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Daily Run Down 06/25/2010

25 Jun 2010

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

Giant, Tilted Exo-Planets enjoy being Hot.
The Coldest known failed stars have been found.
Palm Shareholders have approved the HP merger.
Stemcells are curing burn-induced blindness.
Noted Chicago Bookseller, Stuart Brent, has died at the age of 98.
Kellog has recalled some cereals for odor and mis-flavoring.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Petition Signatures are Public Record.
Google has released 500 scans of Ancient Greek and Latin texts.
ASCAP is claiming Support for Artist Freedom, but want Creative Commons stopped.
Google has activated the Android ‘Kill Switch’.
A photographer captured dual lightning strikes in one shot.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Tags: Ancient Greek, Android, ASCAP, blindness, bookseller, burn-induced, cereal, Chicago, coldest, Creative Commons, cure, death, Exo-planets, failed, found, Giant, Google, hot, HP, Kellog, kill switch, known, latin, lightning, merger, misflavoring, odor, Palm, petition, Photographer, public record, Released, scans, signature, single shot, stars, stem cells, stopped, strikes, Stuart Brent, Supreme Court

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Twitter Updates for 2010-06-25

25 Jun 2010

@kristn I made sure mine was fully charged when I left. in reply to kristn #
@sfeuer Nope. Not yet. Moved twice now though. in reply to sfeuer #
@kristn That's insane. I've been here since 3:20 this morning in reply to kristn #
@sfeuer Nothing thus far. I've seen about a half dozen leave with their phones in reply to sfeuer #
@sfeuer You have a preorder so you're guaranteed one. in reply to sfeuer #
@glagana Be prepared to wait. I've been here since 3:20CT and we haven't moved much. in reply to glagana #
Gotta love Apple. They gave us some snacks. Rice krisipie for the win #
Naperville apple store doesn't have enough phones. And people cutting. Annoying #
@frumpa Nope. Not yet. They passed out tickets and none here yet. Still have a chance though. Giving it 45 more minutes then heading home. in reply to frumpa #
@weetzien We're all outside but it's a nice day out today. in reply to weetzien #
@weetzien If I don't get one in 40 minutes. I'll just order one. in reply to weetzien #
@sfeuer Nope. Close to the front. This store ran out of phones but some reserves are opting not to get a phone. So still have a chance. in reply to sfeuer #
I have tickets to get phones…. Yay. Glad I stayed. #
@sfeuer @kristn @frumpa @weetzien I did manage to procure 2 iPhones today. One for me and one for my brother. only took 12 hours. #
@frumpa It appears as though our Apple Store got a shipment throughout at some point during the day. in reply to frumpa #
@juliaroy would that be your new #iphone4 in reply to juliaroy #
@sfeuer Good luck, you have to admit though, 4.5 is better than 12… in reply to sfeuer #
If anybody is having issues with #iphone4 activation. Pop the SIM card and it should activate. #
The #iphone4 screen is so sweet. Clear and very easy to read. #
RT @Aubs: Apple FaceTime will revolutionize breaking up via the phone. Now you can hear AND see your significant other cry! #
@majornelson I spent 12 hours getting an #iphone4 So, yes lines are rather long in reply to majornelson #
@junyor Must be nice to only spend 7 hours in line. Some of us spent a bit longer in line to get ours. in reply to junyor #
@frell Nope, no yellow blotches. in reply to frell #
@donreisinger Have you tried resetting the network settings? in reply to donreisinger #
@junyor That sure wouldn't have happened at the store I was at. 900 reservations and only 1000 phones. Must've gotten a shipment in the am. in reply to junyor #
@frell I believe we will pass on that test after the time I spent in line in reply to frell #
@frell Wouldn't that be Randall Stephenson? Not SJ? in reply to frell #
@parislemon @grahamhancock also try popping the sim. Mine was activated but wasn't showing service. Pop SIM and all good to go. in reply to parislemon #
@ilindsay I opted for Black, only because it would ship first. I don't know if I'll keep it or get another case in reply to ilindsay #
@BradyV you have a picture. I'd like to see what the bumper looks like on the iPhone. in reply to BradyV #
@digitalvision that is a horrible parking job. Would you like to join me and the ADL (Anti-Douchebag/Dickhead/DillWeed League)? in reply to digitalvision #
@alexalbrecht I waited 12 hours, so I have you beat. It's a great phone though. in reply to alexalbrecht #
my girlfriend prefers the feel of the #iPhone3GS over the #iPhone4 What is everybody else's preference? #
@edog1203 Are you sure they don't have a stellar sale on suits going on? It is becoming wedding season again… in reply to edog1203 #
@anildash Our Apple store only had 100 for walk-ins. They got a shipment later in the morning, luckily for me. So it's possible. in reply to anildash #
@sfeuer No offense but THAT'S NOT FAIR! you had to only spend 1/2 the time I did… but glad you're next in line. in reply to sfeuer #
@sfeuer Is Darcy getting a new phone? You're such a nice mom to darcy… Does @joelhousman get Darcy's 8GB original iPhone now? in reply to sfeuer #
@sfeuer if your phones don't activate as quickly as they should, ask them to pop the sim card and see if that works. #
@AshleySue I could've told you it would be a hurdles after you found a house. in reply to AshleySue #
@joelhousman Well… that's not a bad thing though, is it? in reply to joelhousman #
@AshleySue I always loved the faxing of like EVERYTHING, email would work better, but they prefer faxing for some weird reason. in reply to AshleySue #
@frumpa I'm sure somebody will have a case that makes the iphone 4 feel like an iPhone 3GS in reply to frumpa #
@sfeuer grab a paperclip to pop them out, or a thumbtack and just pop them out. in reply to sfeuer #
@loic they have 50 employees? right? am I right? in reply to loic #
@iphonegirl I thought I saw something about being able to. I could be wrong though in reply to iphonegirl #
@digitalAngel interesting… hmm… I'll have to check when I get my bumpers next week. in reply to digitalAngel #
@ClaytonMorris is the picture clearer and the smells stinkier and the laughs louder? in reply to ClaytonMorris #
@joelhousman did you need to pop the sims or did the AT&T activation servers figure themselves out? in reply to joelhousman #
@asavage I waited 12, and nope we don't. #
@joelhousman @sfeuer congrats on the new #iPhone4 enjoy the phone. It's so sweet! #

