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Local businesses work to become bicycle friendly

Submitted 07-23-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

We've been working with local businesses to help them provide a bicycle-friendly workplace. Those encouraging bicycle commuting see a triple bottom line benefit to their people, planet and even profits.

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Daredevil Circus builds cooperative community for City Lights

Submitted 07-22-2013 under OPINION

Last weekend, the City Lights Music Festival included a circus troupe among its performers. This conversation and photo essay of their performance give a window into what goes into creating their performance.

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Bullying

Submitted 07-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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Thoughts of Suicide

Submitted 07-17-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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A Short Life

Submitted 07-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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Comparing burgers to burgers

Submitted 07-15-2013 under OPINION

I compare several local hamburgers in different price points and ingredients, and come up with some top recommendations in the various levels.

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Film "Sign Painters" uncovers hidden craft

Submitted 07-12-2013 under OPINION

The UICA and AIGA West Michigan presented Sign Painters, a film that addresses very relevant issues regarding craft in our technological age on June 22.

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