The Office of College Relations at Vassar sports a new, clean, organized look. Nice job, Kevin!

By the way, my name is still listed under the directory. I am still glad to be part of the team.

Suggested by David Remnick from the New Yorker:

These hundred titles are meant to provide a broad sampling of jazz classics and wonders across the music’s century-long history. Early New Orleans jazz, swing, bebop, cool jazz, modal jazz, hard bop, free jazz, third stream, and fusion are all represented, though not equally.

Shots of “economical, eco-friendly transportation method.”

“I Like The Way She Do It” Here’s Fiddy punch lines: “I am stupid rich, got retarded money / I am special ed, I got special bread.”

“Don’t Copy That Floppy,” a hysterical rap video teaches kids about piracy.

Visualgui.com is now set in Goudy. If you don’t have Goudy, Georgia will display.

A gorgeous, three-column portfolio from Corinne Stoppelli.

Senator Gravel tries to get the “Obama Girl’s Vote.” Oh shit! He even did the Soulja Boy move. Quite a hilarious video. (Thanks Hoang for sending it along).

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a mortgage loan?

NPR profiles Bessie Smith:

No blues singer can escape the influence of Bessie Smith, “The Empress of the Blues.” Through hugely popular recordings and a busy nationwide touring schedule, she gave the blues a raw, regal poignancy — and marketability. Her feverish growls and impassioned delivery informed nearly every facet of African American music, from Mahalia Jackson to Mary J. Blige.

Check out the program here.