GARY FARBER PLEDGE DRIVE WEEK….While he’s waiting (and waiting) to see if the feds are willing to cut him a break, Gary Farber is holding a fundraising drive in order to pay his rent this month. Head on over to his place if you have a few bucks to help out. You’ll also be treated to perhaps the longest fundraising post in the history of the internets. It’s something you’ll be able to tell your kids about.
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