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Aug 13

I made a thing

Each day, Amazon offers one item at a huge discount. Usually it’s not something you or I would care about, but at least once a month there’s a fantastic deal on something I actually want.

For example, a few months ago I bought all six seasons of The Wire for about $70.

It’s all kind of hidden on Amazon’s site, and the “Gold Box” feed is rather high volume, although there’s only one “Deal” per day. I’ve always wanted an easier way to find today’s deal.

So bookmark this this page, or subscribe to the feed. (And yes, those are affiliate links, so I get a li’l kickback every time you order something.)

Jul 31

(via mrgan)

Aw, come on, Neven. Christa’s not that short.

Snuggie™ For Dogs

The blanket with sleeves … for dogs!

Jul 30

David Pogue is calling for customers to rise up against the mobile carriers in order to eliminate the superfluous 15-second voicemail instructions that get tacked on to your own recorded instructions.

I don’t really get the point. Sure, it’s annoying, but my carrier (AT&T) already insists that I purchase far more voice minutes than I use, so an extra 15 seconds isn’t costing me any additional money.

The truly shameless money-grab is in text messages. Why should it cost 10¢-20¢ to send a 140-character message? Especially when I already have a data plan that allows me to send unlimited emails?

Apple’s exclusive deal with AT&T can’t end soon enough.

May 27

Feb 27

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A.C. Newman plays A-Ha. See also.

Feb 24

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DeVotchKa doing Hot Burrito #1.

Feb 13

“We are eating pepper and chips.”

Feb 11

“According to onlookers, Rudloff took the resulting lull in conversation as an opportunity to shift his gaze from his wailing progeny and stare into his wife’s opiate-sedated eyes, at which point the two shared the knowing glance that comes only with the realization that your days of selfish solitude, unrestrained drinking, sleeping in until noon, and enjoying any semblance of independence are now forever gone. After taking several deep breaths to maintain his composure, Rudloff came up with another sentiment he thought was expected of him. “This is the greatest day of my life,” Rudloff said in an apparent attempt to convince friends and family of his delight so he could sit down, drink a glass of water, and gather his thoughts. “I’ve never been happier.” ‘This Is The Happiest Day Of My Life,’ Lies Man Holding Baby

Feb 9

Radiohead + USC marching band performing at the 2009 Grammys (Grammies?)

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I made a thing

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