A handwritten copy of a poem that BOB DYLAN wrote back in 1957 is being auctioned off on June 23rd. It's expected to go for $10,000 to $15,000.

--The poem is called "Little Buddy"
Check it out here.
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=5215427&sid=3afa2dd2-524c-4e43-a3f5-aea05a8c85b6

With swine flu kind of in the news . . . Fox News has put together a list of the Top 10 Pandemic Films.

--It's not clear if they're actually ranked from 1 to 10, but here they are, in the order that they're presented on the Fox News website . . .

--"Outbreak", 1995

--"Invasion of the Body Snatchers", 1956

--"28 Days Later", 2002

--"I Am Legend", 2007

--"Stephen King's The Stand", 1994

--"The Andromeda Strain", 1971 . . .

--"12 Monkeys", 1995

--"The Happening", 2008

--"Cabin Fever", 2002

--"Quarantine", 2008

When Rush was out on their 2007 Snakes & Arrows tour, some members of their crew decided to film aspects of the trek. That footage has since been edited together into a documentary called Backstage Secrets. Singer Geddy Lee told us once the band approved the film, it was all in the hands of their techs to do as they wanted with the project.
“I left it totally up to the crew. When they approached us about it, I said, ‘It’s not about me, it’s about my guys.’ So I said to the guys, ‘Look, these guys want to do this kind of show, here’s what they’ve done in the past, totally, 100 percent your decision, yes or no.’ And I just left them to it and they decided to go ahead with it. I look at it like their movie, not mine, it had nothing to do with me.”

You can see clips from the five-part, five-hour long film on YouTube by searching for “Rush Concert Tech Documentary.”

"THE SIMPSONS" STAMPS HAVE BEEN UNVEILED:

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled their line of FIVE "Simpsons"-themed stamps, which will be available beginning on May 7th.

--Postage rates are increasing . . . AGAIN . . . May 11th the stamps will run you 44 cents each. Check out the stamps here...

http://www.usps.com/promotions/simpsons.htm

Hey-
Newsweek.com is offering a free Bob Dylan track. The singer’s new tune, “Feel A Change Comin’ On,” is streaming at the site now. It’s off his upcoming album, Together Through Life, which hits shelves on April 28th. Newsweek also boasts an interview with the legendary singer, in which he talks about Barack Obama, the civil war and presidential autobiographies. It’s all at Newsweek.com.

Who do you like tonight and why. I'll take Carolina, which means you should bet MSU.

On Saturday, the Irish airline Aer Lingus held a promotion to advertise a sale . . . which involved more than 1,000 British chicks walking around London in skimpy shamrock bikinis. (Sun)

--Nicely timed for for St. Patrick's Day, don't you think? Not a bad idea for Shamrock the Block, I think. You can link to the slideshow here . . .)

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2320280.ece

Check the links. Just copy and paste. Ben Stiller in character as Joaquin Phoenix from his "Letterman" appearance.

--Take a look here. . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPj74YaqcVg

--This is even better...the original Joaquin Phoenix - Letterman mess. . .

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/11/joaquin-phoenixs-bizarre_n_166229.html

Enjoy.

The minor leagues power people have made it clear that w/o a new stadium there will be no team in Richmond. My question to you is...Actually, I have a couple... Baseball in Richmond yes? no? Downtown stadium or rebuild at the Diamond? How often would you realistically go to games? Let us know.
Thanks, Sam

Hi Sam. Nascar is doing their typical job of implying rules are for some of the drivers and not all. Jr. was mad that he made two pit road mistakes. Jr chose to take it out on Brian Vickers during the race. His comment that Brian saw him coming, implied that Brian should have just moved out of his way. Who does Jr. think he is? It's racing --

Plus the fact that Nascar did nothing when Jr.'s immature move took out possible race winners Kyle Busch and/or Carl Edwards. Like Brian Vickers stated, during the Nationwide race the same move was done and the driver was held for 5 laps -- why did they do nothing during the Sprint Cup race?

This immature move could really have hurt some drivers.. Wake up Nascar -- stick to your rules and regulations during the race --
Thanks

got this from Yahoo.com..
TEN QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD NEVER ASK AT A JOB INTERVIEW

Circuit City held a job fair for its former employees… Here are some tips that might move you to the front of the line…or at least keep you away from the rear.

1.) WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO? You should already know. Do the research before you go in. At the very least, you should know what the company does and who its competitors are.

2.) ARE YOU GOING TO DO A BACKGROUND CHECK? Worried they’ll find something? If you're asking, you probably should be.

3.) WHEN WILL I GET A RAISE? Wait at least until your second interview, and then ask if the company has annual salary reviews.

4.) ARE THERE ANY BETTER JOBS AVAILABLE? Don't take yourself out of the running for the job. You applied for this one. If you’re qualified for a better gig do the research and apply for that one…if it is available.

5.) HOW SOON CAN I TRANSFER TO ANOTHER POSITION? See number 4. Employers generally wait at least a year before approving transfers.

6.) CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE BUS LINES TO YOUR OFFICE? What? That’s a “YPNOTTP-your problem, not their problem.” Not too sharp. Research it for yourself.

7.) DO YOU ALLOW SMOKING BREAKS? Many companies don't allow smoking anywhere on the grounds. Don't go there or they might look at someone else.

8.) IS MY MEDICAL CONDITION COVERED UNDER YOU INSURANCE? Get the job first.

9.) WILL I HAVE TO TAKE A DRUG TEST? See 2 above.

10.) IF YOU HIRE ME, CAN I START IN A MONTH? Most employers will want you in 2 weeks, maybe sooner. Again, wait until you get offered the job.