In other sports news, gary kasparov has beaten the IBM computer chess machine, deep junior, in the first game of a six game match. kasparov, through agressive manuvering, won the game in only 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Kudos and congratulations to dan and maria for organizing a danielle howle show as the premier of their "live at the deej," a basement concert series in upper nw, dc. between the organizers zeal, and the jaw-dropping talent of ms. howle, the evenings success was inevitable. danielle even played a song just for me! if she comes to your town, check her out. she will put a smile on your face.