I rather blog about Barack all day long, but I'll get to celeb gossip next, with the exception of my thoughts on Obama's win which will be posted later. Anyway, here's some election terms you may have heard last night or may hear today. I find this fascinating. My inner geek is emerging, as if it doesn't with every single posts. Hope some of you enjoy or learn something. :)

The Bradley Effect
This is the theory that says white voters tell pollsters they're voting for the black candidate when they really won't in the voting booth. It's named after Tom Bradley, the mayor of Los Angeles who ran for governor in 1982. That year, it was widely reported he had a polling lead going into Election Day, but then lost the race.  Many people, including some involved in the campaigns that year, say the theory is wrong, and was based on bad reporting at the time.

If Barack Obama loses, you'll hear a lot about this. If Obama wins by a slim majority, look for pundits to talk about the Wilder Effect. This one is similar to the Bradley Effect, only it's based on Doug Wilder, the first black governor of Virginia. His substantial polling lead did not materialize when voters went to the polls, but he still eked out a win.

Nate Silver
Silver is an Electoral College polling savant who started the website Five Thirty Eight. He used to crunch baseball statistics, but this year, he got into the political prediction game when he thought the mainstream media was doing it wrong. He says Obama has a 98.9% chance of winning if the polls are right.

Filibuster-Proof Majority
You'll hear this in reference to the Senate races. If it happens tonight, that means the Democrats now have 60 seats in the Senate, making it possible for that majority to stop the other party from killing legislation through filibuster. The head of the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee Chuck Schumer said winning this many seats is possible, but not likely.

I-4 Corridor
You'll hear this term, referring to Interstate 4, when pundits start to explain how Florida voted. According to the Miami Herald, "'nearly one out of five of the state's unaffiliated voters live in this swath between Tampa and Daytona Beach, and an even higher percentage are considered ''persuadable'' Democrats and Republicans.'"  What happens here may determine what happens in Florida.

Blue Dog Democrats
This is the moderate caucus in the Democratic Party. They're the fiscally conservative types. This group could be discussed in two situations. If McCain wins, pundits will talk about how McCain will have to pull in the Blue Dogs to get his measures passed in Congress. If Obama wins, same idea.

GOTV
Nope, this isn't some name of a fancy TV station. It's initials for "Get Out The Vote." This is also referred to as the "ground game." In other words, it's how the political parties make sure you to show up to the polls.

And here's a good definition of the electoral college.

Electoral College
The body through which America casts its presidential votes. The winner of the popular vote in each state wins the electoral votes in that state. (With the exception of Nebraska - see below.) There are 538 electoral votes up for grabs; the guy who gets 270 or more wins.

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Hey all,

My "Because He's Hot" Friday posts are still alive and well, they just appear some weeks and not others. I also came up with a "Vintage YouTube video of the day" idea where I'll be posting some of my favorite old videos. They may not always be from YouTube, but I like how 'vintage youtube' sounds more than 'vintage video.'

On a sidenote, my celebrity interviews and pics are still coming this week. :)

Here's John Mayer being a total asshole to Ryan Seacrest in February of '07. Funny and sad at the same time.

* HOT LINKS *

Spicy has something nice to say about Victoria Beckham? - CS

Racist holds up "Obama monkey" for the cameras at Palin convention/ speech (video), site NSFW - DSF

Madonna's mustache is thicker than A-Rod's - CK

Katie Holmes is a gorgeous dyke - AB

Michael Lohan crotch shot - RR

Christina Aguilera cures gossip blogger - IBBB

Ellen DeGeneres gives Dakota Fanning driving lesson - GB

Anne Hathaway's ex blames Anne's lifestyle - BB

Lauren Conrad's boring, overpriced fashion line looks better - GTS

Nancy Raegan hospitalized with broken pelvis - PL

The comments on Sarah's page are pretty funny.

Thanks Craig!

Children are at greater risk of becoming short-sighted if they do not play outside and instead stay indoors watching TV, reading or playing computer games research has found.

Research carried out in Australia on 4,000 schoolchildren found that 12-year-olds who spent the most time doing 'near-work', such as sitting in front of a computer or TV or reading, and the least time outside had the greatest chance of being near-sighted.

The children who spent the longest amount of time outside had the lowest rates of short-sightedness no matter how much 'near-work' they did.

And there were still lower rates of myopia in children who spent a lot of time outside but not playing sport.

Children with low outdoor and high near-work activity had two to three-fold higher risk of myopia than the children who spent the most time outside.

A high level of outdoor activity was defined as more than 2.8 hours a day while less than 1.6 hours was classed as a low level of outdoor activity. The reason for the differences is the intensity of light outside.

In response to intense light, the retina releases dopamine which inhibits eye growth, affecting the shape of the eye.

