3 Newer Albums You Should be Listening to...

1. Okay Lindon- "Everything in Moderation"
I have been a fan of Dustin Smith since the days of his old band Goodwen, back in 2004. This new album not only stretches his voice, but shows off his amazing arrangement ability. Not to mention the incredibly talented musicians he surrounds himself with. I have no category for this album... and I'm sure Dustin would appreciate that. It's just good music. Pick it up. Favorite Track: Stronger Bones




2. Alexander the Great- "Faces Change"
This album is exciting! Every song seems to be building towards something huge... it makes me remember why I love going to shows and collecting cds. (yes, i guess that is old-fashioned now). I have not seen these guys live yet, but I hope to soon. I imagine their shows being very high-energy, and I imagine leaving that show very tired. I can't wait. They are yet another great band on the Crossroads of America record label out of Indiana. Favorite Track: Don't You Forget It




3. Husband & Wife- "Dark Dark Woods"
Speaking of Crossroads of America Records, the band who makes it all happen (the label being their baby) put out a new album earlier this year. Fantastic album and great live performers to boot. Their songs go from hauntingly stripped down to technically built-up. Overall this is a very laid back and relaxing album; but has it's catchy, upbeat moments.
Favorite Track: I Got Fat


Pick these albums up...

Maybe at the State Level?

So out of this massive stimulus package, the great state of Ohio is receiving $7.9 Billion. Instead of wasting this money on projects that may or may not get completed, maybe we could put it to good use. I would like to see the hardworking people of Ohio (no matter how much they work or make) receive this money directly.

It is the same formula as before:

There are an estimated 11,353,140 citizens living in Ohio.

- 2,838,285 people under 18

-1,419,143 people completely relying on the government/not working at all

-58,000 in a state prison

= 7,037,712 people left!

Now divide the $7.9 Billion by that number, and you get $1,122.52 each person. If we could each get $1,100 of that, the state government could use the remaining $158,510,387 for programs and job development!

Furthermore, if this money was not distributed in cash... say a kind of voucher good at any store in the state; this money would go directly into saving some of our failing stores. Think about that much money going directly into the economy. The state could even set parameters that say if these vouchers are not used within 6 months than the state will claim them.

Shrivled Bananas... ehh?

Seriously...

No more banana bread, no more choclate dipped bananas, no more bananas foster pie, what is the world coming to? Go check out the story yourself, and maybe even pick up the book... I will.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19097412