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Thursday, 12 September 2002

For some reason today, I looked at Userfriendly. I haven't read that site for years, and looking through the recent archives I don't regret my not reading it in the slightest. Anyway, one thing that did make visiting the site worthwhile was today's Link of the Day. I've been very good in my avoiding all coverage of the anniversary of the World Trade Centre attacks so far, even to the point of turning off the TV in the corner of the pub last night because they were showing footage. This, however, was different. Exhibit 13 is a video-clip by Blue Man Group, although the blue men themselves don't make an appearance. Instead, the video stars pieces of paper that blew into Brooklyn after the collapse of the towers. This is what a memorial should be. It's understated and poetic, where everything else has been massively hyped, and about as subtle as a punch in the face. It offers peace, where the news wants you to revisit horror. Most importantly, it invites you to sit for three and a half minutes and think for yourself, instead of telling you what you should be thinking. 4:58:13 PM