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Happy foursquare day! (four squared = 4/16, get it?) Here’s a toast to all of you for making foursquare so amazing and to the 150+ #4sqDay parties going on around the world!

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December 1 is World AIDS Day. We’re striving for an AIDS Free Generation by 2015. Thanks for unlocking the (RED) badge and helping make this possibility a reality!

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Everything is bigger in texas and swarms are no exception – thats 2,500 people checked in at one place! Giddy-up!

SXSW 2011

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Woah! Congrats on 10 check-ins at the Toyota Concert Series on Today! You have shuffled your way to winning the 10 to 10 badge. See you next year on the Plaza.

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Welcome to the #140Conf – where the Twitterati come to swarm!

140 Characters Conference

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Treat yourself to another cupcake — that’s 5 birthday shoutouts from you!

NOTE: Some people have reported getting the badge without the last one being with a check-in. I am not sure how they are doing it. I shouted "Happy Birthday" a dozen times, but did not get the badge until I checked in and included "Happy Birthday" in the shout. Maybe it does not have to be the last check in. Maybe it just has to be one of them. Not sure.

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We’re really happy for you, and we’re gonna let you finish, but be sure to watch the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12th! Rock Out!

NOTE: When you unlock this badge, you are entered in a sweepstakes to win a trip to the VMAs.

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Advantage: you! Congrats on checking in to the US Open- the largest annually attended sporting event in the world. Enjoy 2 weeks of heart-pounding tennis action featuring over 500 players serving up more aces than you can count. Game. Set. Check in!

US Open

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Dust off your meat dress and get ready for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on August 28th! Earning this badge just entered you to win a trip for two to attend the show in LA – your Teenage Dream come true!

NOTE: Earning this badge will get you a chance to win a trip for two to LA for the VMAs on 28 Aug. Huh…I guess it says all of that in the quote. I suck at life.

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You’re either eating a slice of pizza thinking about robbing a bank, robbing a bank wishing you were eating a slice, or robbing a slice while eating a bank. Either way, be sure to catch 30 Minutes or Less, in theaters August 12. Oh yeah, and #DontBlowIt.

NOTE: Taken from the 30 Minutes or Less foursquare page: “By unlocking the badge you can be entered to win $3,000 cash toward a whole lot of pizza.”

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Welcome back to SXSW. Props for being one of our first 5,000 users. Show @dens or @naveen this badge and make them buy you an ice cold High Five!

SXSW 2011

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Welcome back to SXSW. You know the routine – films, naps, bands, naps, parties, naps, and maaaaaybe even catch a panel!

SXSW 2011

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First time checking in at SXSW. Keep an eye out for tips, Specials and a ton of new badges! Quick word of advice: Always Be Nappin’!

SXSW 2011

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And we thought last year was huge! Happy 4/4^2 day! Thanks to all of you amazing people, for organizing over 1000 parties around the world for our little startup! We would give a speech, but we’re just trying to hold back our tears.

NOTE: I was able to earn the badge by checking in to a place I have been many times and that I am the mayor of. Others have stated they had to check in to a new venue.

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Taken directly from the RunKeeper site: Track a Running activity equal to 5k (3.1 miles) or a distance within several tenths of a kilometer. Note: Running distances beyond 5k do not automatically qualify you for a 5k badge.

Hey, remember that time you finished a 5K? Because it JUST happened. Feels good, doesn’t it? Who knows… maybe some day you’ll make it through a marathon!

NOTE: I disagree with this line of badges. Foursquare is a LOCATION based game. This badge is based on an ACCOMPLISHMENT. At least it has a HINT of location base — you do have to be in a place to run. It is better than the Health Month series of badges.

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You’ve shown your loyalty to the lanes, cooking up one hot turkey after the next. Now see if you can crash that 8-year-old’s birthday party. That cake looks good!

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Looks like someone’s filed 15 TPS reports in 30 days. Ummm… Yeeaahh… we’re gonna need to go ahead and move you downstairs into Storage B.

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Don’t look now, but an A-Lister just checked in… and it’s YOU! Doesn’t life feel more glamorous already?

NOTE: Earning this badge gets you a chance of winning $1,000.00.

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Congratulations, you just unlocked the Hat Tip badge! Our hats off to you for making the most of your time in Austin. Respect from Adobe!

SxSW 2010

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You’ve checked into 10 different venues!

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Congratulations, you’ve discovered 5 of Stanford University’s most interesting places. BEAT CAL!

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Looks like somebody LOVES partying with Dew Athletes. 2 Alli After Dark parties in one week – Well Done!

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Congratulations! Your blood donation may have just helped to save a life.

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Here’s What: You’re a man/woman about town, hitting up all the right places. And by "right," we mean a healthy combo of the trendy and the timeless. "Mazel" to you.

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You’ve just seen the third band with an animal in its name!

SxSW 2010

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Off the Wagon appreciates your business. COLLEGE!

