Miscellany
Don Ho has died. No, I did not follow his career. I am not old enough. His breakout song was "Tiny Bubbles" which he was usually expected to sing, much like Linnerd Skinnerd always has to play "Freebird." I only saw him one time on "Late Night." The old version, before Dave Letterman's new job and he did a minor change up from his usual song for the audience. I beleive he was around 66 years old at the time and told the audience he would be performing a "Savatage" cover from the Beastie Boys which he then proceeded to do. Applause, etc. More than anything for me, this made him stand out not so much as a famous performer from the 60's, but a really cool old guy. Someday I hope to to the same.
I also saw a planned release date for a "Speed Racer" movie in summer 2008. That I do remember, thought only from very early. My reading is that it will be real actors, not anime, which is one or the major portents of doom for this film. Even if I see the movie, it will be at home alone and I will pay cash for the DVD so there is no paper trail. Hopefully the animation will be better. At least I still have my Johnny Lightning replica Mach 5.