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Noah Counte

sometimes life just overcomes me

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The Costs of War

Follow the US human and monetary costs of the War in Iraq.

Sadly, this data does not reflect the cost to other countries embroiled in this travesty along with us. I've added Iraqi civillian death toll data, but I've seen estimates ten times as high as what's is reflected here.

Randomania

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It's June. It must be time for another post, eh? :worried:

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Peace Chain

Our friend Claude started a peace chain. It is an inspiring idea, and I hope those of you who have not seen it before today will take a look, and consider joining.

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Randomania

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Regular readers may remember that I once posted a great deal. The rest of you probably don't know that I ever posted anything, it's been so long since i actually did something here. In any case, here's a bit of the random for you.

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Hey Goombah!

I saw a commercial on television for some Italian eatery or other this evening, and it contained the song "Mambo Italiano." It's been done by a lot of talented performers (and some not so talented performers) since it was written in 1954.

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Playlist

Here's a big chunk of what I've been listening to this evening. I couldn't find it all, so this is all you get. :wink:

I don't see any errors in the list (misattributions or misspellings, etc.) and it's late, so I'm just going to leave it without belaboring the artists. If you like 'em, buy 'em - they'll appreciate it.

For the most part, that's pretty sweet stuff. I was also listening to Amanda Palmer, specifically "Leeds United", which I (inexplicably) cannot find in Seeqpod and which is definately less sweet that the stuff above. Mel pointed me to it in the youtubes though, and now I'm sharing it with you.

I know you phonies aren't going to be able to enjoy all the Seeqpod goodness, but you can enjoy the video here.

Television Worth Watching

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This evening, I watched JIll Krementz interviewed on BookTV on CSPAN2. They run interviews with authors 48 hours every weekend. It's really quite astounding, and there is something for everyone. Every subject, from both ends of the political spectrum. Only in America, as they say.

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More Music

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Alice Russell has been drawing comparisons to Amy Winehouse (seems like every English girl with a retro sound is the new Amy Winehouse, doesn't it?). I hope she's soberer.

I don't hear it, myself. And she's been cranking out albums for five years or so, so maybe Winehouse sounds like Russell? You can be the judge. She's soulful, and I defy you not to bob your head. Or dance. Or sign up for dance lessons so you can dance.

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Songstyles

What has Noah been up to, while he's been spending less time on MyOPera? Well, today, I've been listening to Theresa Andersson.

Althought she's Swedish, Andersson came to the US - New Orleans - to play violin with a fellow swede. She's played with a ton of famous New Orleans heavy hitters like the Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, and The Meters.

It turns out she can sing, too.

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MIA, Snow, Big Ol' Song List, and Such-like

I know, I haven't been posting - though I've been commenting here and there - unemployment has me down, I think. I just can't seem to think of anything to say, lately. I assume it's temporary, so here I am to remind you that I am alive :wink:

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