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I don't often test my code, but when I do, I do it in production. For the Most Interesting Coder in your life (but it better not be you): http://j.mp/Q9NF8q

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Awesome #GameofThrones theme!

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Just made my first ever NFC purchase!

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I'm so guilty of most of these!

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#GeekHumor   #Humor   #Geek  

I've noticed a lot of people doing this lately and figured I'd give it a try as well.

I am someone that loves a good conversation so I'm always looking for good people to converse with.

You'll usually find me discussing topics regarding Technology, particularly Web Development and Mobile Development. Although I'm always up for talking Gaming, Sports or any other Social Media topics.

If you are the same way then add me and introduce yourself here to get added back! Let's all expand our networks and improve our Google+ experience!

#Technology  #WebDevelopment   #MobileDevelopment   #Gaming   #Sports   #SocialMedia

Apparently Google Now thinks I'm serious.

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Petition to Fix the Patent System

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Bootloader Unlocked? Check
CM10 flashed? Check

The recent news about OnLive really saddens me as I've long been a believer that this service was the future of gaming. Whether it was the lack of popular games, carrier data caps or the high cost of operations, they never really were able to turn that corner and establish themselves as a valid competitor in the gaming world. 

It is unclear at this point how this will affect the product as it is not officially dead yet, however it would seem that it will be sometime before they are able to get back on their feet.

I still believe that online streaming is the future of gaming whether it is OnLive or something else.

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Google's Lawsuit Against Apple

I'm seeing a surprising number of people upset at Google for filing this suit, claiming that Google is now "stooping" to Apple's level. This simply is not true. This lawsuit was inevitable and in fact very necessary. 

Apple has declared all out war with Android which has become more and more clear in recent months. While Google has never really been a company to use patents offensively, they are forced to do so in order to let Apple know that they will not sit idly by while Apple tries to dismantle Android and the companies who use it. 

Google will never, I repeat NEVER go through with this ban. They will not stifle innovation. As much as us Android fan-boys might not like to believe, Apple is good for us to have around, and Google also knows this. 

Google just wants to show Apple that they will not go down without a fight and assert themselves as a valid, legal presence in the mobile market while at the same time telling Apple to "Back Off"!

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It's been a very interesting week for "Bootloaders". First, the Verizon variant of the Samsung Galaxy S3 was finally hacked thanks to a leak and now Motorola is announcing an unlock tool for some of their devices. 

There are only a handful of moto devices currently available for unlock, however the unlock page indicates there are more to come, 

"We are continuing to explore the possibility of offering additional devices with unlockable bootloaders in the future, in other markets across the globe, as allowed by our carrier and regulatory obligations."

This is quite an interesting development as Motorola has long been known for their extremely locked down devices.

I can't help but think that Google's acquisition of Motorola had something to do with this.

CC: +Daron Dowd 

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And now my VZW S3 bootloader is unlocked. Thanks of course to +Adam Outler and all the other devs, but also thanks to this little app that is now available on the Play Store.

It literally takes seconds to flash your bootloader with the new insecure image. The app, unlike Adam's method, does require root access.

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In case you need a demo on how to unlock your Verizon GS3, here one is from the man himself.

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Hot off my youtube channel. It is still being processed. 

Verizon Galaxy S3 Unlock demonstration

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And there was much rejoicing!

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Order & Chaos among other games on sale for $.99.

Good time to buy it +Daron Dowd.

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I’m giving away a new Google Nexus 7 Tablet! This is the 8GB WiFi model and is open to everyone worldwide.

Watch this video for information and read below –> http://youtu.be/HL4G5fZY3AY

Below are the three ways you can enter the giveaway.

Twitter: Follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/tfaiso) and tweet out the contest by clicking here –> http://clicktotweet.com/nqyY6

Google+ Add me to your Circle on Google+ here and then +1 and share this post –>

Like my Facebook page here Facebook Page and leave a comment on this post –>

You only have to enter once but entering all three ways will give you two entries in the giveaway.

Winner will be announced both here on Google+ and on Twitter on the 31st August. No results video will be made.

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Nice...

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The mystery is over!

