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Rapping about Obama

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

The other day, my friend told me there was an Obama ring tone floating around that was done to the beat of Lil’ Wayne’s “A Milli.”

Well, I’ve found the video. And in doing so, I’ve found a plethora of everyday folks rapping about our president-elect. Check ‘em out. Hilarious.

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Single nonvoter cost election to tip in McCain’s favor

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Don’t let this be you.

There’s still time to vote early.

Crown City Rockers invade Queen City

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Tonight the Crown City Rockers will be performing with Galactic at Visulite Theatre. Here’s a preview of what you can expect tonight. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25.

‘Crop the vote’

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Someone has too much time on his hands. Or space aliens are trying to tell us to vote.

Read more here.

Kyle Petty sings about the belly button monster

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

In this week’s Betta Listen, writer Lynn Farris analyzes the similarities between NASCAR drivers and musicians — and how many drivers are venturing into the music business. Check out this video of driver Kyle Petty singing a children’s song about the belly button monster.

Are you registered to vote?

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

There are three days left to register to vote in North Carolina. Three days left to make sure you’re able to do your part in one of the most important elections of our lifetime.

A former Marine writes:

NOT VOTING, to me, would be the same as giving up my freedom of speech, my right to own property, or even my right to right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. MY BELIEFS extend farther than the cry of any celebrity and I can only hope, that I got the balls to fight, let alone, die for them. Remember, the slaves remained slaves for over 400 years, DESPITE the fact that they outnumbered their captors, because they were told that THINGS WOULD NEVER CHANGE.

The Marine Corps shut me up and sat me down for four long years, forced me to conform to what was around me, robbed me of any voice I had on the bullshit that surrounded me. So help me, I hope I will NEVER be robbed of ANY RIGHT EVER AGAIN, and if I am, I can only hope that I have the intestinal fortitude to stand up and tell them that I will not go quietly into the night! (If you haven’t figured out by now, I equate the right to vote to the freedom of speech.) You’re right if you think you don’t HAVE to vote, but I think it goes beyond that … I think it is your duty.

If that isn’t inspirational enough for you, check out this video.

Kanye gets arrested

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Well, Kanye West’s temper makes another appearance in the headlines. He was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport yesterday, where it appears he and his manager wrestled a photographer’s camera away and smashed it. See the video.

He likes turtles

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

Kids say the darndest things. Even zombie ones.

Movie trailers for this week’s film reviews

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Stars Wars: The Clone Wars

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Movie trailers for this week’s film reviews

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Tropic Thunder

American Teen

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