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November 14, 2007
Theory: Drying a razor makes the blade last longer
Chicago Tribune article explores the idea that drying the razor after each shave can extend the life of the blade for several weeks instead of two weeks. Tribune article has many comments as did Lifehacker, on their piece about the article.
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$199 Linux computers sold out in two weeks.
In less than two weeks, Wal-Mart has sold out of a $199 computer that features Google apps. The computer ran a variant of Ubuntu Linux and Google Apps and was underpowered for Windows. Maybe it was the novelty; maybe it was the cost. I think it shows supply and demand still lives. See also TechCrunch: gOS PC Sells Out: People Like A Google Focused PC.
Posted by eubie at 9:04 PM permalink
Murdoch: WSJ subscription wall will fall
Rubert Murdoch's purchase of Dow Jones & Co. raised talk that the Wall Street Journal's pay wall would end. On Tuesday, he confirmed it will come down and the loss of subscription revenue will quickly be filled by advertising revenue from the swell in page views. TechCruch: Murdoch Serious About Tearing Down WSJ.com’s Subscription Wall
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