How to at least read BoinBoing.net in the UAE


	How to at least read BoinBoing.net in the UAE

coconutshell

7-6-2006 12:29 AM

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dubai, dallas austin, music

coconutshell says:

Bloglines'll get articles in from BoingBoing...exciting!! So when I'm back in Abu Dhabi, I know I won't be missing out!! And no, I'm not a rep...it's just an exciting find!!

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