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• Class Clown by Living In Stereo

  "David Cantwell writes: Here’s my George Carlin story. On the morning of my 13th birthday, I found two presents wrapped and at my place at the breakfast table, both clearly albums. This was exciting. Not only would these lp’s likely be ones I wanted–I’d earlier supplied my parents a list..."

• The B List: 20 YouTube Channels For Jam Fans by

  "As YouTube continues to add millions of videos a day to their already vast archives, it has become harder to find the best clips the site has to offer. One way to keep your eyes on the prize is to create an account on the site and use the subscribe..."

• VC Dennis Miller doesn't envy Ning and Brightcove's investors [Venture Capital] by valleywag

  "NEW YORK — VCs continue to invest irrationally, Spark Capital partner Dennis Miller said at EconAds yesterday. He said too many VCs invest in "rock star" founders as though they are "a call option on a bright future." Others too quickly buy the hype from hard-selling founders. Too many company's..."

• Looking at Them's Favorites of 2007 by Looking at Them

  "Hey guys! It’s been almost two months since I showed my raggedy ass around this place. You’re used to that, though, right? To be completely honest, I’m seriously considering putting this blog out of its misery. I just haven’t had the time, or the inspiration, to update. I’m still going..."

• Big Tobacco by Chromewaves

  "Thursday, May 05, 2005 Big Tobacco It probably sounds a little ungracious to wish that Joe Pernice had done more solo acoustic shows in Toronto, as he did last night, since he moved here last Fall. But I guess he was here to concentrate on writing the new Pernice Brothers..."