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I tried out this app called Speed Notes the other day (thanks to a mention on MetaFilter Projects). It's pretty simple, you tie the app to your Dropbox account, it creates a Notes directory, and then you can quickly create a new note by giving it a name. You get a blank document to fill …
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In no particular order: 1. A friend recently got a new phone & number on Verizon, and neglected to set up his electronic voicemail account for the first few weeks. When you call, after 4-5 rings it goes to voicemail but the message is simply "This user has not set up their voicemail yet. Goodbye." …
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Lifehacker just posted a travel tip on picking seats most likely to stay empty at the time you buy your ticket, but I’ve found I only keep an empty seat next to me about a quarter of the time using that method. There’s a much more successful way to get what you want and I …
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