I would say that my interest in Michael Jackson's memorial could occupy the free space on Steve's desk.
Question of the Day: How would you quantify your interest in Michael Jackson's memorial
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Apt. 11d 
A bit like a neutrino: rare, passing at extreme speed, and terribly difficult to detect.
Is this all over the media back home?
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For the first night he died, I was interested. The last 10 days, on a scale of 1 to 100, I’m like -6.
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Zero as in absolute zero: coldly uncaring.
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I’m probably spending a total of an hour a day this week on it; last week more like 4 hours a day, and the 3 days after his death, probably 6 to 8 hours a day. But then, I liked and admired him; his music was a large part of the soundtrack of my life in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Remembering him and his music, I remember myself at all the various ages and experiences when I heard his songs.
His effect on popular culture was astounding; his success with Thriller is unmatched by any three recording and performing artists since.
The catharsis of public grieving fascinates me. I’ve wondered whether it’s relieving the stress of all the changes over the last year: the housing and economic crisis, the presidential campaign, the various disappointments endemic in the Obama presidency due to the overblown expectations that accompanied his victory.
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I don’t think I can. I’ve forgotten everything I ever knew about irrational and unreal numbers.
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