When I first read how small the actual budget cuts are, I felt kinda duped. Seriously, $14.7 billion? Then President Obama delivered his budget speech and I felt better.

"Just when you think you're out, they pull you back in."

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Mickey Rourke opens up. Seems like he's just kickin' it until his rugby movie starts. Next year.

The Sidney Lumet tribute on Turner is April 21. Seriously, you need to watch "12 Angry Men", "Network" or "Dog Day Afternoon".

The rich don't want you to know these things about taxes. Germany does it better.

Don't forget, it's Coachella this weekend. Streaming is here via YouTube. LA Times coverage is here

The Dead Milkmen make an appearance. With "Bitchin' Camaro" video. "I hope those guys have a good sense of humor and don't take us to court."

Ganga alert. Jamaica may decriminalize marijuana.

Strange, but the best rock interviews I've read lately have been in Financial Times. First, it was Roger Waters. Then, they asked a buch of questions to the Foo Fighters.

"Everlong"/Foo Fighters (on Letterman)



Smart Ass Cripple talks about adult sippy cups. He doesn't like plaid blankets either.

FIGJAM. Just a regular guy. Yep, he's like us.

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When you want to know about sports and the law, you read Lester Munson. Here is his take on the Barry Bonds verdict.

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