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Daily Run Down 06/24/2010

24 Jun 2010

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

A Canadian has been arrested over some security issues at the G20 summit.
A baby Red Panda has been born at the National Zoo.
The Chicago Tribune and The Onion are becoming partners.
Here is a video of the Dupree, South Dakota tornadoes.
Over 2 Million cribs have been recalled due to safety concerns.
A Lake Michigan shipwreck has been found after 112 years.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Tags: 112 years, arrested, baby, born, Canadian, Chicago Tribune, concerns, Cribs, Dupree, found, G20, Lake Michigan, National Zoo, Onion, partners, recall, Red Panda, safety, security, shipwreck, South Dakota, Tornado, Video, Washington DC

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Twitter Updates for 2010-06-24

24 Jun 2010

I sure hope to be able to get an iPhone tomorrow, despite no pre-order. #
@janeylicious I'm going even earlier to the our local one, just to make sure I get a phone (hopefully?) in reply to janeylicious #
@yakk0dotorg I've had a day like that. I've all but completely given up on foursquare in reply to yakk0dotorg #
@ebertchicago yes, I have taken your survey. Very quick and simple. in reply to ebertchicago #
Is anybody at the Naperville Illinois #apple store right now? If so, how many are in line for non-preorders? #
@willotoons You probably could sell it for above retail like $800 or $900 or more in reply to willotoons #
I hope all of those in Chicago are dry, particularly those who are waiting in line for #iphone4 #
@mstephens7 I would've gotten an iPhone today, possibly, if Apple hadn't cancelled my order due to an AT&T error. in reply to mstephens7 #
@heidiwalter They were in Aurora about an hour ago. it'll get pretty bad. in reply to heidiwalter #
@michaelking4023 I'm waiting until I fell asleep, wake up again then try and get an #iphone4 so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to activate in reply to michaelking4023 #
@nicole after all, AT&T's logo is the death star, isn't it? in reply to nicole #
@erinjshea it'll be about 30 to 45 minutes, if not longer before the storm passes. in reply to erinjshea #
@KatieFloyd I wonder if that's why Apple invented the bumpers. allows it to pass but not hinder the signal. in reply to KatieFloyd #
@iphonegirl it works quite well. I fully enjoy being able to charge it within an amount of time instead of an eternity in reply to iphonegirl #
@iphonegirl I'm out of plugs in our second bedroom, also known as my computer room in reply to iphonegirl #
about time for me to head to bed to try and get up super early to try and get myself an #iPhone4 Night everybody. #
@kristn The line for non-preorder at Naperville is probably 200 or 250 already. I just arrived in reply to kristn #
@kristn Not soon enough since I won't take the highways. I'll try my luck here. My estimates could be off as well in reply to kristn #
@film_girl I'm waiting in a non-preorder line at abalone store. Towards the end of the line. in reply to film_girl #
@sfeuer Good luck. There were at least 100 if not in line here at 3:20am CT in reply to sfeuer #
@WilHarris I would've been at home waiting if AT&T hadn't messed up the upgrade in reply to WilHarris #
@sfeuer I'm at the Naperville, IL store. in reply to sfeuer #
@sfeuer If it is anything like the preorder line here it's about 1/4 the size, if not smaller. in reply to sfeuer #
I don't know if anything other than the #iPhone4 would get me up early enough to see the sunrise. #fb #
@sfeuer You should be able to get one then, since you preordered in reply to sfeuer #
@ejacqui How Many are in line at Michigan ave? And how long have they been there? in reply to ejacqui #
@kristn Mophie juice pack for the win. in reply to kristn #