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Congrats! Now that you’re an Art Addict go to the membership desk at MoMA to redeem your special offer!

NOTE: If you check in 10 times, you can earn the Warhol badge as well.

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That’s five checkins at five places you’ve never been to! Well done, Austin Explorer!

SxSW 2010

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Forget those "Bender" and "Crunked" badges — you’ve conquered the playground circuit! (10 checkins!)

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Looks like you’ve had your baggage handled. Happy Holidays and have a safe flight!

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A bakers dozen of bakery visits! You must really love the fresh-baked goodness of baguettes and beignets. Why not reward yourself by curling up with a nice croissant?

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You’ve just seen seven bands in one day!

SxSW 2010

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You just unlocked the secret Banksy Fan Badge! Enjoy the film and please exit through the gift shop.

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Congrats — you’ve checked in at 5 different Starbucks! Be sure to pick up a double tall latte for your friend — I’m sure they’d do the same for you.

NOTE: Retired May 2011 ~4Sqprincess

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Looks like you’ve found a great spot to watch the 6 Nations Rugby Championship on BBC AMERICA. Check your helmets and padding at the door – cause this is rugby!

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You know that smokin’, tangy flavor can’t be found just anywhere. TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters commend your taste!

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Marquette University is named for a famous explorer � and you�re carrying on the tradition. Find what you�re looking for here. #BeTheDifference

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That’s 4+ nights in a row for you!

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You’re crushing things from AskMen’s "Better Man" list. Clearly you’re a Better Man today than you were yesterday. Viva La Evolucion!

Never Activated

♫ The only one for me is you, and you for me ♫ 10 checkins togeeetthhherrrr! ♫

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Three checkins in the middle of Nebraska! You are *owning* Big Omaha this year!

Big Omaha 2010

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Congrats! You’ve just unlocked the Bing Home Turf badge. Stand up and support your favorite team. Game on!

World Cup 2010

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Congrats, art star! You’ve just discovered a world of art across the river at the Brooklyn Museum!

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You’ve explored places rich with black history. Visit theGrio.com to join their community and share your stories.

NOTE: I suspect this badge will only be active during the month of February.

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Congratulations! You’ve just unlocked the BlackBerry MWC11 badge. First people to present the badge at stand 7B42 win exclusive prizes

NOTE: This badge earns you an entry in a contest to win a t-shirt or one of 3 pairs of tickets to the Global Mobile Awards.

Taken directly from the website: To enter the competition, head to the social media desk at the BlackBerry stand 7B42 in App Planet, Hall 7. Show us your BlackBerry MWC11 badge and we will give you an entry form. Just answer the question and if you have one of the best answers you could win!

Mobile World Congress

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You are now in with BlackBerry Scene! You checked in to all the right places and we're glad to welcome you to the ranks of the BlackBerry CES crew!

NOTE: Probably going to be seeing this badge again in the future. The file name is <em>devcon2011.png</em>.

CES 2011

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Thank you for being a part of the Live & Rockin’ concert, sponsored by BlackBerry! You rock! Visit www.blackberry.co.id for the latest news on BlackBerry.

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Congrats — you found us! Don’t forget to say hi to our staff onsite for your chance to score some sweet BlackBerry swag!

SXSW 2011

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You are a true Blue Devil! You know all the hot spots at Duke University and aren’t afraid to show your school pride.

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You’ve discovered the key to Bon Appétit’s Navigator Badge: Eat well. Travel often. There’s something delicious just around the corner.

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Congrats! That’s 10 check ins at Bonnaroo this weekend. You are a Bonnaroo Rock Star! Now that you’re in the band be on the look out for a instant win message from us for great Bonnaroo prizes!

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

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You Nerd!

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Looks like you’re throwing a late night bender at the library. Ain’t no party like a Pythagorean Theorem party!

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You took the L train to Brooklyn to attend a software party! Pretty hardcore.

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Congratulations! You’ve taken your first step into the BRAVO world. (It’s not as scary as it sounds!)

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That’s 25+ checkins in Brooklyn for you!

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You have captured the fierce spirit of Bucky Badger� UW-Madison�s icon of tenacious excellence and infectious fun. Fearless sifting and winnowing has served you well. Now, go and unwind on the Terrace with some Babcock Ice Cream. On Wisconsin!

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You’ve travelled far and wide to explore every corner of campus — all without getting scurvy. Magellan’s got nothing on you!

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Hold the ketchup & drag it through the garden! You’ve earned the Celery Salt badge for visiting 5 places that serve Chicago-style hot dogs!

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Stand up! You’ve unlocked the Celtics badge for showing your Boston pride. Watch the Celtics take on the Lakers in The Finals 2010 on ABC! "Go Celtics!"

NBA 2010 Finals

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That’s over 100 days you’ve checked-in at the same place! You should have your photo hanging on the wall by now. Seriously, if they don’t let you, just hang it up yourself.

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Congrats! Your checkin to the Las Vegas Convention Center just unlocked the CES Badge. Welcome to the world’s largest and coolest tech show!

