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Check out my Twitter feed for a mix of wise cracks and useful reading links—love it or loathe it!

ByKeith Kloor

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In case you haven't noticed yet, I've embedded my twitter feed at the right sidebar. More of me for you to love or loathe. Seriously, in between wise cracks and indecipherable chatter, you'll probably come across some useful reading links.

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