Joomla! site syndication http://modernpyramidsinc.com Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:01:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://modernpyramidsinc.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://modernpyramidsinc.com Joomla! site syndication http://modernpyramidsinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29 One of the main highlights of the 2008 Homecoming of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) on October 23-25, 2008 was the 30th anniversary of the Xi Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta (DST).Prior to the start of the 2008 Homecoming football game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, October 25, 2008 current and former members of the Xi Alpha (Georgia Tech) Chapter of Delta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Theta joined other Georgia Tech alumni across the campus grounds. The annual tradition of several of the Georgia Tech African-American organizations conducting a joint tailgating event at a common location was maintained just prior to the homecoming football game was maintained. Members of Georgia Tech organizations including fraternities and sororities like Delta Sigma Theta (DST) took great pride in wearing paraphernalia that showcase their organization during homecoming activities.A large audience watched in anticipation to see how well younger new school DST mentees learned from their older sorors. The stage for a challenge between new-school versus old-school line steppers. In a forum on the front lawn of the Georgia Tech Student Center a royal battle was about to begin.How well did the new-school steppers learn their traditions and heritage? Would the experienced sorors be upstaged by their understudies?The results were in full view for the world to see.....The first DST group to perform were a subgroup of current Xi Alpha (Georgia Tech) DST sorors representing the new-school steppers!!!!b4DCZiEMlwAfcdCm216U0Q4nkqmbUqQq47wam2jNP4M8 After the applause subsided for the younger DST soror, it was time for the old-school DST to show their stuff. The audience had to know if experienced DST sorors were competitive, contemporary, and relevant. NmEZvrp3JFQZfmAQLkHZ4c9R5JgAQZe7Y EKx5ciOJGMgThe step-show ended with plenty of mutual love, respect, admiration, and sisterly affection. DST pride wih a distinctive Xi Alpha (Georgia Tech) flavor was display that day for the general public to witmness. Hopefully, all of us will soon see the next generational DST- Xi Alpha Chapter rematch. While some of the faces of the dancers may change, this rich legacy forever endures. Xi Alpha members commemorated the thirtieth anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta (DST) Sorority Inc. on the Georgia Tech campus with a dinner after the 2008 Homecoming football game. Tributes were given to the initial nine Xi Alpha members who constituted the Xi Alpha charter line. A service award was given to Mrs. Simone Mortin for her service, dedication, and commitment to the community and Xi Alpha chaper. EYr6SC2iJxk0OEy9s2OQZs Mrs. Morton also holds the distinction of being a former Georgia Tech Homecoming Queen. The audience watched film tributes which promoted continued community service and highlighted the various pledge lines over the existance of the DST Xi Alpha Chapter especially the initial chapter members. 09w17nAcVxAXz6juc8OzZs30-SskjBH5QXi Alpha members were introduced however in a reverse order starting with current, student members to sorors with the highest number of years of service. QpqKH1pRRoAKy1ifrzPyvA After Xi Alpha Chapter members were introduced, they were joined in solidarity with some of their other DST sorors to engage in traditional song.Tw2B6XzONEAID0vGxPYjaMThe festive mood continued with opportunities for bonding moments among dear friends who reminesced and reconnected. Pictured below is the artisan who created the gifts for honoree, Simone MortinOne of the grand finales for Homecoming 2008 was held the next day during a 30th Pearl Anniversary Worship Service (images/GTDST30Anniversary/xi%20alpha%20chapter%20dst%202008%20worship%20service.pdf) on Sunday, October 26, 2008. DST sorors and their guests were provided a religious program accompanied with refresments in the Georgia Tech Student Center Theatre. Soror Jennifer Alford-Hall provided the call to worship, while the current Xi Alpha Chapter President, Soror Sharece Hall provided the welcome remarks. tlcZphyG_mkGospel selections were performed by G.I.F.T.E.D., a Georgia Tech student organization. 9xpV4YhasC8The worship service continued with a scriptural reading from Soror Sabrina McCorvey. avcCjcTzT04Soror Cassandra Johnson recited a poem while Soror Brittany Butler performed a dance selection with the GIFTED dance component.pXuX1mDo2QI7vpagiwJRxAThe keynote speaker was Soror Sybrina Atwaters, who was jointly introduced by Soror Tracey Needham and Ms. Atwaters' daughter. GooqvbFxwLoXtbNmoFtO24dW5HrSRIdikY8ZwZXY5vUYTokens of appreciation were presented to the Anniversary Committee for organizing the preogram. The conclusion to the worship service was led with a benediction from Soror Sybrina Atwaters. After the conclusion of the worship service, Xi Alpha Chapter members had a final opportunity to mingle during their thirteith anniversary. Newsflashes - Newsflash Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:58:25 +0100 http://modernpyramidsinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=35 Modern Pyramids volunteered as an exhibitor during the 2009 Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Link (http://www.semsuccess.org) Career Fair and Exhibition. The event was held within the Student University Center Ballroom at Georgia State University in downtown Atlanta, GA during the afternoon on Saturday, May 2, 2009.The event exposed metropolitan Atlanta K-12 students to carer paths within technical fields. MPI President Irving Fordham spoke concerning engineering fields particularly mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering. He advised students that they could combine their passions with an engineering