JOHN MELLENCAMP has recorded a cover of the BOB DYLAN classic, "The Times They Are A-Changin'", and posted it on his website.
(--It was inspired by John's support of BARACK OBAMA, if that matters to you.)
.:: CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE SONG ::.
.:: CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO OF HIM PERFORMING THE SONG ::.

The party conventions are over, and that means we've officially got a full-blown election on our hands. In other words . . . it's time to over-analyze every little thing each candidate has ever said or done.
--With that in mind, here's a rundown of what kind of car your candidate is driving . . . --JOHN MCCAIN: Cadillac CTS sedan. (--Starting at $34,420. 19 miles per gallon.)
--BARACK OBAMA: Ford Escape Hybrid. (--Starting at $29,305. 30 miles per gallon. Up until last summer, Obama drove a Chrysler 300 . . . but he switched after taking heat for driving a gas guzzler.)
--JOE BIDEN: 1967 Corvette. (--Prices and mileage ratings are all over the place on a classic ride like this. Seriously, though, this is a sweet car . . . perfect for picking up presidential groupies.)
--SARAH PALIN: Chevrolet Suburban. (--Starting at $38,985. 16 miles per gallon.) (Los Angeles Times)

On Tuesday night, CINDY MCCAIN and LAURA BUSH each made an appearance onstage at the Republican National Convention . . . and I have to say, they both looked pretty good (--from a fashion standpoint . . . for an old person).
--Considering what they paid for their outfits . . . they BETTER have looked good. Here's a rundown on how much each of their outfits cost . . .

--Laura Bush:
--Oscar de la Renta suit: $2,500
--Stuart Weitzman heels: $325
--Pearl stud earrings: $600-$1,500
--Total: between $3,425 and $4,325

--Cindy McCain:
--Oscar de la Renta dress: $3,000
--Chanel J12 White Ceramic Watch: $4,500
--Three-carat diamond earrings: $280,000 (!!!)
--Four-strand pearl necklace: $11,000-$25,000
--Heels: $600
--Total: between $299,100 and $313,100
(PerezHilton)

Would you like to take a quiz about animal birth control . . . while watching a woman get progressively more naked with every question you answer correctly? If so, you should take PETA's "Sexy Striptease Quiz".
(Fleshbot)
(--You can take the quiz here. But you should know that the woman doesn't get all the way naked. In fact, she only goes so far as to take off her bra . . . but those PETA jerks don't let you see anything...)
.:: CLICK HERE IF YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED ::.

I don't know about you, but whenever I hear about a celebrity who's checked into rehab to treat a "sex addiction" (--like DAVID DUCHOVNY did last week) . . . I'm a little skeptical.
(--I mean, we ALL love sex, right?)
--But that begs the question: Is sex addiction a real disorder . . . or is it just an excuse cheaters use to explain (slash) excuse their infidelity?

--Here's the case that sex addiction IS a real disorder:
#1.) Sex, pornography and chronic self-pleasuring can become a compulsion . . . just like drugs or alcohol.
#2.) Uncontrollable sexual behavior can lead to negative consequences.
#3.) It can interfere with a one's normal life, and can cause stress, depression and lead to substance abuse problems.

--Here's the case that sex addiction IS NOT a real disorder:
#1.) Just because something is a compulsion, that doesn't mean it's an addiction. We feel compelled to eat, sleep and breathe . . . but are we addicted to those things? #2.) It's difficult to define how much sex is "too much".
#3.) So-called sex addiction doesn't follow the usual characteristics of an addiction . . . which are dependence on an external substance, an increasing tolerance for that substance, and withdrawal when it's removed.
(Globe and Mail / Wikipedia / WrongDiagnosis)

(--For what it's worth, sex addiction is NOT recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as real "condition".)
(--So you know, the PC way to refer to nymphomania and satyriasis . . . which is the male equivalent of nymphomania . . . is "hypersexuality". It's defined as "the debilitating need for frequent sexual gratification".)
(--Here's a list of symptoms you can use to determine if you're "hypersexual" . . .)
(--Persistent thoughts about sex or sexual images.)
(--Compulsive self-pleasuring.)
(--Promiscuous sexual activity.)
(--Out of control behavior.)
(--Personality change.)
(--Anxiety.)
(--Depression.)
(--Low self-esteem.)
(--Substance abuse.)
(--Repeated unsuccessful relationships.)
(--Becoming obsessed with obtaining sexual gratification . . . to the point that it becomes detrimental. Often, repeated attempts to quit the behavior are unsuccessful.)
(--If you have one or more of these symptoms, you may be hypersexual . . . or a guy.)

Two years ago, 30-year-old Stephanie Babines of Adams Township, Pennsylvania (--which is 25 miles north of Pittsburgh), started giving dance lessons. Her client base grew pretty quickly, and last March, she decided to open up her very own dance studio.
--So Stephanie applied for a permit to open her studio . . . but a few weeks later, her application was denied. The reason?
--Along with teaching salsa and a few other forms of dance, Stephanie gives pole dancing and lap dancing lessons. According to the Adams Township zoning board, that classifies her studio . . . as an ADULT business.
--Stephanie appealed the ruling . . . and it turns out there were TWO reasons Stephanie's permit was denied:
#1.) Even though the dance instruction doesn't involve nudity, the dance styles are, quote, "provocative . . . [and involve] sexual innuendo."
#2.) The color scheme on Stephanie's website . . . OhMyYoureGorgeous.com . . . is black and pink, and her company logo is a high-heeled shoe . . . so, obviously, Stephanie must be running an adult business.
(--I know, it sounds made up . . . but according to the "New York Times", this actually is one of the reasons they gave.)
(New York Times)
(--So you know, Stephanie's final appeal was denied on July 29th . . . and now those rabble-rousers over at the ACLU have taken up her cause, saying her First Amendment right to teach has been violated.)
.:: CLICK HERE TO SEE HER WEBSITE ::.

It's Friday, which means you might be planning to go out and get wasted. Have fun . . . but keep THIS in mind . . .
--Last week, 19-year-old Corinne Coyle of Teesside, England (--which is in the northeastern part of the country), was on vacation in Greece when she decided to drink a ridiculous concoction of Baileys, Tequila, Absinthe, Ouzo, Vodka, Gin and Cider.
--Shortly after inhaling the beverage, Corinne's face swelled up to the size of a soccer ball . . . and she was forced to go to the hospital.
--According to her doctors, the swelling in Corinne's face is the result of an unusual chemical reaction . . . and they aren't sure if it'll EVER go away.
(BBC News)

Lots of guys are thrilled that football season is starting up again, but just as many women are dreading it. So here are a few quick tips for both men and women that can help make sure your relationship doesn't go into sudden death this season . . .

GUYS SHOULD . . .
#1.) ENCOURAGE HER TO GET INVOLVED. If she asks what a "field goal" is or yells "HOMERUN" when your team scores, don't laugh at her. She's making an effort and trying to connect with something you love. So be supportive.
#2.) DO SOMETHING SHE LOVES. Football season lasts six months, and dominates every Sunday. So when you can, take her to brunch, or rent a chick flick and cuddle on the couch . . . just to remind her that football's not your ONLY love.

WOMEN SHOULD . . .
#1.) LET HIM ENJOY THE GAME. A lot of women love shopping, but hate when their guy rushes them as they're browsing the sales rack. So REMEMBER . . . watching a bunch of guys run back and forth all day is something HE actually enjoys.
#2.) DO SOMETHING FUN. He's having fun with friends, so why shouldn't you? Make Sunday YOUR DAY. He's preoccupied, so use the time to do something YOU love. (Match.com)