By The Associated Press
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Jimmie Johnson, coming off his victory in last Sunday’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, has added a pair of races to his 2008 schedule.
In addition to his duties behind the wheel of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, the two-time reigning Sprint Cup champion will make [...]
Entries from July 2008
Jimmie Johnson To Drive For Randy Moss At Bristol
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Sports
Bing Says He’s Closer to Running for Detroit Mayor
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments
By COREY WILLIAMS
Associated Press Writer
DETROIT — A state police investigation into a possible assault charge against Kwame Kilpatrick has pushed businessman and professional basketball Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing closer to a run for Detroit mayor.
Frustrated by a six-month-long sex, lies and text-messaging scandal involving Kilpatrick, the chair and CEO of the Detroit-based Bing Group [...]
Tags: Entertainment - Gossip
NY Jewelry Company Sues Wyclef Jean
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments
By The Associated Press
NEW YORK — The company founded by the New York businessman known to rappers as “Jacob the Jeweler” has sued Wyclef Jean, claiming he owes money for watches and jewelry he bought.
Jacob & Co. Inc. says in Manhattan court papers filed Tuesday that the hip hop musician bought several items [...]
Tags: Entertainment - Gossip
Alicia Keys, Jack White To Sing 007 Theme Tune
July 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment
By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press Writer
LONDON — It’s a double-O duet.
Alicia Keys and Detroit native Jack White have recorded the theme song for the new James Bond film, “Quantum of Solace,” producers said Wednesday.
The R&B singer and White Stripes frontman have teamed up for “Another Way to Die,” the first duet to be chosen [...]
Tags: Entertainment - Gossip
Fire Destroys Haunted House at Six Flags Theme Park
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments
BOWIE, Md. – Fire sparked Wednesday evening at Six Flags Theme Park, all but destroying a building that is used as a haunted house during the Halloween season. No one was hurt.
Park officials say the blaze started just before 7 p.m., and the park was open at the time. They say the [...]
Tags: News
Democratic Lawmakers Announce Historic Funding Increases for HBCU’s This Fall
July 30th, 2008 · No Comments
EDUCATION & LABOR COMMITTEE Congressman George Miller, Chairman
Under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, Schools Will Begin Receiving Millions of Dollars in Grants on July 31st
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a result of a major student aid law enacted last year, historically black colleges and universities across America will begin to receive record increases [...]
Reservations Please! Pack Your Bags…It’s Time to Get Away!
July 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Everyday Tips to Save for that Dream Vacation!
By Kirstin N. Fuller
Vacation packages are more affordable than ever! A great number of Americans are choosing to take a ‘staycation’ (a stay at home vacation) instead of a traditional vacation. But, more Americans are still enjoying their summer vacations to exotic destinations abroad and here at home. [...]



