Here's a good audio clip on NPR featuring The Edge of the American West's Eric Rauchway discussing the New Deal, how it could have been better, and what would have happened without it. Pretty timely stuff.

And this is manna from heaven: Ann Coulter and Al Franken together on video. It's way funnier if you listen to the Rauchway clip first, but it's funny anyway.

I always knew there was a reason I adored Katherine Hepburn. Well, ok, there are many reasons I adore her. This just adds to the list.

That's enough serious This next bit is for Jennifer. The band in this video is My Bloody Valentine*, not Atreyu. This song is amazing, especially at exceptionally high volumes. Enjoy.



* Who, alas, have not made a 3D movie for release this month.