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Online video has definitely played a major role in our lives, whether it's for personal entertainment, or if you happen to be famous, for publicity. Remember the 'I Got a Crush on Obama' video?

Several months ago, Amber Lee Ettinger became a household name among Internet surfers as the Obama girl. In the video, she struts around in tight outfits while lip-synching a song about her love of Sen. Barack Obama. The video attracted millions of viewers and received attention from major U.S. news media. Obama's campaign denies any involvement in the video production.

When I saw the video, I thought it was funny and no harm was done. It's all for fun ... who cares if the Ettinger really supports Obama or not? It's all an act! However, in the Obama household, this video is not taken so well. The Senator's 6-year-old daughter has been asking about it , including saying 'Daddy already has a wife' to his wife. No response from Sen. Obama on how his wife reacts to their daughter's questions, but I wouldn't want to be in her shoes. He wishes that "people would think about what impact their actions have on kids and families."

Judge for yourself. To see the video, go to AOL Search and search for Obama girl -- click on the Video tab above the search box.

Hot Searches From August 21, 2007:
1. Natascha Kampusch -- Calls her kidnapper a 'poor soul' a year after she escaped.
2. Eddie Griffin -- Former NBA players dies in a car collision with a train.
3. Amber Lee Ettinger -- Obama girl upsets Obama's 6-year-old daughter
4. 'America's Got Talent' -- Ventriloquist Terry Fator snags the crown.
5. Terry Fator -- Wins 1 million dollars.
6. Obama girl -- Not popular in the Obama household.
7. Amy Winehouse -- Denies drug abuse as the reason for postponing her concerts.
8. Space shuttle -- Endeavor returns home safely a day early.
9. Taylor Swift -- Sings a duet with a contestant on 'America's Got Talent.'
10. Marine Corps -- A sergeant is charged with murdering an unarmed Iraqi prisoner.
11. NASA -- Three more launches at risk for damage.
12. Princeton Review -- West Virginia University is named the no. 1 top party school.
13. Criss Angel -- Working with Britney Spears on a gig for MTV VMA?
14. 'LA Ink' -- Eve gets tattooed.
15. Crocs -- Find these ugly comfortable shoes online.
16. Johnny Depp -- To star in 'King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters?'
17. Free stuff -- Search for free stuff online!
18. Philadelphia Eagles -- Shocks fans by releasing linebacker Jeremiah Trotter.
19. 'American Idol' -- Ryan Seacrest to host the Emmys.
20. 'Star Wars' -- Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen voted for the most unconvincing on-screen chemistry.

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I just tried logging on to Michael Vick's official Web site to see if he's made an official statement about his latest plea deal. Instead, I got a nice error message that 'the server is temporarily unable to service your request due to the site owner reaching his/her bandwidth limit.' I guess I'm not the only one interested in checking out the latest on the Falcon QB!

With his plea deal, Vick can be sentenced for up to five years in prison and fined $250,000. However, AP reported that prosecutors will recommend 12 to 18 months of prison time, according to an anonymous government official.

Animal right advocates hope that Vick's case increases awareness about animal cruelty. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals spokesperson mentioned that they're getting leads on other cases. They are also offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in dogfighting. The American Kennel Club is concerned that Vick's punishment is inadequate, while the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals praises the U.S. Attorney's office and the USDA for sending a clear message to those engaged in animal cruelty.

As a Virginia Tech alumna, I'm upset about this whole case. I can only name a handful of Virginia Tech football players who have made it big in the NFL, and Vick is one of them. It's embarrassing and disappointing that a superstar has done such terrible things. He has brought shame on himself, his family, his fellow alumni and his fellow athletes. I hope that he NFL doesn't let him play in the league anymore.

While the NFL continues its own investigation, many people wonder if Vick will play in the league again. I personally think that his career is over. Even if he continues playing in the NFL, what company would want to endorse him? It's just a PR nightmare. What do you think?

To find more information on Michael Vick's case, check out AOL News and search for Michael Vick on AOL Search.

