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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Grand Rapids</title>
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		<title>Bungling burglar trying break-in at Michigan auto repair shop busted by tow drivers at work</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Bungling burglar at Mich. shop busted by workers

TALLMADGE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities said a man trying to burglarize a southwestern Michigan towing and auto-repair shop got a surprise when he found tow truck drivers inside still on the job.
The Grand Rapids Press reported the Marz Collision Services drivers were drinking coffee around 8 p.m. Friday .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bungling-burglar-trying-break-in-at-michigan-auto-repair-shop-busted-by-tow-drivers-at-work-240647/" title="Bungling burglar trying break-in at Michigan auto repair shop busted by tow drivers at work">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Models of Obama homes in Chicago and White House in holiday train shows at botanical gardens</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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Model Obama homes in garden holiday train shows

NEW YORK — Models of the Obama White House, the Obama home in Chicago and the house Michelle Obama grew up in are on display at holiday train shows at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington.
Holiday train shows are also held in other .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/models-of-obama-homes-in-chicago-and-white-house-in-holiday-train-shows-at-botanical-gardens-235126/">Source &nbsp;: Models of Obama homes in Chicago and White House in holiday train shows at botanical gardens</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Palin! Palin! Palin!&#8217; crowds chant as hundreds line up in Mich. to see Palin on book tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Barks Hoffman</dc:creator>
		
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Hundreds cheer Palin in Mich. for book tour

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — College students ditched class, employees skipped work and some huddled in the cold overnight just to make sure they get an orange wristband Wednesday that would let them meet Sarah Palin.
A line of more than a thousand people — some sporting Palin Power stickers ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/palin-palin-palin-crowds-chant-as-hundreds-line-up-in-mich-to-see-palin-on-book-tour-232138/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : &#8216;Palin! Palin! Palin!&#8217; crowds chant as hundreds line up in Mich. to see Palin on book tour</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Palin! Palin! Palin!&#8217; crowds chant as thousands line up in Mich. to see Palin on book tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Barks Hoffman</dc:creator>
		
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Thousands cheer Palin in Mich. for book tour

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — College students ditched class, employees skipped work and some huddled in the cold overnight just to make sure they get an orange wristband Wednesday that would let them meet Sarah Palin.
Thousands gathered outside a Barnes &#038; Noble and chanted &#8220;Palin! Palin! Palin!&#8221; for the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/palin-palin-palin-crowds-chant-as-thousands-line-up-in-mich-to-see-palin-on-book-tour-232092/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : &#8216;Palin! Palin! Palin!&#8217; crowds chant as thousands line up in Mich. to see Palin on book tour</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hundreds line up for chance to meet Sarah Palin as she kicks off national book tour in Mich.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Hundreds line up in Mich. for chance to meet Palin

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Hundreds of Sarah Palin fans lined up Wednesday at a Michigan book store to get the chance to meet the former Alaska governor as she kicked off a national tour for her book &#8220;Going Rogue.&#8221;
Some supporters camped out overnight to be among ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/hundreds-line-up-for-chance-to-meet-sarah-palin-as-she-kicks-off-national-book-tour-in-mich-231796/">Hundreds line up for chance to meet Sarah Palin as she kicks off national book tour in Mich.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sarah Palin set to kick off 3-week national tour in Mich. to promote her book, &#8216;Going Rogue&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Big crowds expected as Palin kicks off book tour

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Huge crowds are expected when Sarah Palin kicks off her national book tour in Michigan.
The 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate is scheduled to sign copies of her book Wednesday evening at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids. The book was released .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sarah-palin-set-to-kick-off-3-week-national-tour-in-mich-to-promote-her-book-going-rogue-231510/">Source &nbsp;: Sarah Palin set to kick off 3-week national tour in Mich. to promote her book, &#8216;Going Rogue&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wal-Mart, others suspend business with Mich. fruit grower fined for child-labor law violations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Prichard</dc:creator>
		
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Retailers suspend business with Mich. fruit grower

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Wal-Mart and two other top retailers said Friday they are suspending business with a large southwestern Michigan blueberry grower after investigators found children as young as 6 working in the grower&#8217;s fields.
Wal-Mart, Kroger and Meijer said pending further information, they have stopped buying products from ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wal-mart-others-suspend-business-with-mich-fruit-grower-fined-for-child-labor-law-violations-213211/">Wal-Mart, others suspend business with Mich. fruit grower fined for child-labor law violations</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Retailers suspend business with Mich. grower who had children as young as 6 working in fields</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Prichard</dc:creator>
		
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Retailers suspend dealings with Mich. fruit grower

