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Obama and McCain Battle For the White House

Rina Risper18 years ago016 mins

Growing Doubts About McCain’s Judgment, Age and Campaign Conduct

Section 1: The Obama-McCain Matchup

Barack Obama leads John McCain not only in overall support but also in the intensity of his support. A sizable plurality of 45% says they are voting for Obama and that there is no chance they will vote for McCain. McCain’s “certain” support is much smaller: just 32% are certain to vote for him. Similarly, 36% say they strongly back Obama, while just 21% strongly support McCain.

Build Spanish for Business Skills at Lansing Community College

Rina Risper18 years ago05 mins

Left – CTBA short for Cuatro Torres Business Area (Spanish for Four Towers Business Area) is a business park currently under construction located in the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid (Spain), on the former Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid. The area will contain the tallest skyscrapers in Madrid and Spain.

Below – With globalization on the rise, more are doing business overseas in cities like Madrid, Spain.

Professor Keith Phillips
explains an article written in Spanish about the stock market to LCC student Mercedes Martinez (left).

The article uses business terms not usually taught in traditional Spanish classes.

Sexton High School
Spanish teacher
Jeanette Barron (right)
goes over her notes.

TNCP Photo

‘IRON MAN’ FIRING SHOCKS TERRENCE HOWARD: Actor says he found out he was dropped from film when rest of the world did

Rina Risper18 years ago02 mins

Terrence Howard says he found out about Don Cheadle replacing him in the forthcoming "Iron Man" sequel the way everyone else did – by reading it in the trade magazines.

TNCP Special College Edition: What are the Pros & Cons of Online Schools?

Rina Risper18 years ago05 mins

There are many distinct differences between online education and traditional learning. For certain students, distance learning is a fitting option; for others, a campus-based school program is much more beneficial. By comparing the advantages and disadvantages of online learning you can decide if an online or campus program would be more helpful in achieving your goals.

Lansing Jaycees Hold Fall Fun Fest at the GM Lansing Delta Township Plant Habitat

Rina Risper18 years ago08 mins

LANSING, MI — Calling all ghosts and goblins! In lieu of their annual Haunted House, the Lansing Jaycees are having a Fall Fun Fest at the GM Lansing Delta Township Plant Habitat, 8175 Millett Hwy Lansing, MI 48917, on Thursday, October 30th for ages 12 and under.

Update: Extreme Makeover Home Edition Family Chosen

Rina Risper18 years ago04 mins

On September 26, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” travelled to Holt, Michigan, to tell the Nickless family that their 1860’s farmhouse will be remodeled in only seven days! After husband Tim Nickless passed away in January, Arlene Nickless and her three sons, Aaron, 11, Noah, 9, and Andrew, 7 were left to fend for themselves in the dilapidated home. Therefore, Ty and his designers demolished the Nickless’ old home and built them a brand new one!

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Breaking the Silence: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Rina Risper18 years ago05 mins

Domestic violence homicide victims’ names from calendar year 2006 are listed alphabetically along with a synopsis of the circumstances surrounding each murder as described in newspaper articles. We cannot be certain that we have included all of the domestic homicides in the state. Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board (MDVPTB) contracts with a clipping service that provides newspaper stories reporting on domestic violence homicides printed in newspapers throughout Michigan. The stories are then put into synopsis form for the purpose of creating this document.

Shabazz Students Present the Power of Poetry

Rina Risper18 years ago04 mins

Left: Jeronte Jasper smiling while reciting the words to the children’s song “The Wheels on the Bus”. The kindergarten students were immediately engaged and began to sing along. Below: The gym was packed with students and parents.

October is Small Business Month

Rina Risper18 years ago017 mins

How to Successfully Navigate Your Business through an Economic Downturn

An economic downturn is a phase of the business cycle in which the economy as a whole is in decline. This phase basically marks the end of the period of growth in the business cycle. Economic downturns are characterized by decreased levels of consumer purchases (especially of durable goods) and, subsequently, reduced levels of production by businesses.

JURORS DISCUSS O.J.’S GUILTY VERDICT

Rina Risper18 years ago05 mins

Panelists say decision influenced heavily by secret audio tapes

Seven jurors from the O.J. Simpson trial say their guilty verdict was influenced more by secret audio tapes and surveillance video than eyewitness accounts, reports the Associated Press.