The Buzz Today

It has come to the attention of many via the mainstream media that there is perhaps some issue with the Black Panthers using possible intimidation at polling locations (i.e., showing up in full uniform with billy clubs and claiming to be ’security’) in Philadelphia.  However, according to one Kansas City source , they have apparently shown up in over 300 polling locations, specifically targeting battleground states.  It looks as though this may be getting addressed in some areas, but I don’t know if all areas will be able to suppress this illegal intimidation.  C’mon guys … is this really the way you want your candidate to win?  My prediction for tomorrow?  President Obama and rioting … in a city somewhere near you!

Saddam Hussein’s luxury yacht, the Ocean Breeze, is now up for sale.  It was up for sale last year, but a dispute over who has legal ownership of the yacht broke out between the Iraqi government and a yacht broker.  Now, apparently, the dispute is over and the Iraqi government will be getting the proceeds from the sale of the yacht.  So what is the Ocean Breeze like, and what will you get for the money?  Well, let’s just take a look.  The yacht is 270 feet long, decorated throughout with mahogany, silver, gold, marble and anything you can think of that’s fitting for a middle-eastern dictator.  Of course that means a shatter-proof glass atrium, health clinic, helicopter landing pad and a mini-submarine pod - you know - in the event an emergency exit was needed.  With a crew of 35 and room to sleep 28 guests comfortably on board, this is a boat to rival any private yacht on the planet.  Although Saddam Hussein’s luxury yacht is a site to behold, its extravagance strikes a stark contrast to the lifestyle of the Iraqi citizens in his own country.  Oh, one more thing I almost forgot … the asking price … $35 million.  Here’s a few more pictures for you to check out…

I would be remiss if I failed to document one of the biggest buzz terms I’ve ever seen since I’ve been watching daily Internet trends.  Tonight Barack Obama appeared on six major television networks with a thirty minute “infomercial” special, being touted across the Internet as the “Obama Infomercial”.  While that is all good and well (and you can see the Obama infomercial in its entirety here ), what some are unaware of is the recent addition to the Dish Satellite Network’s line-up of the Obama channel, number 73.

Yes, check out the picture, it’s authentic.  I’ve got the Dish Network, I should know.  What’s amazing to me is that everyone is fawning over tonight’s Obama infomercial and hardly anyone has been talking about this Dish thing.  The infomercial reportedly cost $4 million.  So how much does it cost to rent a satellite channel around the clock for 35 days?  I have no idea, and apparently no one else does either, because I couldn’t find any figures on it.  However, I’m sure it cost just a tad bit more than the infomercial.  Will be interesting to see if this figure ever sees the light of day.

Personally I can’t wait until November 5th!  The election will be over and the Obama channel will be gone from my satellite TV line-up.