good diverse music

Okay. There is this station based in Seattle. It is called KEXP. They are part of the University of Washingtion. I happen to like a lot and listen to it on streaming audio when I can. Check it out.

Leopard vs. Crocodile

Wow. This is just amazing. A bad-ass Leopard bested a crocodile in combat.
Leopard vs. croc

Batman

The viral marketing program for the upcoming Batman film has been ongoing and extensive. In fact, there is something going on tonight in Chitown. Go to Citizens for Batman for the coordinates. Google maps returns a spot near the Sears Tower.

Are we thinking about the same guy?

Jesse Helms is being buried today. I am surprised by the amount of adulation he has received since his death. I believe the man embodied the worst aspects of America. But, I tell you what, I will let the quotes from Obsidian Wings clue you in to what I am talking about. The post is long, but if you want just scroll to the bottom for a cross-section of Helms’ own words. The blogger of that site did a good job compiling that material.

Second City

Today was the start of the increased sales tax for my beloved Chicago and the rest of Cook County. We now have a sales tax of 10.25%. Yeah, we are number 1! Screw you New York, we are second to no one.