I don’t know what would be the bigger hurdle for me is I was the 44th president of these United States of America, the task of fixing this financial crisis, or having to give up my blackberry, my touch, and my mac. Would you be able to do it? Who knew that American president’s don’t use computers? WTF? I kind of almost have a problem with that. Check out this piece in today’s NY Times:

For all the perquisites and power afforded the president, the chief executive of the United States is essentially deprived by law and by culture of some of the very tools that other chief executives depend on to survive and to thrive. Mr. Obama, however, seems intent on pulling the office at least partly into the 21st century on that score; aides said he hopes to have a laptop computer on his desk in the Oval Office, making him the first American president to do so.

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Via Etsy

Who you vote for is up to you. The best part about it is that after tonight… this whole thing will be over after a long long campaign.  Voting isn’t only about electing the president, because there are a lot of local initiatives, congressional selections to be made, senators, assemblymen and women. If you live in America and can be, go be a part of the process, you will feel good about it I promise.

Whoa!!! did not see that coming… the return of Terry Tate ladies and gentlemen, aka the office linebacker… Tarry Tate mutha f*&$^’s!!!

For all you Californians, know that you can never be that guy anymore. Today the Governator outlawed all forms of text messaging while driving in California. I think if you pick up a phone while driving you car in CA you will now get a ticket. From the LA Times:

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger this afternoon outlawed text-messaging while driving.

He signed legislation banning drivers from sending, writing or reading messages on electronic devices starting in January.

The bill, SB 28 by Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), imposes a $20 fine for a first offense and $50 fine for each subsequent violation.

Crazy! I mean, we knew it was coming because even though they made talking on the phone illegal a couple of months ago, that didn’t stop me from pounding away a text message at 11p while I’m pumping about 80 mphs coming up the 101 fwy. The question is, who is the company that is working on voice recognition text messaging right now, because I would like to invest my life savings. It may be starting in California but this is going to be nationwide soon enough I’m sure. Anyways, be safe out there and be advised.

I.Shouldve.Played.Soccer

Pia Sundhage might have led the the US women’s team to Gold in the Beijing Olympics, but says she is not interested in going along to meet Bush with other Olympic Gold medallists.

Speaking to Aftonbladet newspaper, Sundhage made it clear that she doesn’t share Bush’ politics and isn’t interested in meeting him. But saying ‘no thank you’ to the White House has not gone unnoticed in the US and Sundhage has been deluged with media requests…

Image via Daylife

I’m not much into politics, but thought this was an interesting photo.

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Jack Bell (over at Extra Time (The New York Times) has a couple of great articles on the situation down in Trinidad & Tobago.

Not only have the T & T players won a court ruling entitling them to 50% (28 million) of their World Cup Qualification and Tournament kitty the Federation received, but also England heading down to Port-of-Spain for a friendly when England bidding to host the World Cup in 2018.

First Warner was against England getting the bid, now he’s seemingly for it.

Do people really think that Politics have nothing to do with the game?

And big respect to Shaka Hislop for stepping up to the plate and using his name to fight for the younger, less established players for their right to the money THEY earned by qualifying their country for the 2006 World Cup.

image via Telegraph

AC Milan owner and the richest dude in Italy looks set to regain his role as Prime Minister of Italia after a convincing win in the elections over there. With his role in sports, entertainment and politics its always seemed to me that he might have his hand in too many cookie jars and that some regulation on the matter might come in handy. But that’s just me. We’ll have to wait and see how Il Silvio fares in his latest term as Prime Minister, and if AC Milan returns to their winning ways as well. Will there be a coincidence? Hmmmmmm….