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The Career Technical Education Center, is a public-private partnership helping students learn industry related technical and professional skills.

CTEC, the Career Technical Education Center, is a joint venture between private industry and public education with the intent of helping Salem-Keizer students develop academic proficiency, technical skills and certification, as well as the professional skills needed to assure preparedness and success in both careers and college. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in advanced, career-rela

ted, skills-based course work designed to help them explore a variety of career paths and explore post-secondary educational options.

16/10/2025

Usher just turned 47, and while the world knows him as a superstar, few realize how much of his life he’s spent giving back. 🌟
At just 20 years old, Usher and his mother, Jonnetta Patton, founded the nonprofit Usher’s New Look — a movement dedicated to empowering young people to find their purpose and reach their potential.

Since 1999, the organization has invested over $29 million and helped more than 60,000 youth around the world — teaching them about money, leadership, mentorship, and how to build successful futures.

“I was blessed to find my spark early in life,” Usher once said. “I wanted to provide those same opportunities for other youth.”

That spark became a legacy — one that shines far beyond the stage.
Happy birthday, Usher. 🎶💫

16/10/2025

The legendary Volvo D12 engine earned its place in history by powering a Mexican bus for more than 3.3 million kilometers — all without a single rebuild. This wasn’t a lab test or controlled trial, but a real-world journey across rugged roads, steep altitudes, and scorching heat — proving the engine’s extraordinary endurance and engineering precision.
Today, this record-breaking D12 is proudly displayed in a Mexican museum, where engineers and enthusiasts alike study it as a benchmark of mechanical perfection. Its story stands as a powerful reminder of what happens when innovation, craftsmanship, and maintenance come together — an engine that didn’t just run, but rewrote the limits of reliability.

16/10/2025

In the city of Tanta, Egypt, Dr. Mohamed Mashally—known lovingly as the “Doctor of the Poor”—devoted more than half a century to healing those who had nothing. While others raised their fees, he lowered his. Often, he charged nothing at all.
For decades, he saw up to 50 patients a day, working long 12-hour shifts well into his 70s. He even provided free vaccines for families who couldn’t afford them.

His compassion came from heartbreak. Early in his career, a young diabetic boy died because his mother couldn’t pay for his medicine. That tragedy forever changed him. From that day on, Dr. Mashally vowed never to take a single coin from the poor—and he never did.

“Medicine is a humanitarian mission, not a business to amass money,” he once said. And he lived by that belief until his final breath.

When he passed away in 2020 at age 76, thousands gathered to honor him. The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar called him “a symbol of humanity.” Murals were painted in his memory. Leaders paid tribute. The world mourned a man who could have built wealth—but instead, he built hope. 🕊️

15/10/2025

With deep sorrow, we say goodbye to D’Angelo, who passed away at 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.
His extraordinary talent, soul, and legacy will live on through his music. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and fans around the world.

15/10/2025

In Japan, a new generation of AI-powered drones is redefining how we heal the planet. These autonomous “flying gardeners” can replant forests ten times faster than humans — and with astonishing precision.
Using LiDAR technology, the drones scan fire-scarred or barren land, analyzing soil, slope, and sunlight to pinpoint the perfect spot for every seed. Then, in coordinated swarms, they launch biodegradable seed pods — tiny capsules packed with native seeds, nutrients, and beneficial fungi.

Early trials show over 80% success rates, proving this isn’t just fast—it’s effective. Japan’s fusion of ecological wisdom and robotics could offer the world a scalable blueprint for restoring nature and fighting climate change. 🌍💚

15/10/2025

When 16-year-old Ren Junjie from Sichuan grew too weak to leave his hospital bed, his classmates brought graduation to him. More than sixty students and teachers walked two kilometers to the hospital courtyard, carrying benches, uniforms, and their love for a friend who couldn’t be there.
For one afternoon, the sterile hospital grounds became a classroom filled with laughter, tears, and pride. Junjie smiled among them — part of the milestone he had worked so hard for. The next morning, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by love.

