Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest John Engler coming to Free Press' 'Breakfast Club' series in May Ex-Gov. John Engler took over at Michigan State as interim president after the resignation of Lou Anna Simon in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Free Press staff Published 11:56 a.m. ET April 13, 2018 | Updated 2:40 p.m. ET April 13, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE Michigan State’s Interim President John Engler will be the featured speaker at the Free Press’ inaugural “Breakfast Club” speakers series on Thursday, May 10, at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. … [Read more...] about John Engler coming to Free Press’ ‘Breakfast Club’ series in May
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Trump moves up his Supreme Court announcement as administration readies battle plan
President Trump has changed the timetable for announcing his nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court.Trump had originally planned to make the announcement on Thursday, but he now says he will make the announcement on Tuesday evening, report the New York Times, CBS News, Politico and USA Today.Trump revealed the new date in this tweet: “I have made my decision on who I will nominate for The United States Supreme Court. It will be announced live on Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. (W.H.)”Trump said at a breakfast for small business leaders that his nominee is someone “unbelievably highly respected.”The New York Times says sources have confirmed the three finalists are Judge Neil Gorsuch of the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge William Pryor of the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and Judge Thomas Hardiman of Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.Administration officials are working to pave the way for a smooth nomination process, … [Read more...] about Trump moves up his Supreme Court announcement as administration readies battle plan
Papal Visit to Philadelphia – Positive Economic Opportunities for Commercial/Retail Owners
Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia in September. The visit will attract millions of visitors from around the world. A quick look at prior Pontiff visits shows the enormous influx of people that the Pope attracts to other global cities: AttendeesGlobal City 3.5 MillionCopacabana Beach, Rio, Brazil in 2013 6.6 MillionVatican in 2014 6 MillionManila, Philippines in 2015 +2 MillionExpected to see the Pope in Philadelphia [1] Many commercial, retail and other property owners are now planning to benefit from the multitude that come to see the Pope when he visits the United States in September. Currently, the Papal itinerary has him in Washington, D.C., New York, and Philadelphia. Bigger Economic Impact than the Super BowlTourism officials and business leaders are also excited by the ripple-effect from this rare event.“This is a once in a lifetime event,” said Jack Ferguson, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau. … [Read more...] about Papal Visit to Philadelphia – Positive Economic Opportunities for Commercial/Retail Owners
Who Is Desi Linden? Runner Becomes First American Woman To Win Boston Marathon Since 1985
Jun 04, 7:37 AM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Sports By Alex Perry 04/16/18 AT 2:27 PM The drought is finally over. For the first time since 1985, the women's winner of the Boston Marathon is an American.Under rainy and windy conditions, 34-year-old Desi Linden claimed the top spot after years of impressive performances and close finishes. She became the first American woman to win the prestigious marathon since Lisa Rainsberger. “It’s storybook,” Linden told NBC Sports, after finishing with a time of 2:39.54. “I’m thrilled to be here and get it done.”“Even on a day like today where it’s pretty miserable out. people show up and they embrace the race.”Desi Linden's #BostonMarathon performance..pic.twitter.com/FgVvQNEcOL— Michael Murumba (@mmurumba) April 16, 2018A native of the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista, Linden has been a top marathon … [Read more...] about Who Is Desi Linden? Runner Becomes First American Woman To Win Boston Marathon Since 1985
Omarosa says Trump’s tweets forced White House aides to scrap hours of work and ‘go with his stuff’
Omarosa Manigault Newman said President Donald Trump's prolific use of Twitter sometimes forced aides to scrap plans they spent "all night" working on.Omarosa said other aides would caution Trump to "tweet responsibly."Trump would "look at you like, 'I can't believe you of all people don't understand why I tweet,'" Omarosa said.Omarosa Manigault Newman, the firebrand communications director of the White House's public liaison office who was fired in December, said President Donald Trump's prolific use of Twitter sometimes forced aides to scrap their meticulously-crafted plans, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Monday."He would on occasion tweet something so egregious we would completely have to scratch that messaging we'd done all night before and we would have go with his stuff," Omarosa said to The Journal.Omarosa said other aides would caution Trump to "tweet responsibly."Trump would "look at you like, 'I can't believe you of all people don't understand why I … [Read more...] about Omarosa says Trump’s tweets forced White House aides to scrap hours of work and ‘go with his stuff’