+Gameloft has confirmed Wild Blood, its first Unreal Engine game, for Android.

Coming soon!

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Play World of Warcraft and/or Diablo? You should change your passwords immediately. Please help spread the word.

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Check out this MechWarrior Online Atlas trailer. Because Giant ROBOTS!

Thanks to +Michael Ludden's recommendation in +All About Android's arena segment, I finally decided to splurge and spend the $6.99 on Order and Chaos in the Google Play Store. 

First let me start off by saying, "Hi my name is Joe and an ex-WoWaholic".

It was a love affair that began when World of Warcraft was first released back in November of 2004. Although we broke up several times, I always went back to WoW until I finally left for good earlier this year. As much as I loved her, I really didn't have the time to play anymore. In the back of my mind I had really hoped that a mobile version would be released, and then maybe I would be able to start again.

I had tried a few mobile MMO's but none of them really "did it" for me. Pocket Legends was cute, but not really the immersive experience I was looking for. I had checked out Order and Chaos, but was not about to spend $7 huge bucks on an app... I mean seriously, $7 for an app? WTF!

After watching Michael play it on All About Android, all those old feelings came back. It was 2004 all over again and I was enchanted by the eeriness of the Undercity. 

Well needless to say, I bought it and was not disappointed. I've been having a great deal of fun playing and leveling up an Elf Ranger. If you enjoy playing WoW and are looking for a similar experience on mobile, then Order and Chaos is the game for you!

PS: BTW +Michael Ludden, I did vote for Order and Chaos.

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The next episode of Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars scares the shit out of Ricky Gervais. 

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Ladies and gentlemen, cancel your tethering plans!
+Daniel Van Der Werken

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Big win for consumers that are Verizon customers: no more tethering fees!!!

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#pacman   #humor   #geekhumor  

Pacman gets social

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Welcome to the NFL's official Google+ page! 

+1 and SHARE the news with a friend, then let us know what football stories you'd like to see us cover here.

Mechwarrior Online opens up closed beta to anyone who purchased a Founders Package.

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Read for free on ft.com: Apple struggles in emerging markets 

When Apple officially launched its latest iPad in China last week, the big crowds and long lines seen at earlier such events were absent: http://on.ft.com/MW8Pnm

Had a visitor show up at work today. Sorry buddy, not getting in without some I'D!

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Google+ is Too Big for Your Company to Ignore

While Facebook’s dominance and Pinterest’s growth may be grabbing all the headlines, Google+ continues to creep up the rungs of the social media ladder. Last week it was reported that Google+ had surpassed LinkedIn in unique users with a 43% jump compared to May. Bottom line: if your company has been ignoring Google+ it’s time to stop and to start thinking about a strategy.

Link: http://www.business2community.com/google-plus/google-is-too-big-for-your-company-to-ignore-0229179

h/t +mick say 

#gplusbusiness

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#MIUI : How phone users are seen by other phone users blackberry, iphone, android. U agree?

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+CyanogenMod 10 Unofficial Alpha 1 for the Verizon Galaxy S3

A lot of unofficial builds for the d2vzw have been floating around, so I felt as a CM maintainer I should at least post one of the builds I've been using as my daily driver for a few days now. This is an unsupported alpha build but it is quite stable for daily use. Regardless don't file bugs against this build (standard alpha practice. yadda yadda yadda)

MMS is not working and LTE is unstable. Other than that I haven't noticed any huge problems with this.

d2vzw: http://goo.gl/j0wYU (md5: 0e33857edc2b4a325358551912df6221)

You need to have a recovery that supports kexec for this to function properly. I recommend the CWM that I am currently using:

cwm: http://goo.gl/uWB7t (md5: 682d7fcd9f2febc64778e0f5e6383dbd)

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As a pianist myself, I was quite impressed with this.

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Sitting outside in the sun reading my G+ stream. It suddenly dawned on me that I was able to see my screen almost perfectly in the sun. Chalk up another +1 for the Galaxy S3!

