Above: On this day in 1979 Blondie had their first of five UK No.1 singles, with 'Heart Of Glass'.

Earth-Bound Misfit keeps up with the Death Toll From the Batshit Crazy Right.

Digby reminds us that they're only in it for the money.

Alicublog documents Wingnut vs. Artist (Part 453,409).

Attention space nerds! NASA hopes to tame the sonic "boom" down to a sonic "thump".

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