New Yorke Freaks Out
Radiohead released its latest album “The King of Limbs” on Friday. From what I hear, the album is pretty solid. I haven’t listened yet. It didn’t fit into my weekend of doing nothing and eating. The runaway hit, however, of the release is lead singer Thom Yorke’s wicked dance moves for the song “Lotus Flower.”
Thom Yorke – he is totally one of the guys you first and last name always -- shakes and jerks and moves as if he may have been bit by a rabid dog. He totally reminds me of that one hippie lady at every street fest who stands in front of the stage and dances as if she is totally connecting with the soul band. You know her.
I like the song, but I love the mashups. The LA Times has a bunch of the mashups. I am torn between Thom Yorke as a Single Lady and Thom Yorke whipping his hair.
Hiding in Illinois
Democrat lawmakers from Wisconsin are on the lam in the Land of Lincoln. The 14 state senators skipped town and headed to Illinois on Thursday to block the passage of the governor’s controversial budget, which calls for government workers to contribute more to their health care and limits their union powers in an attempt to cut costs.
The Wall Street Journal has a fun read about the escape and the Chicago Tribune has a cool story – if not a bit saccharine – about their four days of “roughing it.”
The Wall Street Journal has a fun read about the escape and the Chicago Tribune has a cool story – if not a bit saccharine – about their four days of “roughing it.”
Libya Update
The political situation in Libya deteriorated further over the weekend, with scores of protesters shot, soldiers murdered for refusing to fire on protesters and even two air force colonels flew to Malta to seek refuge. At one point, there were rumors that Muammar Gaddafi had fled to Venezuela, but on Monday he appeared on state television. Everyone is calling for his resignation. Or for his assassination. More.
The political situation in Libya deteriorated further over the weekend, with scores of protesters shot, soldiers murdered for refusing to fire on protesters and even two air force colonels flew to Malta to seek refuge. At one point, there were rumors that Muammar Gaddafi had fled to Venezuela, but on Monday he appeared on state television. Everyone is calling for his resignation. Or for his assassination. More.
Au Revoir, Anthony
Carmelo’s trade is finally done. He is now New York’s problem. Sadly, the deal also calls for Chauncey Billups to leave his hometown. The Nuggets get a handful of young players, the Knicks 2014 first-round draft pick, the Warriors' 2012 second-round pick, the Warriors' 2013 second-round pick and $3 million in cash. More.
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