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Wal-Mart, Kroger and Meijer are suspending business with a large southwestern Michigan blueberry grower after investigators found children as young as 6 working in the grower&#8217;s fields.
The retailers said Friday they have stopped buying products from Adkin Blue Ribbon Blueberry Co. near South Haven.
The U.S. ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/retailers-suspend-business-with-mich-grower-who-had-children-as-young-as-6-working-in-fields-212976/">Retailers suspend business with Mich. grower who had children as young as 6 working in fields</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police: Man turns himself in, claims he was responsible for armed robbery of Michigan bank</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man robbed a Michigan bank and got away — but didn&#8217;t stay away. WOOD-TV reported that a 40-year-old Comstock Park resident later called 911 and confessed. According to the Kent County sheriff&#8217;s department, the man simply said: &#8220;I&#8217;m the one that robbed the bank, and I wanted to turn myself .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-man-turns-himself-in-claims-he-was-responsible-for-armed-robbery-of-michigan-bank-203413/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Universal Forest raises yearly dividend to 20 cents, names former Home Depot exec to board</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Universal Forest Products Inc. said its board has increased its yearly dividend to 20 cents. It will be paid Dec. 15 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 1.

The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based also said it has appointed a former Home Depot executive, Bruce Merino, to its board, effective Oct. 15.
Universal is ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/universal-forest-raises-yearly-dividend-to-20-cents-names-former-home-depot-exec-to-board-200251/">Read more : Universal Forest raises yearly dividend to 20 cents, names former Home Depot exec to board</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Spartan Stores 2nd-quarter profit falls with gas prices and as consumer buy private label</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grocery store chain Spartan Stores Inc. said Wednesday that quarterly profit fell as gas prices fell and consumers bought more private-label products to cope with the tough economy.

Spartan, based in Grand Rapids, Mich., said second-quarter profit fell 2 percent to $10.4 million, or 46 cents per share, from $10.6 million, or .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/spartan-stores-2nd-quarter-profit-falls-with-gas-prices-and-as-consumer-buy-private-label-196412/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Brooklyn, NY, artist wins $250K top prize in new Mich. art competition</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:52:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Brooklyn, N.Y., artist has won the $250,000 top prize offered in a new art competition in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Ran Ortner and his painting &#8220;Open Water no.24&#8243; topped the voting among ten finalists competing for a total of $449,000 in prize money in the first ArtPrize event. The winner was announced ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/brooklyn-ny-artist-wins-250k-top-prize-in-new-mich-art-competition-191189/">Brooklyn, NY, artist wins $250K top prize in new Mich. art competition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>ArtPrize organizers to announce winner of $250K top award in new Mich. art event</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/artprize-organizers-to-announce-winner-of-250k-top-award-in-new-mich-art-event-191108/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new art competition that for more than two weeks filled lobbies, streets and even a river with hundreds of works of art and attracted thousands of people to Grand Rapids, Mich., is winding down.

ArtPrize organizers were to announce the winner of the $250,000 top prize Thursday evening.
Ten finalists from Michigan, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/artprize-organizers-to-announce-winner-of-250k-top-award-in-new-mich-art-event-191108/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: ArtPrize organizers to announce winner of $250K top award in new Mich. art event</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>ArtPrize organizers to announce winner of $250K top prize in new Grand Rapids art event</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A $250,000 top prize is at stake as a new, 18-day art competition winds down in Michigan.

Ten finalists are in the running to win the first ArtPrize event, which runs through Saturday in Grand Rapids, Mich. The winner will be announced Thursday evening.
The second-place finisher will receive $100,000; third place will .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/artprize-organizers-to-announce-winner-of-250k-top-prize-in-new-grand-rapids-art-event-191086/">ArtPrize organizers to announce winner of $250K top prize in new Grand Rapids art event</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Picture this: New art competition in Michigan offers $250K for top prize, public picks winner</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/picture-this-new-art-competition-in-michigan-offers-250k-for-top-prize-public-picks-winner-169338/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — More than 1,200 artists from two dozen countries are taking part in a new art competition coming to southwestern Michigan that features a $250,000 prize for first place.

The 18-day event is called ArtPrize and kicks off Sept. 23 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Artworks are already being installed at several venues. One of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/picture-this-new-art-competition-in-michigan-offers-250k-for-top-prize-public-picks-winner-169338/">Read : Picture this: New art competition in Michigan offers $250K for top prize, public picks winner</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Appeals court upholds deportation of Kurdish immigrant; attorneys say man was tortured</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Kurdish immigrant from Turkey who the U.S. government claims failed to disclose ties to a group labeled a terrorist organization lost another round Monday in his fight to remain in the United States.

