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Yes, I have posted to these before, but I didn't know the back story and the panels were poorly reproduced. Joel Johnson went out and <I>bought</I> Wood's memo to himself and posts high-resolution scans. He also tells us the real story behind "Wally Wood's 22 Panels That Always Work."

Gosh, I love Nick Hornby. He says there <I>is</I> a golden rule to reading: "And please, please stop patronizing those who are reading a book&mdash;<I>The Da Vinci Code</I>, maybe&mdash;because they are enjoying it.

Because John is visiting manufacturers in Montreal, he missed this morning's rock awakening. We're gathered in my office, huddled round the sound, listening. "I'm glad John isn't here," says Elizabeth. "I need to break this in slowly."

I've been fighting a summer cold and feeling pretty punk, but Fats Waller can make anybody feel good.
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"Don't download this song<BR>
Don't go pirating music all day long<BR>
Go buy the CD like you know you should<BR>
Oh don't download this song.

Have you been searching high and low for a flabby clich&#233; to use instead of <I>le mot juste</I>? Well, look no further. Hacks rejoice!

<I>Ars Technica</I> has a fascinating piece on personal electronics in the war zone. There's an image of a gunner with his iPod fastened to his Fritz helmet that's worthy of iconic status.