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» VAMPIRES: MYTHS, INSPIRATION- BITE
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 07/28/2009 | Entertainment | Unrated
 
Vampires has been popular in mainstream culture for over a century.  Photo- iknowtheledge.com

The question is often posed, “Why do vampires fascinate us?” But what is it specifically about vampire movies, books and TV series that keep us coming back for more?

» BEST BETS THIS WEEKEND
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 06/27/2009 | Entertainment | Unrated
 

The cast of Fox’s TV movie “Virtuality.” – Photo courtesy of Fox


For fans of his music and those curious about his unusual personal life, this will be a Michael Jackson-themed weekend. The Web will be flooded with tributes, debates, reminiscences on where and when people were when they heard those first cuts from “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” “Bad,” “Dangerous,” etc. 
» FILMMAKING: THE NEW ECONOMY
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 05/27/2009 | Main News | Unrated
Hollywood was once a dream many aspiring filmmakers
had to chase all the way to California.

Last year the film industry came to Michigan in a big way – the Michigan Film Incentive Program. In an effort to revitalize and restructure the state’s ailing economy, members of the both the House and Senate passed the bill almost unanimously...
» TOP AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE ATTORNEY IN NAVY
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 05/20/2009 | Main News | Unrated
 
Captain Karen Gibbs is an attorney in the United States Navy

“In my civilian capacity I’m an assistant United States Attorney and have been for the past 13 years,” Captain Karen Gibbs said.

Gibbs was promoted to the rank of captain in the United States Navy in 2008 making the her the highest ranking African-American female attorney  worldwide.

» NAVY PROVIDES REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES, EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 05/20/2009 | Main News | Unrated
 
The U.S.S. Ronald Reagan, an aircraft super carrier, is positioned off the coast of San Diego. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy

The faces of the Navy have changed and it’s not what you think. Some members the armed forces have used it as an opportunity to create careers and to pay for college. Many of those faces are African-American and under the age of 40...
» LOCAL BUSINESS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT DETROIT'S FUTURE
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 05/13/2009 | Business | Unrated
The future of Detroit could very well rest on the shoulders of newly elected mayor Dave Bing.

With the campaign finally over, some Detroit business owners are concerned not so much about politics, but about the future of the city...
» BEST BETS THIS WEEKEND
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 05/1/2009 | Entertainment | Unrated
 
For all comic book lovers: May 2nd is National Comic Book Day

For this weekend, staff writer Cornelius Fortune offers some interesting things to partake in...
» COOKING FOR TWO
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 04/29/2009 | Living, Health, & Inspirations | Unrated
 
Chef Eric Giles, a longtime master chef, will soon open a restaurant featuring his salad dressing.

Salad dressing isn’t just for lettuce anymore.

Chef Eric Giles hopes to use Chef Giles Café Dressing & Marinade as a gateway to community enrichment.

One day during a lunch service, Giles and his team ran out of Italian dressing. He panicked for a moment, then realized that he could easily conjure up his own recipe. But this dressing wouldn’t be run-of-the-mill. Sure, he included the usual: oil, vinegar, onions and herbs, but he added a personal touch...
» ON YOUR TUBE -- BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 04/25/2009 | Entertainment | Unrated
 
Neo-soul singer Jill Scott stars in HBO's Ladies' Detective Agency

Best bets for the weekend

Staff writer Cornelius Fortune gives a review of some interesting shows to watch this weekend...

» ON YOUR TUBE: ‘KNIGHTS' OF BLOODSTEEL’
By Cornelius Fortune | Published 04/18/2009 | Entertainment | Unrated
 

Christopher Lloyd co-stars in Sci-Fi Channel’s original miniseries “Knights of Bloodsteel”


Once again Sci-Fi Channel, the venerable network once solely devoted to imaginative programming (often science fiction, fantasy or horror), will present a big two-night event (Sunday and Monday, April 19-20), this time in the fantasy realm. It will air both nights at 9 p.m. Unlike some of the network’s lighter fare (those Saturday B-movies with titles like “Mega Snake”), “Knights of Bloodsteel” represents the Sci-Fi Channel’s “serious” face...
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