In a split decision, a three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati ruled ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/appeals-court-upholds-deportation-of-kurdish-immigrant-attorneys-say-man-was-tortured-148659/">Appeals court upholds deportation of Kurdish immigrant; attorneys say man was tortured</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Appliance maker Whirlpools 2nd-qtr profit falls 33 percent on lower consumer demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A significant drop in consumer demand slashed second-quarter profit 33 percent at Whirlpool Corp., the world&#8217;s largest maker of home appliances.

The profit was better than analysts expected, and the company brightened its full-year forecast. But Whirlpool&#8217;s revenue dropped 18 percent to $4.17 billion from $5.08 billion, missing Wall Street&#8217;s average forecast .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/appliance-maker-whirlpools-2nd-qtr-profit-falls-33-percent-on-lower-consumer-demand-117481/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Appliance maker Whirlpools 2nd-qtr profit falls 33 percent on lower consumer demand</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Christian book publisher Zondervan hires auto industry vet Jason Vines as VP of communications</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Christian book publisher Zondervan has hired auto industry veteran Jason Vines to serve as vice president of public relations and communications.

The Grand Rapids-based company said Wednesday Vines will be responsible for directing communications initiatives for Zondervan and each of its divisions. He also will lead brand development for Zondervan and its ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/christian-book-publisher-zondervan-hires-auto-industry-vet-jason-vines-as-vp-of-communications-103216/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Christian book publisher Zondervan hires auto industry vet Jason Vines as VP of communications</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Spartan Stores to highlight more than 2,400 products with Michigan&#8217;s Best campaign</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores Inc. is launching a campaign aimed at promoting Michigan pride.

The Grand Rapids-based supermarket chain&#8217;s Michigan&#8217;s Best campaign will highlight more than 2,400 products in its stores that are grown or produced in the state. The promotion starts Sunday.
The Grand Rapids Press reports Saturday that signs will identify Michigan products  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/spartan-stores-to-highlight-more-than-2400-products-with-michigans-best-campaign-99492/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Driver Johnny Benson released from Michigan hospital 3 days after fiery crash</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Reigning NASCAR truck champion Johnny Benson has been released from a Grand Rapids hospital three days after being injured in a fiery crash.

The 45-year-old driver suffered burns and broken ribs after his vehicle collided with another car, slammed into a wall and burst into flames.
The crash was Saturday during an International ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/driver-johnny-benson-released-from-michigan-hospital-3-days-after-fiery-crash-83469/">Read : Driver Johnny Benson released from Michigan hospital 3 days after fiery crash</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former Wolverines, Bills player Riemersma files paperwork for Michigan congressional seat</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Former Michigan and Buffalo Bills tight end Jay Riemersma (REE&#8217;-muhrz-muh) has designs on Congress.

The Grand Rapids Press reports Wednesday Riemersma has filed paperwork to run for U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra&#8217;s (HUCK&#8217;-struhz) 2nd District seat in southwestern Michigan. Hoekstra, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for governor in 2010.
Riemersma also is a  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-wolverines-bills-player-riemersma-files-paperwork-for-michigan-congressional-seat-77335/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Browne wins 3rd men&#8217;s US 25K championship, Meyerhoff wins 1st women&#8217;s race</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 02:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Dan Browne has won his third U.S. 25-kilometer championship and Sally Meyerhoff has won her first, running on an alternate course organizers set up because of flooding.

Both finished second on Saturday in Grand Rapids, Mich., in fields open to international athletes.
Browne, of Beaverton, Ore., was clocked in 1 hour, 15 minutes, ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/browne-wins-3rd-mens-us-25k-championship-meyerhoff-wins-1st-womens-race-57878/">Browne wins 3rd men&#8217;s US 25K championship, Meyerhoff wins 1st women&#8217;s race</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>True value of art? $250K for Mich. art competition winner to be chosen by public</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Members of the public will use mobile devices and the Web to choose the winner of the first ArtPrize, which offers a top prize of $250,000.

The annual event, announced Thursday, will be held Sept. 23 through Oct. 10 at perhaps hundreds of venues throughout a 3-square-mile area of downtown Grand Rapids. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/true-value-of-art-250k-for-mich-art-competition-winner-to-be-chosen-by-public-35804/">Read the original article &nbsp;: True value of art? $250K for Mich. art competition winner to be chosen by public</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>True value of art? $250K for Grand Rapids art competition winner to be chosen by public</title>
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		<dc:creator>James Prichard</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Members of the public will use mobile devices and the Web to choose the winner of one of the largest art prizes ever offered at a new, annual event scheduled to be announced Thursday.

Organizers of the first ArtPrize art competition hope to receive thousands of entries vying for more than $400,000 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/true-value-of-art-250k-for-grand-rapids-art-competition-winner-to-be-chosen-by-public-35482/">Original article &nbsp;: True value of art? $250K for Grand Rapids art competition winner to be chosen by public</a>.]]></description>
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