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Q Magazine released its worst-dressed cities and where does the Triangle fall? Luckily not in the top 10, but Raleigh did make the list. Theurbandaily Read More
To determine the next boom towns in the U.S., Forbes, with the help of Mark Schill at the Praxis Strategy Group, took the 52 largest metro areas in the country (those with populations exceeding 1 million) and ranked them based on various data indicating past, present and future vitality. We started with job growth, not […]
A Texas newborn was recently named the biggest baby ever born in the state. JaMichael Brown, set the record when he was born measuring two-feet-tall and weighing 16 pounds. The medical term for large infants is “macrosomia,” literally meaning “large of body.” These babies often have high blood sugar at birth, and a greater chance […]
A heat advisory remains in effect for all of central North Carolina. Temperatures could reach 98 to 101, and the heat index 105 to 109 degree. Prolonged exposure or any strenuous activity may lead to heat related illnesses that require immediate medial attention. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Reschedule strenuous […]
The Remember the “90”s Tour delivered just what it set out to. The music of that era was the 1st to consistantly fuse Rap and R&B and really lay the framework for “The Culture of Hip Hop as we know it.
The 90’s took-over Club Taboo last night with Sunshine Anderson kicking off the evening. Christopher Williams sounding and looking fresher than ever, with hits like “Promises” and “I’m Dreamin” He demonstrated his vocal range with some Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross. The crowd erupted with applause when Williams mentioned 9th Wonder is producing his upcoming […]
After two years of being on the backburner, James Bond is back in business and the cameras will get rolling pretty soon. And it’s been confirmed that Naomie Harris will play the role of classic Bond character Moneypenny for the next film. The character has appeared in every Bond movie except 2005’s Casino Royale and […]
Americans took on more debt in May and used their credit cards more for only the second time in nearly three years. Consumers stepped up their borrowing just as the economy began to slump and hiring slowed. How College Students Can Build A Simple Budget The Federal Reserve said Friday that consumer borrowing rose $5.1 […]
Creating a student budget plan is an important step every student can take to assess his or her financial wellness. A college student budget can help you keep track of your expenses, analyze your assets and income and set financial goals for yourself. How To Survive Unemployment & Keep Financially Fit And whether those goals […]
NAACP President Todd Jealous blasted CNN for not having any African-American anchors in their newly announced prime time news line-up. “As CNN announced their new schedule, a glaring omission was present — no African Americans were hosts or anchors in their prime time lineup,” he said. “The NAACP is deeply concerned with the lack of […]
Are you the next “American Idol”? A one-day audition will be held Saturday at Cary Towne Center. Registration begins at 9a.m. between Talbots and Dillards’ on Walnut Street. To audition, local singers must meet all eligibility requirements, have proper ID and download the official rules and local registration form at http://www.FOX50.com. These forms must be […]
