April 9 Open Thread

Links:

*  Not really politics, but if you happen to be in SF, the British Columbia tourist department is giving out zip line rides at the Embarcadero.

*  CalBuzz can’t get over the stench of the Chamber’s ad, and they want to know where the money came from.  Good question, guys!

*  The Legislature sent Arnold a bill that would eliminate taxes on modified home loans.

*  John Fensterwald thinks that districts, rather than the state, should decide on whether to apply for Race to the Top funds.