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–I saw The Autumn Defense, headed by Wilco bassist John Stirratt, at Iota last night. The music was good. And Iota, as always, is such an excellent little venue.

BBC: “Inmates at a prison in Ecuador have taken more than 100 people hostage to press their demands for speedier trials and better living conditions.”

–Jesus H. Christ. A-Rod’s going to the Yankees.

–Is this 1) a legitimate news report, or 2) a synopsis of a new Stephen King screenplay:

Seven dead at kite-flying festival

From correspondents in Lahore

February 16, 2004

SEVEN people were killed and more than 100 injured in Pakistan during the annual kite flying festival marking the arrival of spring, officials said today.

An 18-month-old girl’s throat was cut by a stray kite string while she was travelling with her parents on a motorbike, witnesses said, adding that she died on the spot.

Three people were electrocuted when metal wires they were using to fly or catch stray kites fell on live electric lines, and two people fell from roofs, hospital officials said.

A 12-year-old boy died while trying to catch a stray kite when he was hit by a car on a main road, police said.

More than 100 people had been reported injured since last night in various kite-related accidents, medical workers said.

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