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Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

9.9.11 11:30 AM EDT By Laura Northrup@lnorthrup

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  • Netflix: Restricting Streams To One Per Account Was A Glitch
  • Shell Gas Station Uses Stickers To Prevent Credit Card Skimming
  • How Your $19.95 U-Haul Rental Could End Up Costing You $1200
  • Dave And Buster’s Adds Mystery Service Charge To My Bill
  • Guy From Green Day Kicked Off Southwest Because Of Saggy Pants

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9.9.11By Laura Northrup@lnorthrup

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