Etc. – Things We Didn’t Talk About Today, But Thought You Should Know

No warm-up today. Here are a few things we didn’t cover, but thought you should know.

Zimmerman Will Seek ‘Stand Your Ground’ Hearing – You knew it was coming. Zimmerman will seek “Stand Your Ground” hearing to get the case thrown out before he goes to trial. {ABC News}

Jobless Claims Fall in Sign US Labor Market Mending: Economy – Does this mean the economy really is turning around? {Bloomberg}

Whitney Houston’s daughter and adopted son get dove tattoos to honor singer – Aww, how sweet. {NY Daily News}

US women to play for gold medal – Destinee Hooker and her crew are going to be playing for gold. Let’s go ladies! {ESPN}

WATCH THIS: ‘LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA’ ANIMATED PARODY – Hilarity! {MUSED}

Toya Wright To K Michelle: ‘Keep My Name Out Of Your Mouth’ – DRAMA! {NecoleBitchie}

Brittney Reese wins gold in women’s long jump – After overcoming some serious odd, she’s a champion! Congrats. {Boston Globe}

Bonus: Peep our very own Editor-at-Large, Danielle Belton, in the promo for TJ Holme’s new show, Up With TJ Holmes.