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“Barack Obama’s people are trying to lower expectations. Everyone thinks he’s going to be able to fix everything. If they want to lower expectations, they should keep some of those Bush people on.” — Jay Leno on Barack Obama’s high expectations as U.S. President

“Caroline Kennedy embarked last week on a listening tour of upstate New York where she was swarmed by fans and well-wishers and supporters. It’s a good civics lesson to Illinois voters. A U.S. Senate seat is not a sales item, it’s a birthright.” — Argus Hamilton on Caroline Kennedy’s U.S. Senate seat run

In support of their fifth full-length LP Attack & Release, The Black Keys recorded their April 4, 2008 concert performance at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. Produced and directed by Lance Bangs (R.E.M.’s Road Movie, Nirvana: With The Lights Out), Live At The Crystal Ballroom captures the gritty blues flavor the band (Dan Auerbach – vocals, guitar; Patrick Carney – drums) is known for.

Alexandra Weaver is the lone bright spot in the otherwise dull season three finale of The IT Crowd.

“O.J. Simpson was found guilty of burglary and other charges in Nevada. Keeping track — double murder, no prison time; stealing back your own football cards, 15 years.” — Jimmy Kimmel on O.J. Simpson’s recent guilty verdict