Wow. The World Trade Center has collapsed. The Pentagon has been hit. Shit is most undoubtedly fucked up. This is our Pearl Harbor. I think we all need to stop bitching about bands and stop worrying about stupid shit and focus our thoughts to the safety of our friends, family, and America for today. And if you are in New York, godspeed.

"I have to agree here. Odds are none of you were alive to see anything like this. I know I wasn't. I live/work in Toronto, Canada, and the whole city is in a panic.

To those of you who feel the American's might have brought this on themselves, well, perhaps, but there is no fucking justification for this. This is incomprhensibly horrible, and all I can say is that my heart goes out to people in New York, and the friends and family of those people. I know I'm still in shock. - Aubin If there is one thing any of you can do, it's give blood. There are obviously huge numbers of injured people at the moment and the supplies in New York and Washington will run low. If you want to participate in some "grass roots" activism, then think about donating. Canada will be sending medical aid to New York and Washington; if you live in Canada (like Aubin and I) it's something you can do to help. Don't expect any updates here for the day - Shindo

Shindo is right, giving blood should be on everyone's list. Most college campuses usually have a blood drive around this time of the year anyways, so get involved. If you're not 17 [which I believe is the minimum age to donate in the US], encourage your parents and older friends to go to your local blood bank. I can guarantee that I will. -Scott

"One last note, if you're over 17 and don't have any STDs, here are two links for those of you in North America who might want to give blood. Canada, and USA, of course, if you're under 18, you'll probably need a guardian's permission, etc, but if you are healthy and able to help, please do. " - Aubin again.