Kim Peek passed away :(
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http://www.neatorama.com/2009/12/22/kim-peek-rip/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Peek
Every video and interview I've ever seen of him never ceases to amaze me. A recent program regarding another savant who didn't have any mental handicaps visited Peek, and Kim came across as the most kind and interesting person you could ever hope to meet.
Forget all the 'celebrities' and other useless drivel of society that has passed on recently and made 'headlines', this is someone who actually contributed to society in a meaningful way, and was completely passed over.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Peek
Every video and interview I've ever seen of him never ceases to amaze me. A recent program regarding another savant who didn't have any mental handicaps visited Peek, and Kim came across as the most kind and interesting person you could ever hope to meet.
Forget all the 'celebrities' and other useless drivel of society that has passed on recently and made 'headlines', this is someone who actually contributed to society in a meaningful way, and was completely passed over.
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looks like an artistic rollback
However, do we really need to start comparing the value of those who've passed? Different stroke for different folks flaagan.
The cow I ate part of tonight contributed to society in a meaningful way, yet he doesn't get a write up and a forum post? Oh, wait.
and still gets a forum post
hmm, cows don't usually give me diarrhea
to the max