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July 25, 2007 in General Comments, Laugh-Out-Loud Funny, Uncategorized | 2 comments
Okay, this has nothing to do with books, other than being a brutal way to dispose of another electronic threat.
However, it made me laugh, and so I will share.
By the by, I have been on a little hiatus as I get this whole “Baby -vs- Life” thing worked out, but you will see regular postings starting next week. I have a backlog of reviews to share, and some ideas about a total overhaul of the book industry as we know it.
Stay tuned, peeps.