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The Devil You Know

Stream o’ consciousness for January 31st

In me, Me, ME! on January 31, 2010

	Seemed like @taximagic had promise, but batting less than .500 at actually delivering a cab. #FAIL Maybe local Yellow Cab fault. [mikeorren]
	Basically, @taximagic is screwed, because regardless of their technology, cab companies suck. [mikeorren]
	Dallas has to be the only major American city where it can take an hour (and counting) to get a freakin cab. [mikeorren]
	@todompol07 I think that was me re: Old 97s at Sons. [mikeorren]
	We have tried to spend money with 3 local businesses in the past hour. All have failed to take it. I, for one, welcome our Chinese overlords [mikeorren]
	Posted Concert review: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Eisemann Center (January 30).
	RT @gregday: Google’s dropping IE6 support and recommending users upgrade to "pretty much anything else" is an absolutely hilarious way … [mikeorren]
	Yes, I’m aware of the concept of free speech. However, that does not extend you rights to be stupid and profane on my website. Kthanxbai. [mikeorren]
	Listened to 22 songs. ## Motown ## – The Temptations – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg Charlie Parker – My Little Suede Shoes Chickenfoot – Future in the Past Eddie & The Showmen – Squad Car a.k.a. Space Patrol Electric Light Orchestra – 10538 Overture Electric Light Orchestra – Shangri-La Ernest Tubb – When The World Has Turned You Frank Black – Dirty Old Town George Jones & The Jones Boys – Let’s Turn Back The Years George Jones & The Jones Boys – Yes I Know Why Leroy Justice – Revolution’s Son Lester Young – D.B. Blues Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen – I’ve Been To Memphis Marah – Wild West Love Song Ozomatli – Esa Morena – eMusic Exclusive Bonus Track The Avett Brothers – Hand-Me-Down Tune The Flying Burrito Brothers – Together Again The Sadies – Within A Stone The Smithereens – War for My Mind The Supremes – Come See About Me The Waco Brothers – Waco Express Tom Waits – Yesterday Is Here
	@taximagic Yeah, but you need to find a way to get the taxi cos to improve. I went from a fan to "never use you again." Want you to succeed. [mikeorren]

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