Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Cocaine Mafia [20 Min Documentary] "Vanguard correspondent Christof Putzel travels to southern Italy to investigate how Europe's growing appetite for cocaine is funding the growth of West African crime syndicates and fueling a turf war with Italy's largest mafia organization, the Camorra." - Current
4 reports "In 2004 Darcus Howe investigated the changing face of racial politics in Britain, predicting trouble ahead for Britain's ethnic population. In this authored film, he travelled the country expressing his views on a netherworld of unreported violence and prejudice, not between blacks and whites, but between Britain's increasingly divided ethnic minority groups."
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
7 Restaurant Prepares for Michael Vick's Arrival in Lynchburg V.A. @ 7 restaurant
Lynchburg, VA - Former Hokie and NFL Quarterback Michael Vick will make an appearance in the Hill City Monday. Owners of ‘7’ restaurant are friends and former teammates of Michael Vick.
Since '7' opened, owners say they've had to deal with the controversy of Vick's past. Even though they say name of the restaurant has nothing to do with Vick or his jersey number.
"We even get some negative fan mail, but it's still positive," said Marcus Revely Co-Owner '7'.
For fans like Charles Turner, who came to ‘7’ Sunday to watch Vick play against the Atlanta Falcons, say it’s time to look past Vick’s mistakes.
"I hope it inspires people to look at him as a person and more as an athlete,” said Charles Turner, Philadelphia Eagles Fan.
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“A lot of people will get to see the real side of Michael Vick. People don't know him personally like I do," said Marcus Revely, Co-Owner '7'.and friend.
Revely says he hopes the visit will show fans a more personal side of Michael Vick.
"Sports’ is entertainment, and people love to see a great athlete. And, that's what he is a great athlete, and he's a human being," said Revely.
Fans on Sunday weren’t all cheering for Michael Vick’s game, but they all agree his visit to the Hill city will be a positive one.
"He has to move on with his life. If he comes to Lynchburg there's probably going to be a good crowd, and I wouldn't expect anything else,” said Brett Pale.
“It's nice to have a celebrity come around, because it is a small town. Everybody likes to have someone big and famous come through," said Kenny Fielder.
For information on how to get tickets for Monday's event call 434-237-4305.
Since '7' opened, owners say they've had to deal with the controversy of Vick's past. Even though they say name of the restaurant has nothing to do with Vick or his jersey number.
"We even get some negative fan mail, but it's still positive," said Marcus Revely Co-Owner '7'.
For fans like Charles Turner, who came to ‘7’ Sunday to watch Vick play against the Atlanta Falcons, say it’s time to look past Vick’s mistakes.
"I hope it inspires people to look at him as a person and more as an athlete,” said Charles Turner, Philadelphia Eagles Fan.
Talkback:
Click Here to Comment on this Story
“A lot of people will get to see the real side of Michael Vick. People don't know him personally like I do," said Marcus Revely, Co-Owner '7'.and friend.
Revely says he hopes the visit will show fans a more personal side of Michael Vick.
"Sports’ is entertainment, and people love to see a great athlete. And, that's what he is a great athlete, and he's a human being," said Revely.
Fans on Sunday weren’t all cheering for Michael Vick’s game, but they all agree his visit to the Hill city will be a positive one.
"He has to move on with his life. If he comes to Lynchburg there's probably going to be a good crowd, and I wouldn't expect anything else,” said Brett Pale.
“It's nice to have a celebrity come around, because it is a small town. Everybody likes to have someone big and famous come through," said Kenny Fielder.
For information on how to get tickets for Monday's event call 434-237-4305.
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