April 2011
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“I don’t need every customer. I’m primarily in the business of selling a product...”
– Why Instapaper Free is taking an extended vacation
Apr 30th
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Apr 27th
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Apr 26th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 23rd
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Apr 19th
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Apr 13th
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The Story of the Stupid Builder
Someone told me to google ‘funny bricklayer insurance claim’ a couple of years ago. I finally did it, and the story is funny as hell: Dear Sir: I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block #3 of the accident reporting form. I put “Poor Planning” as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will...
Apr 11th
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Apr 6th
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Apr 6th
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Why are CDs 12cm?
It could be the stuff of legend, but it’s a good one. From Marginal Revolution: Sony had initially preferred a smaller diameter, but soon after the beginning of the collaboration started to argue vehemently for a diameter of 120mm. Sony’s argument was simple and compelling: to maximize the consumer appear of a switch to the new technology, any major piece of music needed to fit on a single...
Apr 4th
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Apr 4th
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Emo Coalition Complain About Foo Fighters Film |... →
This is my contribution to April Fools Day 2011 for Ultimate Guitar. The bath line is my career highlight:   Emo Coalition Complain About Foo Fighters Film A coalition of former emo fans have struck out against the Foo Fighters, saying their forthcoming 3D documentary will leave them out in the cold. They also want the movie industry to reconsider their move to 3D after being unable to enjoy...
Apr 1st
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