Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Sun protection´s alphabet soup

by Dean Fosdick

Do letters like UPF and UV sound like alphabet soup? Here's a glossary of skin protection terms: ABCD's of melanoma.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Web site brings wedding industry to Black brides

by Marissa Lee

Black brides have a new resource that allows them to easily plan weddings that celebrate their cultural heritage and support the community.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects

by Betsy Blaney

LUBBOCK, Texas A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra—but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Venus wins big

by Howard Fendrich

WIMBLEDON, England–Thrilled as she was to win her fifth Wimbledon singles championship, Venus Williams dialed down her celebration. No hopping in place and skipping to the net after match point, the way she's done so often on that Centre Court lawn.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Military man to head NBA refs

NEW YORK––The NBA has hired Army Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Johnson on Tuesday as senior vice president of referee operations, a newly created position to help strengthen the league's officiating programs following the Tim Donaghy scandal.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Muntu Dance Theatre performs Our Culture, Our Voice at Harris Th

by Earl Calloway

In the past, Muntu Dance Theatre presented its summer dance concerts at Navy Pier. On July 12, the African Dance Theatre is performing at the Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, in Millennium Park at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

A weekend of R&B and sensational soul

Blue-Eyed Soul Sings: Ooo La La. V103 presents Ivory Queen of Soul Teena Marie at the House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., July 10 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $44

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Negro League Academy action is heating up

As the summer weather heats up, the action in the Negro League Academy also is doing the same. In the Peanut Division, the Crawfords continued to show the way by pounding out a 9- 6 victory per the Eagles and following that up with a 24-10 thumping of the ABCs.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Gospel TV host writes book inspiring born again Christians

by Effie Rolfe

"What Shall I Do Next...When I Don't Know What Next to Do?" That is the title of the soon to be bestseller written by businessman, philanthropist and TV host, Dr. Willie Wilson. “I had thought about this title, and it was confirmed when I heard a preacher quote the same exact title,” Wilson said.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Pastor´s wife and grandson killed in fatal car collision

Gospel singer and pastor, Rev. Timothy Wright, was involved in a fatal crash along a Pennsylvania interstate that claimed the life of his wife, Betty, and teenage grandson D.J.