Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

• Woot.com has been acquired By Amazon. It will remain an independent subsidiary.
• ComEd is seeking a 7% Rate hike.
• Microsoft’s Windows Anytime Upgrade offer is expiring as of July 2nd, 2010.
• 6 People have died in an Amusement Park accident in China.
• Starbucks is offering Free Wifi in Canada as well as the United States.
• The first flying car has received FAA approval.
• A VA Hospital in Missouri has possibly infected 1,800 veterans with HIV.
• A new network design could make the Internet 100 faster.
• Larry King has announced he’s retiring after 25 years.
• Microsoft has ceased all work on the Kin in order to focus on Windows Phone 7.

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• Macgasm.net: Apple Sells 1.7 Million iPhone 4s: By now you’ve heard of the throngs of people eagerly anticipati… http://bit.ly/d1A91J #fb #
• Macgasm.net: The 12-hour iPhone 4 wait game: So after my AT&T pre-order debacle, I decided to get my butt up ea… http://bit.ly/asfzlF #fb #
• did twitter die for 20 minutes? or is my timeline just jacked? #
• @Veronica could it be carpel tunnel? in reply to Veronica #
• @donmcallister you're right it is entirely too much for just a piece of plastic with a rubber gasket. you could almost build one cheaper. in reply to donmcallister #
• @alexlindsay Definitely. Definitely. Definitely. in reply to alexlindsay #
• @Ihnatko I didn't click. I saw @coloneltribune's post regarding it. So that's where I found out. in reply to Ihnatko #
• @jenbutson @bassguy well played my friend. well played. #
• @joelhousman @girlfuturist I don't see Verizon getting iPhone anytime soon. it's been a rumor since original iPhone in July 2007. in reply to joelhousman #

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• AT&T has begun selling the iPhone 4, and subsequently sells out.
• Hulu has announced Hulu Plus, a subscription service for $9.99 per month.
• Ancient Tools have been found in melting ice near Yellowstone.
• The City of Chicago has lost it’s mind by ban a company from city business if, ACCUSED, of wrongdoing.
• Cancer cells have been detected using a $400 digital camera.
• Seagate has released the first 3TB external hard drive.
• FIFA has apologized for shitty calls during the World Cup and will reconsider using video replay.
• Venus had water and may have been habitable.
• US lawmakers are demanding major oil firms to have emergency plans and to hand them over.

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• @ColonelTribune I honestly don't see how in the world it could cost $3.00 PER GALLON to create gas, it doesn't make any sense. in reply to ColonelTribune #
• @frumpa Well, they can't because some stores are 24 Hours, like the NYC store. in reply to frumpa #
• @floridagirlindc That was the storm that was here over the weekend… enjoy the thunder and lightning show. in reply to floridagirlindc #
• @gruber What is this 'Palm Pre' thing you're talking about? Was that before the iPhone? in reply to gruber #
• @mollywood You referring to the Kindle App? in reply to mollywood #
• @johnfbraun @davehamilton Just state that 'Everybody has their own preference'. End of discussion. It's just that simple. in reply to johnfbraun #
• @majornelson Is the #MOH beta available to everybody? or only those with invites? in reply to majornelson #
• @johnfbraun Oh, I'm all for a throw-down fight, but sometimes a never ending battle it's just better to 'agree-to-disagree' and move on in reply to johnfbraun #
• @randallb I'll second the worse reception. My 3GS was able to at least get a signal in one spot at work, iPhone 4 has only 1 bar there. in reply to randallb #

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Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

• AT&T has completed their network upgrades in New York City.
• Nicolas Hayek, the creator of the ‘Swatch’, has died at the age of 82.
• The United States Supreme Court has ruled against a Christian group that bans gays and nonbelievers, citing discrimination.
• ASCAP members are pissed at ASCAP regarding their attack on Creative Commons.
• Kindle for Android is now available.
• The United States Supreme Court has upheld the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• The Supreme Court has extended gun rights to states and cities.
• KiddieLand, the amusement park, has undergone the wreckingball today.
• Senator Robert Byrd has died at the age of 92.
• Today is the 1 Year anniversary of the death of Billy Mays.

