The Late Adopter: Ebony and Ivory

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Ebony and Ivory

The Los Angeles Times reports the deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett.

Bill Flanagan on CBS Sunday Morning explains the meaning of Michael.

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