His father said, “They neither forgot nor excluded my child.” A reminder that true kindness doesn’t end with life — it lingers, lighting the hearts it touches.

15/10/2025

Off Costa Rica’s coast, divers encountered something never seen before — a bright orange shark gliding through the waters near Tortuguero. 🦈✨
At first, it seemed like sunlight on her skin, but scientists confirmed it’s real — her vivid color comes from a rare mix of xanthism (golden pigmentation) and partial albinism (pale eyes).

This unique combination has never been documented in any shark species before. Nearly two meters long, she’s living proof that even in a world mapped by satellites, the ocean still hides wonders beyond imagination. 🌊💫

14/10/2025

During China’s 2025 Golden Week, millions of travelers hit the road — and the result was pure chaos. 🚗🚗🚗
With nearly 70 million cars moving in a single day, highways across the country transformed into massive, unmoving rivers of metal.
At one toll station in Wuzhuang, drones captured surreal footage: over 120,000 vehicles passed through in just 24 hours. Some drivers were stranded for 6–12 hours, stepping out to stretch, snack, or simply watch the sea of cars inch forward.

Golden Week is famous for travel surges, but this year’s jam ranks among the worst ever recorded — a powerful reminder that when an entire nation goes on vacation at once, even highways can’t keep up. 🇨🇳🛣️

14/10/2025

Warren Buffett — CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and the most generous billionaire in history — has built a legacy far beyond wealth. 💰 At 95, he’s donated more money than anyone else alive, but what makes him truly remarkable are the values behind his success.
In his biography The Snowball, Buffett shared:

“The people you spend time with shape your future. Be around those who are kind, honest, and caring — you’ll become more like them. It’s better to hang out with people better than you.”

When speaking to students at the University of Florida in 1998, he asked:

“If you could buy 10% of one classmate’s future success, who would it be?”
He told them not to pick the smartest person — but the one with integrity, work ethic, and kindness.

Despite being one of the richest men on Earth, Buffett still lives in the modest Omaha home he bought in 1958 for $31,500 and drives a 2014 Cadillac XTS he purchased with hail damage to save money.

He’s pledged to give away 99% of his fortune to charity — proving that success isn’t measured by possessions or fame, but by humility, discipline, and generosity.

13/10/2025

When 89-year-old Norma Cook was diagnosed with leukemia and could no longer live alone, her 31-year-old neighbor Chris Salvatore didn’t hesitate — he moved her in. ❤️
What began as friendly chats across the hall turned into a beautiful bond built on kindness, care, and shared humanity. Chris raised funds, cooked meals, and became her family when she had none nearby.

Their story went viral — not because it was dramatic, but because it was deeply human. It reminded millions that compassion is courage, and that the best measure of a life isn’t what we achieve, but how we show up for each other. 🕊️

13/10/2025

In 1985, a humpback whale was photographed off the coast of Nayarit, Mexico.
Thirty-five years later, the same whale — identified by the unique scars on its tail — appeared again in Los Cabos. 🐋
Marine researchers confirmed the match, showing how photo-identification allows us to trace these magnificent travelers across oceans and lifetimes.

It’s not nature “remembering” — it’s us learning to recognize and protect its most resilient survivors. 🌍

13/10/2025

👑 Loretta Devine: The Definition of Timeless Talent ✨
At 76 years young, Loretta Devine is still lighting up every stage and screen she touches — with that unmistakable voice, warmth, and grace that made audiences fall in love decades ago. 💫

From her Dreamgirls Broadway roots to unforgettable roles in Waiting to Exhale, Grey’s Anatomy, and The Carmichael Show, she’s been the quiet force shaping generations of storytelling. 🎬🎭

Loretta Devine doesn’t just act — she glows. Proof that true artistry doesn’t fade with age… it only gets more powerful. 🌟

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