Another Strange Map

After having read several of Milorad Pavic's innovative novels this summer, I was truly delighted to find that someone else had mapped out the long strange history of the 'Dictionary of the Khazars'. One of the most fascinating treaties on the monotheistic power houses of the world as we know it, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, this is truly one of the most fascinating books I have ever read...or dictionary?!!!
Check out this fantastic map of the lexicon and its' characters...This would have been fantastic to have had at had while I was reading it...!!!
http://www.blueblanket.net/Steph/Record/khazars.htm

So Alive

Reading several reviews of Ryan Adam's latest album 'Cardinology', and viewing some videos from YouTube of Adams and the Cardinals on Letterman I was reminded of a 'So Alive' 01/05/04 performance I watch late one night. Significant turning points of the soul, (yes they've happened while watching Letterman several times....enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70wOxS12Bdo