rock over London. rock on, Chicago.

We’re looking for a accomplished page designer/copy editor to join a talented team that has embarked on crafting a new look for this 65,000 + daily in the competitive newspaper market of Northwest Indiana. We want somone whose word skills are as strong as their visual design skills, someone ready to interact with others to springboard new ideas in content and design. Qualifications include knowledge of QuarkXpress and the AP Stylebook, and newspaper design experience, preferably at a daily newspaper. Recent grads will be considered, as well. Must be willing to work nights. Full range of benefits available. The Post-Tribune is part of the Chicago-based Sun-Times News Group. Plese send cover letter, resume and work samples to The Post-Tribune …

I’m debating on whether to reply to this. it’s only February.
but then, it’s only February.
and holy shit, but I just actually read through the ad again, and they’ve already fucked up the first indefinite article. they need me.

and, in a passing thought, “Cop Land” – yes, “Cop Land” – is a severely underrated film. Ray Liotta, Harvey Keitel, Sylvester Stallone, John Spencer, Robert De Niro, fucking Deborah Harry; come on. you loved Blondie.

yes! oh god, yes!

no.

god damn it.

also: Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas was fined by the NBA for saying in an interview that he was only participating in the all-star game dunk contest for the money. I’m not sure who should be more embarrassed: Thomas, or the league the league that paid him in the first place and is now trying to play the stern moralist’s role.