I opened the show by tooting Wenatchee's horn, and deservedly so I think, with getting the only US performances of Swan Lake as performed by the Moscow Ballet. The first two shows sold out and one more has been added to the roster which will undoubtably sell out as well. This I think is quite a boon to Wenatchee. We have now landed a internationally known performance and MAYBE this will let other acts know that yes we are out here and yes we have built it, now will you come?

I then shift to a vote in the state of Washington that has bearings in the city of Wenatchee. The WA Resolution 4204 would allow simple majority in a vote for a school levy to pass (50% or more) instead of super majority (60%). So Since no matter what happens people will still be complaining since it is Property tax being used for schools I offer a suggestion that they instead use a sales tax and use that to pay for anything the schools might need.

After the break I mention a couple of articles that caught my eye on while browsing the net for news. One dealing with Cocoa, FL and its stance on masks for Halloween and the other with Sante Fe, NM and moving prairie dogs.

Then we get into "Taser Boy (or Boi if you prefer) and the current press surrounding him. I honestly think the situation was handled right as he seemed to be egging things along after a while. Thats my point of view though and I go one to rant a bit on use your head if you want to avoid unpleasent outcomes.

Lastly I find a story on Piracy and wonder how previlant it is in modern day. It still is around, but in what capacity?

Links
Moscow Ballet Coming to Wenatchee & Ballet adds third show

Washington State Resolution 4204

Cocoa, FL Mask crackdown

Prairie dogs delay rail track

Taser Boy (Boi)

Piracy article

Music
Bumper:The Verve-Bittersweet Symphony
Soundgarden-Black Hole Sun
Goon Show-Customs (from the Seige of Fort Night)