Nicholas Yanni of Boston was with his wife and friends watching another friend cross the finish line when the explosion occurred.

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Guy Garner and his six friends weren't out to cross the law last January when they sat down for their regular friendly game of poker in a cabin at the Chickasaw State Park near Jackson, Tenn.

FORBES: Busted

The idea is to create quick communication between close friends and family, both through photos and cross-platform instant messages.

FORBES: Connect

Like a cross between the U.S. series Friends and Baywatch, it follows the antics of five men and plenty of good-looking women.

CNN: Stops and Starts

The Android launch means users will now able to connect cross platform between iOS and Android, as well as with friends and family on any network in 100 countries.

ENGADGET: Orange brings Libon to Android, adds picture messaging to iOS version

Families and friends of runners also gather in designated areas nearby to await the marathoners as they cross the finish line.

WSJ: Nation's Oldest Marathon, and a Local Holiday Tradition

In a cross-cultural twist, the new Noddy who now has a Canadian accent and real-life child friends, could even be re-exported back to Britain.

BBC: News | Entertainment | US success for Noddy

Leone's cross-examination also revealed a young woman who chatted on the phone, went out with her friends and lied about her age to get into bars.

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