March 2009
20 posts
Brazil builds walls around Rio de Janeiro... →
“Officials say the wall is to protect the remaining native forest but critics fear the move could be seen as discriminatory and become a blemish symbolizing Brazil’s deep divisions between rich and poor.”
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-3-29) →
Weezer (36)
Modest Mouse (31)
The Decemberists (8)
Pixies (5)
Colin Meloy (4)
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“Also: I cannot distinguish between the love I have for people and the love I...”
– Kurt Vonnegut
Love Spit Love - Am I Wrong?
Boy rescued from window-ledge by Thai 'Spider-Man' →
akvalley:
A fireman has dressed up as Spider-Man to rescue an autistic boy from a window-ledge in Thailand, police say.
“Mr Yoosabai normally uses the costume to liven up fire drills in schools.”
It brought a big smile to my face, too.
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-3-15) →
Sigur Rós (4)
The Wombats (4)
The Cure (3)
Bright Eyes (2)
Sufjan Stevens (2)
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Audiowood Turntables →
A handy little guide to small talk in the Stone... →
5 5 5. Also see Language Log’s take on this here.
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-3-8) →
The Decemberists (5)
Regina Spektor (5)
Weezer (2)
David Gray (2)
Ingrid Michaelson (2)
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Egg Salad Sandwich (the only one I'll eat) Recipe →
“When her sandwich appeared before us the clouds parted, angels sang, and a golden beam of sunlight was cast onto her plate. It was an egg salad sandwich of a totally different breed.”
Thai 101: Word of the Day →
ข่าวลือ /kʰàaw ˈlʉʉ/ n. rumor.
José González - Teardrop
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-3-1) →
Regina Spektor (4)
The Decemberists (2)
Ingrid Michaelson (1)
Ray LaMontagne (1)
Beastie Boys (1)
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