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September 8, 2010 @ 10:38AM

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An Inside look at Detroit 1-8-7

September 6, 2010 @ 3:05PM

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Biz X Magazine (our sister publication) interviews Executive Producer Kevin Hooks of the new upcoming (Sept 21 debut) TV drama Detroit 1-8-7.

The show is already causing a stir and some critics are disappointed in the way the city of Detroit is portrayed but Hook tells Biz X, "The beauty of a place like Detroit and the fact that viewers don't really know if visually as well as some other cities like Chicago, L.A or New York is that it offers up an opportunity to make Detroit a real character in the show."

To read the interview in its entirerty click on the link to current issue of Biz X Magazine. http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=46105&p=61

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Say It Ain't So Joe - Baseball Hall of Fame and MLB Scammed

September 1, 2010 @ 10:04AM

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REPORT EXPOSES SHOELESS JOE JACKSON'S "BLACK SOX" JERSEY AS A FAKE

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A Haulsofshame.com investigation proves that "Shoeless Joe's" jersey in the Hall of Fame is not authentic. In a report published today, evidence is presented showing that the Museum's jersey is manufactured by the wrong maker and doesn't match photos showing Jackson in his actual 1919 uniform. The report also shows that collector Barry Halper made conflicting statements regarding the jersey's provenance and illustrates how others sold by Halper at Sotheby's were also fake.

Jackson was barred from the HOF in the aftermath of the "Black Sox scandal," but his alleged jersey from 1919 was welcomed in Cooperstown with open arms. It was acquired by MLB from Yankee partner Barry Halper in 1998 as part of an $8 million purchase of 175 items, including the agreement that sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees. MLB donated the items to Cooperstown and Commissioner Bud Selig stated: "This important collection belongs in the Hall of Fame and that is where it will be for all time."

Jackson's alleged 1919 jersey is a pinstriped grey flannel made by Spalding. However, with the aid of historical records, photographs and the examination of authentic Sox garments, Haulsofshame.com has determined that Halper's Jackson jersey is counterfeit. Peter J. Nash's research reveals that White Sox uniforms from 1916-1921 were manufactured by Wilson. A May 4, 1919 ad in the Chicago Tribune shows that Sox owner Charles Comiskey ordered his uniforms from Wilson for 1919, making it impossible for the Hall's treasure to have been Jackson's.

Haulsofshame.com shows photos of Jackson in his 1919 road uniform without pinstripes. In addition, an authentic 1919-20 road jersey of Jackson's teammate, Nemo Leibold, was auctioned in 2003, further illustrating the Hall's jersey is bogus.

The article presents Halper's conflicting statements as to how he acquired the jersey. In 1985 he told The Sporting News it was a "recent acquisition" from Jackson's relatives. In 1998, Halper claimed he'd bought it from Jackson's widow in the 1950s.

"This jersey's not genuine," said Peter J. Nash, Editor of Haulsofshame.com. "The Hall and MLB need to investigate this scam." Nash's website features investigative reports that recently exposed thefts at the Hall of Fame and the theft of Babe Ruth's will from a NYC courthouse. The stories were covered by the NY Post and Boston Herald.

The report investigates other Halper uniforms sold at Sotheby's with ties to Ollie O'Mara, an ex-Brooklyn Dodger turned fugitive who was indicted in a crime probe with mobster Al Capone's brother.

Haulsofshame.com's report features commentary from historian John Thorn and White Sox owner Eddie Einhorn who said: "Say it ain't so."

In the report, HOF official Brad Horn states, "It is critically important that we feel confident about the items being presented for the public benefit are authentic."

The Jackson jersey is currently not on display.

Passenger Traffic Continues to Climb at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

August 31, 2010 @ 9:37AM

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DETROIT (Aug. 31, 2010)--Total passenger traffic at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) grew for a third consecutive month in July 2010 and stabilized year-over-year passenger numbers for the first time in two years, according to Wayne County Airport Authority’s (WCAA) Division of Financial Planning and Analysis. 3,074,803 passengers flew through DTW last month – an increase of 3.4% over July 2009’s total of 2,973,505.

“It is encouraging to see passenger traffic at Detroit Metro Airport begin to trend upward again,” said WCAA Interim CEO Genelle Allen. “While ebbs in passenger traffic are normal over time, the Airport Authority is nonetheless pleased to see our business back on the climb.”

July’s passenger growth elevates DTW’s year-to-date (YTD) passenger count to 18,690,532—narrowly surpassing the total of 18,688,851 passengers who used the airport during the first seven months of 2009.

International passenger traffic in July 2010 jumped by 25.6% over the same month in 2009—pushing YTD international traffic through the airport up 2.3% over the same period last year.

Aircraft landings and take-offs continued to increase as well--up 6.0% year-over year for June and up 1.9% YTD.

Photos from Stone Temple Pilots Detroit, Michigan Show.

August 27, 2010 @ 10:57AM

Tiger Woods Divorce is Official

August 23, 2010 @ 12:57PM

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McGuireWoods LLP, counsel for Elin Nordegren and Sasser, Cestero and Sasser P.A., counsel for Tiger Woods, make the following announcement:

"Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods confirmed today that they have divorced. Judgment was entered today in Bay County (Florida) Circuit Court dissolving the marriage. The Judgment provides for shared parenting of their two children."


Ms. Nordegren and Mr. Woods issued this joint statement:
"We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future. While we are no longer married, we are the parents of two wonderful children and their happiness has been, and will always be, of paramount importance to both of us. Once we came to the decision that our marriage was at an end, the primary focus of our amicable discussions has been to ensure their future well-being. The weeks and months ahead will not be easy for them as we adjust to a new family situation, which is why our privacy must be a principal concern."

Ted Nugent Pleads No Contest To Hunting Infractions

August 19, 2010 @ 7:16AM

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Ted Nugent is in some hot water for baiting a deer while filming a hunting show. Also Nugent did not have a signed tag. More details here.http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=586329>1=28103

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August 10, 2010 @ 11:10AM