Congratulations to our own Chris Scheufele (that’s Shoo to you and me) for being featured in the SJ-R’s In the Spotlight feature this week. Also congratulations to the SJR for recognizing that not all artists are showcasing their talents in galleries, theatres or music halls. Many artists are doing their thing exclusively on the Web [...]

Why is “She’s a Beauty” the only song by the Tubes played on commercial radio these days, when it is self evident that “Talk to Ya Later” is the better tune?

For further discussion: Has there ever been a better rock and roll name than Fee Waybill? Maybe Kickboy Face, but Fee Waybill is pretty damn [...]

If you catch this wave, the longest you can go is one hour, 40 minutes and 39 seconds.

I read an article a month or so ago about a novel attempt to improve the quality of play on England’s national volleyball team and rowing crew. Rather than limit competitors to people who already participate in these sports, an open call was made to athletic types who were over a certain height. The [...]

Although I’m often disgusted with politics and its practitioners, I do sometimes enjoy learning about the strategic maneuvering of campaigns. For example . . .
During a presidential campaign, it’s not uncommon to see a candidate make a special effort to connect with a constituency that he stands little chance of winning over. You’ll see a [...]