Wednesday, February 25, 2009

TRAVEL : 2009 Dirtiest Hotels List


Click here for TripAdvisor.com's list of the "Dirtiest Hotels in America".

Thursday, February 19, 2009

EMPLOYMENT: Census Bureau Hiring Temporary Workers in the Detroit Region


U.S. Census Bureau Detroit Employment Opportunities

Thank you for considering job opportunities in the Detroit region. We seek self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals to join our diverse team of professional men and women in various positions throughout our region.

2010 Census
Employment Opportunities

Regional Office
Employment Opportunities

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

YOU ARE INVITED TO A PBS CONCERT TAPING on 3/15 - RSVP by 3/11

Donald Braswell, a top 5 finalist on Season 3 of NBC’s America's Got Talent” program, is looking to find his niche audience on PBS and Detroit Public Television is providing the opportunity for him to do so on Sunday, March 15.

Donald Braswell's energy, voice and appeal captivate audiences worldwide. His ability to sing a diverse repertoire from operatic arrangements to adult contemporary has made him an overnight sensation that inspires audiences to believe anything is possible. During a series of performances in 1995 with the Welsh National Opera, Donald was struck by a car while cycling through Wales. He suffered severe damage to his throat and was told by doctors that he might not be able to sing or speak normally again. Working diligently he was able to regain the normal use of his voice. Now he’s on his way, performing for audiences everywhere including PBS!

DATE AND TIME: SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2009 FROM 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

RSVP to Josette Marano, (248) 305-3782 or email jmarano@dptv.org no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Please arrive at the studio no later than 7:00 p.m.
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Location: Detroit Public Television Studios
7441 Second Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202

Thursday, February 5, 2009

TEACHERS & PARENTS: Walter Dean Myers "Second Chance" Initiative

Walter Dean Myers "Second Chance" Initiative

Walter Dean Myers began writing poems and short stories in the fourth grade. For a boy with a severe speech impediment, writing became a wonderful form of self-expression. Drawing from his own experiences growing up in Harlem, Myers often writes about the challenging realities that face today's urban youth.

The award-winning Myers has a new book coming out in February called Dope Sick. His goal in writing this tale of second chances, redemption, and the promise of hope was to reach teens that need to change direction. With his publisher HarperCollins, he's made the first three chapters of Dope Sick available to download at AdLit.org. The entire book will be available online for free reading for 2 weeks beginning on its February 10 publication date. AdLit.org has also pulled together resources for adults to help them get discussions going about the choices young people make and will provide online opportunities for students to interact with Myers.