LANGUAGE WARNING, RELIGIOUS SENSIBILITIES ALERT. You've read the essay, now see the video...

Heath Ledger just died.

I don't even know if The Dark Knight is finished. This is really sad.. and will totally change the tone of watching the next Batman film.

Holy cow, I just discovered a treasure-trove of information for ear-players like me on how to play certain guitar or keyboard licks.

http://www.learnlicks.com/

I'm floored. It's like youtube for musicians, sharing videos on how to perform.

I have to wonder, though, with the growing availability of these kinds of resources -- and their improving organization -- will this spell the end of the "instructional DVD" genre?