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Joining Up With Other “Backpackers” in Detroit
Two days ago, I went backpacking with some Compuware colleagues of mine. Some I knew. Some were new to me. But it didn’t take long to fit in with this friendly crew. There were plenty of ideas, laughs...
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Three’s Company
In Friday’s closing ceremonies for the Live Downtown games, there was a bit of a surprise. After a week of fierce competition which included bungee racing, scavenger hunting, and backpack stuffing, the...
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Detroit on the Rebound
I’ve been living in my hometown of Detroit for the past 20 years. Long gone are the days when my visiting friends and family members would declare that downtown Detroit is the most deserted and...
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Enjoying downtown living
When I was growing up, I used to love the humorous sitcom “The Jeffersons” (1975-1985), about a nouveau riche African-American couple who lived the American Dream and “finally got a piece of the pie.”...
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From the Bluegrass State to the Concrete Jungle
After graduating from U of D Jesuit High School in 2011, I found myself at an interesting point in life. I had selected the University of Kentucky as my college -six hours and 300 miles away- and was...
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My Quest to Get Fit
Like so many Americans, I have an ongoing struggle with my weight. While I was slimming down, my bathroom scale was like a good friend. When I stepped on it, it always boosted my spirits. Now that I am...
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OpenCo Comes to Detroit
Next week, OpenCo comes to Detroit and expects to bring with it a following of over 1,000 job seekers, marketers, investors and the curious in innovation. And I can’t wait. Compuware will be among 60...
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Open Opportunity: A HostCo’s Perspective on OpenCo Det
Innovation drives Detroit. And from where I sit (on the fourth floor of the Compuware headquarters building), last week was a good indication of it. On a four-city tour, OpenCo stopped in Detroit for...
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An Awful Lot Is Going On Around the D — and It’s Not Bleak
Remember when Digital Detroit and the Michigan IT Summit were the highlights of the local tech conference scene? Or the dark years after those fizzled and doom and gloom replaced them — economic...
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Lafayette Greens and the Culture of Giving
When I heard that Lafayette Greens had donated 2,000 pounds of its produce to Gleaners Community Food Bank, I wanted to help them make a difference in the community. I felt that my Uncle Fred and Aunt...
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