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Get The GPS App To "Avoid Ghetto" Spots

Ever found yourself locking the car doors at certain stoplights? Or do you quicken your pace when you walk through an area that doesn't appear nice? Well, you're problems are about to get solved. Thanks to Microsoft, there is now an app that has been deemed the "avoid ghetto" feature. The app will...

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Sesame Street Is Broke

Raise your hand if you were raised on the streets... the Sesame Street to be precise. Who did you identify as? I for one was a Snuffleupagus.  Sesame Street is where you learned to count (taught by a Count), that gay marriage was ok (yeah sure they are roommates) and that people who live in...

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Man Hides 10-Inch Revolver Up His Rear End

Michael Leon Ward of Canton, Georgia, must have a real pain in the ass.  Ward was pulled over Thursday for speeding. Upon inspection of his vehicle police found drugs and drug paraphernalia.  After being booked, Ward was placed in a cell. Later, upon inspection of his cell police found a...

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The Best Time To Buy Stuff In 2012

If one of your resolutions is to "save more money" or to "spend less" then man does Life Hacker have the graph for you.  The good people at LH compiled a list of the best times to buy just about everything, saving you money throughout the year.  Know you know, buy your boat in March to...

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Acura NSX Gets An Upgrade

Over the years the Acura NSX has stood out among car enthusiast. It's light weight body, big engine and handling make it one of the few cars that can compete at the top of the car food chain.  Recently Acura debut their concept version of the new car which boasts a rear-mounted...

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Futuristic Glasses Could Display Messages On The Lens

The evolution of computers has be quick and crazy..... like your first time (burn). From the first home computers to the iPhone, computers and computer technology is advancing at a wild rate. Lumus is one of those companies on the cutting edge of visual technology. Recently Lumus released a...

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Apple Submits Hydrogen Fueled Batteries to Patent Office so iPhones Will Last a Week

Today's batteries are big, heavy, and run out way too quickly, especially when you're playing Angry Birds. It's a tragedy. Well fear no further Apple product supports, as the batteries you know now might soon be obsolete.  According to the Daily Telegraph Apple submitted two patents to...

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Cruise To Class On Motorized Shoes

We've all been there. Hung over, slept in, late for class, just hoping that we could figure out a way to teleport to the class room. We'll this isn't teleporting but it sure would get the job done. Introducing SpnKiK, a pair of motorized strap-on shoes that can propel you up to speeds of 10 mph....

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The Santa Academy

Being Santa is serious business. You have to make all the toys, get around the world, manage all of the elves and spread Christmas cheer. It takes a lot of work, a lot of dedication, and some time at the Santa Academy.

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A Brief History of Santa

We know that schooi is out for winter break, but this is a Christmas lesson worth listening to.  Check out the brief History of Santa and learn a few fun facts to share with the family over opening all your gifts. Is Santa the man you thought he was?  

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