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• @erinjshea It rained in the western suburbs a bit ago, should be heading through chicago-proper now. in reply to erinjshea #
• @ejacqui you're implying that it's not always jacked. I would think it's always jacked. in reply to ejacqui #
• @markfleser Yup, be prepared for humidity afterwards though. in reply to markfleser #
• @digitalAngel Spell Check was in iPhone OS 3.x as well. in reply to digitalAngel #
• @Blagica do you need just voice or both voice and data? If both, might just need a SIM from rogers. in reply to Blagica #
• does anybody know if there is something to allow a microsim to fit into a standard sim slot on the iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS? #
• so close to ordering a TV tuner for my computer, then determined, why? not like I would use that often anyway. #
• @patrice0x0x Maybe it's just me but I don't think ANYBODY should ever be mayors of Hospitals. It means that they're there too much. in reply to patrice0x0x #
• @patrice0x0x That's a definite plus. I'm glad her treatment is going well. in reply to patrice0x0x #
• I wish there was a iOS Remote to control Zune on my PC, it'd be so much cooler than having to switch monitors or have VNC up. #
• @ikearstin Who came back? in reply to ikearstin #
• @BradyV I'd rather have the commentators put in commercials, much like podcasts, and keep the action going; but I don't watch sports anyway. in reply to BradyV #
• @twd3lr I know, it's a good app, but I need one for my Zune. They have Live Messenger, why not a Zune app? in reply to twd3lr #
• @ikearstin well, that's good. Trust you instinct, that's all I can suggest. in reply to ikearstin #
• @rachelsays I popped in the DVDs earlier and finished the first episode. I'm going to watch the second one after dinner. in reply to rachelsays #
• @nicoleamandaa @mccoy888 maybe it's time to listen to 'Some guys have all the luck' by Rod Stewart and eat some ice cream? in reply to nicoleamandaa #
• It's now time to head to bed. Night twitter people. #

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Current News:

• Here are 15 facts about Caffeine that you should know.
• China has banned Military personnel from blogging.
• A rare ‘hole’ in the moon has been caught in a picture.
• The ‘real’ reason why we dream has been revealed.
• Police have arrested more than 500 at the G20 Summit in Toronto.

Historical News:

• In 1880, Helen Keller is born.
• In 1923, the first-ever aerial refueling is successfully accomplished.
• In 1950, The U.S. decides to send troops to Korea.
• In 1954, the first ATM is installed in Einfield, London.
In 1967, the first Nuclear Power Station is opened in Obninsk,near Moscow.
• In 2001, Actor Jack Lemmon dies.

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• @maccast Buy a Zune? Interesting that it breaks AAC podcast downloads because they worked fine in the betas, as far as I know. in reply to maccast #
• @annabdavid would you prefer 'senior moment' instead of 'brain fart'? in reply to annabdavid #
• @Aubs It's forcing you to take some time off… take it as a good thing. in reply to Aubs #
• @lizwebpage not sure, but I'm sure the hospital has a backup generator in reply to lizwebpage #
• @katierogers You should come back to visit. in reply to katierogers #
• @JenButson 3 year streak for what? in reply to JenButson #
• @manton @wisequark it is insane reading on the iPhone4. IT's entirely too clear, It boggled my mind the first time around. in reply to wisequark #
• @maccast I'm playing it on my iPhone4 right now, downloaded and synced without an issue. in reply to maccast #

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• The US is last amongst 7 industrialized countries.
• The FBI has failed to break the encryption on hard drives.
• Authorities have made a $45 Million marijuana drug-bust in California.
• The Creative Commons group has responded to the ASCAP letter.
• Former Vice President Dick Cheney has been hospitalized after having discomfort.
• The FCC has stopped the Comcast-NBC Universal merger.

