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The Mystery of a Missing "1" Character

January 11, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LITTLEST SISTER: Leah turns 27 today, that little shit. There's a big fuss around in the family these days. She's got a baby on the way. Big news for all things "Draplin."Easy on the booze tonight, little girl.- - - -A MYSTERY OF SORTS: How come some of the old typewriters don't have a "1" character? Are you just supposed to use an uppercase "I" instead? I'm stumped. I have a Remington Quiet-Riter here and damned if the thing isn't 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0 without a 1. What, they didn't use 1's back in those days? Anyone got an idea on what the hell is going on here? Help.- - - -OLD ADHESIVES: You know, with a Euro Mission coming up and all, this one gets me pretty fired up: The Razso Travel Label Collection. (This one was sent in by one Anthony Munoz of Chicago who does business under the impressive moniker, "Cheetafight.com." We love that name.)- - - -THE END IS NEAR: "The End" screenshots from long ago. Beautiful stuff.- - - -YEAH, THAT SHIT IS BOSS, MAN: The Heavy Metal cover gallery. (Via the shimmering metallics of Coudal Partners, Chicago, Ill.)- - - -ON THE PLAYER:01. Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska02. Galaxie 500 - Today03. Greenhornes - Sewed Soles

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