Today in “awesome news that has nothing to do with politics.” Reblogging because it’s awesome and it’s the National Zoo so it’s somewhat related to National Journal.
“Recently the elephant keepers were giving another elephant a bath when they heard Shanthi practicing the harmonica in a nearby stall”Yes…Shanthi is an elephant, and she’s awesome. Props to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo elephant keepers for making this happen!
National Journal’s congress writer gives a review of Todd Snider’s latest album and how it could be said to “represent the zeitgeist of a struggling America.” Have you heard the album? Read the full review. (via restorationcalls)
Not following Restoration Calls yet? Well. You should be.
Campaign Jams AKA the list of songs you should add to Spotify ASAP. I can’t be the only one who has been humming “I am America” since the start of campaign season.
Imagining C-SPAN’s New Soundtrack
What would C-SPAN look like with a more modern soundtrack? In this video we sub out the network’s traditional 17th century chamber music for the likes of jazz, trip hop and pop.
(via Roll Call)
Remember Lifehouse? They had the top single in 2001. This and nine other facets of life back in 2001.