CES 2010

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1. 2011 International CES
2. 2011 CES, High Performance Audio at The Venetian
3. 2011 CES Press Day (Wednesday, January 5, 8:00 am — 5:45 p.m. at The Venetian)
4. 2011 CES Research Day (Wednesday, January 5, 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm LVCC North Hall)
5. Official CES Tweetup, Space Quest Bar, Las Vegas Hilton (Friday, January 7, 4:00 — 7:00 pm)

Welcome to the world’s largest tech show! Now head on over to Experience CEA in the Grand Lobby and show your badge to score some cool prizes (while supplies last).

NOTE: Here are the giveaways/contests listed on the CES blog:

CES 2011

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Happy Birthday to the guy wearing the ironic internet T-shirt and running shoes! We’ll pour out a little something for your 4-0.

Future Activation

Sorry, but this badge’s quote has not been seen…YET!!

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Sweet Home Chicago! You’ve earned a Chicago Blues badge by visiting 5 stops on the History of Chicago Blues Tour (downloadchicagotours.com)

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You’ve just unlocked the Flavorpill and HBO’s How to Make It Culture badge, after scoping out the best cultural venues in the city. Movin’ on up…

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You’re checking in all over town! Congrats on unlocking the Club L badge, the ladies would be proud. Where to next?

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Onions, peppers and pears, oh my! Thanks for supporting your local farmers. Tune in to CNN all this week or visit Eatocracy.com for more healthy eating tips!

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You’ve hit 3 BlackBook and HBO’s How To Make It-approved hotspots — no velvet rope can stop you.

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That’s 3 check-ins at fashionable hotspots! You’re entered to win invites to Fashion Week. Now, strut this badge during Fashion Week over to the Frappuccino Fashion Crew near Lincoln Square for a free bottled Frappuccino.

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Welcome to Metropolis, errr San Diego. You’ve just scored the Superman badge! Now show this at the WB booth to pick up some free swag, while supplies last. (Hint: stay away from the Kryptonite Cupcakes)

Comic-Con 2010

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It’s no Chili Con Carnival, but you’ve just cooked up the Comic-Con 2011 Badge! The South Park Experience is just across the street at First and J Street to score a super-sweet t-shirt.

Comic-Con 2011

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You’ve spotted The Conan Blimp! A big orange bag of slow moving gas has never looked so pretty. Visit www.teamcoco.com for more Conan!

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You’ve spotted The Conan Blimp! Fall to your knees and weep with joy! (Now get up from your knees and visit www.teamcoco.com for more Conan).

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That’s 4+ stops in one night for you!

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I like my politics served up free of commercials and free of commentary — but full of C-SPAN. Thanks Cable! I checked in at five common C-SPAN coverage locations.

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A true cupcake connoisseur, you know the goods when you see (and taste) them! TLC’s Cake Boss would be proud.

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So many parties, so little time… and you still managed to hit 10 of the brand-name events. Congrats!

SxSW 2010

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You’ve made your rounds at BlackBerry DEVCON 2010 and secured the highly desirable DEVCON10 App Developer badge – Congratulations!

BlackBerry DEVCON 2010

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Congrats! You’re 1 stop away from Dew Athlete Status. Show this badge at the Alli Shop and snag yourself a free pair of shades and make it official!

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Welcome to the Digg Party. I bet the… OMG!!! KEVIN ROSE JUST TOUCHED MY SHIRT!!!

SxSW 2009

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Full diplomatic immunity! That’s the third day you’ve taken refuge at the SF Embassy.

SxSW 2010

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That’s two films you’ve seen at SXSW. Know what this movie could use? More Winklevii.

SXSW 2011

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You’ve got a long night ahead of you. How about you recharge with a quick Disco Nap. That rug ain’t gonna cut itself.

NOTE: Special thanks to my friend @nanpalmero | BlackBerry Power User for figuring this one out for us!

SXSW 2011

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Woof! Woof woof 10 checkins @ dog runs woof woof woof 30 days woof woof! Woof!

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♫ Just a small town girl / Living in a lonely world / She took the midnight train going anywhere! ♫ That’s 3 karaoke field trips in a month! Treat yourself by slaying a lil’ Bon Jovi.

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Look at you in your fancy suit up on that fancy roof! You’re the Young Jeezy of the NY Tech scene!

Internet Week New York 2009

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Double pop that collar, son!

NOTE: Special thanks goes out to pronaz for pointing this out to us.

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After countless chakra cleansing hours, you’re making those stretch pants proud with a perfect Half Moon and an om-mazing Tree Pose. Namaste.

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Hint: You should have been here last year!

SxSW 2010

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Game-changer. You’ve now been to # restaurants on Eater.com’s ever-evolving list of our 38 most favorite restaurants in this here city. Sir or ma’am, may we simply say, Bravo.

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Wow! You’re on a spree! You’ve hit 5 of our favorite boutiques and still going strong.

