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MLive Ann Arbor News

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Vortex Hydro Energy's device ready for river test, University of Michigan startup says

2 hours 59 min ago
A University of Michigan spinoff company is set to start testing its cylindrical hydrokinetic electricity device in the St. Clair River. Ann Arbor-based Vortex Hydro Energy said this afternoon that it would launch its VIVACE device in the river for......
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Local insurance company buys former La-Z-Boy store near Briarwood Mall

2 hours 59 min ago
The former La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery near Briarwood Mall will become the new home of Kapnick Insurance Group’s Ann Arbor-based staff. The company, based in Adrian, bought the former retail building this week.......
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Foreclosures rise in 75 percent of metropolitan areas

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 2:04pm
A man walks in front of a foreclosed home in Palo Alto, Calif. Bloomberg.com is reporting that foreclosures are rising in three-fourths of the metropolitan areas in the U.S.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) An article on Bloomberg.com is making it clear that......
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Troubled Ypsilanti Township apartment complex heading into foreclosure

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 7:03am
A troubled Ypsilanti Township apartment complex is scheduled to reach the sheriff’s sale stage of foreclosure on Thursday morning, raising questions about its future ownership. Already, township officials said, they have concerns about the condition of the 300-unit Tuscan Creek......
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Paparazzi: NSK salutes military families at Michigan International Speedway

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 6:03am
In June, NSK Corp. paid tribute to American servicemen and women by giving them and their loved ones a NASCAR experience at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.......
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People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Butzel Long and the Main Street Business Improvement Zone

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 6:03am
Len NiehoffThe following is a list of achievements by businesses and individuals in the Ann Arbor area: • Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Len Niehoff< was elected to the board of directors of the National Association of College and University......
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Executive Profile: Anya Dale, project manager, Washtenaw County Economic Development and Energy Department

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 6:03am
Anya DaleAnya Dale became interested in urban planning as an unexpected side result of working in wetland restoration. “We were working hard to retain one acre, when across the street, a 100-acre subdivision was going in,” she said. “I realized......
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Executive Profile: Anya Dale, project manager, Washtenaw County Economic Development and Energy Department

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 5:51am
Anya DaleAnya Dale became interested in urban planning as an unexpected side result of working in wetland restoration. “We were working hard to retain one acre, when across the street, a 100-acre subdivision was going in,” she said. “I realized......
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People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Butzel Long and the Main Street Business Improvement Zone

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 5:10am
Len NiehoffThe following is a list of achievements by businesses and individuals in the Ann Arbor area: • Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Len Niehoff< was elected to the board of directors of the National Association of College and University......
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Paparazzi: NSK salutes military families at Michigan International Speedway

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 5:05am
In June, NSK Corp. paid tribute to American servicemen and women by giving them and their loved ones a NASCAR experience at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.......
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Datebook: Copyright Camp Unconference and more

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 5:03am
• Today: Ann Arbor West chapter of Business Network International open meeting. 7-8:30 a.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor. Meeting repeats every Thursday. BNI is an international networking group that works by growing members’ businesses through......
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Datebook: Copyright Camp Unconference and more

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 5:01am
• Today: Ann Arbor West chapter of Business Network International open meeting. 7-8:30 a.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor. Meeting repeats every Thursday. BNI is an international networking group that works by growing members’ businesses through......
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With Automotive X Prize wrapped up at MIS, teams are urged to develop their programs

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:59am
All the way from Finland, the RaceAbout Association's Racebout coupe established itself as a major contender to win $2.5 million in the Progressive Automotive X Prize alternative class for side-by-side two-seaters. Photos by Ronald Ahrens | For AnnArbor.com With visions......
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With Automotive X Prize wrapped up at MIS, teams are urged to develop their programs

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:15am
All the way from Finland, the RaceAbout Association's Racebout coupe established itself as a major contender to win $2.5 million in the Progressive Automotive X Prize alternative class for side-by-side two-seaters. Photos by Ronald Ahrens | For AnnArbor.com With visions......
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T.J. Maxx unveils remodeled look at Westgate Shopping Center in Ann Arbor

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 6:58am
Shoppers to the Westgate Shopping Center’s T.J. Maxx location will see a recent remodeling effort to the 26-year-old store. The Massachusetts-based apparel and home fashion retailer updated the dressing rooms, added new signage, updated fixtures in the home and beauty......
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'Netflix for baby clothes'? University of Michigan student entrepreneur earns national recognition

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 6:58am
University of Michigan senior Allen Kim calls it the "Netflix of baby clothes." Now the industrial operations engineering major is getting national attention for his business, Bebaroo.com, which helps parents rent baby clothes, similar to how Netflix allows movie enthusiasts......
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'Netflix for baby clothes'? University of Michigan student entrepreneur earns national recognition

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 6:00am
University of Michigan senior Allen Kim calls it the "Netflix of baby clothes." Now the industrial operations engineering major is getting national attention for his business, Bebaroo.com, which helps parents rent baby clothes, similar to how Netflix allows movie enthusiasts......
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T.J. Maxx unveils remodeled look at Westgate Shopping Center in Ann Arbor

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:59am
Shoppers to the Westgate Shopping Center’s T.J. Maxx location will see a recent remodeling effort to the 26-year-old store. The Massachusetts-based apparel and home fashion retailer updated the dressing rooms, added new signage, updated fixtures in the home and beauty......
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Ann Arbor's Vault of Midnight store earns national comic book retailer recognition

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 7:15pm
Vault of Midnight comic book store owner Curtis Sullivan sits with a "Coney" toy at the front register of his Main Street store on Monday night. Winning the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award is an honor for a......
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Lithium-ion battery improvements will eventually make Chevy Volt affordable

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 7:14pm
The Chevrolet Volt is to electric vehicles as early personal computers were to the technology industry. Just like the first VHS players, computers, digital cameras and microwaves were in their day, the first version of General Motors’ Volt will be......
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