March 2011
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foursquare api+html5=awesome! love the adorable details from the isometric buildings, to the little guys walking around, treasure chest of tips and mayor’s portrait hanging on the wall
http://foursquareplayground.com
I just met the rudest cabdriver ever…in Austin,...
I took the 1 mile trek from the Convention Center to Whole Foods headquarters early today to stock up on proper food since my heart felt like it was about to quit after yesterday’s Salt Lick pulled pork sandwich. I tried calling Yellow Cab in Austin but was put on hold so I decided to go across the street to Starbucks and go online and reserve a cab via their online system from there. I...
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We're Going Broke Because We Are Fat →
According to the CDC, 32% of Americans were obese in 2008 – up from 15% in 1990.
It’s one reason we’re going broke, writes Mary Meeker in her definitive guide to the American public debt crises:
“An estimated 7% of $2.1 trillion healthcare costs (including those linked to diabetes, cancer, heart / respiratory / joint diseases) were related to obesity in 2008.
By comparison,...
Google's YouTube buys Next New Networks →
*Happy Dance!*