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Look at you, checking in with 10 of your friends in tow! You so popular!

SxSW 2009

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Wow! 1,000 foursquare users in the same location?!? According to our math, the world should implode right about now.

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Your voice is raspy. Your legs are sore. Your team couldn’t do it without you. High five, you’re a true sports fan.

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♫Have a little fun… today!♫ Look at you, bouncing around town hitting up all of Ellen’s favorite spots! You’re practically BFFs!

NOTE: Previously, I had listed this as being obtained by checking in to a venue tagged ‘bakery’. Later, people got it for checking in to a dog park. Now there does not seem to be any tags/categories that specifically unlock the badge. Perhaps they are venues on The Ellen DeGeneres Show‘s foursquare page. Not sure yet.

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You’ve checked into 25 different venues!

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You’ve hit 3 of the 7 big spots at Facebook’s f8 conference. Congrats on making the rounds!

Facebook f8

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Welcome to the world above 59th Street!

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You made it 25 miles away from the convention center! Congrats on escaping downtown Austin.

SxSW 2010

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Well done escaping downtown Austin – though $5 bucks says you’re at Salt Lick

SxSW 2009

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Wow! You crossed the line! Your passion for fashion knows no boundaries! Thanks for stopping in and have some fun! — Love, Marc

Fashion Week 2010

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Wow! You crossed the line! Your passion for fashion knows no boundaries! Four of you will win tickets to the MbMJ FW11 runway show! We’ll email you! Love, Marc

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You’ve found the key to BRAVO’s Launch My Line insignia. Now, go find us some sales!

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Big ideas can change the world. A billion dollars isn’t too shabby either — we suggest you aim for both, if you want to be on the list of Most Innovative Companies in 2012.

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Congrats on unlocking the FedExCup badge! It all comes down to this: PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. PGA TOUR fans could save up to 25% with FedEx when shipping golf clubs and important items. Details at http://at.fedex.com/4sqFEC (use code:SAVE32SQ).

PGA Tour

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For exploring the campus you’ve earned the Cal badge. It may not grant you a Nobel Laureate parking space, but it proves your “Go Bears!” street cred.

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The following is taken directly from the website, "Foursquare users can earn the new badge by using their mobile devices to “check in” at various NYPL locations across The Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island.”

Psst. Looks like you love books and culture. ‘Find the future’ with a free NYPL Foursquare Friends Membership (http://nypl.org/4sqfriends). But don’t get too excited. People are reading in here!

NOTE: Badge winners will get a complimentary one-year Foursquare Friends Membership entitling them to an array of exclusive member-only perks; the Library will hold a monthly drawing for tickets to a LIVE from the NYPL event among NYPL "mayors" (a user can become the “mayor” of a venue if they check into that venue more than any other foursquare user in a 60-day period); other promotions include a behind-the-scenes tour of the Map Division tour for mayors; and a photo op in front of the Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Trustees Room fireplace, immortalized in the movie “The Day After Tomorrow,” that can be unlocked by checking in a certain number of times.

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You tracked down the Firefox mobile truck and scored yourself a Firefox mobile treat. Nom nom nom!

NOTE: I have been told that simply checkin in here does not unlock the badge. If you figure it out, please let us all know!!

SXSW 2011

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You tracked down the Firefox mobile truck and scored yourself a Firefox mobile treat. Nom nom nom!

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Whoa! You’ve travelled 1,000 miles with your Fitbit. That’s like walking from Miami to NYC.

NOTE: This badge is along the same lines as the Runkeeper and HealthMonth badge series. I disagree with this type of badge as it is awarded for an achievement not a check in. Foursquaer is a location-based game. Just my two cents.

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20,000 steps in 1 day! Way to be an overachiever – that’s twice the daily recommended amount.

NOTE: This badge is along the same lines as the Runkeeper and HealthMonth badge series. I disagree with this type of badge as it is awarded for an achievement not a check in. Foursquaer is a location-based game. Just my two cents.

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Whether you’re here for 1/4" electro-galvinized roofing nails or that hammer-machine-saw-thingy, here’s to getting stuff done!

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Tacos, cupcakes, burgers, po-boy’s… whatever your vice, congrats on finding some of Austin’s finest meals on wheels

SxSW 2010

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You eat the best from hot dogs to haute cuisine. That’s 5 checkins at Zagat Rated spots!

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Yo dawg, we heard you liked foursquare so we thought you would like to play foursquare while you use foursquare at our foursquare court!

SXSW 2011

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Look at you, Juan Valdez! That’s an impressive 30 cups of coffee. Now that you’ve had your caffeine fix, get out there and conquer the day – one twitchy step at a time.

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Battered up! That’s 10+ fried chicken outings for you! I believe the technical term for that is Poultry In Motion.

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Thanks for supporting Global Ignite Week! Think it was all the beer that made those five minute talks so interesting?

