The figure includes eight military civilians. At least 3,319 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military’s numbers. The AP count is two more than the Defense Department’s tally, last updated Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT. The British Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ? Survivors of Cyclone Nargis will not wait another day for United Nations or government food aid, as the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (www.crwrc.org) provides 10,000 families with emergency food, shelter, medical Read More

Diana Olick is an Emmy Award winning journalist, currently serving as CNBC’s real estate correspondent as well as the author of the “Realty Check” blog on CNBC.com.  She also contributes real estate expertise to The Today Show and NBC Nightly News Read More

Mel Trotter Ministries promoted Richard Dorsey to vice president of advancement and hired Sandra Gaddy as major gift officer and Cindy Dreyer as volunteer coordinator. Ross Bush joined FourSquare Financial Group as a sales manager. Integrated Read More

Diana Olick is an Emmy Award winning journalist, currently serving as CNBC’s real estate correspondent as well as the author of the “Realty Check” blog on CNBC.com.  She also contributes real estate expertise to The Today Show and NBC Nightly News Read More

Recruited for the legendary gospel group Commissioned while still a relative unknown, Marvin Sapp recorded with the group until its dissolution in 1995, and then began his own solo career with a self-titled album the following year. Born and raised Read More

Grand Rapids Company Unveils Workforce Management Website PR Web (press release), WA - May 7, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) May 7, 2008 — Qualified Business Solutions (www.q-bsolutions.com), operating out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a Strategic …

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MayDay IWW Press Conference in Grand Rapids, MI Anarkismo.net - May 7, 2008 by GRSBUXUNION - Grand Rapids Starbucks Union Tuesday, May 6 2008, 11:34pm Union baristas respond to charges filed in Grand Rapids against Starbucks and …

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Sadek Launches New Website Tailored to Customer Preferences Newswire Today (press release), UK - May 7, 2008 NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 05/07/2008 - Andrea by Sadek, a wholesale supplier to the gift, tableware and home furnishings …

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Names and notes in business The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, MI - 17 hours ago Send announcements to Names and Faces in Business, The Grand Rapids Press, 155 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, or fax to 222-5409. …

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YoNaturals continues installing Healthy Vending in to Schools with … WebWire (press release), GA - May 7, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI, May 6 2008 – YoNaturals Inc. the established market leader in healthy vending, today announced the launch of its healthy vending program …

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Names and notes in business The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, MI - 17 hours ago Send announcements to Names and Faces in Business, The Grand Rapids Press, 155 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, or fax to 222-5409. …

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Highlights: Midwestern producers struggled amid wet conditions and between storms to plant as much corn as possible. Nevertheless, rain associated with two storm systems limited Midwestern planting progress, while persistently cool weather hampered Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 6 /PRNewswire/ — viastore systems, a leading global supplier of intralogistics systems, has acquired Blesco, Inc., based in Grand Rapids (Michigan). Blesco is an engineering and automation firm specializing in material Read More

“It’s the opportunity of a lifetime,” stated Colby Lowman, of Montague, as he began his April 16 presentation at the White Lake Community Library on efforts to add the northern section of Lost Lake to Muskegon State Park. Lowman, a project Read More

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SWARTZ CREEK, Mich., May 5 /PRNewswire/ — Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy announced today that their proprietary and exclusive Electronic Navigator (eNAV(TM)) patient care system is now live and being utilized to manage their multiple sclerosis patients Read More

When Immanuel “Manny” Thompson first moved to Wichita, he never imagined he would one day be among the city’s top boxers. But with a 10-year record of 31-7, it’s safe to say he’s earned his way. Thompson moved to Kansas from Marietta, Ga., in October Read More

Van Halen return back to tour after Eddie Van Halen’s potential … HeavyMetalMusic.biz - Apr 25, 2008 Capping the current itinerary is a June 2 engagement in Grand Rapids, MI. Most of the currently scheduled shows are makeup dates for March and April …

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Brigade fall to Rampage 72-38 OurSports Central (press release), WI - Apr 25, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI - Same result, different night. Grand Rapids (3-5) does it again to Kansas City (1-7) with a convincing 72-38 win. …

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On exhibit in West Michigan galleries The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, MI - 13 hours ago Mail it to Visual Arts Calendar, Entertainment Dept., The Grand Rapids Press, 155 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, or e-mail onexhibit@grpress.com. …

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Van Halen return back to tour after Eddie Van Halen’s potential … HeavyMetalMusic.biz - 5 hours ago Capping the current itinerary is a June 2 engagement in Grand Rapids, MI. Most of the currently scheduled shows are makeup dates for March and April …

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New Customer Support Database Saves Time, Increases Efficiency for … Helicopter Association International, VA - Apr 24, 2008 GRAND RAPIDS, MI, April 24, 2008 – Today, L-3 Communications Avionics Systems (L-3 Avionics) announced the launch of its Collaborative Customer Database. …

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/CORRECTION — Inforum/ FOXBusiness - Apr 19, 2008 … 5:30 - 7:30 pm Presentation/Dinner Place: Aquinas College, Donnelly Center, 1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Cost: Inforum members $35; …

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Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Calvin College - Chimes, MI - Apr 20, 2008 By Brandon Haan - Staff Writer Gee, for a publication “no one reads,” Chimes sure seems popular recently, though I’m sure my “home” section, A&E, …

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Names and notes in area business The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, MI - Mar 15, 2008 Send announcements to Names and Faces in Business, The Grand Rapids Press, 155 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, or fax to 222-5409. …

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