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Early Addition: MetroCards Don't Mean You Can Break Subway Rules
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Early Addition: MetroCards Don't Mean You Can Break Subway Rules


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Jen Chung

Published Oct 24, 2011

Modified Oct 24, 2011


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Published Oct 24, 2011

Modified Oct 24, 2011


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  • Good subway announcement: "Just because you have a MetroCard doesn’t mean you’re entitled to lean on the door and keep the doors from closing."
  • Finally: An ATM in India dispenses gold and diamonds.
  • The department trial of the police officers who fatally shot Sean Bell begins.
  • Marika Hargitay's baby daughter is a super adorable Halloween pumpkin.
  • Also just in time for Halloween: Vampire ID chart.
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  • Vigilante hackers are going after underground kiddie porn.
  • Republicans okayed Leon Panetta to be Defense Secretary because he's hawkish and tough-talking.
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