Global Ignite Week

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"I found a Golden Ticket!" Pepsi MAX and foursquare invite the holder of this badge to attend a MAXed out Big Boi concert on Monday night. (Details visible to the holder.)

NOTE: Winning this badge is good for 2 of the only 2,000 tickets to the Big Boi concert on 14 Mar. To claim your tickets, bring your Golden Ticket Badge to the Pepsi MAX Lot at 3rd and San Jacinto between 11am and 6pm and show it to a staff member.

SXSW 2011

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Thanks for tapping, scanning, or searching your way to Google I/O! We have lots in store for you so enjoy the rest of the conference!

NOTE: This badge was the first fourssquare badge to be earned by using Near Field Communications (NFC) technology.

Google I/O 2011

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Spotted: A true foursquare socialite. Chuck Bass would be impressed. Xoxo

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You’ve searched high and low to discover real life comic book locations. Who needs Super Heroes when you’re a Super Fan! Proudly show this badge at Comic Con’s Graphic.ly booth to redeem free comics!

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Welcome to the Great Outdoors! Behold Mother Nature’s true beauty. Now if only she’d throw a double rainbow up in this piece.

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“The Backstreet Boys of tech! The Menudo of the interne…. OMG! @NAVEEN JUST TOUCHED MY SHIRT!”

NOTE: Pssst…since you came to this page, here are the badges you need to enter: JetSetter, Super Mayor, Pizzaiolo, Local, Player Please!, and Newbie.

SxSW 2010

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10x trips in 30 days? Go reward yourself to the nastiest double cheeseburger you can find (bonus points for cheesy fries and milkshakes). And ps: you look nice today!

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For trimming your tresses and loving your locks like a true follicle wiz, you’ve received BRAVO’s Shear Genius Badge.

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Happy Halloween from foursquare! Here’s to hoping you came up with a better costume than The Jersey Shore.

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Warm up the glue gun, sharpen your scissors and lay out some pipe cleaners – cause somebody’s about to make something awesome! Sure hope it’s a papier-mâché dinosaur!

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Late to bed and early(ish) to rise. Your boss should be proud you made the early morning panels!

SxSW 2010

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Late to bed and early to rise. Good luck making it through the day. Tip: bacon egg n’ cheese and orange gatorade will be your bestest friend.

NOTE: This badge was originally created for SxSW 2010 then reopened (with a different quote) for general locations.

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Seven years after Harry Potter learned that he is a wizard, it’s just him against the Dark Lord. Join the battle at http://bit.ly/pIXd21, with code ‘harrypotter25′ for 25% off the of the video game. Grab your wands. The final battle is here.

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You’ve crowd-surfed your way to 3 different concerts. Make sure you catch "Speed of Bees" a Brooklyn based indie rock band. True or False: we just made that band up.

SXSW 2011

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You’ve survived a whole month in the Orange Bracket on Health Month!

NOTE: In my opinion, this series of badges should not exist. Foursquare is a LOCATION based game. This badge is based on an ACCOMPLISHMENT. If they keep this stuff up, they will dilute the badge pool with badges that have nothing to do with location at all. What is next? A book reading badge?!?

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You’ve survived a whole month in the Green Bracket on Health Month!

NOTE: In my opinion, this series of badges should not exist. Foursquare is a LOCATION based game. This badge is based on an ACCOMPLISHMENT. If they keep this stuff up, they will dilute the badge pool with badges that have nothing to do with location at all. What is next? A book reading badge?!?

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You’ve survived a whole month in the Yellow Bracket on Health Month!

NOTE: In my opinion, this series of badges should not exist. Foursquare is a LOCATION based game. This badge is based on an ACCOMPLISHMENT. If they keep this stuff up, they will dilute the badge pool with badges that have nothing to do with location at all. What is next? A book reading badge?!?

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You’ve survived a whole month in the Purple Bracket on Health Month!

NOTE: In my opinion, this series of badges should not exist. Foursquare is a LOCATION based game. This badge is based on an ACCOMPLISHMENT. If they keep this stuff up, they will dilute the badge pool with badges that have nothing to do with location at all. What is next? A book reading badge?!?

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Congrats from History Channel on unlocking America one check-in at a time. Thomas Jefferson would be proud.

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From Big Ben to Hampton Court Palace, you’re finding HISTORY all over the city. Admiral Nelson’s got nothing on you! As a bonus – you’re now entered into a prize draw to win a luxury London break. Good luck and keep exploring with HISTORY.

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Taken directly from the RadioShack foursquare page: Follow RadioShack and check-in at two Holiday Hero Hotspots like a gym (to stay in superhero trim), a coffee shop (to recharge your superpowers), or a place of transit (to zoom to unknown destinations), then check-in at your nearest RadioShack (to grab the best gifts at great prices).

Your cape is waving in the wind like a majestic beacon of holiday hope. Congratulations, Holiday Hero, you’re entitled to 20% off qualifying in-store purchases now thru 12/31/10 at The Shack®. Nice.

