Party conventions are a funny thing. Where they used to serve the practical function of actually voting for and nominating their candidate, because of the growing importance of primary elections, the conventions of modern elections have been reduced to a party for the parties. And unlike the primaries or the post-convention debates, the DNC and RNC seem to be the only places where the respective parties can converge to deliver their talking points uncontested (and as Palin’s speech during the RN

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NEW YORK — More than two out of three people worldwide tuned in for the Beijing Olympics. Nielsen Media Research says 4.7 billion viewers globally saw at least some of the 17 days of TV coverage last month.

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Two weeks after the Beijing Olympics wrapped up, a group of 5 to 16 year olds had an Olympics of their own in Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday to coincide with National Gymnastics Day.

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After a long night of disappointment and blowing steam into the event, MTV has arrived at the moment they hoped audiences have held on for: The Best Video of the Year. For some reason Kobe Bryant is handing over the award. Y’know for his uh… musical skills. MTV probably prefers to piggy back on the high ratings of this year’s summer olympics. You can check out the nominees here. Or just click through for the winner. Britney Spears “Piece Of Me” Wow. . . . . See all that b

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City council to honor under 16 softball team Filed under: News — Jason Feingold, Ed. @ 12:01 am The Chair inquires as to whether any member knows of any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to matters before the Council. If any member knows of a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict, please so state at this time. The City Council’s objective is to address public concern for good and open government. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Invocation and Pledg

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