Mentor “Engineers” Students Bright Futures

Left:  Dr. Pierre Percy,  is recognized as the first African American to earn a doctorate in electrical
engineering. He will be
honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in February 2009. Courtesy photo

“Teachers respond to what parents demand.  The message is take math and science because you need the math and science as a base.  Biology is not medicine that doctors practice but you need biology to become a doctor,” said Dr. Pierre, “just as you need math and science to become an engineer.”

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DON KING WEIGHS IN ON BUSH’S SHOE ATTACK

 

 

Boxing promoter Don King is raving over President George W. Bush’s cat-like reflexes as he dodged two shoes hurled at his face by an Iraqi journalist during a press conference Sunday in Baghdad.

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Teen Talk 7-24

The holidays are a time for family members, celebrations, and mindless gorging of food. But what if you live too far away from most of your family.

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Aboutthatcar.com: Ford Flex

DETROIT, MI – Except for the Mini, I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a relatively flat sided vehicle that is as snazzy as Ford’s Flex. My hat is off to its designers.

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Saper Showcases Some Suess Surprises

Saper Galleries latest exhibit captures the inspiration and imagination of both children and adults alike.  For many, Dr. Suess is a household name.  His books hold most children’s eyes wide open with wonder and amazement while being read Oh the Places You’ll Go.  This creative and colorful collection of artwork also gives us new insight to who Dr. Suess really was.

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50 CENT CONCERNED ABOUT ECONOMY: Rapper looses millions, investment portfolio in trouble

 

While 50 Cent may not literally see his net worth dwindle down to the amount of his rap moniker, the mogul is worried about his financial assets as stock markets and real estate values continue to plummet.      

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Baker College Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Health Science Building

OWOSSO, MI — Baker College is the largest private college in Michigan.  The non-profit higher education institution, serving more than 36,000 students on 12 campuses and in four satellite locations, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $6.5 million health science building on its main campus.

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