Big surprise fro the Alaskan Governor, on Friday, with a rambling press conference, Governor Sarah Palin shocked a lot of Republicans and Democrats by stepping down from the position of Governor of Alaska. She will be turning over the governorship to her Lt. Governor Sean Parnell, who is said to be a strong Palin supporter. No one seems to be able to determine just why she is quitting in mid-term, if she has aspirations to run for the Republican nomination for president in 2012. As many states are suffering budget deficits, and economic constrictions from the recession, so is the state of Alaska. Many felt the best thing she could done would be to improve the state of affairs in Alaska and complete her term in office as governor. Ed Rollins, a Republican strategist, said this was the worst thing she could have done. Others think she is freeing herself up to write her seven figure book, raise money for the GOP, garnering favors for the future and going on the speaking circuit to raise her profile, for whatever she plans to do in the future. We feel like some others do, that there is another shoe to drop, it seems a little like a forced situation, with an implied threat of prosecution of some sort, could be wrong, but? Governor Palin will reportedly be leaving at the end of the month.
The Michael Jackson Memorial at the Staple Center will have eleven thousand free tickets available on-line. You have to register, and will be notified on Sunday, reportedly if you will receive yours. The family has nine thousand tickets for their friends.
Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina, was trying to obtain a publisher for a book deal. One such deal fell through, reportedly.
Former Representative Cynthia McKinney was being held in Iran, reports are that she will be sent back to the United States.
Attorney General Eric Holder had to undergo emergency oral surgery.
Seven more banks failed in the U. S., bringing the total to 52.
Inflatable baby floats have been recalled, check the internet for brands.
Disney is adding a likeness of President Obama to its attractions.
The Statue of Liberty's crown was reopened to the public this 4th of July, this is the first time being opened since September 11.
The police chief in Berry Township, Ohio, was smooching in his patrol car with a fellow officer, while there was a prisoner in the back seat,
the only problem was, his camcorder captured the whole thing. He will now retire early to dilly dally on his own time.
The Williams sisters met today in the finals at Wimbledon. Serena beat her sister, Venus in two sets, claiming her third Wimbledon women's singles championship win. In a beautifully played and well executed win, Andy Roddick upset the favorite Andy Murray, which will now set up a match between Roger Federer and Roddick on Sunday for the men's singles championship.
The Russian President has reportedly said that Russia is ready to rebuild relationships with the United States.
New Zealand Airline issued a nude safety video, with the flight attendants wearing only body paint, used as uniforms. The three and one-half minute video had 1.2 million hits on You-Tube by Friday, four days after it was launched.
The alleged war criminal, Demjanjuk, who was sent back to Germany, has been found to be well enough to stand trial by a judge.
North Korea has launched short and long range missiles during the holiday weekend, according to reports out of South Korea. No word if any were aimed toward Hawaii.
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