Be honest, did you even know there was a place named Tabasco or that it just got hit by a terrible flood?

Hey all, its my birthday. And since it is my b-day, I have a present for you. You’ve heard me mention my upcoming “alt-press” project, yes? Well, here is a little sneak peek.

By the time I launch the site this little ditty will hopefully have played itself out of the media spotlight.

God, I truly hope it will be out of the spotlight.

Here’s a little style switch for you (I told you anything would go). I decided to kind of mash together my editorial work and the 4×4s. Actually, I didn’t chose to it just kind of happened.

I decided to do my own taxes this year using a computer program. By the end of the process it all went smoothly but at the beginning… whoa boy. The stupid thing crashed on me three times. I think you can see my frustration.

I’m digging the Alt-Press feel of this one.

Today’s illustration was inspired by an email forward I received from a friend this morning. After checking out a video of Aaron Fotheringham I needed to draw something. If you have a few minutes, and a good connection, I highly suggest checking out this video.

See if it doesn’t inspire you just a little bit.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Schwarzenegger — how does that sound?

Some people think it sounds pretty good. But don’t we have enough people running for president next year?

According to CNN’s tabulation, four Democrats are already running. One is exploring. Seven others are thinking about it. The Republican list is even longer. Eight Republicans are exploring. Six are thinking. That makes 26 potential candidates.

The editors of The Los Angeles Times think there’s room for one more.

Story continued at CNN.com.

MADRID, Spain (CNN) — A Spanish doctor who examined Cuban leader Fidel Castro last month told CNN he is not the source of a report in a Spanish newspaper that said Castro suffered from a serious infection of the large intestine and remains in serious condition.

Story continued at CNN.com.

NEW YORK (AP) — Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd announced Thursday he will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, saying problems at home and abroad meant it was time for him to “get out of the bleachers and onto the arena floor.”

Dodd, a 26-year Senate veteran, told the “Imus in the Morning” radio show he will file paperwork to establish a campaign committee later in the day.

Story continued at cnn.com.