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22 Oct 2010 11:52

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Tech: Astronaut outdoes pretty much every Foursquare user ever

I just unlocked the “NASA Explorer” badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/dseNyIFri Oct 22 15:10:39 via foursquareDouglas H. Wheelock
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  • That’s right, he checked in to Foursquare while he was in space. IN SPACEEEEE. While we’re total trend-followers, we’re probably not going to do this today. source
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22 Oct 2010 11:40

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Biz: Magic Johnson sold his Starbucks. Is a venti-sized deal next?

  • what Magic Johnson has been on a selling spree lately. A day after selling his share in the Lakers, he sold his 105 Starbucks franchises, many of which are known for being located in inner-city areas.
  • whyThere’s a rumor that Johnson wants to buy a sports team with his money. He’s made around $100 million from the sale of his two major investments, so he could afford something that big. source
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22 Oct 2010 10:51

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Politics: Do Texas voting machines have a Green Party-favoring glitch?

  • You would think that electronic voting machines wouldn’t be so hard to screw up, but as this Texas guy here proves, it’s not the case. He tried to vote for the Republicans straight ticket and he got the Green Party instead. Some, however, are suggesting this clip is fake. Look at the position of his thumb and judge for yourself. source
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22 Oct 2010 10:38

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World: Because Haiti doesn’t have enough problems, let’s add cholera

  • 138 dead in the biggest crisis since the quake source
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