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Daily Run Down 06/23/2010

23 Jun 2010

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

Google has won a $1 Billion lawsuit vs. Viacom.
The World’s largest dinosaur graveyard is linked to Mass Death.
Google Apps now supports multiple domains.
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake has struck near Ontario, Canada.
Afghan War Commander, Stanley McChrystal has resigned.
Skype has launched a Beta SDK.
Ebay will be acquiring the iOS app RedLaser.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Tags: acquisition, Afghan War, Beta, Canada, commander, death, Dinosaur, Domains, Earthquake, eBay, Google, Google Apps, grave, launch, lawsuit, Link, magnitude, massive, Multiple, ontario, Redlaser, resignation, SDK, Skype, Stanley McChrystal, strike, support, Viacom, Win, youtube

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Twitter Updates for 2010-06-23

23 Jun 2010

@film_girl that would be annoying, regarding AT&T. AT least you didn't have a pre-order and have it cancelled due to the store's error. in reply to film_girl #
@MarkSheppard according to the schedule, yes there is a live MBW in reply to MarkSheppard #
I'm seriously considering not purchasing a new iPhone, but like always probably will end up buying one. #
@mikenayyar I'm going to have to get up earlier to get a non-preordered one, and I'm not happy about it at all. in reply to mikenayyar #
@donreisinger I hope Apple has some extra phones on thursday. I'll have to head there and get one since AT&T screwed up, not happy about it in reply to donreisinger #
@CaliLewis I use Fast and Secure Contact Form in reply to CaliLewis #
@babesmcphee Yes, they have a partnership between Zynga and 7-11 in reply to babesmcphee #
@officialBRAT have you been more productive because of your phone being off? in reply to officialBRAT #
@NikolHasler Despite your reluctance for suggestions, I suggest Johnny Depp or Robert Downey Jr, or even Jason Bateman in reply to NikolHasler #
@eclasper Snape actually. Because it's sort of like Capt. Sobel from Band of Brothers. Anybody would double-time it to piss in his coffee. in reply to eclasper #
@eclasper true. But Hermionie knew how to make the potions. Take the pollyjuice potion and the others. in reply to eclasper #
@eclasper the issue is that Snape always had something against Harry, which was Snape's own making. If he would've tried not to … in reply to eclasper #
@eclasper have a prejudice against Harry, just because he was James' son, then Harry might have paid more attention during class. in reply to eclasper #
@eclasper also true. But again, Snape put it on himself to be a failure at teaching potions. in reply to eclasper #
@eclasper I don't know. Snape might not be bad since he was an intellectual and saw part of himself in Hermione, 'Half-blood' prince. in reply to eclasper #
@christyxcore I wish I could say mine was going to be delivered, but due to an AT&T fuck up, I have to go to Apple and try and get one. in reply to christyxcore #
@eclasper Would Snape be as bad if he was amongst his own type, those who seek intellectuals? in reply to eclasper #
@frumpa I hope it arrives tomorrow. I must wait until thursday to TRY and get one from Apple. Too bad I'm not sure If I will get one or not in reply to frumpa #
@frumpa I'm going to try for Naperville, SUPER early in the morning. Before anybody in the right mind should be up. in reply to frumpa #
@eclasper He always seem to do better with the ones in his N.E.W.T level classes; whether it be D.A.D.A or potions. in reply to eclasper #
@frumpa Nope, early thursday morning, as early as humanly possible. in reply to frumpa #
@Phlegon I wish you could put a nice icon on the folder, or select one of the icons within the folder as the icon in reply to Phlegon #
@christyxcore I originally had a pre-order and put up the whole thing on macgasm. AT&T screwed up by assigning my phone to upgrade and … in reply to christyxcore #
@christyxcore apple ended up cancelling it since my phone had 'already been upgraded' through AT&T. completely BS. in reply to christyxcore #
@bitchwhocodes I originally had my account set to private but decided it would be difficult to have people follow me if it was private. in reply to bitchwhocodes #
@christyxcore I'd like to see Apple only allow those who do not have pre-orders to get white phones. That'd be funny. in reply to christyxcore #

