
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New Wolfgang Puck restaurant opens at MGM Grand Detroit
November 07, 2012
Detroit News - MGM Grand Detroit announced Wednesday the first of two new restaurants by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck is now open.
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The Case for Michael J. Sullivan
November 07, 2012
The Suit– With nearly 30 years of litigation experience and a stellar track record as a trial lawyer, Michael J. Sullivan has garnered a respected reputation in the professional and product liability arena.
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Peggy Dzierzawski Recognized for Leadership in the Accounting Profession
November 06, 2012
Accounting Today – Peggy Dzierzawski, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, to receive the Walsh College Jeffery W. Barry Award for Educational Excellence and Community Service.
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Small Talk: Steve Zanella drives growth, change at MGM Grand Detroit From The Detroit News
November 05, 2012
Detroit News – As MGM Grand Detroit celebrates its fifth anniversary at its permanent facility on Third Street in downtown Detroit, General Manager Steve Zanella talks about past and upcoming changes to the city's largest casino.
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Three Rivers Walmart Hosts Community Fundraiser to Benefit Local High School Student
October 31, 2012
On Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. there will be a fundraiser at the Three Rivers High School football field where hourly employees of the local Walmart will play flag football against their managers.
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Don’t want a huge smartphone? Motorola’s Droid Razr M is aimed at you
October 30, 2012
Oakland Press– The trend lately has been for smartphones to go bigger, bigger, bigger. So much so, that when you put out a phone like the new Motorola Razr M, with a 4.3 inch screen, it's considered pretty small by comparison, or at the most medium-sized.

 

 

 

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The McDonald's Restaurant in Port Huron to Reopen its Doors at 6 a.m. Oct. 31
October 29, 2012
TheTimesHerald.com- A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. featuring elected officials, managers and crew, and Jeff and Tracy Willard, founders of the Hunter Hospitality House.
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CIENA Heathcare Opens Culinary Training Kitchen at Regency Heights Detroit
October 29, 2012
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Oct. 25, 2012 - Ciena Healthcare, a leading manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities in Michigan and Connecticut, today announced the opening of its Culinary Training Kitchen for its facility chefs. The announcement was made by Mohammad Qazi, CEO, Ciena Healthcare.
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Rose Hill Center Co-Founders Dan & Rosemary Kelly Honored with Distinguished Awards
October 26, 2012
HOLLY, Mich., - Oct. 25, 2012 - Dan and Rosemary Kelly, co-founders of Holly, Mich.-based Rose Hill Center, recently were honored with the Distinguished Community Leader Award and the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award by The Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club Foundation.
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McDonald's ribbon cutting to celebrate contemporary remodel
October 25, 2012
Observer & Eccentric– The McDonald's restaurant located at 39555 Six Mile Road in Northville soon will reopen its doors with several contemporary changes designed to enhance the customer experience.
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McDonald's cuts ribbon on new location
October 24, 2012
WOODHAVEN —The McDonald’s at 22712 West Road opened its doors to customers last week following a top-to-bottom rebuild of the restaurant.
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Chef Fershone Steen Joins Fox 2's Cooking School, Featuring Signature Items from TAP at MGM Grand
October 23, 2012
Fox 2– Chef Fershone Steen demonstrates signature dishes from TAP, MGM Grand Detroit's newest restaurant, on Fox 2 Cooking School.
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National and State Experts to Address Corporate Income Tax, Election, at Michigan Tax Conference
October 22, 2012

TROY, Mich.- The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), in partnership with the State of Michigan Department of Treasury and State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section, will host the sixth annual Michigan Tax Conference Tuesday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 7 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

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Autoline Detroit "High Fidelity" featuring Allen Kudla, Senior Vice President, Panasonic Automotive
October 19, 2012
Autoline Detroit- Host John McElroy talks with three experts in audio electronics to hear first hand about the latest and greatest that they’re offering the consumer.
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Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Network Expands to Monroe County
October 19, 2012
MONROE, Mich.-Verizon Wireless, owner of America's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, is expanding its 4G LTE service to most of Monroe County tomorrow, allowing businesses and residents to tap into the nation's fastest wireless network that now covers roughly 4 out of 5 people in 410 markets across the U.S.
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John McElroy interviews Margery Krevsky of Productions Plus- the Talent Shop at the Paris Auto Show
October 17, 2012
Margery Krevsky the "Queen Bee of the auto show" Models and owner of Productions Plus- the Talent Shop was interviewed by automotive journalist John McElroy at the Paris Auto Show on the fashion trends she witnessed at the show and what we can expect to see during the upcoming 2012 NAIAS
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Marx Layne Client, Van Conway of Conway MacKenzie, Quoted in USA Today
October 15, 2012
USA TODAY– October 11. 2012 - The new recall covers more than 7.4 million cars and trucks worldwide, including 2.5 million in the U.S., spanning the 2007 to 2009 model years.
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Southeast Michigan haunts make a killing during Halloween
October 12, 2012
DetroitNews.com – For a one-day holiday, Halloween makes a frightening amount of money.

