Video Vault: Damien Rice, Amie

This is the only version of the song I could find; it's absolutely remarkable where he goes with it (notice around 3:20 down to 3:09). It's no Blower's Daughter, but it's beautiful nonetheless.

Reminder

A quick reminder to the thousands of people who read my blog each day: if you are ever in the mood for a good trailer or quick book summary, the lists on the right column contain live links.

Thanks for reading. Hope to see you back tomorrow (or later in the day, of course).
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"Google Earth Zooms In on Darfur Genocide"

Incredible.
Another related article.

Video Vault: Mr. Rogers

This will most likely be the only time I snatch a post from my brother (thanks Coop), but after weeks of reflection, stealing became the only option. This is an amazing video; for my kid's sake I sure hope we can somehow find our way back to such values:

"Study Says Eldest Children Have Higher I.Q.s"

Interesting study and an equally interesting follow-up article.

Most certainly an aberration in my family—it's actually the opposite, I believe.

Article: "Waiter, There’s Deer in My Sushi"

I'd try it as long as it's cooked (I inherited the worst stomach in the history of stomachs from my mom)

"French Super-Speed Train Line Drives Europe's Modernization"

Exciting news for Western Europe junkies.

"Move the Train With Your Brain"

Bend the spoon Neo

"Out of This World: 60 Years of Flying Saucers"

Happy birthday flying saucer concept.

Ode to a Time I Received Affection from My Brother