Darren McFadden Signed By Raiders; Ian Greengross Keeps Promise

At the NFL Draft, Arkansas Running Back Darren McFadden's agent Ian Greengross told me that there would not be a hold out of his client should he be drafted by the Oakland Raiders. Well, he kept his promise as the Raiders signed Darren McFadden today.

Microsoft's Steve Balmer: Newspapers Will Be Dead In 10 Years

Microsoft's Steve Balmer met with the Washington Post on Thursday and talked about why Microsoft worked to join with Yahoo! and the future of hardware, software, newspapers, advertising, and the Internet. In my view much of what Steve's talking about is already with us today, and many frequent bloggers see their blogs as a combination of advertising and content and ads as content and vice-versa. The world's catching up with us.

Here's the video set:

Balmer on Microsoft's Mission:



Balmer on Hardware and Software Changes:



Balmer on The Newspaper and Advertising:



Balmer on User Privacy:

Oil Hits Record High; Get Ready For $5 Per Gallon In Calfornia

Oil Prices hit another record today as the price for a barrel of crude oil hit $139.12 just one day after a record of $135.09 was reached. I can't even find a gas station with a price for gas less than $4 a gallon and generally the cost is between $4.30 and $4.50 per gallon. I drive around to find the cheapest price I can, but maybe it's better not to drive at all!

Zennie Abraham Loved By White Supremacists - No Film At 11

It's funny what one finds about themselves. In this case, I happened to see a post from some White Supremacist guy named Chris, who has a page on something called "Podblanc", which describes itself as:

About Podblanc
Podblanc was founded in April 2007 as a media outlet specifically tailored to White Interests, White Culture, and White Politics around the globe. Podblanc is the leader in online video, and a premier destination to watch original videos worldwide.
Everyone can watch videos on Podblanc. People can see first-hand accounts of current events, find videos about their hobbies and interests, and discover what it means to be White. As more people capture special moments on video, Podblanc is empowering them to become tomorrow’s media.
Podblanc is 100% viewer and member supported. Our mission is to enlighten, educate and entertain our people. Craig Cobb, as one of the founding members, has taken the lead as Chief Content Officer.

Okay!

His title is:

Negro Zennie Abraham & Jews Team Up To Offer Money-Dreaming Sports Management Gaming To Kwa Universities At Only $12.50 Per Head

Okay! He spelled my name correctly!

But it's really an ad promoting our sim games. Really it is. I mean he didn't really insult me. I am Negro. My name is Zennie Abraham. Chris says that Dan Rascher -- my business partner -- is Jewish, but ignores my last name. Interesting.

And who the fuck cares. Ah, racism. The mental illness of our time.

Thanks for the pub!

Racist Woman Spits At Obama Supporter Today In Philadelphia

I just saw this email below on the Obama Rapid Response listserv and it's really hurtful to read. It reads for itself. But I must add that anyone who experiences this kind of racism should report it to the police as soon as possible as in California at least, there are hate crime laws and spitting is a form of assault.

Here it is:

I'm an old (66) 60's person.I wear my hair shaggy and bushy, it is gray-streaked.I wear t-shirts & jeans, sneakers.I'm not fancy (although I live on Philly's Main Line) I'm an artist/potter.

Today I was dashing through my shopping.It breaks up my day badly here when I have to leave the house and home routine.I dont like coming home to a dog who needs to go out and 200 emails..

So I bought produce at Whole Foods, where people young and old applauded my OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT T-shirt.

Everyone was delighted. Children were skipping happily.

I stopped at Trader Joes for bread and frozen tuna.And was leaving when a woman my age stood in front of me.She looked me up & down and said "You're KIDDING!"

I said "You're not a supporter?"(Rare for this neighborhood)

She made a horrible hate-face!"I wouldnt vote for....THAT.

You must be CRAZY."

"Me and millions of other people,I'm not going to discuss this with you." although my thought was "Are you a racial bigot or a militant "feminist.?"

She hissed "You're crazy to vote for THAT!! (SPITS)

Fortunately she was too dry to hit me w/the spittle.

I moved away in a daze.

An historical candidate, here in USA...and that???(In a big eastern city suburb??)

I am a Jew, so I have seen my share of bigotry.

But I have never experienced such vituperative hatred; and now I feel for everyone who canvassed in Appalachia and out-of-the-way places, and for people who are "different" who have to live amid such hatred. For these, I've been crying.For children who have experienced such hatred I'm crying.For our dear Candidate and his family, I'm crying.They dont deserve that.We dont want that for them.

Who could imagine that?

What would you do? I think we as Obama supporters have to make sure that acions like that one are reported to the police. This is an outrage.

Show Obama you approve of his change to DNC fund-raising

Obama has persuaded the DNC not to accept money from PACs or registered lobbyists. Show the politicians you approve - go to the DNC's "no more lobbyists" fund-raising page now and give them a little bump.

Tell them you're one of those "FOB's" Even $5 today sends a huge signal to the party, and to DC in general.

Say what? "What's an FOB? Friend of Barack, of course.

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A Slap In The Face

Defeat is painful. Defeat is agonizing. Defeat is indigestible. For Hillary Clinton to absorb the uncomfortable and shocking news that she was handily defeated by a stronger, more skilled and sensible candidate is excruciatingly arduous to digest.

The previous seven candidates who along with Obama and Clinton vied for the Democratic nomination all graciously exited the contentious race and suspended their campaigns when it was evident that their paths to the White House were doubtful. Why then did Senator Clinton in front of a deluge of ardent supporters and staffers at Baruch College in New York City feel that it was necessary to selfishly assert she needed additional time to consult with advisers in order to evaluate her next move?

Her opponent had already secured the requisite number of delegates to become their party's nominee, and it was blatantly evident to all that her campaign aspirations had to be terminated. On national television at 9 P.M. in front of democrats and republicans who were painstakingly glued to one of the major networks, Clinton could have conceded and officially endorsed Obama.

This would have been the classy, shrewd and hospitable action to pursue. The one that presidential hopefuls from both parties did this year when it became apparent that their time was up. That their parties objectives and dreams of the country they so greatly cherish took precedent over their own priorities. Moreover, the words unification and courtesy are paramount to the words Hillary Clinton.

Yes, it's my inherent belief that with the country anxiously viewing Tuesday night, Clinton miserably failed to demonstrate that she was fully behind her rival and supported him wholeheartedly. At the very least, it could have sent a concerted message to her supporters that it's time to gather around our parties nominee for a greater cause and greater good.

Furthermore, she sent a direct slap in the face to Barack Obama and democrats Tuesday night that can not be reformed by whatever insincere comments she might profess Saturday.