Yesterday it was announced that Rush Limbaugh signed a $400 million - 8 year contract. We were waiting to get a reaction from other people in radio but they were stunned into silence. Remember kids - don't do drugs - it could ruin your life and the lives of everyone around you.

Speaking of tragedy, with all the lay off news for print papers, here's another kick while you're down: according to Radar, Gawker bloggers' bonuses are being slashed by $2500 for over 1 million hits. They are now getting less money too, but it's because they are too successful.

It seems by our poll yesterday that most of our readers are indifferent to a special morning post. Or any other kind of special posts. Basically, we got the note that we should just keep putting up the half-baked rumors and media news we usually do.

We did get one, ahem, suggestion of what a reader wanted to see:

Pictures of you girls in bikinis

What are we? Meteorologists?

So it's our first day without Morning Call Time. So sad.

What to do next? We don't know. We're open to suggestions. But really, we got nothing.

Story teller and comedian Dylan Brody sent FBLA this email:

I am deeply saddened to hear of George Carlin's passing. He was not a friend. Not even an acquaintance, really. He called me once to tell me that I was funny and it was one of the most profoundly important moments in my career as a comic, one of the most profoundly important moments of my life. He was a groundbreaking performer, a brilliant comic and most of all just a really, really good human being.

I tell the full story of that moment and the impact it had on me in a story called Arc which will be included on my upcoming live CD, True Enough but in light of this evening's news I have uploaded the track for preview listening. You can hear the piece at dylanbrody.com I do this as tribute. Not as self-promotion. You know?
Dylan Brody

If you weren't going to mention it, we were. The piece he speaks of is a fitting tribute to Carlin. Worth a listen.

Author and Comedian Barry Crimmins sent FBLA this email:

George Carlin, was as fine a practitioner of standup comedy as ever walked on a stage. Period.

Mr. Carlin didn't just question authority, he pissed in its face. A master of critical thinking and a genius at making that thinking available to his vast audience, Carlin was a world-class subversive. Kind, generous and down to earth, George Carlin moved to LA without ever "going Hollywood." Above all, he was one hellaciously funny motherfucker.

I'll stop now because you can bet if anything annoyed George Carlin during the final days of his life, it was overblown, mawkish salutes to a dead man. -- Barry Crimmins

We not exaggerating in the least bit to say that George Carlin was one of the funniest people this planet has ever seen.

He'll be like Mark Twain, in a 150 years people will still read his stuff and think,"Man, that dude's funny."

We're sorry to see you go.

We just got a note in our tip box that asked:

Are all tips absolutely anonymous?

Yes. We absolutely don't know who sends us stuff in the tip box unless it is signed.

The problem with our tip box is that we sometimes don't check it. So if you want to tip us off and want to stay off the record (we're cool like that) just send us an email. We check that constantly and carry our iPhones with us everywhere. So we're on it.

We found this trolling Craigslist:

The Writers Store seeks Sales Consultant (West Los Angeles, CA) Reply to: job-670225792@craigslist.org Date: 2008-05-06, 10:51AM PDT

The Writers Store, the leading provider of essential tools for writers and filmmakers, is seeking a temporary, part-time Sales Consultant. Upon demonstrated success, the position may be available long-term. This is the perfect opportunity to turn your sales experience along with your hobby or interest in writing/filmmaking into a well-paying, exciting job. A knowledge and passion for writing/screenwriting is desired.

Job Responsibilities:
- Educate writers regarding tools and solutions for their craft.
- Accurately and efficiently process customer transactions using our automated systems.
- Participate in telemarketing, store activities, and other special promotions to assist in lead generation, increased sales, and retention.
- Ensure store is operationally ready at all times and each customer has a positive experience.
- Able to work retail hours of operation including evenings and Saturdays.

Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 + years experience in computer, software or related technical sales.
- Ability to analyze customer needs, and present solutions through delivery of our products and services.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of multi-tasking.
- Must possess excellent oral and presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- MS office experience required. Proficiency in using multiple computer-based systems preferred.
- Positive attitude with a skill for finding solutions to everyday issues.
- College degree desired.

We Offer Part-time:

The average starting base rate after training is between $10 and $12/hour depending upon experience.

We're outraged. We'd like to think that the people working at The Writers Store could at least afford to buy a non-pirated version of Final Draft.