NOTE: Another note from the RadioShack foursquare page: You’ll also get exclusive in-store discounts on qualifying purchases: 10% for checking in, 15% for earning a mayorship and 20% for unlocking the badge.

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Two different hotels? This is Austin, not the Jersey Shore! (though you made The Situation proud)

SxSW 2010

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You are now officially an Indiana Hoosier! We will fight for the cream and crimson. For the glory of Old IU!

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♫…and the home of the brave!♫ Thanks for voting! Now visit elections.foursquare.com

Election Day 2010

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Whoop! You’ve unlocked the official badge of Texas A&M University. Keep an eye out for campus specials and offers just for our badge holders and Foursquare faithful . Congratulations and Gig’em!

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♫ This ain’t Seaworld, this is as real as it gets / I’m on a boat, MF’er, don’t you ever forget! ♫

NOTE: This badge was originally created for Internet Week 2009, but was later opened for other venues.

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♫ I’m riding a dolphin doing flips and shit / This dolphin’s splashing, getting everybody all wet / But this ain’t Seaworld, this is as real as it gets / I’m on a boat, motherfucker, don’t you ever forget! ♫

Internet Week New York 2009

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Looks like someone just bought a one way ticket to Regrets-ville! Don’t worry, we’ve got a show for you. Watch "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret" Fridays at 10/9c on IFC.

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Hey, thanks for being a webfooted explorer of the University of Oregon. You clearly know what all the flap is about! Go Ducks!

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Shhhhhhhhh! Otellini speaks! Intel + CES 2010 FTW!

CES 2010

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Thanks for joining Intel at CES! Exercise that Core!

CES 2010

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Intel would like to welcome you to CES! Remember, what happens in Vegas ends up on Foursquare, Twitter and Facebook. Drinks on us!

CES 2010

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Welcome to Internet Week 2010. Show this badge & skip some lines! Monday @ Onion Party, Tues @ #140conf Party, Wed @ Pop Everything and Thr @ Obliterati & SoundCtrl.

NOTE: This badge was credited as being the first badge with benefits for all who had it. It was a revolution in foursquare thinking, coordination, and marketing. By earning the badge, you were allowed to skip the lines at the listed parties.

Internet Week New York 2010

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Get a load of you, New Media Ninja! Have fun exploring Internet Week, and, while you’re here, be sure to check out all the Web 4.0 hotness!

Internet Week 2011

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Welcome to internet week! Five new badges for the next five days! What, wait.. No free drinks here? NEXT PARTY!

Internet Week New York 2009

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Look at that beautiful baby! He looks just like you! Congrats on one of the happiest days of your life! Now put down the phone and breathe deep. Because, though it’s a miracle to see the baby come out, wait ’til you see what comes out of the baby!

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Look at that beautiful baby! She looks just like you! Congrats on one of the happiest days of your life! Now put down the phone and breathe deep. Because, though it’s a miracle to see the baby come out, wait ’til you see what comes out of the baby!

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Congratulations, you Musicologist, you! From Jelly Roll to James Brown, from Billie to Badu, keep digging up the roots of Black music.

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Fresh to death! You’ve checked in for the GTL. Don’t miss the new season of the Jersey Shore – Thursdays at 10P/9C on MTV. Now pump that fist and dodge those grenades!

Active

Hopping around the world one airport at a time… congrats on your 5th airport checkin and safe travels!

Active

3 Apple Store checkins! Hold onto this badge tightly. Maybe someday you’ll be able to trade it in for an iHoverboard!

NOTE: This badge’s criteria is exactly the same as the other Jobs badge…just a new badge image.

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3 Apple Store checkins! Hold onto this badge tightly. Maybe someday you’ll be able to trade it in for an iHoverboard!

NOTE: If anyone has this badge (or knows someone who does) I would love to hear from you to get a link!

Active

Active

You’re a foodie that loves savory but it’s time to get your sweet on! Savor your badge BRAVO style.

Inactive

You found the Karaoke RV! Now queue us up some GnR! "You know where you are? You’re in the jungle baby!"

SxSW 2010

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Only the sweet sweet sounds of Journey can power this sound machine through the streets of Austin. So grab the mic, belt it out, and take a ride on the RVIP Lounge! Woot Woot!

SXSW 2011

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You found the Karaoke RV! Now go queue up some GnR! ♫ You know where you are? You’re in the jungle baby! ♫

SxSW 2009

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Austin’s not just weird, it’s good. Congrats on navigating the SXSW mayhem and finding the GOOD spots. Your mom would be proud!

SxSW 2010

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Stand up! You’ve unlocked the Lakers badge for showing your L.A. pride. Watch the Lakers take on the Celtics in The Finals 2010 on ABC! "Go Lakers!"

NBA 2010 Finals

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Congrats on making it to the North Pole! Take a deep breath, plant your flag and be sure to get home safe!

NOTE: This badge was created specifically for Parker Liautaud for his trek to the North Pole.

Active

You could finally check for yourself the Eiffel Tower isn’t in Las Vegas. Now go get some French cheese, what else?

