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I read “Stop Hiring Based Only on Category Experience” today. It was refreshing to read after applying to several jobs over the last day.
While experience certainly plays a large role, I’ve always believed that the tangibles are key qualities. You can’t teach ethics, punctuality, passion for your work, etc. These will keep people around and [...]

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Interview at McCann-Erickson

I’m really looking forward to my interview with McCann-Erickson Detroit tomorrow. This is a really great opportunity to get back in the industry and keep growing professionally.
I don’t believe Detroit is dead, there is still a lot to learn from this great creative city. I’m also a fan of the advertising community in Detroit, [...]

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Jimmy V quotes can be applied to any situation

I find it best to take a step back and analyze the situation at hand. A job search can create quite the frustrations.
You’re thinking: I’m clearly qualified… don’t they like me? Then you see who they hired and are completely puzzled.
I started looking at some Jim Valvano (Jimmy V) quotes to remind myself to [...]

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MSU Homecoming

I’ve noticed some differences in being an undergrad and being an alumni. There were so many things I took for granted as an undergrad:
Seeing your friends everyday
The electricity of the city during football and basketball season
Sunday morning breakfast with everyone
Meeting great people everyday
Rick’s American Cafe… for better or worse
I enjoy heading to East Lansing for [...]

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Lighten up!

I read a hilarious article today titled “PepsiCo iPhone app draws fire for stereotyping“. The article is about an iPhone app from PepsiCo that assists you with pickup lines and allows you to track these conquests.
If you’re not laughing this post isn’t for you.
The article has some great quotes that made me laugh from start [...]

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Change is good

I’ve decided to get back up on the horse and continue to produce blog posts. These posts will be a little different as there is no client news to report at the moment.
The posts will be shifting to a more personal feel, I promise to not pull at the heartstrings too much. I’ll be taking [...]

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Detroit students teaming with homeless to turn old tires into new hope

MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 8, 2009
For More Information:
Rebecca Martusewicz, 734-730-7359 or rmartusew@emich.edu

Detroit students teaming with homeless to turn old tires into new hope
Kids’ innovative ‘green’ project with Eastern Michigan University, Hope of Detroit Academy, Cass Community Social Services transforms scrap rubber into doormats
WHO: 22 seventh-grade students and teachers from Hope Detroit Academy are [...]

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The Country Club of Lansing Sponsors Fashion Show to benefit The Greater Lansing Food Bank

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2009
Contact: Cathy Lazar,
The Country Club of Lansing
Phone: 517-318-5201
Mobile: 517-290-1007
Email: clazar@cclansing.org
The Country Club of Lansing Sponsors Fashion Show to benefit The Greater Lansing Food Bank
LANSING, Mich. — The Country Club of Lansing (CCL), one of Michigan’s most recognized and revered golf, dining and family clubs, today announced that it is sponsoring [...]

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Michigan college funds keep growing

Saving plans sound despite bad economy, leaders say

Michigan’s two college savings programs remain sound investments, despite the struggles with the stock market, leaders said Tuesday.
The Michigan Education Trust (MET) and the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) have seen modest growth in the economic downturn — up 1 percent and 10 percent from 2007, respectively, according [...]

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Pinckney Recreation Area Offers a ‘Paddle to Hell’ April 1

Contact: Jon LaBossiere 734-426-4913
Agency: Natural Resources
March 24, 2009
Pinckney Recreation Area is announcing its spring “GO-Get Oudoors” recreational stimulus package with a “Paddle to Hell” on Wednesday, April 1, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Bruin Lake boat launch.
Under the best conditions, this is an easy four-mile paddle through Hell, Michigan. However, this early [...]

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