So I’ve been using Amazon’s new search engine, A9, and have been pleasantly suprised. The interface is spare, much like Google. There’s value added, too – the “Images” tab seems to bring up more relevant pics than Google’s, and A9 is tied to Amazon’s Search inside the book feature.

I’m sure there’s privacy issues here like Bono’s got wrap-around sunglasses, but if you’re willing to compromise, it seems to learn your preferences pretty quickly. The propoganda.

Plus, Amazon’s offering pi/2% off of everything if you use A9 for a while.

U2’s new album hits shelves tomorrow (Best Buy’s got it advertised for $10). I honestly can’t think of the last time I was this pumped about a new release. “Vertigo” is the first new song in a while that I’ve wanted to turn up until my ears bled. Will post comments here soonest.

From here:

Embarrassed federal lawmakers are trying to rescind what they say is a mysterious provision passed over the weekend that appears to give some members of the House and Senate unrestricted ability to read the private tax returns of Americans.