Here's an interesting viewpoint about Wesley Clark's campaign hoo-haw. There are several interesting comments on this blog entry. You might also want to check out Christopher Lydon's interviews.

On a more cheerful note, here's a virtual tour inside a maximum security prison in Tennessee - not quite the day in the park many of of think it is. For some additional info on this topic, go here.

Gangs in Charlotte are on the rise. Actually, they've probably been here a long time - local law 'forcers probably were hoping the problem would go away. Here's a good place to find out more about gang activity. For more information about gangs in Charlotte, check out Charlotte.com and search on gangs.

Couple of other interesting news items: A tidbit of information on school choice. Some depressing news about finding financial aid to return to college.