StreetVision.com acquires Shop Talk Magazine

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StreetVision.com acquires Shop Talk Magazine

DETROIT – StreetVision.com, today announces the acquisition of Shop Talk Magazine a new tabloid publication.

StreetVision.com is a new urban lifestyle and experiential marketing company that produces immersive, interactive brand experiences that physically engage, and influence consumers where they live, work and play.
This acquisition allows Shop Talk to immediately provide StreetVision.com existing client base with a competitive advantage as a citywide resource to execute highly sophisticated experiential marketing programs. Reciprocally, Shop Talk will be able to offer their clients access to creative and enhanced program development and the additional resources to grow their business in partnership with their clients.

Shop Talk was founded by Miles Dixon this year, with the aim of filling the void within the urban community by highlighting beauty salons, barbershop shops, nail salons, massage parlors & spas, clothiers and restaurants. The Printed Magazine is produced monthly and available throughout Metro Detroit with distribution of 60,000. The online magazine features articles on a variety of topics, Q&A’s, book reviews, blogs and much more, relying on contributions from the founding editors and experienced writers across the world.

"We're thrilled to be joining the StreetVision.com family," says Shop Talk co-founder and co-editor Miles Dixon. “StreetVision.com is committed to developing marketing opportunities, celebrating the various urban lifestyles and the journey. What's more, they like our editorial vision, and we are pleased that they are dedicated to our approach and direction for Shop Talk moving forward. It's a perfect fit."

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Kilpatrick charged.

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In 2001, at 31, Kwame M. Kilpatrick, 6-foot-4 and a former college football player, beat an opponent twice his age for mayor of Detroit, a job he once said he had dreamed of since he was a child.

He was dubbed the hip-hop mayor, in part for his age, his flashy suits, and the diamond stud in his ear.

Though he swiftly drew controversy, Detroiters looked past talk of partying with exotic dancers, cronyism and a red Lincoln Navigator leased for his family with taxpayers' money. In 2005, voters re-elected Mr. Kilpatrick, who had been among the youngest mayors to run a major American city and whose draw, in part, was his sway over young voters.

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In January 2008, a political crisis arose over the publication of racy text messages from the Mayor to a close female advisor, suggesting they had carried on a romantic affair. The messages also contradicted testimony that Mr. Kilpatrick and his advisor gave under oath last year during a civil trial in which several former police officers accused Mr. Kilpatrick of forcing them out of jobs, in part because their investigations might have uncovered his romance. In addition, documents revealed that Mr. Kilpatrick settled the case (and a second, similar lawsuit) for $8.4 million.

Mr. Kilpatrick, who is married and has three sons, has apologized to his wife, Carlita, and to the city, but has vowed, repeatedly, to stay in office. He has defiantly accused the news media of creating his woes, and blamed racism for his troubles.

On March 18, 2008, the City Council voted to ask Mr. Kilpatrick to step down, echoing similar calls from the local media and many prominent citizens. On March 23, 2008 Mr. Kilpatrick was charged by the Wayne County prosecutor with misconduct in office, obstruction of justice, conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice and perjury, felonies that could end his political career and send him to prison for as long as 80 years.

--March 24, 2008

Dwight Howard "Supermans" that Dunk Contest

Videos courtesy of ESPN.com

Dwight Howard won this years Dunk Contest with some creative stunts including his "Superman" dunk that featured a Superman costume. Its nearly impossible to explain it any further with words so I've included a video courtesy of ESPN.com in what was a must see Slam Dunk contest.

Continue reading for a video of the three point contest that included Jason Kapono's final round performance that tied the current record of 25 points in a single round.

Kapono Ties 3-Point Single Round Record

"The Juice" Will Go to Trial!

After four hours of deliberating, Justice of the Peace Joseph Bonaventure has decided that O.J. Simpson, along with two other co-defendants, will stand trial for twelve criminal counts associated with armed robbery. The counts include robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy, kidnapping and burglary.

The other three co-defendants in the case have all testified against O.J. and have accepted plea deals. Simpson has plead not guilty.

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