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  1. bal·kan·ize

    [bawl-kuh-nahyz] — verb

    To break up (as a region or group) into smaller and often hostile units.

    (via Steve Jobs)

  3. Roelof (one of Tumblr’s top handsomest investors) was apparently the inspiration for Dread Pirate Roberts

    Roelof (one of Tumblr’s top handsomest investors) was apparently the inspiration for Dread Pirate Roberts

  4. “In GPS technology, the phrasing “COCOM Limits” is also used to refer to a limit placed to GPS tracking devices that should disable tracking when the device realizes itself to be moving faster than 1,000 knots (1,900 km/h; 1,200 mph) at an altitude higher than 60,000 feet (18,000 m). This was intended to avoid the use of GPS in intercontinental ballistic missile-like applications.”
    — Wikipedia: CoCom
  5. Taman Shud Case →

    This reads like a chapter from L.A. Noir.

  6. “A lot of New Zealanders come over here and they come into my office. I give them reflective vests, a map, I tell them to stay away from large crowds by going through back-alleys, yet almost every day a New Zealander is mugged!”

  7. d-o-u-b-t asked: why are you waiting for the police?

    Rachel’s cab was in an accident. She’s not badly hurt, but did bruise her head, knee, and elbow. We’re waiting to file a report.

  8. Waiting for the police with Rachel for the second time in a week!

  9. David: I've also been playing with Rdio.
    David: It's cool.
    Rachel: ...
    Rachel: Why does everyone think it's cool to take the vowels out of words?
    David: ...
  10. This night is about to get Sirius

    This night is about to get Sirius