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Peter King Calls Michael Jackson “Pervert”, “Pedophile” (Video)

Posted by Chris Monty in July 6th 2009

Ah, there’s nothing like a little Fourth of July, Michael Jackson rant.
Congressman Pete King posted the below video on YouTube, in which he calls Michael Jackson a low-life, a pedophile, and a pervert.
It’s obvious the point he’s trying to make, but he could have made it without turning it into a hate speech.
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under: Entertainment, Hot Topix, Politics
Tags: Fourth of July, Michael Jackson, Pete King, Viral Video, YouTube

Ocracoke Explosion Kills 1, Injures 4 (Photos)

Posted by Chris Monty in July 4th 2009

Authorities report that a fireworks explosion on an island in North Carolina that is only reachable by ferry has killed one person and severely injured four others.
Hyde County spokeswoman Jamie Tunnell says that everyone injured on Saturday worked for the company that was preparing the annual Fourth of July fireworks display [...]

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Tags: Fireworks, Fourth of July, Independence Day, North Carolina, Ocracoke Island, Outer Banks

Wimbledon Finals 2009: Serena Williams Wins (Video)

Posted by Chris Monty in July 4th 2009

Serena Williams couldn’t believe her eyes. She fell to her knees and threw back her head. It’s been six years since she was able to hold the ironically named Venus Rosewater Dish.
Yes, Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Independence Day for her third title and her 11th Grand Slam [...]

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under: Sports
Tags: Fourth of July, Independence Day, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Finals 2009

Stop Motion Fireworks

Posted by Chris Monty in July 3rd 2009

Here are some fireworks you can actually eat…if you dare!…

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under: LOL
Tags: Fireworks, Fourth of July, Viral Video

Authorize.net Down: E-Commerce Freezes

Posted by Chris Monty in July 3rd 2009

The entire Authorize.Net infrastructure went down several hours ago. Authorize.Net is the largest service for accepting credit card payments via the internet. With Authorize.net down, millions of web-based transactions are frozen.
Authorize.Net has, very smartly, established a new Twitter account (@AuthorizeNet) to keep people informed about their recovery efforts.
A fire at [...]

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under: Tech News
Tags: Authorize.Net, Fourth of July, Holidays, Twitter

July 3, 2009: Independence Day Holiday Info and FAQ

Posted by Chris Monty in July 3rd 2009

Today is July 3, 2009, and as the Fourth of July holiday falls on a Saturday this year, that makes today a Federal holiday.
So what does that mean? Here is what you need to know…
Is the Post Office open today?
On Friday, July 3, regular mail delivery services will be available. However, most Post Offices will [...]

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Tags: Fourth of July, Holidays, Independence Day, United States Postal Service, USPS