Updates galore

Three things:
First, if you haven't been Metaphysicalrockstar.com lately, I urge you to check it out. Tony's added some new stuff, and it's worth taking a look at or a listen to.
Second, one of the new galleries is from Toxic Bash. Great stuff, and Semi-Productive rocks!
Last, but certainly not least, allow me to briefly sound off about New Orleans.
My thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered so greatly, but I can't help but wonder if the extensive damage suffered by the great city could have been prevented, or at least mitigated to a greater extent.
Who builds a city on the Gulf Coast in a spot that's below sea level and on the banks of a huge lake? Leave it to the French.
That aside, everyone knew Katrina was moving across the Gulf, and FEMA has even recently examined emergency scenarios involving New Orleans taking a direct hit form a category three storm. Why was this handled so poorly.?
People are stranded on buildings and in attics with no food, water or medical supplies, and the National Guard is unable to help people fast enough.
Why doesn't Pres. Bush send more troops? Oh, wait. They're all in Iraq.
Speaking of Bush, he is pressing a $10.5 billion relief package through Congress, and it likely will be approved today. How gracious of law makers to come back into session early to consider the bill.
$10.5 billion. Sounds like a lot, but Bush pledged $15 billion to tsunami aid last December.
At least Bush has almost admitted he screwed up, not to mention former Presidents Bush and Clinton are chipping in with their pull.
At least Fats Domino is safe.