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No One Says “Fair and Balanced” Like TV-One

If you’re new here and like what you read, subscribe to my RSS feed. Thank you for visiting!We’ve still got a long, long way to go. From Gateway Pundit:
African American-themed cable network TV One will be showing the DNC Convention because Barack Obama is the candidate this year.
However, they won’t be showing the Republican convention.
Live Feed and Drudge reported:
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Rene Marie Explains Why She Sang the Black National Anthem

Rene Marie Explains Why She Sang the Black National Anthem

Remember jazz singer Rene Marie, who shocked Denver residents a week or so ago when she sang the lyrics of the Black National Anthem instead of the Star-Spangled Banner? She’s explained her rationale for this decision on her website [Gateway Pundit]:
WHY DID YOU AGREE TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND THEN NOT SING IT? WASN’T [...]

Obama: I'll Still Use a Presidential Seal...

Obama: I’ll Still Use a Presidential Seal…

…just not the one that will make you all mad at me. I’m getting tired of this pompous politician.

Samsung M3510: Shake it Like a Salt Shaker

I’m sticking with my iPhone, but I like how quickly other companies have responded to Apple’s success.
 
Gesture Controlled Phones - Samsung M3510

(TREND HUNTER) Samsung’s upcoming M3510 music-player mobile phone follows in the footsteps of Apple, Nokia and Sony Ericsson. The M3510 utilizes a built-in accelerometer that allows you to tilt and shake the phone [...]

Come On, A-Rod

Come On, A-Rod

I’m pretty sure you can snag someone younger and hotter than Madonna. Say it ain’t so.

Free Bottle of Coke Zero

Free Bottle of Coke Zero

Coke Zero drinkers, listen up: Coca-Cola is giving away a free bottle of Coke Zero to celebrate its win in the Coke Zero 400. From TrendHunter:
Coca Cola is treating any U.S. resident above the age of 13 years to a free 20-ounce bottle of Coke Zero. The “Taste of Victory” promotion is a celebration of [...]

A Wonderful Independence Day, Indeed

From Power Line:
In what is being described as the largest re-enlistment ceremony in the history of the American military, 1,215 servicemen and women signed up for a combined 5,500 years of additional service earlier today in Baghdad:

General David Petraeus oversaw the ceremony:
Petraeus, reiterating earlier remarks made by Command Sergeant Major Hill, said that the unprecedented ceremony [...]

Obama’s Stance

Ed Morrissey asks: Does anyone know what Obama thinks anymore? Nope!

Keeping the Keg Stand Classy

Keeping the Keg Stand Classy

College students, rejoice. Your keg doesn’t have to be an eyesore anymore. 

Obama and the Media

I am loving EyeBlast.tv… 

Chris Satullo Needs a Beer and Some BBQ

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Chris Satullo is cranky this 4th of July. If he can think of a better place to be than the United States, on the 4th or on any other day of the year, he should probably go to that place. [Michelle Malkin]

At City Event, Jazz Crooner Sings Black National Anthem Instead of Star-Spangled Banner

At City Event, Jazz Crooner Sings Black National Anthem Instead of Star-Spangled Banner

Maybe I’m out of touch here. But when you’re hired to sing the national anthem of the United States of America at a city function, that means the Star Spangled Banner to me, every time, without question. What was she thinking??

DENVER (MyFOXColorado.com) - It was a shocker at the annual State of the City address.
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Bomb Threat at LAX

International travelers had a scare at LAX just now. From Gateway Pundit:
A man has been arrested after telling authorities that he had a bomb and that he was a terrorist.
Here is the first report on the LAX bomb threat from News5 LA:
Travelers at Los Angeles International Airport are being told to evacuate the area around terminal [...]

Fight Rising Gas Prices By Pre-Purchasing

Fight Rising Gas Prices By Pre-Purchasing

Fascinating. A new website called MyGallons.com aims to hedge rising gas prices by letting consumers purchase gas in gallons on a debit card, to be redeemed whenever they like–even if it’s months later. When you load up the pre-paid card, you pay an amount based on the average gas price in your area, and the [...]

Adios, Stevie!

Adios, Stevie!

Stephen Baldwin joins the ranks of celebrities who threaten to move out of the country if they don’t get what they want. At least he acknowledges that his threat is a joke. Vote for ABO (Anyone But Obama), Baldwin, then go live wherever you want. 
Watching that video, does anyone else notice that Stephen Baldwin says “United [...]