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On this historical day Barack Obama will toss his suddenly-dated business card, reading "President Elect," in favor of a new batch. President Of The United States of America. Congratulations Mr. President.
Hulu.com, making their own bit of cyberhistory, has been streaming live television coverage. This web coverage is sponsored by the top film at America's box office: Paul Blart: Mall Cop. Top Cop Blart gave close watch to the proceedings from just below the screen. His approving, authoritative look saw that the Western World's newest leaders were safely sworn-in.