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If you haven't seen Jerry Seinfeld's latest creation, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (the premier with Larry David): Enjoy!    
http://comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com/

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Funny, this is exactly what we were talking about today +Brian Zimmel +Daniel Van Der Werken

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The Top Five Special Interest Groups Lobbying to Keep Marijuana Illegal

I saw the title of this article and immediately thought "private prisons".

Private prisons are pretty evil. They profit off of people doing illegal things. So, to keep people doing illegal things, it is in their best interest to make and keep more things illegal.

Also on the list? Alcohol/beer companies. I mean, they'd hate the competition of a better product.

http://www.republicreport.org/2012/marijuana-lobby-illegal/

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If your answers are the same as ours, then you've got no problem. But if you're thinking "something else" then you need help to brainwash your dirty mind!!!!

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Nice, I get the GS3 which turns out to have a locked bootloader, and then Jelly Bean gets ported onto my old device. Should I switch back???

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And another legacy device survives the black hole that is "unsupported"....

....At least for now.

Jelly Bean for Kindle Fire

Decided to take a break from playing around with my new Galaxy S3 this morning to flash +Hash Code's new Jelly Bean ROM on my Kindle Fire. You may be asking what the point is of having Jelly Bean on the Kindle Fire, and well, that would be a good question. With no microphone or GPS it does render Google Now somewhat useless. However there is one very big reason that it is worth it, and that is Project Butter. I was amazed at how smooth this ROM runs. There are a few minor issues (very minor) still being worked out, but without a doubt this ROM is daily ready.

As always Hashcode has once again put out some amazing development work for the Kindle Fire. Check out his post on +xda-developers by clicking the link below if you'd like to check it out!

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I don't usually get excited about F2P games but I am curious to try this one out. Appears the release has been pushed back to sometime in 2013 now though.

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In the game of Game of Thrones, you either win or you lag out.

First photo taken with my S3. Not too bad!

And rooted!

First post from my new Galaxy S3!

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This is pretty cool of Samsung to do, but in the meantime I'm still stuck with a locked device.

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Want a Galaxy S III for Verizon but also want to modify your own device? Enter the Samsung Galaxy S III Developer Edition with unlocked bootloader.

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Go and get it... as soon as it's done uploading/replicating that is.

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Now you can lie, cheat, and backstab with thousands of other people in a Game of Thrones MMO.

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See if your PC is affected by the DNS changer malware. The FBI will be shutting these servers down tomorrow, which will mean no internet if you are affected.

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The FBI posted tools to help PC owners check to see if their system was affected by the botnet. (If you haven’t checked yours, go there now.)

http://m.fbi.gov/#http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/november/malware_110911

While I'm a little down from finding out my phone has a locked and possibly encrypted bootloader, I was still excited to just receive this email!

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Come on +Verizon Wireless... really? Please unlock the S3.

Edit: Rooted!!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756885

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Unrootable? Challenge Accepted.

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On Jelly Bean

Unless you have been internet deprived lately, you are aware that Android 4.1 aka Jelly Bean (JB) is due out in the coming weeks. Which inevitably leads to the question: How does this affect me CyanogenMod?

Now, to preface this, we do not have our hands on the source code, and things in this post may change dependent on analysis of the code first hand and the impacts. That said, we do have a general understanding of the changes and what we can expect, and this post serves to highlight the key changes.

CyanogenMod Next

Many have asked whether JB will be CM9.1 or CM10. Keeping with the pattern thus far, every newly named AOSP update results in a bump to the CM major version. This has the added benefit of fitting into the pattern of [insert codename position in the english alphabet] = CM version. Examples being: G is the 7th letter thus CM7, I is the 9th letter thus CM9 and J = 10. 

I can’t believe its not Butter

The ‘Project Butter’ enhancements to Android are much anticipated and should not be a huge pain to merge. We anticipate some breakage in existing libs but nothing that the reference board devices or some hackery won’t overcome. Essentially, if your device met our criteria for CM9 (512mb RAM, etc) and is already supported, then you should be in line for CM10. There may be some added headaches around hwcomposer, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get source. 

Another fresh start?

With CM9 (and ICS) being such a large jump from CM7 (GB) we decided it would be best and most efficient to essentially rewrite CM enhancements from scratch. This added a bit of time to our development cycle, but the initial investment in cleaning our codebase has paid off, and CM9 is better for it. Now that JB is around the corner, we are in a place where most of our code will merge cleanly into JB, with minimal fuss. 

