Hiiiii there folks! Your faithful Friday newsman has arrived! You know what’s coming first…

1. Obama. That’s right. He’s here. After the fourth forwarded email detailing how to register for tickets, you already know this (…and you’re getting slightly annoyed). Nevertheless, you heard that speech on Tuesday and you’re more impressed with the man than ever (…a politician speaking to us like adults?? Get outta town!). If you’re not at Memorial, then you’ll want some sort of Obama visual while you daydream/fantasize about your future president. Watch it live online. And stay tuned to the Mercury blog for updates from inside!

JUST IN: NM Gov Bill Richardson just endorsed Obama

2. In other news, Duke fans don’t fuck around.

3. SHOUT OUT to PSU Men’s basketball, nice season, boys.

4. Obama-related: funny Onion article.

5. Weekend DANCE MUSIC: Hercules and Love Affair

6. Screw SXSW: Solid line-up right here in Portland next week:

Monday - Jens Lekman at Berbati’s Pan
Tuesday - Vampire Weekend at Doug Fir
Wednesday - Justice at Roseland

Vampire Weekend - A-Punk

OK OK no more distractions…Go watch Obama. Remember: tidy up, be cool, and no salivating at the mouth…We don’t want you making a bad impression and messing it up for the rest of us! Just be nice, courteous hosts, like your mother taught you!

Alright have fun today!!