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I’m off this week

February 6, 2006 by Andrew Taylor

Various reports and projects are consuming the bulk of my brain space this week. I’ll be back in the blogging business next week. See you then.

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  1. Jason Scott Looney says

    February 6, 2006 at 4:13 pm

    We’re looking at your BLOG in our class and we’re sorry you’re off this week.

  2. Andrew Taylor says

    February 6, 2006 at 6:27 pm

    Jason…sorry if the hiatus puts a wrench in your classwork. Luckily, you can find 511 other entries to read in my archive. Or, try the WORD LIST to browse by common keywords. Hope those keep you busy.

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