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CityFlats Hotel: The First Guest Tells All

by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)

Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

When Jane Bock wheeled her suitcase into Grand Rapids' CityFlats Hotel, she heard an audible whisper between the staff members: "Do you think that's our first guest?" She knew when she made her reservation a month or so ago...

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Valentiger: The Speed of Culture

by Matt Jarrells (WYCE_Matt)

Submitted 05-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Matt Jarrells catches up with independent Grand Rapids band Valentiger in the wake of the release and tour in support of Oh, To Know!  The interview was recorded at a corner table at west side best-kept-secret The Kopper Top Restaurant, Tuesday...

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Speak Out!

by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)

Submitted 02-11-2010 under NONPROFITS

A Talent for Speaking  An ancient Chinese saying gives this advice: “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open mouth and remove all doubt.” This may have been good advice in ancient China, medieval monasteries or our...

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