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After bashing President Barack Obama during his entire campaign, conservative radio talk show host, Rush Limbaugh couldn't wait to take a jab at the then President Elect. "I hope Obama fails", he said on his radio show last week. As usual, he's wielding partisan politics as his defense by labeling President Obama's policies. "Why in the world do we want to saddle them with more liberalism and socialism? Why would I want to do that?", Limbaugh said. “Shows you just how far gone we are. Well, I know, I know. I am the last man standing”. Applause. Applause. How brave of Limbaugh to have the backbone to speak out on behalf of all Republicans. He says the problems with Republicans are that they are siding with President Obama out of fear of criticism or racism. FOX News couldn't wait to jump on Limbaugh's rhetoric soap box. FOX anchor, Sean Hannity nailed the "exclusive" interview with Limbaugh at his radio station. Uh, I doubt CNN, MSNBC an...

After a full day of inaugural celebrations, President Obama didn’t waste time getting down to business. Even during all the partying, he requested a hold on all Guantanamo Bay prison prosecutions. Today he signed the order to close the detention center, shut down CIA overseas military prisons and review war crime trials. As a reflection of his for the people campaign, Obama set the tone with his White Staff yesterday. “The White House is the people’s House”, he said. He laid new ground rules for lobbyists and stricter restrictions such as ban on gifts to administrators. His staff will even sign a contract to abide by these terms. President Obama firmly said that they are to serve people’s interests, “not your own, your business or your connections”. To make government accountable, he said that you have to make it transparent. “Transparency and rule of the law will be the touchstone of my presidency”. President Obama is making his staff and himself accountable as well. “I’m g...

Barack Obama’s journey to become the 44th Commander in Chief is an original great American story. A rag to personal riches plot filled with drama, suspense, and a determination against all odds spans two countries and one island. His journey reads like scripts from inspirational movies such as “Rocky” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”. The political world first noticed him as the skinny kid with a funny name at the 2004 Democratic Convention. Four years later, his eloquent prose, steadfast confidence, tech savvy campaigns and cool resolve swept the Democratic Primaries, the nation and the world. His powerful messages of hope and change spread like wildfire, winning blue states and garnering the highest popular vote in history. His promise and practice for inclusiveness and a transparent government promised a fresh new beginning in government for an America that’s tired and ashamed of the politics of usual. People of all ages voted for the first time because they felt truly connected to...

President-elect Barack Obama will board a train in Philadelphia, home of the American Revolution and American Independence. It’s a very fitting start for a man who is making a history as he prepares to pave the way for a renewed and optimistic American independence in the 21st century. His festivities include pit stops in Delaware and Maryland until his destination Washington. Inauguration event organizers predict two million people will attend the start studded event. But what about those who can’t attend like me? The following is a list of San Francisco parties and events that look interesting: SOCK IT TO ME: Free event will be held at the Civic Center Plaza in front of City Hall. They will have live coverage. This will be huge. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to attend since they open the barricades at seven in the morning and traffic will be a bear. Will see. Instead of an entrance fee, organizers are asking the public to donate unused socks to benefit the homeless and un...

A group of San Jose State Journalism Students and their professor are traveling through the south on their way to the inauguration. They're visiting and reporting on historic civil rights stops along the way. Here are their stories. Besides Bay Area Fox Affiliate KTVU, CNN is also keeping tabs of their emotional and historic journey. They were interviewed on CNN today. http://www.ktvu.com/video/18497558/?taf=fran This link is their latest entry about the rise of white supremacist groups since 2007. With all the euphoria and elation of America's first African American President as evidenced by his rising approval poll numbers, must be reminded that there is still a minority of racist and hateful Americans. According to the student's report, the white supremacists plan on attending the inauguration wearing black arm bands and carrying upside down crosses in protest. Disgusting and repulsive. Even after 44 years, we are not yet a UNITED States of America. Hopefully Preside...

Can you the feel energy, buzz and excitement? Forget New Years, Merry Xmas, and Y2K. From main street and church pews to television and social networking sites, people of all ages are talking, texting, and blogging about Barack Obama, his family, their new dog, their daughters’ new school, inauguration parties, the transition of power, to name just a few. Publishers are embracing him in the super hero world as he graces the cover of Marvel’s “Amazing Spiderman #583” comic book which was released yesterday. According to Marvel’s website, their first two printings are SOLD OUT and are printing a third release due to the insatiable demand. Hurry up and place that order! Of course the first one is the ultimate eye on the collector’s edition prize. Marvel Editor, Steve Wacker, didn’t think twice of featuring Obama when he first heard that the President Elect is a Spiderman fan. The story plot is about an imposter planning to ruin Inauguration day. How about Obama as a pseudo looking Sup...

Here's an update: I called the local coast guard about the beached boat and to my surprise the dispatch who answered is not aware of it. He gave me another coast guard number to call, which I left a message. HMMMMMM, still a big Mystery. Stay tuned. Will post the latest from the coast guard the minute I hear back from them.

I returned to the boat one week later and someone commented that it had been vandalized. I shot these images two days ago. It’s in the same spot. Besides the graffiti and broken window, it’s not in bad shape as I thought it would be. If it continues to deteriorate like this, it’s definitely going to be an eyesore. Sad and not good especially since this is a very p opular and touristy spot. The pictures and videos speak for themselves.