degree then utilize the combination as a stepping stone to careers in business, law, medicine, etc.Some of the other exhiitors at the event included the following: American Chemical Society Georgia Local Section, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. Natasha Browner from the Morehouse Cardiovascular Research Institute involves potential future doctors and scientist in a hands-on protein demonstration. X4O4pFu6eiE Georgia Institute of Technology School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Creativity, curiousity, inventiveness with some coaching leads a young inventor to a slimy gelatin creation after shaking a flask filled with a colored chemical solution.qkv441jSR74 The young attendees were enthusiatic and precocious. The event was extremely family oriented. The forum provided opportunities to poise questions for curious students who were accompanied by their parents, siblings, and other family members.Various technical disciplines were epresented including Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biomedical Research, and electrical engineering by Modern Pyramids, Inc. Community Service - Community Service Sun, 03 May 2009 03:16:10 +0100 http://modernpyramidsinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=35 Westlake High School in South Fulton, GA hosted a career day on April 7, 2009. MPI President, Irving Fordham spoke to three (3) Westlake High School classes. He was assisted by photographers Janeal and Ilyssa Fordham. 3Z7jczdaQJUzwSaWE_TOA0Westlake High School is an engineering magnet school. Many of the students are on a college prepatory track. For example, the students are members of an advanced Physics class.During Irving's presentations, high school students had an opportunity to view mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) prints which were stamped by Georgia professional engineers that were used on a construction project for permitting purposes.Students also had an opportunity to review examples of Modern Pyramids' commemorative souvenir booklets.Westlake High School students are highly motivated. Irving Fordham encouraged the Westlake Lions to remain persistent and display personal initiative. He wanted to show te class an example of antiquated teacher-student motivation methods. Irving shared a paddle, Board of Education which was created by some of the students of the late Lorraine Walker Fordham, Irving's mother. Lorraine Fordham taught high school social studies in Charleston, SC for thirty (30) years. Irving mentioned that corporal punishment was illegal, unacceptable, and outmoted. Most importantly, if the students were interested in technical careers that it was advisable to be self-motivated.rcaQ5InE9AI Community Service - Community Service Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:50:03 +0100 http://modernpyramidsinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=2 MPI President Irving Fordham announces that both the MPI websites for the Multimedia and Consulting Engineering Divisions will experience signicant technological enhancements during 2009.MPI has extended the Internet Service Provider (ISP) agreement with Siteground. In 2007, MPI purchased a third Siteground website. The initial MPI website for the Consulting Engineering Division was based on MAMBO website development software. Earlier in the decade, many of the initial MAMBO software developers left in a dispute to formulate JOOMLA. President Fordham further explains the need for the transition, ..the choice was easy to make. The best decision for existing as well as potential customers was to switch to the most progressive and impressive marketing solution. The MPI Consulting Division website will be based on the latest interactive technology products from Macromedia which includes Flash. The estimated launch date for the new MPI Flash-based website will be October 15, 2010. Instead of small and minor piecemeal enhancements to an older technology, MPI is progressively moving towards modernity, faster, and greater impact.MPI is equally excited about the 2010 plans for the website development for the MPI - Multimedia Division. According to Irving Fordham, ..more cell phone users are purchasing smart phones with 3G technology. MPI needs to be positioned to take advantage of e-commerce, high definition technology, and Internet viewing via smart phones. People very soon are going to routinely perform tasks on their smart phones that they used to perform on their desktops and laptops. The MPI - Multimedia Division is substantially more than selling digital photographs. Corporate priorities for the MPI - Multimedia Division is to continue risk diversification by providing content for our African-American target market in a high-definition TV world. Younger consumers are well-versed with video streaming technolgies like YouTube. The United States consumer electronics industry is gradually dissemenating a 3G infrastucture with larger bandwidth. Instead of video-streams, smart-phone owners will soon be expecting to see real-time broadcasts over their personal cell phones.During 2009, MPI is investing in computer software and photographic equipment to take a gigantic leap to a higher technological level. Low-resolution digital pictures are less impressive on newer HDTV's. Likewise, consumers increasingly are going to learn about the technical limitations when attempting to enlarge low-resolution images from older digital cameras and cell phones.By 2010, MPI consumers will have the capability to immediately and conveniently make online purchases either by debit or credit. Whether consumers want to purchase souvenir booklets or still photographs, MPI wants to furnish a wide variety of payment options beyond cash transactions. PayPal payments will be available to MPI consumers before Summer 2009. Credit payments via personal cell phones will soon follow. News - Latest Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:20:51 +0100 http://modernpyramidsinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=35 Community Service - Community Service Tue, 08 May 2007 19:54:26 +0100