What needs rework?

Since we don’t have source, we obviously can’t give a 100% analysis. What we do anticipate refactoring is Trebuchet and the LockScreen enhancements, along with the Theme Engine. 

In addition, we expect to have to hand merge (versus a more automated method) the updated Framework code. This isn’t because of massive changes, but from what we’ve heard, the Framework code has been split into multiple projects to better the PDK (Platform Development Kit). Should be doable in a weekend’s amount of time. 

CM7, 9, and 10 at the same time?

Our goal is to release a stable CM 9.0.0 (and any needed .1’s). After that, we will work on CM7 and CM10 only. As stated above, CM9 devices are highly likely to get CM10, so maintaining a separate class of devices for CM9 only is inefficient. 

ETA?

When it’s ready

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Get Google Now on your device if running an ICS AOSP ROM!

I set it up myself and haven't been able to get it working yet. Hopefully I'll have more time later to play around with it. I'll post back what I find.

Edit: Correction, voice search is not functional yet but the data gathering and cards do work.

Install this now if you want to get the data aggregation started so you won't have to wait when it is fully functional.

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+Adam Outler from +xda-developers tells us that rooting your device DOES NOT void your warranty!

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Join us for a special edition of XDA Developer TV, as XDA Elite Recognized Developer +Adam Outler talks about device freedom!

#xdatv

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Galaxy S3 has already started shipping from +Verizon Wireless !

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HBO has brought Eastbound and Down back for a fourth season!

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Think this may be just what I needed to drop Foursquare in favor of Google Places. Google Now uses your location history to determine if an event is important. No setup required.

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Introducing the Original iPhone
I finally found it.  The #Samsung #F700
This design was featured in a 2006 tradeshow. Apple copied it with the iPhone. Then in 2012, Apple started filing injunctions against Samsung for selling their product in the USA. 

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Please +1 and Share if you want Apple to stop using patents to stifle innovation.

http://www.technologypoet.com/apple-has-turned-evil/

#BoycottApple  

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(Sat08) To celebrate the first birthday of Google+, you can download the PDF of What the Plus! for free here:

http://www.yousendit.com/download/QlVqV0orK3hxRTJKUmNUQw

Please share this post with all your friends and family. Let's make Google+ even more successful!

As if waiting for my new device isn't enough, its case just arrived. Now I get to think about it even more.

So if you're like me and counting down the days until Christma... er Verizon's Galaxy S3 release, you can pass the time by checking out XDA's US Samsung Galaxy S3 forum.

International Samsung Galaxy S III has already received a Jelly Bean port. US version will likely be coming soon. Can't wait for my device to get here!!!

After catching the IO keynotes, various other bits and pieces as well as updating my Google Apps today, I have to say that Google has taken it to a whole new level today. Good job +Google!!!

I just pre-ordered my Samsung Galaxy S3 from +Verizon Wireless!!!

So I guess it's official :(

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/danny-knobler/19414551/youkilis-traded-to-white-sox

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Excellent full review of the Samsung Galaxy S III. Watching this just reinforces that I did the right thing in waiting for this device. 

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(Sat04) Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy SIII.

 Samsung Galaxy S III: Unboxing & Review

Samsung has given me two of these puppies. It's a great phone. Love the physical home button, multiple apps and windows running (eg, watching video while reading email), and widgets.

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George RR Martin interview on +The Sword and Laser. Interview starts at around the 6:30 mark.

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HUGE COUP!  +The Sword and Laser  our SF/Fantasy News and Book club show on +Geek & Sundry , scored an interview with GEORGE RR MARTIN!  Check out this themed episode, if you like Game of Thrones, it's a MUST WATCH!!  And please spread word of the episode if you have friends who might like it, every click helps! :)

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Interesting statistics from comScore...

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Flipboard has arrived, with Google+ integration. I have to say, I think I like it better than the Google+ app.

