To fully appreciate just how popular the late musician Nicholas "Nick" Friday was in the Virgin Islands, you just have to realize that since Tuesday, at the water cooler and in the bar room conversations, his death has totally eclipsed the San Antonio Spurs who opened their 2005 NBA training camp on St. Thomas last Sunday. Nonetheless, Timmy and the Spurs were able to steal the spotlight back with their intrasquad scrimmage game last night at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center.
I had the priviledge to be courtside and even got me an autograph from the Pride of Catherine's Rest himself, Timothy Duncan. It was absolutely amazing to see the crowd going wild for a practice game like if it was an actual NBA matchup. We was doing the wave and everything.
Yes, Timmy convinced the Spurs organization and Coach Gregg Popovich to begin preparation for their title defense in Timmy's own back yard. I must say, they have the leg up on the competition. They are spending the week training in relative peace from the probing stateside media. They are staying at the luxurious Ritz Carlton resort on St. Thomas. They spent Saturday chilling on the beach. And Tony Parker even got to bring along his personal bedroom buddy friend, Eva Longoria of Desperate Housewives fame. (That girl is real tiny. Almost midget-size.) The team has been driving around St. Thomas escorted by a police motorcade. A fitting way to start the season for the world champions.
By the way, new additions Nick Van Exel and Michael Finley fitted in perfectly. If everyone stays healthy, this is going to be a great season.
"personal bedroom buddy friend" ???
From your posting :
"And Tony Parker even got to bring along his personal bedroom buddy friend, Eva Longoria of Desperate Housewives fame."
Posted by: Lenny Wolff | Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 09:44 AM
Greetings!
Its truly a pleasure to announce the opening of our second issue as a magazine. We are really please with our first issue "VI Bacchanal" which will be arriving back in the Virgin Islands in time for St. Thomas Carnival. This issue pays tribute to the late great Nick "Daddy" Friday who we chose as our cover story.
The March/April issue features artists and other prominent personalities throughout the islands and abroad: Daddy Friday & the Awesome Jam Band, Ras Iba, Niyorah, JAHMAN, Rashidi, DJ Bertrum, Ras Reg, Xtaushun, ISW Studios, Rock City Boyz, Lincoln Ward, Hanik Milligan, Neomie Toussaint-Williams, Ras Bumpa, Collie Buddz, JeT'aime Cerge, Natty Garments, JW Design Company, St. Croix Festival, Bordeaux Farmers Market, VI Callaloo Poets, Tortola's Car Show, and much more!
Covering genres such as: hip hop, calypso, rap, roots reggae, dancehall, gospel, reggaeton, and R&B. And industries like: music, arts and craft, fashion, literature, broadcasting, culture events & celebrations, event promotions, sports & recreation and agriculture. As well as Islands and mainland locations including: St. Thomas USVI, St. Croix USVI, Tortola BVI, Ft. Lauderdale FL, Atlanta GA, London UK, Bermuda, New York NY, Virginia, Connecticut, Maryland, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo and Haiti.
With this upcoming second issue we plan to continue our commitment to the people of the Virgin Islands by celebrating and chronicling the achievements of our people. As well as expand on the genres, people and industries we chose to cover in the first issue. The best is yet to come and we want you to be apart of this grassroots movement for positive news and promotion of the people of the Virgin Islands.
If you would like to receive updates on upcoming issues please email us at the following addresses:
Artists and Labels: music@coremagazine.vi
Models and Clothing Companies: trendz@coremagazine.vi
Event Promoters: events@coremagazine.vi
General Inquiries: info@coremagazine.vi
Please send all news releases to news@coremagazine.vi
For your convenience and reading pleasure we have included one of the articles from our premier issue as well as information about advertising in CORE Magazine.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
http://www.coremagazine.vi
Posted by: CORE Magazine | Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 05:28 PM