A massive natural disaster followed by stranded poor elderly people, children, pets. E. Coli traced in flooded waters, thousands of the dead still floating everywhere. Trapped. Complacency at top levels of government, no heed of warnings. No help for days on end. Southeast asia? No, try saying United States Of America. Surprised? Why should you be? This is just another example of how things go in the ongoing blockbuster called the Bush Administration. Will the real president please wake up?

The Crazy Pinoys have noted the irony in having Mississippi's own David Banner record released this month. We hope the south's music traditions carry on. Maybe SRC / Universal will step to the plate and put a dime or two of each record sold into relief efforts. No doubt it'll be appreciated!

Major accolades to David Perez of San Diego for chartering that jet out of his own wallet to help eighty six people in the south. We hear agencies have finally gotten with his program and are assisting California's newest citizens. Welcome!

Labor Day Weekend in Seattle was warm, beautiful, busy. First, The Paul Ruben Comedy Cruise was big fun and Prolific Events always has the surefire parties, this time at Fox Sports Grill Seattle. Lots of major cats in 'da house and the EA Sports giveaways were a pleasure to put out!

We're hearing about a few efforts around the Northwest for Hurricane Katrina fundraising......Portland's Cool Nutz is organizing something over there and on the 24th it's goin' down at Noc On Wood Record's Wood Shed Studios and pa rty space in Seattle. The Crazy Pinoys hope to support both.

BUZZ FOR September: Phil Spector, Virgo Party @ SeaHawk Stadium, Moto Razr Black, NBA 2006 (EA Sports), Busta Rhymes As WWF contender, Club Bed (Bangkok), new Bobby Flay restaurant opening, Be (NY), Mixshow Power Summit Bahamas, Bun B (Rap A Lot Records), Georgia Durt.

WANKSTER FOR September: Yes, plural. Hurricane Katrina was insane, but the ignorance was worse. Investigations of all major governmental agencies are in order here. So many things heard about failure to protect New Orleans, to respond to warnings, the lack of human power, the public has the right to know the truth.

A SHOUT OR TWO: Aaron Byers @ Prolific Events, Claire @ Fox Sports Grill, Guy @ ARS Records, Ti @ Upscale Lounge (Seattle), Trey @ EA Sports, Curtis Elerson, Michael Prineas, the staff @ Salish Lodge (Seattle).

Gene Dexter, Urban Mixologist
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