Isaac Hayes is dead, just 65 years old. Of course he’s known for the soundtrack to Shaft and for a late career resurgence as the voice of Chef on South Park. But aside from that, along with partner David Porter, he co-wrote many of the greatest hits on the Stax/Volt label, songs like Hold On I’m Coming and Soul Man.

Unrelated, Dark Knight is #1 at the box office for the 4th week in a row, this time edging out Pineapple Express. It’s been years since any film has held the #1 spot for so long. Dark Knight is now the #3 top grossing film in the US and will definitely hit the #2 spot, though it will not pass Titanic. Yes, it is a comic book movie. Yes, it’s not perfect. But it really is that good.

Last thing …. since I don’t have any TV antenna, I can’t get TVB or ATV at home. I downloaded the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and watched them yesterday afternoon. I think you know that I’m one of those people who is upset with China’s conduct leading up to the Olympics. And I’ve read plenty of bloggers who have said they didn’t like the opening ceremonies for a variety of mostly nonsensical reasons. It was artistic, it was beautifully done, if you couldn’t appreciate it for its own sake, you’re merely showing off your own limitations.

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