four questions Platinum chats with Dr. Michael Harris. The auto industry is in the midst of a U.S. to pursue an academic career. He's published major financial crisis, but DR. MICHAEL four books and holds a Ph.D. in public policy from HARRIS, the provost and vice president Indiana University, as well as degrees in economics for academic affairs at Flint's Kettering and business administration from Israel's Bar-Ilan University, remains optimistic. "It's going University and Tel-Aviv University. He and his wife, to take strong cooperation between the Tali, live in Grand Blanc/Rockford and have three government, the private sector and higher adult sons. Here, we ask Dr. Harris our version of the education working together to drive new Four Questions. — Robin Schwartz lived from 1772-1810. He was a teacher and spiritual leader who breathed new life into the Chasidic move- ment. For years, I've followed and have been very interested in his teachings, beliefs and philosophy of life. I have a lot of questions to ask him, including, "How do you maintain happiness and goodness when sometimes the realities of life are not so happy and not so good?" solutions and new opportunities," Dr. Harris says. "It will be a painful time of 3 I WHAT BOOK, CD OR OTHER 1-MEDIA DO YOU LONG TO SHARE? adjustment, but I know our capacity, intensity and technological ability will get us through it." Harris, who was born WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE JEWISH FOOD? Kugel — the sweet kind with raisins. It's tasty, and it reminds me of Shavuot. It's very Jewish; and in South Africa, where I was born, kugel is a big thing at Jewish celebrations. The thing I'd share more than anything is the CD More Best of Leonard Cohen. I love his songs because they're spiritual, and he's truly a storyteller. His poetry and messages are universal, but they're grounded in Judaic issues. I feel very connected to his work. WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED AV WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? commune, serving as an Israeli army major and working as vice IF YOU COULD HAVE BRUNCH WITH AN/ ONE BIBLICAL OR HISTORICAL JEWISH FIGURE, WHO WOULD IT BE? I got the most pleasure, happiness and joy when I worked in a dairy in Timorim, Israel, and milked cows. We had 270 cows and lived a communal way of life. That was the happiest time for me. president of an Israeli furniture company before moving to the Rabbi Nachman Breslov, who was born in Ukraine and in South Africa and grew up in Israel, became Kettering's top academic officer a year and a half ago. He's focused on steering the school (which was once General Motors Institute) into the future with an emphasis on innovation and cutting-edge technology. "We recently hosted the king of Sweden," he said. "He helped dedicate our new Center of Energy Excellence, which will produce alternative energy." Dr. Harris, who turns 53 on Jan. 6, says he's "lived 100 lives," growing up on a RAP A NEW YO IN 2009 Like... Signature Pearl Facial 40% off February Seminar Creating a New You in 2009 Thursday February 12, 7 - 9 p.m. Special Vendors from: BOTOX® Cosmetic Radiesse Thermage Cutera Dr. Gray will be on hand that evening to do injections/ special pricing! 14. 1111(11411. W. OM, D.O. Michigan Cosmetic Surgery Center a. Michigan Cosmetic Surgery Center 6635 DALY ROAD • WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322 6635 DALY ROAD • WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322 248.538.3333 248.539.3223 www.ANEWYOU.com Scarless Breast Enlargement • Scarless Breast Reduction FDA Approved Silicone Implants Now Available Smartlipo (Laser Lipo) • External Ultrasonic Liposuction Tummy, Thigh, Breast and Face Lifts, Eye Lifts, Arm Tucks, Ear Pinning Fat Transfer • Brazilian Butt Lift • Labiaplasty • Artefill TriActive and Dermosonic Cellulite Reduction • Laser Reprfacing • Skincare BOTOX' Cosmetic • Restylane • Radiesse • Alloderm • JUVEDERM"' • Perlane Filler XEO Laser: Limelight, Genesis, Pearl, Veins and Hair Removal for All Skintyped Crystal-free Microdermabrasion • Liquid-Face Lift • Fraxel' • Thermage • And More. Financing Options Available Dr. Michael Gray 1459450 TN platinum • JANUARY 2009 • B 2 7