I realize I've put this up before, but it's too relevant to our discussions all week to pass up.
Via xkcd.
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Very nice blog! I just noticed you guys in our referring logs and am pleased to add you to our blogroll. Feel free to email us for a link when you have posts relating to 9-11 or which elaborates on a theme we've blogged.
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Re xkcd cartoon,
Looks like Randall's really upped the ante with his latest one.
http://www.xkcd.com/
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