Hot Searches From August 20, 2007:
1. Leona Helmsley -- Hotelier 'Queen of Mean' dies at 87.
2. 'Live with Regis and Kelly' -- Daniel Radcliffe to visit the show.
3. Stock market quotes -- Stocks closed mostly higher on Monday.
4. Home loans -- Is it time to refinance?
5. 'Today' Show -- Vote for your favorite couple to win a Martha Stewart wedding.
6. Court TV -- 'Star Jones' premieres with celebrities and ordinary people as guests.
7. Phoebe Cates -- 'Superbad' reminds us of 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.'
8. 'Good Morning America' -- Teen boards on a flight without showing an ID.
9. USCIS -- Immigrant activists plan a protest for Elvira Arellano's deportation.
10. Belize -- Gets hit by hurricane Dean.
11. NASCAR -- Rain delays Michigan race for the second consecutive time.
12. Virginia Tech -- Classes resume since April's shooting massacre.
13. Michael Vick -- Enters a plea deal for dogfighting charges.
14. Vanessa Anne Hudgens -- 'High School Musical 2' attracts 17 million viewers.
15. News -- Find for the latest news online!
16. Victoria Beckham -- Upset that her tattoo is airbrushed in a Spice Girls photo.
17. Marriott -- To launch a boutique brand with hotelier Ian Schrager.
18. 'Family Guy' -- Show's creator produces short internet videos.
19. Jessica Simpson -- Injures her nose while filming for 'Major Movie Star.'
20. Chicago Bears -- Defeat Indianapolis Colts 27-24 in a preseason match.

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With the recent Utah mine tragedy, it's hard to imagine taking such a risky job. I recently read an article on CNNMoney.com about America's most dangerous jobs. I thought firefighters or miners would have been first on the list. However, fishermen are ranked first with 147 deaths per 100,000 workers, followed by pilots with 87 deaths per 100,000 workers in 2006. The stats are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some people are braver than others -- if not, there won't be any firefighters. Then there are those who take dangerous jobs for the money, like the truck drivers on 'Ice Road Truckers' on The History Channel.

These truck drivers deliver equipment to diamond mines in Northern Canada, risking their lives by driving over frozen lakes. They drive 100,000 pounds of truck on just inches of ice. With double digit negative temperature, it's not uncommon for the trucks to freeze and break down. Did I mention the frostbite danger? This job is definitely not for the faint of heart.

The show started in June with the season finale was on August 19. In that a short period of time, the show became the most watched program on The History Channel, averaging 3.9 million total viewers according to Nielsen. Because of its success, the show will have three additional episodes: a one-hour historical show and a two-part reunion show of the truckers since the season ended last winter.

I haven't watched all of the episodes, I've just been watching video clips here and there on the Web. So far, it looks interesting ... I'll definitely add it to my list of shows to TiVo when the new episodes air!

Fore more information this show, check out AOL Television and search for 'Ice Road Truckers' on AOL Search.

Hot Searches From August 19, 2007:
1. Will Demps -- N.Y. Giants safety is injured at preseason game at Baltimore.
2. Alex Rodriguez -- Won't be re-signed by NY Yankees if he opts out of his contract.
3. 'Ice Road Truckers' -- Most watched show on The History Channel.
4. F-cup Cookie -- Enlarges your breasts?
5. Map of Jamaica -- Island gets hit by hurricane Dean.
6. Billy Graham -- Recovers from an intestinal bleed.
7. WNBA -- N.Y. Liberty faces Detroit shocks in first round of playoffs.
8. New York Fire Department -- Fire at Ground Zero kills two firefighters.
9. Anne Hathaway -- Book on William Shakespeare's wife to be published soon.
10. 'Batman' -- Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy in the next 'Batman' movie.
11. NHRA -- Race is postponed to Monday due to rain.
12. 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' -- Book tops NY Times bestselling hardcover nonfiction.
13. Hurricane Dean Path -- Heads toward Yucatan Peninsula.
14. Resumes -- Dust off your resume for a new job!
15. Ocean City, Md. -- Officials vote to oppose slot machines.
16. Boats -- Find new or used boats online.
17. NASCAR -- Michigan race is postponed because of rain.
18. Rihanna -- Has the number one song in Europe.
19. Criss Angel -- Denies dating Britney Spears.
20. NY Mets -- Beat the Washington Nationals 8-2.

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