And in southeast Michigan, a lot of the spending during the next 3 1/2 weeks leading up to All Hallows Eve happens at the region's dozens of commercial haunted houses.
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Verizon tops $2 billion mark in network investment; Marquette, Michigan, chosen as 400th 4G LTE mark
October 12, 2012
SOUTHFIELD - Verizon Wireless announced that Marquette, Michigan, will become the 400th market to receive high-speed mobile broadband service with the expansion of its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network on October 18. The company will also expand to Monroe, Allegan and Ionia counties.
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Marquette Becomes Verizon's 400th 4G LTE Market
October 10, 2012
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.-Verizon Wireless announced today at MobileCONTM 2012 that Marquette, Michigan, will become the 400th market to receive high-speed mobile broadband service with the expansion of its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network on October 18. The company will also expand to Monroe, Allegan and Ionia counties.



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Glacial Energy Now Offering Residential Enrollment For Electricity in Ohio
October 09, 2012

October 9, 2012-Glacial Energy-a licensed alternative electric supplier (AES) and one of the fastest growing alternative energy suppliers in the United States-today announced it is now offering electricity service enrollment for residential customers of Dayton Power & Light (DP & L) in Ohio.  Residential customers in Ohio now have the opportunity to switch to Glacial Energy to lock in rates at a fixed price for 12 months.

 

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Glacial Energy is a Proud Supporter of the Boston Bruins Foundation; Company Donations Top $100,000
October 08, 2012

BOSTON, MASS. – Glacial Energy, www.glacialenergy.com , one of the fastest growing retail energy suppliers in the US, in honored to have participated in TD Bank's annual golf tournament to benefit the Boston Bruins Foudation.

 

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Verizon Activates 4G LTE Network In Jackson County
October 05, 2012
CBS Detroit: Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest 4G Long Term Evolution  wireless network, is activating its 4G LTE service allowing businesses and residents to tap into the nation’s fastest wireless network for communities in Jackson County.
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TECH TIME REVIEW: Verizon’s 4G network, affordable price are among high points of Samsung’s Galaxy T
October 05, 2012
Oakland Press: As the battle between Samsung and Apple continues in the courtroom, both companies continue to release products and battle for market share in the smartphone and tablet markets.
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Verizon Wireless expanding 4G network to Jackson County customers in coming weeks
October 04, 2012
MLive: Jackson-area Verizon Wireless customers will be able to surf the Internet, share data and stream video faster as the wireless company expands its 4G network throughout the county.
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Veteran Dog Trainer Helps Local Dog Recover From Trauma
October 03, 2012
C&G News: Sharon Awbrey’s Jack Russell terrier mix was having trouble adjusting.
Having moved to Clawson from Texas in April 2012 after experiencing a trio of traumatizing events, Button’s behavior was all over the place.
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Productions Plus - The Talent Shop on WJR-AM Detroit
October 03, 2012
Margery Krevsky, owner and CEO of Productions Plus - The Talent Shop was interview on the Paul W. Smith radio show as he boradcast live from the floor of the Paris Auto Show in late September.
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Holocaust Memorial Center moves WWII railway boxcar
October 02, 2012

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WJBK) - The Holocaust Memorial Center is moving historic World War II railway boxcar by crane inside to its permanent location, the Alvin & Henrietta Weisberg Gallery, Monday, Sept. 24. 

The Nazis used boxcars to transport millions of European Jews to concentration camps and their deaths during the Holocaust.

To read the complete story, click here .

To see the exhibit in person go to: www.holocaustcenter.org

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Rose Hill Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration At The Townsend Hotel, Oct. 11
October 01, 2012

Actor and Mental Health Activist Sean Astin to serve as keynote speaker

HOLLY, Mich., – September 28, 2012 – Rose Hill Center, a residential psychiatric rehabilitation facility for adults with severe mental illness, will honor 20 years of hope and healing at a Celebration Dinner featuring actor and social activist Sean Astin as the keynote speaker and Waltraud E. Prechter as honorary chair.  The event, supported by Northern Trust, will be held from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursday, October 11, at The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend Street, Birmingham, Mich. 

