Blake's Think Tank

It’s Good Friday and here at The Think Tank we’re going to try and enjoy it. That means that I’m not spending my day trolling the Internet, updating this blog, chilling on Twitter or text messaging. Okay, only some of that is true. But I will be off the blog for the rest of the day so can catch me on Twitter.

For you:

Tragedy: A tornado strikes Mena, Arkansas. Lots of damage and a few casualties. I received an e-mail from a friend from Howard County whose home was destroyed. Thankfully no one was injured, but it’s going to take a long time to rebuild.

Twitter It: Lance Turner notes the use of Twitter yesterday to provide updates regarding the tornado. He ponders, “While it’s seen a surge in nationwide popularity — with hundreds of new adopters in Arkansas recently — Twitter has yet to reach “mass media” status. So how important was it that emergency management and media were so active on the microblogging platform last night?”

Sling Blade: Is Billy Bob Thorton in awe of Joaquin Phoenix? This is hilarious stuff.

Yo, Barkeep!: Sam’s Club can sell booze in Fayetteville. I’m not sure what this means for Think Tank favorite the The Spirits Shop on Garland or Think Tank Dad’s favorite The Party Store on College Ave., circa 1972.

Hilarity: The CEO of The Onion was in Little Rock last night speaking at the Clinton School of Public Service. AngryCzeck was there, but he didn’t update via Twitter. Or via his blog. So disappointing.

The Future of The New York Times: Vanity Fair takes an in-depth look at the newspaper and the future of the business.

Fight!: Karl Rove gets into one at a restaurant.

E-mail of the Day: The river of crazy runs wide and deep.

Text of the Day: ESP . . . again.

Quote of the Day: This is your trip, it’s happening right now. – - Emily Friehl (Amanda Peet) in the film “A Lot Like Love,” directed by Nigel Cole.

Have at it.