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Daily Run Down 06/22/2010

22 Jun 2010

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

Botox appears to limit the ability to feel emotions.
A Louisiana Judge has blocked the off-shore drilling moratorium.
AT&T will not have any ‘walk-in’ orders for iPhone 4′s on Thursday. Fuck you AT&T, idiots.
The Federal Government refuses to get involved in a ‘three-strikes’ law.
Google Voice is now open to the entire United States population.
Scientists are wondering if the lack of sunspots is a ‘calm before the storm’.
The 100 Gigabit Ethernet standard has been ratified.
1,000 are missing in flooding in Brazil.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Tags: 100 gigabit, AT&T, Botox, Brazil, calm, drilling, emotions, ethernet, federal, feel, Flooding, Google Voice, Government, iPhone 4, Judge, lack, law, limit, Louisiana, many missing, moratorium, open, ratified, Scientists, standard, storm, Sun spots, three-strikes, US, walk-ins

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Twitter Updates for 2010-06-22

22 Jun 2010

I'm glad I checked the coverage on my current iPhone 3GS. The warranty is set to expire today and you can buy apple care right from the site #
@maccast make sure you do a backup before hand just to be safe. in reply to maccast #
@baratunde you try contacting @ejacqui? I know she works for @arstechnica. in reply to baratunde #
@ilindsay make sure you backup first. in reply to ilindsay #
@MarkSheppard it will take a while. You running a 3Gs or 3G? in reply to MarkSheppard #
@michaelking4023 Honestly, I don't know if I will use that feature at all. I've had iOS since the beta and never used the folders. in reply to michaelking4023 #
@MarkSheppard same as the 3g, so it will be a bit slow given the lack of processor speed and memory limitations in reply to MarkSheppard #
@christyxcore I'm glad to hear somebody is getting an iPhone 4 from AT&T… in reply to christyxcore #
@finalbroadcast correct, it requires 4.0. Why can't you get the upgrade? in reply to finalbroadcast #
@MarkSheppard then crawl into bed. If you're tired, you're tired. not worth fighting it. in reply to MarkSheppard #
@jennywitham it is if everybody you text with is on twitter. unfortunately, for me anyway, most of those I text aren't on twitter. in reply to jennywitham #
@mashable if I could only get verizon fios service in reply to mashable #
I'd like to thank everybody who was purchased #wwrite for iPad. sales are going decently, not stellar, but decent. pass on the word on. #
@KatieFloyd whoa whoa, hold your horses. That's for iOS 5 (something that should have been in iPhone OS 1.0) in reply to KatieFloyd #

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Daily Run Down 06/21/2010

21 Jun 2010

Here is today’s Daily Run Down.

Cassini Spacecraft has flown-by Titan’s upper atmosphere.
CNN will no longer use Associated Press (AP) content.
A mine in China has exploded and Killed 46.
Australia has made fiber the only means of transmission for the government.
Amazon has dropped the price of the Kindle to $189 in order to compete with the lower-priced Barnes and Noble Nook.
Apple has released iBooks for iPhone alongside iOS 4.0.

Look for more stories tomorrow.

Tags: Amazon, Apple, Associated Press, atmosphere, Australia, Barnes and Noble, BN, Cassini, China, CNN, compete, content, explosion, fiber, fly by, Government, iBooks, iOS 4, iPhone, kills, Kindle, mine, Nook, price drop, price-cut, release, titan, upper

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Twitter Updates for 2010-06-21

21 Jun 2010

@glagana at least yours didn't get cancelled because of an AT&T fuck up… in reply to glagana #
@jillhanner you still look good even when exercising… in reply to jillhanner #
@dsilverman by "4:30" would be nice. given the stupid things AT&T does and did with my order in reply to dsilverman #
@glagana I hope they do allow you to. I'm going to try the AT&T store and if that doesn't work then I will just order one later on thursday. in reply to glagana #
@digitalAngel I think Apple should buy AT&T's wireless or just create their own damn wireless company and run the phone on that. in reply to digitalAngel #
If soccer is war then why are the French even playing. Shouldn't they be running away or giving up? #fb #
@RachelNunally Why I it always awful? #
@sofiafontes I use flickr for my uploads or my own hissing depending in reply to sofiafontes #
@mikenayyar I'm in the same situation, except I don't have that many friends to start off with, which is sad. :/ in reply to mikenayyar #

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