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• @cubanalaf What about Bank Of America? in reply to cubanalaf #
• @sofiafontes after listening to the Harry Potter series again I wish I could just make food apperate in front of me. in reply to sofiafontes #
• @podfeet Did you buy it yesterday or today? in reply to podfeet #
• @Blagica I just realized it was a year which is insane to think about. in reply to Blagica #
• I'm not sure what to do with my old iPhone 3GS. I could jailbreak it or even add it as another line on my account. Just not sure. #
• all of my tasks for the day were done 40 minutes ago. man, not sure what to do with the rest of the day. Working on a post for @macgasm now. #
• @joelhousman I may end up giving mine to my dad since he's only using a 3G in reply to joelhousman #
• @jennywitham I don't know how @Miranda_Lambert would feel about the groping. But @blakeshelton probably just needs a dart board and beer in reply to jennywitham #
• @jennywitham It's twitter, grammatical errors are accepted. if it's a press release or 'official statement' it's not allowed. I overlook… in reply to jennywitham #
• @jennywitham any grammatical errors due to the medium being used. in reply to jennywitham #
• @blakeshelton Don't worry about the grammatical perfectionists. It's FUCKING TWITTER not english class. #
• @JDJorissen I haven't decided what to do with it. I may jailbreak it to see how the community is going and what's available that isnt native in reply to JDJorissen #
• @jennywitham I am too but it all depends on the medium. Twitter is a casual experience, while a typo in an official statement is negative pr in reply to jennywitham #
• @Blagica I'm sure it was the husband's fault. in reply to Blagica #
• @twd3lr it's a regional term. I've never heard of BFE. in reply to twd3lr #
• @twd3lr if you would've just stated 'bum fuck egypt' I've heard that, never the abbreviation in reply to twd3lr #
• #FF @macgasm @snobiwan @JesLacasse @JenButson @apple2309 @glagana @humantorch @bassguy #
• @zemote is it optimized for iPhone 4 with the graphics? in reply to zemote #
• @twd3lr We also use BFI, bum fuck idaho as well.. in reply to twd3lr #
• @jameshicks I have an iPhone 4 in reply to jameshicks #
• @donreisinger Lost in reply to donreisinger #
• @joelhousman Did you get the iPhone 4 dock or an older dock? in reply to joelhousman #
• @joelhousman have you tried resetting the network settings? in reply to joelhousman #
• @YoungBillyMays That is a good movie. I should watch that one again. in reply to YoungBillyMays #
• @om If you had an iPhone before June 7th, it should be $175. So $175 + $299 would be less than the $599 contract-free iPhone. in reply to om #
• @jennywitham Your twitter posting count can't be that high. You're only at 7774. I'm at 14812, so you're not addicted yet. in reply to jennywitham #
• @ryan Why would @veronica do that. I mean if anything @veronica should be on the other side of 888-Face-Time, she'd get callbacks. in reply to ryan #
• @Blagica I knew that was your video as soon as I saw the bottle of beer in reply to Blagica #
• @jennywitham do I need to kick @sammyreynolds' ass? There's no fucking way you're fat. completely impossible. in reply to jennywitham #
• @podfeet How long were you inline before getting yours? I wrote an article that should be up in the next couple of days about my experience in reply to podfeet #
• @cdixon Let's go for it. I've got an iPhone 4. And you're not a loser, you're a geek. in reply to cdixon #
• @ourmaninchicago Power still out or having power issues at your place? in reply to ourmaninchicago #
• Just finished a FaceTime chat with @cdixon. Made them laugh, job accomplished. #
• @jtarrio Yes, that's something they deleted, which is nice. #
• @digitalkitty I think it's cool that Google has provided buses. But yes, that would be a negative. in reply to digitalkitty #
• @cdixon I'm not sure there are APIs yet for FaceTime, but once there are, there will be an app for FaceRoulette. in reply to cdixon #
• @kloeh to me it feels like Sunday, since I was off yesterday as well as today, but alas 'tis only be Friday. in reply to kloeh #
• @ourmaninchicago That's never fun. I'd rather have reliable power than no power or even spotty power. in reply to ourmaninchicago #
• @cdixon No problem. I try to entertain, but not the masses. Although standup might be fun, perhaps. in reply to cdixon #
• @natasha Ah but if you were a true shutin you wouldn't be on twitter or even on the computer. You still have the whole internet chat tonight in reply to natasha #

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