Crash=2 Killed and 1 Injured

Jacob Haines(22), and Darby Gilbert(17) were killed in a tragic accident while driving a Ford Mustang going southbound on W66 when Haines lost control and the car went into a ditch, then hit a culvert at 115 street and ran into a barn. Kyle Allen(19)was injured and rushed to the hospital by ambulance. The crash was near Columbus Juction.

+-p@!n (new media)

Faheem Rasheed Najm better known as T-Pain was born in Tallahassee, Florida in the month of June on the 30th in the year of 1985. He is now 24 years old. His genres of music R&B ,Pop, Dance, Snap, and Crunk. His occupations are singing, songwriter, rapper, producer, and dancer. He's been present since 2004. So for 5 years now. He began his career with his single "I'm Spung", and "In Love With A Stripper". Pain has extensively used Auto-Tune for his singing.

2005: Rappa Ternt Sanga
2007: Epiphany
2008: Thr33 Rings
2009: RevolveR

RiCkY RO$$...> (new media)

Rick Ross may sound like a regular name, instead of a stage name, but it's not his real name. Ross's real name is William Leonard Roberts II (the second) who was born January, 28th 1976. He was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi. But originally grew up in Miami, Florida. His occupation is rapping. And he made his own Music Label- Maybach Music Group. But he's also with Def Jam. Rick Ross is 33 years old. He took his name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross. But there no connection. In January of 2009 (this year) Ro$$ started a fued with the rapper 50 Cent because he supposedly looked at him the wrong way at the BET awards. But 50 Cent told the public/media that he don't even remember seeing Ross there. They both started to make songs about the other one. Pretty lame to me-over a look? WOW. But I do hafe to say I like Rick Ross WWWWWAAAAYYYY better than 50 Cent's lame a*s. lol

""LUDACRIS-----* (new media)

Christopher Brian Bridges(Ludacris), born September 11, 1977(age 32).
Luda was born in Champaign, Illinois, but grew up in ATL, Georgia. His genre of music-you would think it would be rap, but its hip-hop. He's been in the game (music industry) since 1998.
Occupations: Radio personality, Rapper, Actor. Bridges is singed to DTP, and Def Jam. Ludacris shares the role of being the co-founder with Chaka Zulu. He is the highest-selling Sounthern Hip-Hop solo artist of all

time with over 17 million units sold.

!!!$dRAkE^>^>^<^< (new media)

Drake born Aubrey Drake Graham born October 24, 1986 is a Canadian rapper/actor. He also known as Drizzy. He originated from in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His labels Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Motown. When drake was little he was a drummer. He's been a actor since 2001. He's been a a musician since 2006. His 1st studio album "Thank Me Later" is expected to come out in 2010.

!!!!!YUNG L.A.**!! (new media)

Yung L.A. (american rapper) has the perfect stage name. Yung L.A. is really Leland Austin. Who was born on March 26th, 1986. (23 years old) L.A. was born, raised, and is still living in Atlanta, Georgia. His stae name goes accordingly to his real name and his home town. L.A. is currently signed to Grand Hustle Records, and Interscope Records. He has been present since 2006. My favorties of his are "Take Off", "Aint I?", and "Fututristic Love".  His song "Aint I?" peaked at #47 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100; and #7 on Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart.

End Of An Era

Oprah Winfrey will end her daytime television show in 2011 after it's being on the air for 25 seasons straight. Winfrey will be scheduled to announce the final date for her show during a live broadcast according to her production company Harpo Productions Inc. A Harpo spokesman declinced to comment Thursday on Winfrey's plans except to say that The Oprah Winfrey Show has seen rating slip 7% from a year ago. Winfrey is expected to start up a new talk show on OWN.

H1N1 Deaths Understated

There has been 21 H1N1 deaths in Iowa. 7 in the Polk County area itself. But the count's mediacl examiner said he has performed autopies on some residents who were never diagnosed but HAD the flu. In the autopsies there were lungs filled with a lot of blood. Dr. Gregory Schumunk said. He also said there are 2 reasons for this discrepancy: 1st) not all sick patients get tests. 2nd) The virus is difficult to detect. Some patients may be too sick to recieve the most accurate H1N1 test. But in the mean time; still rememeber to wash your hands, sneeze into your sleeve, and stay at home if your sick.

