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“The New York Times once again raised the issue that John McCain may not be eligible to be president because he’s not a natural-born U.S. citizen. Apparently, McCain was born outside the 13 colonies.” — Conan O’Brien on a New York Times report question John McCain’s presidential eligibility

“After John McCain made a political ad that featured Paris Hilton… she fired back with her own political ad calling Sen. McCain a wrinkly, white-haired guy, and talked about her energy policy, which until this point, has been vodka.” — Jimmy Kimmel on Paris Hilton’s retaliating political ad on John McCain

Daniel Johnston would be the easiest comparison to the latest Music Tapes album, but there are subtle hints of Koster’s appreciation for Joanna Newsom. The bare bones style does suit him well, but it’s also nice to hear more well-rounded music like the closing “In An Ice Palace” that gives you idea of not only his musical sensibility but his musical vision as well.

“John Edwards admitted Friday to having an adulterous affair on the campaign trail, and he was immediately replaced as a speaker at the Democratic convention by Bill Clinton. The lesson is clear. You cannot act like that when everybody likes your wife.” — Argus Hamilton on John Edwards admitting to adultery

While it might not have seemed like it, I did very much enjoy Outside Lands. There is a ton of potential for OT to be a premier summer festival that it makes you wonder why it hadn’t happened sooner. Designing such a big event isn’t easy and since this is the inaugural one, I’m going to give the Outside Lands organizers huge credit for both putting the effort and pulling it off.