FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
In a move that has shocked political observers, Sarah Palin announced her resignation today as governor of Alaska. 
Announcements like this normally involve statements about “wanting to spend more time with family.” The wife/mother/grandmother very well may want do that, too, but the soon-to-be-former governor — who dropped this bombshell during a press conference at her home in Wasilla, with husband Todd and other family members nearby — placed more emphasis on her lack of desire to be a lame duck governor. She also strongly suggested that taking this step will allow her to free herself from all the pesky ethical investigations that have dogged her of late.
Of course, the punditocracy already is speculating that the former VP nominee made the call to do this so she can lay the groundwork for a presidential run in 2012, or that perhaps she has some other motivation that remains unclear.
One thing is clear: this story will continue to develop. In the meantime, watch part of her resignation speech courtesy of CNN.
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FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
“Oxiclean” and “Orange Glo” TV pitchman Billy Mays, passed away at the age of 50, on June 28 in his Tampa, Florida home. It’s believed he died from complications from heart disease. Mays was laid to rest earlier today, Friday, June 3.
From the Examiner.com:
Billy Mays funeral way held today at St. Mary Church in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. A private burial was held after the ceremony. A viewing was held for Mays last night.
Billy Mays son, Billy Mays III said “In the last few days, I’ve been trying to talk to every fan, take every story I could get and give every story I could. I want to make sure we get through this. He was loved. He still is loved,” WTAE reported.
After the funeral Billy Mays III tweeted “Service was nice. My dad got a standing ovation in a catholic church. Lol.”
Billy Mays III has received an outpouring of support on Twitter. If you read his tweets, your heart will break, but you will marvel at his strength and courage his is showing. Billi Mays III even used his Dad’s Twitter account to reach out to fans. When Billy Mays Twitter following has grown enormously since his death. His son said he got a kick out of Twitter and that people were even interested in him.
Billy Mays III posted a picture of him wearing a blue shirt, giving the thumbs up just like his dad:
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Rest in peace Billy Mays. It’s very obvious your son was proud of you and loved you dearly.
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FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
Heidi Klum hit the playground circuit with her offspring on a hot and humid New York City July day. Here Heidi pushes her daughter Leni in a great big reclining swing. What did her daughter wear for the occasion? Besides a itsy bitsy black and white bikini, the preschooler wore a pair of Disney Girls Minni Mouse Mary Janes Crocs in Lavender and Grape. You can have your kid show their own love of the mouse with a pair right here for $14.99.
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FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
I’m a big fan of Kushies high-end baby toys, but I didn’t know that Kushies designed baby clothing, too. Not surprisingly, their apparel is as creative and beautifully designed as their toys. Two new layette collections are Safari Organic Layette (above photo) and Collage Boys and Girls Layette.
Safari Organic Layette is available in solid colors and stripes with safari animals embroidered and safari animal appliqués. Choose from green, pink, blue and mocha. I love the way the soft colors look with mocha stripes!
The Collage Collection (above photo) is a mix of prints, stripes and swirls in heavenly soft 100% cotton. Choose from comfy footed pants, bodysuits, long johns, gowns, bibs, blankets and hats.
Shop Kushies and receive 10% off your order with code: babblelea.
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