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Infectious, a startup that makes high quality decals and skins that let you customize the look of your iPhone, car, laptop, skateboards, and more, is launching a new feature today: one off prints of your own custom designs.
via Techcrunch.com
For the first time in 27 years, an American has won the New York City Marathon and not only was it an American, but the winner was also a San Diegan.
This is radical - turn your iPhone into a futuristic translator: [video]
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Jessica Watson is setting out to become the youngest person to sail solo non-stop and unassisted around the World. - via jessicawatson.com.au
Her trip's blog is at http://www.youngestround.blogspot.com/
Update on October 23, 2009: "Affidavit: Mom told deputies balloon saga was hoax" - news.yahoo.com
Update on October 19, 2009: "... The Colorado parents accused of concocting a publicity stunt by pretending that their young son had climbed aboard a homemade helium balloon and was hurtling through the skies above Fort Collins, Colo., will voluntarily surrender to authorities as soon as charges are filed, which is expected to happen on Wednesday, the lawyer for the father said Monday morning." nytimes.com
Garth Brooks is coming out of retirement, he announced Thursday morning (Oct. 15) during a press conference at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. He provided the confirmation just hours before a larger press conference taking place at 4 p.m. ET.
The International Olympic Committee voted today to add both golf and rugby for the 2016 and 2020 games. The New York Times reports that golf had major supporters in Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Michelle Wie, while the entire country of New Zealand was rooting for rugby. Baseball, softball, squash, karate, and roller sports were once again left in the dust.