Sherry Huang: November 2008 Archives

Here's another sign that our soon-to-be 44th president is hip (and it's not just his suave fashion sense): Barack Obama has been reading Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series with his 10-year-old daughter, Malia.

While "Twilight" skews toward an older teen and adult audience, it's refreshing to know that Obama and his daughter enjoy reading together. (They have both finished the "Harry Potter" series, too.)

As fellow Idol Chatter blogger Ellen Leventry wrote, even other dads enjoy reading "Twilight" because it has allowed them to bond with their daughters about what they believe is the "perfect" guy. Will reading "Twilight" lead Malia to discuss quallities she would like in a future boyfriend? It seems strange to think so, but there is potential as she grows older.

Maybe Michelle will also become a "Twilight Mom" in the future and even Sasha can jump on board--but, only when she's (definitely) older.

With Election Day already here, take a breather from all the serious presidential coverage with these entertaining, interactive sites. After you go vote, of course.

PalinasPresident.com
Whether you're a Republican or Democrat, this website is worth a visit for its clever inside jokes and amazingly intricate design. Be a sleuth and hunt for the sly, hidden "easter" eggs. The site will end its daily updates on Election Day.

2008 Election: Match-o-Matic II
Still a last-minute undecided voter? Get matched on which candidate you should vote for by comparing statements side-by-side that reference the economy, the Iraq War, health care, and other policies that best reflect the issues you care about.

The Onion: War for the White House
Forget CNN and the NYTimes.  Get the latest spoof coverage on the election through the Onion.  The full range of feature include blog posts, videos, candidate profiles, a guideline on the election process, and a cheeky glossary.

Have you come across any fun or funny election features?  Share them here.