$NooP doGG (new media)

Snoop Dogg was born Cordazar Calvin Broadus. He was born in the month of October on the day of 20th of 1971. Snoop Dogg is one of my favorites. His only been present since 1992. That seems long but it don't/ aint. But he's already up there. He's already known like an all time best rapper. His nickname is other than Snoog Dogg is 'The Father Of Rap'. His occupations are chairman, rapper, actor and a producer.  His most known label hes' signed to is Death Row. But Snoops' also signed to No Limit, Capitol, DoggyStyle, Geffen, EMI, and Priority. His orgin is Long Beach, California. Snoops dad (Vernall Varnado) is a Vietnam Veteran. Broadus's dad left the family when Snoop was only 3 months old. Snoop also married his high school sweetheart Shante Taylor. In August of '93; snoop was arrested for being involved with a murder, The muder was done by his bodygaurd. Him and his BD got charged with murder but then were acquitted. 

Police Deal With Stress Due to Recent Major Incidents

The DMPD is offering counseling to the DMPD officers after some major incidents that just happened. The department has fqaced 6 major incidents in 4 months. They all happened during the 3rd watch shift or the evening shift.
3 officers have also been injured in the line of duty. Even the most seasoned officers can't remember a time like this.

NiCki MiNAj (new media)

Nicki Minaj was born in Jamaica. In December 8, 1984. She is 24 years old. She's been present since 2004 in tha music game/industry. She just got signed to Young Money Records this year. Minaj grew up in Queens, New York. Her occupations are rapping and singing.In my opinion she raps better than she can sing. Nicki Minaj wasn't born Nicki Minaj. Her real name is Onika Maraj. She is of African, Trinidadian, and Indo- Asian descent. She hasn't made any real albums- Only mixtapes. She's made 4 mixtapes so far.

cHeRiSh^^^^ (new media)

Farrah, Fallon, Felisha, Neosha are the four girls in in Cherish. Farrah and Neosha are twins. And Felisha and Fallon are twins. They originated from Maywood, Illinois but then moved to Atlanta, Georgia to start thier music career. Cherish has been active/present since 2003. The group is signed to Capitol , and Sho' nuff records. Their 2nd record "Unappreciated" is the one that I have and personally think that it's the best. But i haven't even heard their second album "The Truth". Thier debbut album is called "The Moment". And thier most recent album "The Breakthrough".

Farrah and Neosha were born February, 17 1984. Felisha and Fallon were born June 5, 1987.

No Action Taken...Bogus!!!

A few weeks ago, there was a story about girls getting illegally stripped searched AT SCHOOL!!! At an Atlanta high school. The officials are recommending no action needs to be taken of this crime. One of the lawyers of one of the families who's daughter had got searched back in Aug. quoted, "I am very dissapointed that no action was taken. But I will be following up with this." In my opinion i agree 150%. Why? because that's not right.If they tried to search me at school--WE WOULD BE FIGHTIN!!!

----mary J. blige---- (new media)

Mary Jane Blige was bron January 11, 1971. She is now age 38 years of age. She's been present since 1992. She is a singer, a songwriter, rapper, record producer, and model and actress. Blige is signed Uptown, MCA, Geffen, and Matriarch labels. Mary is originated Brooklynn. She has sold more than forty eight million albums worldwide since she stepped in the game. She's also recieved many grammy awards nominations. Her vocal scale is alto to mezzo soprano, but she mostly performs in mezzo soprano.Her idols are Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan.

LYfE JENNiNGS******** (new media)

Lyfe Jennings was born in the month of June, on the 3rd of 1973. His real name is Chester Bamsu Jennings. Chester (Lyfe) ia now 36 years old. He is originated from Toledo, Ohio.  His favorite and main genres that he participates in singing in are R&B and soul.  His occupations are: singing, songwriter, record producer, and an instrumentalist. His instruments are: the piano, guitar, and bass. He's been present for 6 years. (since 2003). In 1992,  Lyfe went to jail for arson. But as he mentions in many of his songs; he turned his life around while he was in jail. He was in jail for alittle over 10 years. His album that says 268-192 refers to his I.D. # that was gaven or assigned to him while he was locked up.