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Flipboard for Android is here: http://flpbd.it/googleplay

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I'm not sure how I feel about this. On one hand it's nice to see Facebook dealt a blow. On the other hand, this is what allows them as well as other companies to provide their services for free.

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Not as if we didn't already know this but it's pretty much official now. Next version of Android will be Jelly Bean.

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Android 4.1 is Jelly Bean

Just a reminder to everyone. You have one week to get a new phone at the discounted price and keep your unlimited data plan.

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Some great tips on preparing for a presentation. I find myself doing most of these naturally but there's a few I'm going to have to try.

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This looks pretty nice. Verizon customers can already do this with VZMessages but I like this a lot better.

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'iMessage for Android'

It's a few years old but still very appropriate. Happy #fathersday !!!

Picture of a rose in my back yard

A shot of the artwork on the side of the Liberty Belle at Albany Airport back in July of 2010. The Liberty Belle was one of the few WWII B-17 Flying Fortress's left still fly-worthy. 

Sadly the Liberty Belle met its end only a year later when she burned up after being forced to make an emergency landing in Oswego Illinois.

Took this shot of the Liberty Belle at Albany Airport back in July of 2010 with my son Nicholas looking on. The Liberty Belle was one of the few WWII B-17 Flying Fortress's left still fly-worthy.

Sadly the Liberty Belle met its end only a year later when she burned up after being forced to make an emergency landing in Oswego Illinois.

A shot I took of the sunset from Cape Code bay last summer.

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Not that I'm a huge fan of Minecraft but this looks like a pretty good idea.

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My +LEGO Minecraft kit arrived in the mail today!

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Father's Day Special: What the Plus! for free (or any price that you want to pay):

 http://gumroad.com/l/SNBya

Quantities are limited. 

Check out Gumroad.com while you're at it. It's a very cool service that enables people to sell digital media. You set the price. The company's fee is $.25 per transaction plus 5%.

 So, for example, if someone pays me $1 for the book, I get $.70: $1.00 - $.25 - $.05. On a $3.00 book (which seems to be the magical price point), I get $3.00 - $.25 - $.15 or $2.60.

 That's the best deal I've found for an author.

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An extra $2 in MP3's, can't complain about that.

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Worked like a charm: free $2 Amazon MP3 credit: http://amzn.to/NdeHfC

Expires June 15th, so be sure to spend it by then.

/via http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/75530/amazon.com-2-amazon-mp3-credit

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Verizon announces their new data plan pricing.

I'm quite disappointed with this. I was hopeful that the pricing would give me some incentive to drop my 3 grandfathered unlimited data plans but it won't. Looks like I would be spending the exact same if I select the 4GB plan (which I will need at least that much). Gonna hold onto those unlimited plans as long as I can.

Just like I suspected though Verizon will be getting rid of the tethering plans since the data is all included now anyway. That's good at least.

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Finally went to get my car after two weeks of waiting for repairs from my neighbor backing into it. While I'm getting ready to leave someone else backs into it!!! Thanks +H & V Collision Center for taking it back in and buffing out the minor abrasion.

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Swiss newspaper prints its entire front page in binary to celebrate going fully digital http://tnw.to/j002
[pic: Flickr - Thomas Leuthard]

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The Miami Heat are one win ... oh, wait.

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Old? No.
Experienced? Yes.

The +Boston Celtics are a game away from The Finals.

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Close enough!

Wow, what a win for my +Boston Celtics !!!

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Just another reason for me to get this phone

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The Reeds and other characters "dissed" in Season 2 +Game of Thrones will be brought into Season 3!

The season will also contain only the first half of the third book of the Song of Ice and Fire series (A Storm of Swords). Hopefully this translates to more coverage of the books actual content than existed in Season 2.

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This could be the phone that actually makes me renew my Verizon contract. Still rocking my original droid incredible just because I don't want to lock up for another two years. On the other hand, I don't feel like paying the full $650 either.

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Probably gonna get this...

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Leeroy Jenkins is back!

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I remember when I first saw the original fraps of Leeroy Jenkins back in the day. I died laughing.

Leeroy Jenkins: Reimagined as a Short Film

Saw this little guy staring at me when I logged in this morning. Think I might start using this over Foursquare now.