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MDN: Living Well

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Depression doesn’t make reservations in advance. It just descends. There is also no formula for a human being’s breaking point. Especially when there could be neurologic or psychiatric forces in play, perhaps without the affected person even being aware of them. Debbie Jones’ husband, Dennis H. Jones, had been a longtime executive at FedEx before going into the tech business out in California and then eventually returning to Memphis to run a computer consulting firm. She says she and other family members were aware Dennis, who was known for his generous spirit, was depressed and had even taken medication for … Continue reading MDN: Living Well

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MDN: Joerger to Co-Chair Event Benefiting Tennis Memphis

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  Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Dave Joerger and his wife, Kara Joerger, will co-chair the second annual “A Serving for Tennis” event Feb. 20 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Pink Palace Museum. The event will benefit Tennis Memphis and their National Junior Tennis and Learning program. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at tennismemphis.org or at the following Tennis Memphis Centers: Bellevue, Eldon Roark, Leftwich or Wolbrecht. For more information, contact Tennis Memphis by phone at 901-374-0603 or by email at slang@tennismemphis.org. All proceeds benefit Tennis Memphis NJTL. About 20 local Memphis restaurants will be serving … Continue reading MDN: Joerger to Co-Chair Event Benefiting Tennis Memphis

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MDN: ServiceMaster Signals Desire to Strengthen Tennis Tournament

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“After it was announced at a press conference at The Racquet Club of Memphis that ServiceMaster Global Holdings Inc. had entered into a three-year deal to be the presenting sponsor of the Memphis Open, the company’s chief financial officer, Alan Haughie, couldn’t help himself. Taking the microphone, ServiceMaster’s Haughie said it was now assured that the winner of next month’s Association of Tennis Professionals event would be a “service master.” Don’t blame him too much, for if you’ve watched pro tennis you know it’s not uncommon for the players to groan while unleashing a big first serve. Later Haughie, who is … Continue reading MDN: ServiceMaster Signals Desire to Strengthen Tennis Tournament

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MDN: ServiceMaster to Present Memphis Open

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“Memphis-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings Inc. will be the presenting sponsor of the local Association of Tennis Professionals tour stop in February, it was announced Thursday afternoon at The Racquet Club of Memphis. From Feb. 7-15, The Racquet Club will be the site of the Memphis Open, an ATP World Tour 250-level event. The United States Tennis Association, which is the primary owner of the event, will be running the Memphis Open. In October, Tennis Rendezvous LLC, which is jointly owned by the USTA and Golden Set Holdings LLC, purchased the U.S. Indoor National Tennis Championships from San Jose-based Sharks Sports & Entertainment … Continue reading MDN: ServiceMaster to Present Memphis Open

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MBJ: Memphis Open director working on comeback

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“While most people are concerned with making plans for Christmas, Erin Mazurekis already looking at February. Feb. 9, to be exact. That is the first day of the newly-christened Memphis Open, the city’s annual professional tennis tournament, which Mazurek now oversees. ….” MBJ: Memphis Open director working on comeback. Continue reading MBJ: Memphis Open director working on comeback

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MBJ: Memphis pro tennis tournament renamed by new owners

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“Memphis’ long-time tennis tournament will have a new name to go along with its new owner in 2015. The tournament, now known as the Memphis Open, will be held Feb. 9-15 at the Racquet Club of Memphis. The tournament already has a commitment from Kei Nishikori, its two-time defending champion. Nishikori made it to the finals of the U.S. Open in September. ….” (MBJ) Continue reading MBJ: Memphis pro tennis tournament renamed by new owners