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05/27/11 07:06 PM
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Through work I came across this remarkable video made by the people of Grand Rapids, MI. They were upset that Newsweek magazine had said Grand Rapids was one of the top 10 dying cities. The residents wanted to show they were far from dead. What also makes this video special is that it involved 5,000 people and it was taped in one take as one single camera shot. If you have some time pelase take a look. Tom. Grand Rapids Video
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05/28/11 12:03 AM
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That is GREAT. Thanks for posting it, Tom.
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05/28/11 01:47 AM
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Mrs. Marc
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Fabulous!! An amazing amount of planning and work that must have gone into that Thanks for sharing
Arlene
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05/28/11 03:28 AM
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Thanks so much Tom! I spend a lot of time in Grand Rapids, it is a beautiful city.
Cindy
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05/28/11 03:28 AM
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Ray
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Grand Rapids looks rather healthy to me, including its residents.
Fun to watch as you could put a number of other city names in place of Grand Rapids and have the same pride.
Like Cleveland. We enjoy living here.
Cheers! Ray & Penny
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05/28/11 03:44 AM
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How very COOL is that? Thanks Tom! 
Betty ![[Linked Image from i4.photobucket.com]](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/bkoonin/Carnival%20Cruise%20%20-%202003/myoceanview.jpg)
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05/28/11 04:43 AM
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That was a fun way to start off Saturday morning.
Susan Hall
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05/28/11 05:10 AM
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The citizens of Grand Rapids look alive and kickin' to me. What a great way to promote their city! And all in one take? Amazing.
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05/28/11 08:11 AM
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Truly amazing! Makes me proud of my home state.
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05/28/11 11:29 AM
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Hi Tom! Loved the vid and good feeling it gave me.
Suzie
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- Joshua Slocum
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05/28/11 01:43 PM
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Thanks, Tom! Most enjoyable!
Another Kathy
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05/28/11 03:08 PM
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Tom, that was awesome !! Thanks for sharing.
Marcie 
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06/03/11 02:00 PM
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Beth
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WOW, the residents of Grand Rapids are the ABC News Persons of the Week!! How great is that!
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06/03/11 06:40 PM
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Tom G
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Thanks for watching Beth. We appreciate it. Tom.
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06/03/11 06:52 PM
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Tom, the Grand Rapids video shows that the city is very much alive. It was neat that I had seen the clip earlier this week. Thanks for sharing.
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06/03/11 07:03 PM
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Hi Tom,
As soon as I saw the Persons of the Week, I thought of you and KNEW that you had something to with that decision! Thanks so much for sharing it earlier this week!
Another Kathy
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06/04/11 04:40 AM
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Yes, it was neat that we had seen it before it hit the news....it is great to know people in high places! Great work Tom....wonderful to see them have recognition for both their work and their pride for their city
Arlene
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06/04/11 09:07 AM
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Thanks Arlene and Kathy. I didn't have anything to do with the story other than to mention that the video would make a good story. I was actually in Toledo yesterday covering the President when they put the story together. Tom.
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