| Amargosa track sets '08 debut for Feb. 9
Auto racing will return to southern Nye County in 2008, according to Rick VanBuytene. The Death Valley Raceway, a one-third mile dirt oval located in Amargosa Valley, will hold its inaugural race Feb. 9, according to its Web site, www.DEATHVALLEYRACEWAY.homestead.com. Subsequent racing dates, according to the site, are Feb. 23; March 8, 22; April 5 (first night race, 7 p.m.), 19; May 3, 17, 31; June 14, 27-28; July 12, 25-26; Sept. 6, 20; Oct. 18 and Nov. 1. The February and March programs will start at 1 p.m.; so will the Oct. 18 and Nov. 1 cards. The IMCA modifieds, super stocks, mini stocks, classic coupes, sprint cars, modified minis, Bombers, factory stocks and Dwarf cars will be featured most weeks, the site reports. VanBuytene, for years one of the standout drivers at the Pahrump Valley Speedway, is the director of racing at the Amargosa facility, located just off Highway 373 near the Ash Meadows turnoff.
Saints in takeover talks with Gregg?
Former Everton director Paul Gregg is the latest person to be linked with a possible takeover at Saints. Gregg, who left Goodison Park three years ago, is said to be in "advanced" talks with the club. Gregg last summer failed in a bid to buy a controlling stake in Sheffield Wednesday. Last week, Saints' board put on hold the search for a new manager in the wake of a stock exchange announcement regarding potential new investment in the club. But after last night's 3-2 defeat at Stoke - Saints' second reverse in 72 hours - the board face a dilemma today as to whether to continue with caretaker managers John Gorman and Jason Dodd. Their decision may hinge on how close any deal for new investment is. .
Converse Launches Global Spring 2008 ''Connectivity'' Advertising ...
Rolling out around the world from February 2008, "Connectivity" is a striking artistic showcase of true originals who define the essence of the Converse brand since 1908. The advertising visually 'connects' past and present Converse icons brought together by their optimistic rebellion and homage to the Chuck Taylor(R) All Star(R) shoe. Legendary icons featured in the global campaign include the ultimate 20th Century rebel, James Dean; gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson; and Sex Pistols bassist and original punk idol, Sid Vicious. These cultural heroes from the past are shown 'connecting' with today's influencers including female rocker, Joan Jett; eclectic urban music star, M.I.A; Green Day's infamous Grammy award winning front man, Billie Joe Armstrong; Grammy award winning hip hop star and actor, Common; basketball player and Converse athlete Dwyane Wade; and lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Karen O.
Professor's accused killer could face death
Oakland police then went to Dennis' home on Hansom Drive and found evidence of a bloody confrontation. Police said Thomas admitted to the slaying and said he was trying to gain financially when he arrived at Dennis' home Saturday. He also said he drove to San Mateo County in hopes of dumping Dennis' body, according to police. Dennis met Thomas three decades ago when Dennis was mentoring inner-city youths in Oakland. The relationship continued after the program. Sources said they had a sexual relationship that turned violent. While Dennis continued teaching, both .
Veillette indicted on 15 counts in deaths
LEBANON — A Warren County grand jury on Friday, Feb. 15, handed up an indictment that could bring the death penalty against Michel Veillette in the stabbing of his wife and the killing of his four children who died in a fire at their house. The grand jury returned 15 counts, under various statutes, against Veillette, 34, of Mason, said county Prosecutor Rachel Hutzel, whose office will now try to convince a jury that Veillette deserves the death penalty. .
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Announces Special Shareholder Meeting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: XMSR) today announced that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in Washington, DC. The purpose of the meeting is to consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger between XM and Sirius Satellite Radio. Shareholders of record as of October 1, 2007 are eligible to vote at the meeting. The proposed transaction, which has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, is also subject to regulatory review and approvals, including antitrust agencies and the FCC, and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. More information on the XM-Sirius merger can be found at www.xmmerger.com.
Super Bowl's Fox-y Lineup: Timberlake, Madonna, Idol Stars
Entice viewers to visit the Website? Check. Kick off unprecedented multimedia campaign? Been there, done that. Launch hip, new product while also touting old favorites? Obviously. So what else is there? Well, we could smack Justin Timberlake around, or showcase Madonna alongside Marilyn Monroe. What are Richard Simmons and Alice Cooper up to these days? And then there are all those American Idol connections to flaunt... Who's ready for some football?! Although not too many people will have to be tricked into watching the seemingly unstoppable New England Patriots take on the upstart New York Giants this weekend, there's no such thing as plain, ol' Super Bowl Sunday anymore. What with the fancy promotional soirees leading up to the main event, the pregame festivities and, of course, the commercials that will have people completely rethinking their bathroom break schedules—there's something for everyone, even if you only know Tom Brady as the guy who's dating Gisele. "We know for a fact that the hard-core football fan watches our show every Sunday," Fox Sports chairman David Hill told Broadcasting & Cable.
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