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Marisa's 43 years old!!!! And she's playing a stripper!!!!!! And she looks damn hot (exclamation marks x5). Yes, this is exciting. This picture is my gmyspiration. To look this awesome when you're 43 years old is sumthin' worth fighting for. Work it out, Marissa! Uh, looks like you already did that. Lookin' good! :)

43 year old Marisa Tomei will be playing the hottest over-aged stripper ever in her new movie "The Wrestler" co-starring Mickey Rourke and directed by Darren Aronofsky.

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I couldn't stop laughing at this, and that's probably because I'm such an undercover slut, but Margaret Cho and Jay Brannan wrote a blowjob advice song that I think is good stuff. Hope you enjoy.

For the party, women were to wear Victoria's Secret Pink-brand sweats or Abercrombie & Fitch clothing and talk constantly on their cellphones, according to the invitation on the social-networking site Facebook. Guys were to wear turned-up "popped" collars, aviator sunglasses and flip-flops. The event was dubbed the ‘Douchebag' party."

Students said the party was supposed to be a parody. Still, officials, reading about the party, wrote to the students, warning they may violate the university's code of conduct and face sanctions. The students decided to call off the party.

School officials felt the party had a gender bias theme. Um, okay?!!! Maybe. Probably. But this party sounds lame and tame. Rhymes, but it's true. They should have let these dorks throw their damn douchebag fiesta. Keep them off the street for a few hours.

Why should the chicks be constantly talking on their damn phones?! That has got to be code for 'take your clothes off, give lap dances and service the "douches."

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LINKAGE

• Proof that the apocalypse is taking place right now? - CS
• The thievery edition, baby! - CK
• Adam Corolla dishes about his encounters with John Mayer - AB
• Pussycat Dolls tits - RR
• Anne Hathaway looks like Christina Aguilera - SOW
• IBBB's hot review of Bravo's A-List Awards - IBBB
• Whoopi Goldberg on anal sex. Yes, you do wanna know. Heh. - GB
• Carrie Underwood is all 3 - sexy, beautiful AND cute - DS
• Now this is a really good publicity stunt!! - PB

A Cuddle Party may look like a pajama party for grown-ups. It's fun but there are rules. The number one rule, pajamas stay on the whole time. This is a non-sexual event.

So what's a cuddle party?

The parties are held around the country to help people achieve better intimacy, and communication. And it allows people to express themselves in a comfortable and safe environment.

There's snuggling, nuzzling and even spooning. But not everyone's ready for a group hug right away since you may not know everyone. So to get comfortable there are a few steps to start with.

The first step, whether you're with a partner or by yourself, is to sit and chat in a welcome circle. You hear the rules which include asking permission and getting a verbal yes before you touch anybody. And if everyone agrees to all of the rules, the cuddling begins.

"I love experiencing the feelings that come up when you connect with each individual person," said cuddle party-goer Linda Hunter at a recent Phoenixville party.

"Day to day life can get isolating so it's nice to have something to break out of that pattern," says Eric Merlino, another cuddle guest.

For Eric Hunter, "I have finally completely overcome my social anxiety that I had for decades."

Cuddle parties last for about 3 hours and pajamas and stuffed animals are optional.

"These folks enjoyed themselves, they tell me they leave feeling lighter emotionally and physically," said Edie. "You can't help but smile being around this."

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LINKAGE

Howard Stern's new feud - CS
We all saw this breakup coming, or at least I did - Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson = done! - SOW
The deets on masturbation month - CK
Getting paid to cop a feel - AB
Which hot slut always wins every damn contest - RR
Mariah Carey explains that she's 12 years old, explains everything - DS
Kiki Dunst gets replaced! - GB
Priceless America's Next Top Model review by the incomparable - IBBB

You know you want one. ;)

LINKAGE

BREAKING: Nick Hogan gets 8 months in jail plus probation - PL
No one wants to work with her! - CS
The plastic surgery club - SOW
The picture alone made me lmao - CK
More Justin Timberlake on your TV, his new venture - DD
Jennifer Love Hewitt part 2, Elisha Cuthbert has gained about 15 pounds, bikini pics - ND
What's the dorcus collection? - AB
Massive boobs - RR
Hollywood cellulite - PB
Usher on the Dancing with the Stars finale - DS
Is Katharine McPhee starving herself again? You decide - GTS
Amy Winehouse gets outta car on freeway, stops traffic so she can smoke! - AIW

Well, I had a lot of fun last night at The Viper Room on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood, ya know, the infamous rock club where River Phoenix died. I've been to every other venue on Sunset Strip but I've bailed on all the rock shows I was supposed to see there for various reasons for years! But I finally made it to The Viper Room and I had a blast!

I've been buried in school work, and I still am, but it's good to try to get out at least 2 nights a week. Hope you have a fun, sexy weekend, all! Thanks again for poppin' this week. ;)

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