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Buffalo Police Bike Auction Set For July 23rd
Looking for a good bike at a great price, you might want to check out the Buffalo Police bicycle auction July 23rd at 9 a.m. at police headquarters, Franklin and Church streets.
Rihanna Takes Up Belly Dancing
Word has it that singer Rihanna is taking up belly dancing for the European leg of her “Loud” tour in September. Femalefirst.co.uk is reporting that Rihanna is learning the exotic art from a professional dancer from Mexico.
French Production Company Fined $46 Million Over Spike Lee’s Miracle of St Anna
Chalk one up for director Spike Lee. A Paris court has ordered TF1 Droits Audiovisuels to pay $46 million to the producers of the Miracle of St Anna for failing to honor a contractual agreement to distribute the movie internationally.
Zoe Saldana Is Being Considered For Danny Boyle’s Thriller “Trance”
There’s word that actress and model Zoe Saldana is being considered for a part in Danny Boyle’s upcoming art heist thriller Trance. Boyle directed Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire.
Eagles QB Michael Vick Is Back With Nike [VIDEO]
Congrats to Philadelphia Eagle's QB Michael Vick who has been resigned by Nike. It’s good news for the Eagles quarterback who lost his major endorsement deals after serving nearly two years behind bars following his involvement in a dogfighting racket.
NBA In Lockout After Labor Talks Break Down [VIDEO]
NBA players have been locked out after both sides failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement. The move could put next season on hold. Both sides say they are losing money and can’t agree on a new pact.
Mike Tyson Renews Wedding Vows In Vegas
Talk about pulling a fast one. Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson and wife Lakiha Spicer invited hundreds of guests to what was billed as a joint birthday bash at the M Resort Spa Casino in In Vegas over the weekend. When they arrived, they were surprised with a wedding ceremony that saw the two renew their vows after being married for two years.
Russell Simmons’ “RushCard” Being Investigated Over Hidden Fees
Florida officials are investigating Russell Simmons’ “RushCard” along with four other prepaid debit cards. The probe is looking into whether they are predatory and misleading. Seems like everyone is offering these cards as a way for people to access funds electronically without an account at a bank or a credit union.
Politics Getting In the Way of Educating Buffalo Children
I see the Buffalo Board of Education has decided not to use the “no fault” termination clause in the contract of Superintendent Dr. James Williams. The decision was made following a 45 minute board meeting Monday. Williams announced earlier this month that he had planned to retire in a year’s time. I don’t think Dr. Williams is the problem. The problem is with the system.
2011 MBE Capital Call Conference & Venture Forum
Minority and women-owned businesses will be taking part in a conference in Virginia come September. They’ll be meeting with venture capital and angel investors.
Reimagining The City Of Buffalo
Today I offer you this challenge. What would happen if we reimagined the City of Buffalo? It would cause us to look at Buffalo with fresh eyes. We would see the possibilities. We would realize that they are lurking everywhere. We would look at our leaders differently. We would retool our schools. We would embrace what we can all do verse what we can’t do. We would see that the possibiliti
Gus Macker Basketball 3-on 3 Tournament Friday and Saturday
Ballers. Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the Gus Macker Basketball 3-on 3 basketball tournament happening this Friday and Saturday, June 24th and 25th in downtown Buffalo.