It’s official. CNN has finally conceded to the earlier reports by other reliable and reputable news agencies such as TMZ and Fox News (who needs a damn coroner statement, anyway?) that Michael Jackson has indeed passed away. Jackassworld, a site that could possibly be construed as somewhat slightly less than reliable and reputable but just as caring as everyone else in the Interweb business, is now posting up this tribute to the King of Pop. Take it away, Eddie. (more…)
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This past March, President Barack Obama verbally slipped up on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno by equating his bowling skills to those on par with athletes that participate in the Special Olympics. Obama has since apologized in earnest to Special Olympics chairman Tim Shriver for this quip, but Eddie Barbanell would still like it to be publicly and officially known that he will gladly take on the President in a game of one-on-one basketball. For a man who staunchly and vocally supported Obama in his Presidential campaign against John McCain, I think it’s only fair that this challenge be answered on the hardwood. Bring it on. (more…)