Writer's Note: The video below was produced by Eric Heithaus, former Tucsonan and pal o' the writer. Enjoyed it enough to want to share - hope you enjoy, too!

Grooving Music Video Illustrates – and Solves – America’s Biggest Problem

Grooving music with a hard-hitting beat that leaves you startled yet oozing with peace. Such is the summary of the “Together as One” video produced by Santa Fe Music Videos.

The startling parts of the video come from shocking facts, figures and images – although anyone living in America of late should not be too shocked by statistics the video reveals. One in 45 children is homeless in the U.S. An estimated 643,067 people are homeless across the nation on any given night. More than 50 percent of Americans live below the poverty line. The video adds to the shock with crisp images of begging children and hungry families. Protestors tout signs like, “Dear Wall Street, Learn to share. Thank you.”

Contrast that with a naked woman lounging in currency and you have a sickening juxtaposition.

In Stop the Pollution Protection Act (April 12, The Skinny, page 9), we published an incorrect number for Gov. Brewer's office. The correct number is (800) 253-0883. The story (and correct number) is here. We apologize for the error.

You should read the entire comic, but the above frame from The Oatmeal should probably be everyone's guide to using the internet.

"Well, that was a little on the bleak side."

That's how the supremely awesome Nathan Rabin began his recap of the fourth episode of Eastbound & Down's third season over at the AV Club. I'd call it poetic understatement. My feeling was, "How in the hell can the writers possibly redeem this guy?"

Let's recap Kenny Powers' descent, shall we? (SPOILERS AFTER THE JUMP)

Now that the Occupy (Enter Name Here) fad has seemed to die down and the one-percenters no longer have to concern themselves with defending their frivolous spending, it's time for the richest of the rich to get back to finding ways to blow through large wads of cash.

May I suggest, then, the Big One For One Drop?

The Big One is a $1 million buy-in poker tournament that is being held at the Rio in Las Vegas in July, as an officially sanctioned World Series of Poker bracelet event. At least 30 people have already 'committed' to this event, meaning that the winner is guaranteed at least $12.27 million. That prize would be the largest ever awarded in poker, topping the $12 million awarded to Jamie Gold when he won the 2007 WSOP Main Event.

(Never mind the fact Gold ended up having to give half that money to a former business partner, as part of a handshake agreement prior to the tournament that ended up resulting in a legal battle ... )

The most interesting thing about those who plan to play in this tournament is that the vast majority so far are not professional poker players. Several of the entrants are just rich guys who, based on the 'professions' listed for some, may or may not be playing with other people's pension funds.

By the way, the event is already a fundraiser, as about 11 percent of each buy-in will go to One Drop, a charity created by Cirque du Soleil founder (and poker junkie) Guy Laliberte to help bring clean drinking water to drought- and poverty-stricken parts of the world.

If $1 million is too steep a price for you, take solace in knowing there are chances to qualify for this via satellite tournaments, including a $25,300 buy-in satellite at the Rio a couple days before the tournament.

Me, I'm gonna stick to tournaments costing $1,500 and under when I make my annual sojourn to the WSOP, which kicks off its 43rd edition May 27 and runs through mid-July.

My life is generally lacking in enough ’90s R&B and hip hop content, so the free concert at the Rialto this Saturday night as part of 2nd Saturdays seems perfect for my musical needs. I don't exactly understand what will be happening on stage (although I am looking forward to the set by Savant, the Weekly's semi-official favorite local rapper), but a bit of The Roots' "You Got Me" is in the promo clip and that's all I needed to hear.

After a week off, Eric and Arnie return to discuss Bloodstrike, which is not (much to my dismay) an ink-and-paper sequel to the Jean-Claude Van Damme film Bloodsport. Still might be good though.

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett has informed Pima County Supervisor Ramon Valadez that state Rep. Daniel Patterson was an independent at the time of his resignation yesterday, so the seat is supposed to go to an independent.

Patterson, who was elected as a Democrat, changed his registration to independent as the walls closed in on him at the Capitol. He re-registered as Democrat yesterday, but Bennett says the registration wasn't recorded until 2:01 p.m. and the resignation was effective at 1:36 p.m., so Patterson was technically an independent.

But Bennett left the door open for a lawsuit on the matter.

"My office is bound to follow the statutes precisely," Bennett wrote to Valadez. "However, I would welcome a judicial resolution to his matter should one arise."

Pima County Democratic Party chairman Jeff Rogers told The Range this morning that a lawsuit is possible, although he had not seen Bennett's letter when we spoke to him.

There's a question of whether it's really worth a lawsuit, given that the session is nearly over, the district will have new boundaries in the election later this year, and Republicans now hold such a commanding advantage in the House that one more Democratic vote is unlikely to make much of a difference with the business that's left to be resolved this year.

Facing an almost certain expulsion from the state House of Representatives, Rep. Daniel Patterson resigned yesterday just minutes before his fellow lawmakers were scheduled to vote on a measure to kick him out for disorderly behavior.

Patterson was the subject of a House ethics investigation, which stemmed from allegations of domestic violence and turned into a referendum on the lawmaker’s record of harassment, intimidating behavior towards lawmakers and Capitol staff, and general creepiness.

But before his fellow lawmakers could throw him out, Patterson quit, citing workplace hostility as his reason for leaving.

“I have been forced to step down due to the fact that the House has become a very hostile work environment for me,” he wrote in his letter of resignation to the House Speaker.

After delivering his resignation letter, Patterson avoided questions from a pack of reporters by slinking out the back staircase of the House, through underground tunnel to the Senate, and out to a car waiting in the Senate parking lot.

He later tweeted: “Fix was in… No real hearing allowed; House rules violated.”

Democrats have been calling for his resignation for more than a month and even tried to expel him last week, but couldn’t get support from Republicans, who wanted to give him a chance to defend himself.

Many places have been adding Sunday brunches lately. This is something that's sort of commonplace in larger cities, but is just beginning to truly gain steam around here, and that's a good thing because starting Sunday with a mimosa and an omelet is just this side of heavenly.

The most recent place to start offering brunch service is Maynards Market and Kitchen, and being that chef Addam Buzzalini is in charge, you know it's going to be worth taking a look at. I submit a description of the brunch, which kicked off Easter Sunday, for your approval:

The menu features new classics like Red Velvet Pancakes (with smoked maple and tart cherry syrups, Chambord whipped cream, house-made bacon and sausage - $11); alongside breakfast standards like omelets and egg dishes; plus unexpected additions like the Smoked Pork Shank Confit (with creamy white cheddar grits, two sunny eggs, grilled country bread and fresh fruit - $17); and the Foraged Mushroom Galette (Blue d’Affinois, golden puff pastry, dressed greens - $14). House-made Grilled Country Bread, Duck Fat Breakfast Potatoes and/or fresh fruit accompany many of the entrees, and a la carte items are available for $4 each.

The delectable menu is enhanced with a drink menu that features “sparkling” beverages as the main attraction. Guests can choose their favorite bubbles to blend with fresh add-ins including orange juice, peach nectar, honeydew-mint or blackberry puree for a twist on the traditional mimosa or bellini. Truffled popcorn, prosciutto-wrapped melon, oysters and more are on the menu for $3 each as light accompaniments to the beverage menu. A new Maynards Signature Bloody Mary and coffee drinks will also be available.

There's more on Maynards here.