I Am Shocked. Awed.
It looks like there are a number of people trying to cash in on the pop culture phenomenon that is "Shock and Awe."

Sony is one of them.

All arguments for and against the war in Iraq aside, it seems odd that anyone would be so anxious to associate with language that is so intimately tied to the death/suffering of thousands of people. I don't care if they are "the bad guys," none of this is supposed to be fun. Regardless of what side you're on, war is hell.

In Other News...
Matthew has penned a coherent response to the news that Apple may attempt to purchase Universal Music.

Seems like that idea is about as good as an Apple PDA. In other words, not very. But, who knows. Maybe they'll surprise us with something special. Apple has a way of doing that every now and then.