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MGM Grand opening new TAP sports bar, restaurant on Thursday
September 18, 2012
Detroit Free Press - MGM Grand opens its new 292-seat TAP sports bar and restaurant Thursday afternoon, featuring more than 30 beers on tap, another 30 in bottles, more than 40 HD flat screens and scores of Detroit sports photos and mementos from decades past.
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Wealthy parents can go to great lengths to cut their children's spouses out of the will
September 14, 2012
Private Wealth - Marx Layne & Co. client Maddin Hauster attorney George Cassar discusses when parents want to cut their children out of their will.
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Detroit on wheels: Annual 'Tour de Troit' makes biking on busy city streets a safe experience From
September 13, 2012
Detroit News - There are many ways to experience Detroit but few compare to gliding around its streets on a bicycle. It engages all senses and you truly feel the life of the city. For many, though, thoughts of whisking around a vast cityscape are squashed by safety concerns.
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Service provider: Attorney helps clients on entrepreneurial journeys
September 05, 2012
Legal News - The transactional side of law can be thrilling and rewarding, according to Kas Bagchi, a shareholder at Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, who manages risks for clients in loan, real estate and asset-based transactions.
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Celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck and MGM Grand Detroit to open two new restaurants
September 04, 2012
MGM Grand Detroit, the city's premier entertainment destination, announced today they will once again partner with one of the world's most celebrated restaurateurs.  Master Chef Wolfgang Puck will be rejoining the property with two new restaurants - Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina and Wolfgang Puck Steak.
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Wolfgang Puck returns to MGM Grand Detroit with 2 new restaurants
September 04, 2012
Detroit Free Press - Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck is returning to the MGM Grand Detroit — where his Wolfgang Puck Grille closed earlier this year — to open two new restaurants, Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina and Wolfgang Puck Steak.
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Southwest Detroit Business Association presents Hispanic Business Conference
August 27, 2012
The fourth annual Southwest Detroit Hispanic Business Conference, presented by the Southwest Detroit Busines Association (SDBA) and sponsored by PNC Bank, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Mexicantown Mercado, 2826 E. Bagley Ave., Detroit.
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Commentary: Cap brings Michigan high energy costs
August 21, 2012
Detroit News - Glacial Energy was featured in the Detroit News - Something unusual is happening in Michigan. As nearby states (and the rest of the nation for that matter) have stability in energy costs for businesses and consumers, Michigan has the highest electric rates in the Midwest.

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Auto Industry to Suffer Without Skilled Immigrants
August 21, 2012
WardsAuto - Imagine a communist country making significant progress toward building more diverse technology-based industries than the United States, and becoming more attractive to highly skilled workers from around the world.

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Walmart revives struggling Novi Town Center
August 14, 2012
Detroit Free Press -When Walmart opens its new store in Novi on Wednesday, the repositioning of Novi Town Center as a vibrant patch on the city's busy retail corridor along I-96 and Novi Road will be cemented.
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SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS RELEASES LIST OF 2012’S BEST HOTELS, CONFERENCE CENTERS, CONVENTION....
August 09, 2012
MGM Grand Detroit has once again been named one of the best hotels to host a meeting by Successful Meetings, receiving its coveted Pinnacle Award.
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Verizon adds more Michigan cities to 4G LTE network: Battle Creek and Muskegon launch August 16
August 06, 2012
MUSKEGON, Mich.—Verizon Wireless is bringing the nation’s largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Battle Creek and Muskegon, Mich., on Thursday, Aug. 16.
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Charting a course: Attorney brings creativity and strategy to helping clients through bankruptcy
August 03, 2012
Legal News - Bankruptcy can be a very creative process, according to Julie Beth Teicher, a shareholder at Erman, Teicher, Miller, Zucker & Freedman in Southfield.
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Woman tries miraDry treatment for excessive sweating
August 02, 2012
FOX 2 Detroit - Guys sweat, women glisten, but what if the problem goes way beyond normal perspiration?  A metro Detroit woman is putting a new permanent solution to the test.
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Arts, Beats and Eats festival announces entertainment, food lineup
August 01, 2012
The Oakland Press - Classic rockers R.E.O. Speedwagon and the Guess Who, country star Travis Tritt, funk stalwarts Morris Day & the Time and Michigan-bred Mayer Hawthorne & the County are among the music headliners for this year’s Arts, Beats & Eats festival in Royal Oak.
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MGM Grand Casino Detroit To Open TAP Sports Bar In Fall 2012
July 24, 2012
HuffPost Detroit - Two months after announcing that the Wolfgang Puck Grille would cease taking reservations, the MGM Grand Casino fleshed out plans for a new upscale sports pub, TAP.
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