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STUDENTS RECEIVE OVER $18,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TROY, Mich., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) hosted the annual Courageous Persuaders Awards Celebration, at which high school students who took a stand against underage drinking won $18,750 in scholarships and awards. The event, which took place on Wednesday, May 15 at the Troy Marriott in Troy, Mich. was hosted by renowned Detroit television personality Huel Perkins, anchor at WJBK...
NOVI, Mich., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- BrassCraft® Service Parts is a leading supplier of plumbing products offering over 3,000 genuine OEM and non-OEM quality plumbing repair/replacement parts. The BrassCraft® Service Parts program includes replacement parts for virtually every widely distributed brand of faucet, shower, tub or toilet. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130517/CG15938) As of January 4, 2014, Federal Public Law 111-380 prohibits the sale of...
Recognition achieved by 395 out of nearly 6,000 U.S. healthcare organizations DETROIT, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) has achieved Magnet® recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Magnet recognition is determined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, which ensures that rigorous standards for nursing excellence are met....
System understands driver's personal preferences to deliver a more meaningful experience behind the wheel VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Would you like your vehicle to suggest a different route to or from work when there are unexpected delays on your regular course? What if your vehicle's cabin temperature adjusted automatically based on your preferences and the outside temperature? (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon...
DETROIT, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Children's Center of Wayne County hosted its ninth annual Power of Possibilities Breakfast fundraiser, themed "Children Are the Heroes!" More than 500 community and business leaders gathered at Detroit's Westin Book Cadillac for the event presented by Ford Motor Company. Event proceeds exceeded $390,000 including a $90,000 challenge match from Lisa & Bill Ford, along with the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation. (Logo:...
Interventional online health solutions company presents an exciting opportunity to learn about new trends in wellness and network with experts in the field. Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Nutriinfo.com, an innovative health solution company that offers an interventional online weight and health management platform, is hosting a Wellness Conference on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 9-11am. With this wellness event, Nutriinfo.com plans to reveal secrets on how to create healthier cultures...
Tuesday July 30th and Tuesday October 29th in PRIME TIME DETROIT, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WADL TV 38 is proud to announce that it will air LIVE, the two City of Detroit Mayoral Race Debates. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit will play host to both of the debates, which are being Co-Sponsored by WWJ Newsradio 950. The first debate is slated for Tuesday July 30(th )and will run from 8pm-930pm, just one week before the Primary Election. The second...
EverLast® Lighting Continues Movement of Michigan Made Products, Lowered Energy Consumption Across College Campuses JACKSON, Mich., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- April 20th, 2013 marked the launch of a Campus Sustainability Initiative lead by Michigan-based company, EverLast® Lighting, Inc. as they visit collegiate campuses in Michigan throughout the year reinforcing the benefits of energy efficient induction lighting. On April 18(th), EverLast® participated in a "Conversation...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group LLC's World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Academy received top honors in the 2013 Manufacturing Leadership 100 (ML100) Awards, being named a High Achiever in the New Workforce category at the Manufacturing Leadership Summit award gala in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, May 15. The High Achiever award recognizes the Company for receiving the highest score in the category, which identifies companies that involve...
Renowned National Sports Radio Host and Former Defensive Lineman Stars in Light-Hearted Video Highlighting What Dad Really Wants for Father's Day DEARBORN, Mich., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned national sports radio host and former defensive lineman, Mike Golic and legendary work wear brand Carhartt have joined efforts to Save Dad's Day from the typical homemade Father's Day gifts like popsicle stick birdhouses, macaroni sculptures and other sad looking arts and crafts and...
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Isle Royal National Park is located in the state of Michigan in the United States. The park contains 571,790 acres of land and water. Its mains feature is Isle Royale, the largest island in Lake Superior that stretches over forty-five miles. The park also contains four hundred smaller islands and the water that connects them. The park was established in 1940, designated as a Wilderness Area in 1976, and designated as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980. Isle Royal once hosted a...
The Indiana bat (Myotis sodalist) is a mouse-eared bat that can be found in North America. Its range primarily includes eastern and Midwestern states, but it can be found in some southern areas of the United States. During the winter, its range becomes much smaller, with most populations occurring in large clusters in only a few caves. One study conducted in 1985 suggested that an estimated 244,000 individuals of this species reside in Indiana. Its range overlaps that of the endangered gray...
Symbol: LIMI9 Group: Monocot Family: Liliaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Forb/herb Native Status: L48 N CAN N Synonyms: LICAM Lilium canadense L. ssp. michiganense (Farw.) B. Boivin & Cody LICAU Lilium canadense L. var. umbelliferum (Farw.) B. Boivin LIMIU Lilium michiganense Farw. var. uniflorum Farw. Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS,...
The shortnose cisco (Coregonus reighardi) is a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family (family Salmonidae). The species is resident to the Nearctic ecozone, formerly occurring in Lakes Huron, Michigan, and Ontario in Canada and the United States. The last reported population was restricted to Georgian Bay off Lake Huron in Canada. Reaching a maximum recorded length of 14 in (36 cm) and a maximum recorded weight of 1.2 lb (540 g), the shortnose cisco is distinguished from the other...
Halite is the mineral of sodium chloride, NaCl, commonly known as rock salt. Halite forms isometric crystals. The mineral is colorless to white, light blue, dark blue, and pink. It commonly occurs with other evaporite deposit minerals such as several of the sulfates, halides and borates. Halite occurs in vast beds of sedimentary evaporite minerals that result from the drying up of enclosed lakes, playas, and seas. Salt beds may be up to 350 m thick and underlie broad areas. In the United...
