Macchiato's & Morning Papers

Good morning everyone! I know I know it's Monday already (I'm bitter too!) and the last three days are clearly a blur for some of us.

However, while we were out celebrating with family and friends, the 4th of July weekend carried on in an eventful manner.

So let's get to it!

President Obama's in Russia making nice with Medvedev...awww.

*Yawn* Anyone remember Sarah Palin...yeah well, she quit on Friday. SNORE!

Oooo yay...coffee may reverse Alzheimer's Disease. But next week I'm sure too much coffee will lead to it...so you be the judge.

The word "midget" to little people is what the "N" word is to African Americans. So they'd like it banned from TV asap. Can't say I blame them either...

Honestly Don Lemon you could babble about toilet paper and I'd sit there and listen. But thanks for standing up for the MJ coverage. Boo to CNN though!

Millions of people have signed up for Michael Jackson funeral tickets. LA is bracing itself for massive number of mourners tomorrow.

R.I.H. Steve McNair...it's well known by now that Steve McNair was fatally shot on Saturday July 4th by, what's being described as, an unknown assailant. However, reports point to the female found along with him, Sahel Kazemi, who was also fatally shot in an assumed murder suicide. Yes it is tragic and devastating and the details don't highlight the Steve McNair many knew and loved. However, at XI we try to remember people for who they were not what they did espcially in light of his untimely death, so if you haven't had a chance please check out the Tribute to McNair along this NY Times article that speaks to that sentiment. McNair Won't be Remembered for his Flaws. You will be missed "Air McNair"!

Mmmmm Meatless Monday's on Huffington Post.