LeWeb’10

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You’ve been at the same place 3x in one week!

Active

Congratulations on finding some of the Keystone State�s gems. Somewhere there�s a tiny Liberty Bell replica ringing in your honor.

Active

You know all the hottest singles spots and can now proudly wear BRAVO’s Millionaire Matchmaker Badge of Love.

Inactive

Congratulations, you’re on your way to become a living Louis Vuitton icon. You really deserve our upcoming surprises and another round of shopping!

Inactive

Feel your heart beat as you cheer on your country in the largest song contest on the planet! Don’t forget to vote (and sing along)! Congratulations on your shiny new Lufthansa Eurovision Song Contest 2011 badge.

Active

Prost! It’s Oktoberfest time! Party on with a coupon from Lufthansa and sing along with some Bavarian songs from the Gstanzl-Parade.

Oktoberfest

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You can now consider yourself an official Louis Vuitton Ambler! Those boots really were made for walking…And that bag was too…

NOTE: This badge used to be known as Louis Vuitton Insider. They have now retrograded all of the old badges into the new style.

Inactive

Hope you’re enjoying the 2011 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks! Enjoy the magic as they light up the sky with the largest Independence Day fireworks display in America. Don’t forget to look up!

Inactive

You’ve checked into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®! Enjoy this week’s excitement featuring great bands, musical acts, mischievous clowns & awe-inspiring floats! 5-4-3-2-1…Let’s Have a Parade!

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Hungry? You just found one of America’s best pigout spots as seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation! Hope you brought your appetite!

Active

Taken directly from the RunKeeper site: Track a marathon or running activity equal to 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers).

You finished a marathon (that’s twenty-six point two miles, friend), and all you got was this badge. Oh wait… and that INCREDIBLE feeling of accomplishment! Way to go!

NOTE: I disagree with this line of badges. Foursquare is a LOCATION based game. This badge is based on an ACCOMPLISHMENT. At least it has a HINT of location base — you do have to be in a place to run. It is better than the Health Month series of badges.

Inactive

You stood with Stephen Colbert to help beat back the forces of sanity! Wear this badge proudly and remember to always… shh! What’s that? I think there’s someone behind you. Run!!!

March to Keep Fear Alive

Inactive

Show us your badges!

Active

You’ve now eaten at a plateful of Mario’s restaurants! You clearly love pizza, pasta and the classic design of orange rubber footwear. Now put down that phone and let’s eat!

Inactive

Please don’t stop the music, you’ve dropped in at the hottest music joints in the city. Keep following your Inner Driver because you could be rocking out in a brand new MAZDA2.

Inactive

Game On as you’ve uncovered the coolest gaming places in the city. Keep following your Inner Driver and you could find yourself behind the controls of a brand new MAZDA2.

Inactive

Congrats Inner Driver! To be entered to win the Mazda2 send an email to noreply@eprizefulfillment.com with the subject line, "Mazda2 Foursquare Giveaway — ENTRY". The body of your email must contain your full name, date of birth, and phone #. Good luck!

NOTE: Earning this badge will let you know how to enter to win a 2011 MAZDA2. There will be a few venues that Mazda will announce that will automatically get you the Inner Drive badge when you check in to them. The contest ends on 7 December 2010.

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You’re so fashion forward and have checked-in at the most fabulous spots in the city. Keep following your Inner Driver and you could be driving the subcompact that matches your style.

Active

Oh, I see that you’re a true art connoisseur. You have excellent taste.

Active

Thanks for Waking up with the Metro! You’ve checked in near Metro pickup locations on 3 different mornings!

Active

Congrats, you’ve just unlocked the Mile High badge! 500 miles per hour @ 30,000 feet and you’re still connected with Gogo. Happy travels!

Inactive

Congrats! You just unlocked the { mongo: ‘db’ } badge!

NOTE: Might also be unlockable at:

MongoDC 2011: June 27
Woolly Mammoth Theatre
641 D Street, NW (7th & D)
Washington, DC

Mongo Moscow 2011

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Welcome to Mount Snow! We’ve come a long way since 1954, when we first opened with 7 trails. Walt liked to dream big, so we’re now at almost 600 acres of terrain & the best snowmaking around. Enjoy!

Inactive

Oh nooo! Mr. Bill! (and happy bday from Eris + team foursquare!)

Inactive

Thanks for taking part in MTV’s ‘Get Yourself Tested’ campaign. People who @GYTNOW are twice as sexy as those who don’t. Spread the word and encourage your friends to get tested too!

Active

Nom Nom Nom. That’s 5 check-ins at campus dining halls. You must be a Grilled Cheese connoisseur. You deserve a TV Show!

Inactive

Look at all you, name dropping internet celebs left and right! Checkins calling out 2 different A-list’ers scored you this badge.

SxSW 2010

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Look at you, name dropping Internet celebs left and right. Welcome to the big leagues of knowing folks like Anoop Ranganath!

