That's Saddam Shame. A friend of mine is annoyed because he was planning on starting a website where you could bet which day Saddam Hussein would be captured. He was even going to get a gaming license to make it legal. I suppose "Pin the Date on Osama" could still be fun.

Songs of Protest. A number of famous protest singers performed their songs with some of music's newer dissenters at a NYC event this past March. Pictures from and information about the event (called Vietnam Songbook) are up, as well as mp3's of some of the performances. And yes, Luna's Dean Wareham is one of them.

Sniffing glue and beating brats forever. The corner of Bowery and East 2nd street is now Joey Ramone Place. It's just a half block north of the famous club CBGB in NYC where the Ramones notoriety began in the 70's.

Excuse me, stewardess... The line from Airplane began my love affair with good jive. Now anyone can talk like Huggy Bear with a little help from the Jive Server.

Contrition. I've decided to forgive Chris Eigeman for his "Gilmore Girls" indiscretions since someone pointed out that he's also been on "Malcolm in the Middle", which is much more acceptable. I'm sure Max is sleeping better now.

And since I neglected to post during Thanksgiving, I want to make sure I wish all of my readers a Merry Curtis and a Happy Schilling.