Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Detroit Science Center (IMAX Dome Theatre): "Animalopolis," "Mysteries of the Great Lakes," "The Alps" and "Mummies Secrets of the Lost Pharaohs." Times vary. 5020 John R, Detroit. 313-577-8400. www.detroitsciencecenter.org.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Guy Consolmagno has covered a lot of ground since he was a kid enrolled at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs elementary in Beverly Hills. From there, to University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. Then to the East Coast, and on to the Southwest, piling up advanced educational degrees. Then to Rome. And into the Vatican, where the pope lives.
Art Knowledge News (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
DETROIT, MI (AP).- Through a replica of cemetery gates, a new exhibition offers a glimpse into the lives of people whose bodies were accidentally mummified in the mining town of Guanajuato, Mexico, more than a century ago. Thirty-six mummies on loan from Guanajuato's Museo de las Momias (Museum of the Mummies) go on public display Saturday at the as part of the "Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato"...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
Parents and educators should be mindful that some young kids may be frightened by the "Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato Exhibition." Julie Johnson, associate director of education for the Detroit Science Center, said that she has children ages 10 and 12 and she is hesitant about taking them to the exhibit.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 24/08/2009
A metro Detroit couple had a "Star Trek"-inspired wedding this weekend.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 18/08/2009
A group is matching charitable donations today up to $1 million.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 25/07/2009
Tigers centerfielder Curtis Granderson was the man in demand at his fund-raiser and bachelor auction Thursday night at Big Rock Chop House in Birmingham. Guests got to sample 300 wines from around the globe, but the highlight was the auction of private dinners for two with Granderson or teammates Edwin Jackson and Ryan Perry.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 24/07/2009
Wayne County Circuit Judge Gershwin Drain ruled Thursday against a Detroit City Council candidate who wanted ballots for the upcoming primary election reprinted without ballot designations.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/07/2009
The Detroit Public Schools Office of Parent Involvement is to sponsor Get on the Bus field trips on Wednesdays in July from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free trips are to include: Detroit Science Center on July 8; Detroit Institute of Arts on July 15, and the Arab American National Museum on July 22.
Trek Movie Report (Free subscription) | 03/07/2009
Tomorrow is the 4th of July, a day for Americans to celebrate their independence as a nation and a people. TrekMovie has some suggestions on how Trekkies can celebrate the holiday, including joining George Takei at a fireworks show, seeing Chris Pine demonstrate democracy, re-enacting "The Omega Glory" and more. Go to fireworks show narrated [...]
Monroe on a Budget (Free subscription) | 15/06/2009
One of the little-known facts about me is that I have long been a science fiction fan and have been a member of a Star Trek club since the early 1990s. The club I belong to is based in Toledo and the members were very interested in going to Star Trek: The Exhibition at the Detroit [...]
www.OSIR.org.in (Free subscription) | 12/06/2009
A new dean has been appointed for the College of Social and Behavioral Science. David Rudd, a professor in psychology and psychiatry at Texas Tech University, will become the dean on July 1. This comes about one year after current Dean Steve Ott Source: www.dailyutahchronicle.com Science can’t solve Bain call mystery - [...]
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
CICERO, Ill., June 11 (UPI) -- Officials in Guanajuato, Mexico, say the Chicago suburb of Cicero will not house a collection of mummies as originally planned. The Chicago Tribune said Thursday Guanajuato officials have decided Cicero was not the ideal U.S. location for the city's mummy collection, instead tabbing Detroit as the initial destination for the historic artifacts. The mummies, which are...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
A famous cluster of 36 naturally made mummies will make their debut outside of Mexico this fall. Their destination? Detroit.
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