MrsBlue and I ventured out to a concert last night, and appropriate to our advancing years, it was to see Nick Lowe, who is still putting on great performances in spite of being 61 years young. In an attempt to broaden his appeal, the show also included a dash of youth: 59 year-old Graham Parker, who jokingly pointed out he was not an "opening act," as he was clearly designated "special guest" in the promotional materials for the concert. The pair remain to this day two of my favorite artists, and it was both impressive and inspirational to see how engaged and energetic they each continue to be after all these years.

Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez and Acleacius.
Play:	Apokalyx.
Link:	Contraband Cake. Thanks Boing Boing.
Story:	Illinois Legalizes Naked Voting, and There's a Video.
Science:	Peugeot EX1 EV breaks records. Thanks scorcese.fan. Save the Whales, Save the Poop. Army finds simple blood test to identify mild brain trauma.
Media:	My VCR collection VHS recorder. Thanks Morris. World Record 3200 Rockets Launched. Thanks The Flying Penguin. Spinning a .40cal bullet on ice.
The Funnies:	FoxTrot.
Follow-up:	US reopens vast expanse of Gulf for fishing, but experts stress caution on seafood.