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Will.I.Am- “It’s a new day” video

“I woke up this morning Feeling brand new. The dreams that I been dreamin Finally came true.” Hologramed-in Will.I.Am and his real counterpart have been a pretty great asset to President-elect Barack Obama. The viral video became a real force to … Continue reading

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The line outside the Times

It’s day three now, and the line outside the LA Times won’t let up. As much as I’d like to believe these people are buying dozens of papers and plaques for their own pride in this monumental moment, EBAY tells … Continue reading

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Update: another great day for the newspaper

Outside of the LA Times‘ downtown office, there is a line around the block of people waiting to buy yesterday’s paper–in bulk. Stack and stacks of yesterday’s paper are piled against the wall in the lobby, as people buy ten … Continue reading

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A great day for the newspaper, too

Because of yesterday’s historic results, print newspapers are having a SOLD-OUT day. Literally. When I was walking down the street in downtown LA on my way to the Times building, I saw people walking with stacks of newspapers. That’s something … Continue reading

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CNN’s Hologram

While watching my fifth hour of CNN election coverage last night, I was BLOWN AWAY by the advanced technology the station was using. They had a giant interactive wall that seemed to work like a mega-Iphone. But more importantly, they … Continue reading

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Yes we did.

When I saw him speak in person, I was shocked by his genuine optimism and love for this country and its people. He spoke with a power and a purpose I have never seen in a human being. But what I … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin went to my Alma Mater. Oh the shame.

I’ve always been impressed that Obama lived in Hawaii. Having spent two years there myself, I appreciate the diversity of that state. Nowhere else in this country is there such an accepting and welcoming atmosphere. Race and ethnicity are far … Continue reading

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Obama talks about Lily Ledbetter in debate

Sen. Obama mentioned Lily Ledbetter, a woman whose story I became pretty familiar with, in his debate tonight. Ledbetter accused her employer, Goodyear Tire, of decades of discrimination after she discovered that for nearly 20 years she had been paid … Continue reading

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Four Days Behind the Scenes in Denver

I often wonder what it’s like for the Obamas. Several cities (or states) visited in a day. Not a moment to stop. The pressure of the country upon you. The Obama campaign released this behind the scenes video. Sure, they … Continue reading

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This is our moment

When I talk to my parents and grandparents, They remind me That I never lived in a world Before the internet, Before itunes, iphones and ipods, Before people of all color could go to school together. I missed Martin Luther King … Continue reading

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