2007 December 30 Archive at Burst Blog

It’s that time of the year when you discover little wads of credit card receipts in your pockets and all of your self-imposed deadlines are “after the new year.” Along with the end of the year, comes that weird, anxious feeling you get when you contemplate where did the time go?

I thought I’d call-out some of the more memorable stories and events in the blogosphere and ask you to do the same.

The event actually happened in 2006 (December 30^th) but Sadaam Hussein’s execution was still a major story when we rang in 2007.

Sadaam Hussein Executed (The Carpetbagger Report)

The Dead Dictator: Sadaam Hussein (Wake Up America)

The Indianapolis Colts won the Superbowl

Superbowl XLI: Colts 29 Bears 17 (Stampede Blue)

While March Madness failed to produce a true Cinderella team, the Florida Gators successfully defended their championship.

Random Thoughts on the Ohio State Game (Alligator Army)

On April 16th, Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 students on the Virginia Tech Campus (and wounded many more) before committing suicide, making it the deadliest school shooting in U.S. History.

Gunman Kills 32 at Virginia Tech (Poliblogger)

The Virginia Tech Massacre (GNIF Brain Blogger)

What do we tell our children about Virginia Tech? (Britannica Blog)

Sports figures loomed large in 2007 with controversial slugger Barry Bonds breaking Hank Aaron’s longstanding home run record.

Over and Out: Bonds blasts #756, passes Aaron (Best Ever Sports Talk)

Michael Vick engaged in a pastime that cost him both his job and his freedom.

The Quick Landing and Hard Plummet of Michael Vick (The Curly R)

More time than I like to admit was spent following the adventures of Paris going to jail, Lindsey going to rehab (a couple of times) and Britney, well Britney…well you know….

Oh. No. She. Dinnit. (or) Britney Shaved Her Damn Head ( A Socialite’s Life)

Harry Potter mania set-in over the summer with a film release and the last installment (say it isn’t so) of J.K. Rowling’s mega-popular series.

Farewell, Harry Potter Series (In Perspective)

While politicians, Karl Rove and Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez decided to exit the limelight…

Karl Rove (The Legacy of Karl Rove) (Political Realm)

Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez resigns (No More Spin)

Senator Larry Craig found himself thrust center stage.

Better Explanations Please (The Carpetbagger Report)

Mac’s innovative iPhone was the “must have” item for geeks and trend setters.

Most iPhone users thrilled but a few iRate ( Reuters)

No look back at 2007 would be complete without taking a moment to remember those we lost:

Anna Nicole Smith, RIP (PopSugar)