Though, at this time, photo uploads and friend tagging options are not available, making the Glyph check-in process a bit bland.

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But Crowley is intent on making Foursquare more than just a place to check-in and win a digital badge.

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Two-thirds of mobile banking users say they used their mobile phone to check an account balance or available credit before making a large purchase in the past twelve months.

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This year as you book your getaway, you might want to consider which airline employees will be smiling from check-in to landing, making your trip at least a little bit more enjoyable.

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But, either way, they received phone calls from palliative-care nurses who offered to check in regularly and help them find services for anything from pain control to making out a living will.

NEWYORKER: Letting Go

The iPhone app is already available in iTunes and some forum posters report they've already been able to preorder the unit, but check DBSTalk for their breakdown and the device's manual in PDF form before making a decision on your placeshifting future.

ENGADGET: DirecTV Nomad is ready to launch, transcodes DVRed shows for mobile viewing

But there's a trap in the making: In the name of compromise, Labor's allies may drop card check, demanding in return provisions that could achieve most of Big Labor's expansionary goals.

FORBES: Magazine Article

In the meantime, you can check out a streaming feed of the habitat after the break and read up on the making of the project in the source links below.

ENGADGET: Hampture underwater colony established for science, leads the way for future hamster space exploration

The Spaniard spent 48 hours in hospital in Barcelona but was discharged on Monday and will return for a fitness check on Wednesday before making a final decision on his participation at Sepang and Phillip Island.

BBC: Matt Roberts MotoGP column