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A few weeks back I declared that I was going to rededicate myself to posting regularly on this thing now that the whole school thing is on hiatus for the summer. Well, today, that promise is coming true.

I was thinking of trying to institute some sort of daily theme or format to encourage my participation - while I reserve the right to change up the order and/or themes of any given day, for now let's go ahead and assume that Thursday will serve as a sort of set of weekend recommendations.

Here are today's:

1) If you haven't already, go see Batman Begins. I caught it earlier in the week and it is well worth even the astronomical prices they are charging at the theatres in Chicago (no student discounts - bastards) these days. Christian Bale is great, the rest of the cast is actually incredible (Liam Neeson, Gary Oldham, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman) - really hoping they can keep the crew together to make the next two that they supposedly have a deal for. The movie has what has got to be the creepiest bad guy you've ever seen in a PG-13 rated movie. Keep an eye out for a scene involving lots of Ninjas standing in rows - I think it was my favorite of the flick.

2) Get a copy of the new Billy Corgan album, have some friends over, turn the lights down a bit to give your hangout of choice a loungy feel, pour some drinks and enjoy. More electronic than a true "rock" album, the record has a cool sound to it as its base, and let's be honest - you really can't go wrong with Corgan's voice.

Also, while you're at it, hope that he wasn't blowing smoke up our asses with this full-page ad he took out in Tuesday's Tribune. Blatant attempt to increase records sales? Sure, but it'd be great to see the Pumpkins back together and give Wilco a little friendly competition on the Chicago rock scene national representation front. That, and though I saw Zwan twice, I've never seen SP in concert.

3) If you live in Chicago, buy an air conditioner. It's going to be 95 degrees. I'd be excited, except for the fact that I'm going home and it will likely be that hot in Evansville, plus infinitely more humid.

4) If you feel like burning a flag, do it while you still have the right to do so should you choose to profess your displeausre with the government in a cliche manner. Can't say I'm a fan of the practice, or really see myself doing it ever, but it doesn't put anyone in danger, so why outlaw it?

5) Take a nap when you get home from work tonight if you plan on watching the NBA Finals tonight - it's tough to stay up for the whole game if you don't as late as they start the damn thing. For god's sake, start the games at 7, David Stern and ABC.

6) If you're in Chicago, check out the Pride Parade. For the second summer in a row, it's going to pass about a block from my house and I'm unfortunately going to miss it. I hear its beyond hilarious, and you'll appear to be tolerant, even if your sense of humor often indicates (falsely) otherwise.

7) Don't be an idiot - stay in school.