AOL Names Napster Exclusive Music Subscription Provider
Napster is back, folks. And they’ve signed a deal with AOL to be the official music subscription provider for the AOL Music service. AOL music is replacing AOL Music Now.
Cingular is Now AT&T
Cingular is going away. Cingular is going to be re-branded as AT&T starting Monday, January 15, 2007. That means that if you were an AT&T Wireless customer and they changed you over to Cingular you’re now going to be back to AT&T. Confused? Me too.
Justice Department Reaches Settlement With Compass Bank Regarding Alleged Discrimination in Lending
The Justice Department has reached a settlement that resolves allegations that Compass Bank of Birmingham, Ala., engaged in a pattern of lending discrimination against individuals based on their marital status. The government’s complaint alleges that Compass Bank violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which makes it unlawful for any creditor to discriminate against any applicant …
Study Says More Girls Complete College than Guys
According to a study called the “2007 National Freshman Attitudes Report” released today by Noel-Levitz, 95 percent of today’s first-year (college) students surveyed expressed a “strong desire” to complete college. Male students graduate from college at lower rates than female college students. For every 100 American women who earn a bachelor’s degree, on 73 guys …
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Denver Colorado to Host 2008 Democratic National Convention
The City of Denver, Colorado has been chosen by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Out of the Shadows Into the Light Summit to Deal with Church and Gay and Lesbian Topics
A first-of-its-kind summit titled “Out of the Shadows Into the Light” is being held to allow clergy and church laypeople to have an open dialogue about gay and lesbian topics within the context of the church. Featuring known and respected academics from throughout the U.S., the summit will include a unique combination of presentations and …
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Michele Fletcher Richardson Touts Prayer as Major Strategy for Winning War in Iraq
According to Michele Fletcher Richardson, the way to win the Iraq War is through prayer. “The United States is playing David to the Middle East’s Goliath,” says Richardson. “This is a holy war and it does have eternal implications, so strategy about the United States’ role must come, in large part, from a dynamic prayer …
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Credit Scores Used to Deny African-Americans Access to Financial Services
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) has released the disturbing results of a study conducted by the University of Denver Center for African American Policy demonstrating that credit scores are being used to deny African-Americans and other minorities access to credit and financial services.
Ian Johnson Proposes to Chrissy Popadics
On New Year’s night, Ian Johnson rushed for 101 yards on 23 attempts to lead Boise State to a dramatic 43-42 victory against Oklahoma in Overtime. Right after the game, Ian Johnson proposed to his girlfriend, 21-year-old Chrissy Popadics on the sidelines.
Robert Borosage Calls on Progressives in Congress to Support Pelosi Agenda
According to the Campaign for America’s Future co-director Robert Borosage, in the three weeks before the president’s State of the Union address, the new Congress will put down a clear marker that the conservative era is over.