NOTE: Names that have worked:

Again, special thanks to my friend @nanpalmero | BlackBerry Power User for figuring this one out for us!

SXSW 2011

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You are now 220 miles above the Earth traveling at 17,500 mph and unlocked the NASA Explorer Badge! Show this badge and get a free scoop of astronaut ice cream.

Active

Check the hoses on your spacesuit and prepare for launch! You have discovered lots of NASA related locations, making you an official NASA Explorer. Keep looking up and checking in!

NOTE: This badge was originally created for a single check in in outer space. Details on that badge can be found at http://thekruser.com/foursquare/badges/nasa-explorer/.

Inactive

Happy New Year! Thanks for all your check-ins, tips, photos, comments and badge unlocks in 2010. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2011 – and a hangover free tomorrow.

Active

Congrats on your first check-in!

Inactive

You stopped by 4 UrbanDaddy-approved spots, unlocked the HBO How To Make It/UD Nightlife Badge, Time to celebrate!

Inactive

Congratulations on covering so much ground during the Northside Festival! You can hold your head high on the L train.

Northside Festival

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In brightest day, In blackest night, Green Lantern’s badge is quite the sight. For those who recite this mighty plight, DC’s booth has swag delight!

Comic-Con 2010

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You’ve just checked into a venue recommended by The New York Times during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Go for the gold!

Olympics 2010

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You just finished the NYC Marathon, unlocked a badge, and helped support the kids of CampInteractive.org! What an amazing accomplishment. Now have fun walking home, because unlike you, the subway’s probably not running

NOTE: A message from RunKeeper: Please note: you need to actually complete the NYC Marathon on race day, be located on the race course, and have tracked your race with the RunKeeper app in order to unlock this badge.

NYC Marathon

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You’re a real Pfundskerl! You’ve checked in at three different Oktoberfest locations. Prost to your achievement! Now, we feel you’ve earned a reward….make sure to check the badge unlock email you will receive from foursquare to learn how to redeem an awesome discount on your next Lufthansa flight!

NOTE: When you earn the badge, you also will receive a 20 Euro voucher for your next Lufthansa flight. Easy! Hey, pick me up some bockwurst, would ya??

Oktoberfest

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Get ready for your close up! You’ve just earned the On Location badge by visiting five of Chicago’s iconic movie locations.

Active

Taken directly from the RunKeeper site: Track five activities with different activity types (i.e. walking, running, cycling, hiking, skiing…etc) with a distance greater than 1 kilometer.

Nice! You’ve tracked 5 different activity types on RunKeeper. You win a free air guitar!

NOTE: I disagree with this line of badges. Foursquare is a LOCATION based game. This badge is based on an ACCOMPLISHMENT. At least it has a HINT of location base — you do have to be in a place to run. It is better than the Health Month series of badges.

Active

10+ checkins in 12 hours! Next up: tweeting that you unlocked this Overshare badge?

Inactive

Nice job soaking up all that PA history. Look out Alex Trebek.

Inactive

Hey, thanks for checking in with PA on Groundhog Day. World-famous prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, has been predicting weather for over 120 years. Shadow or no shadow? Go to visitPA.com to find out.

Inactive

Somebody likes their tax-free shopping in PA. Hey, there’s more where that came from.

Inactive

Nice job eating your way through PA! Yummm, keystone.

Inactive

You’ve joined your fellow Cheeseheads hoping to shred the defense like a fine Wisconsin cheddar. Enjoy the game… and your Lambeau Leap into that bowl of french onion dip.

Super Bowl XLV

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Three days at the Convention Center before noon! Your boss would be so proud!

SxSW 2009

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That’s 5 Convention Center checkins for you… you’re really getting your $500 bucks worth!

SxSW 2010

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Looks like someone actually came down here to learn. Better ditch that iPad and hit some parties before you get stuffed in a locker.

SXSW 2011

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What else did you expect checking-in with foursquare at the Brightkite party? Anyone down for a dance off?

SxSW 2009

Inactive

Good morning boys and girls! Welcome to the Pee-wee parade! Bring this badge to the Sondheim Theatre box office @ 124 West 43rd and SCREAM REAL LOUD for a surprise from Pee-wee (while supplies last).

NOTE: The easiest way to find him is to friend him on foursquare. That will allow you to see his most recent check in.

The Pee-wee Herman Broadway Show

Active

Congrats! You’ve just dipped your fabulously-heeled foot into the ultra-exclusive celebrity world. What’s next — your own reality show?

Active

Only a tall drink of water like yourself would know the sexiest hot spots. Say, is it hot in here, or is it just you? Meeeeeoooow!

NOTE: This badge’s criteria is exactly the same as the other PEOPLE Sexiest Man Alive badge…just a new badge image.

Active

Only a tall drink of water like yourself would know the sexiest hot spots. Say, is it hot in here, or is it just you? Meeeeeoooow!

Active

Wait outside the velvet rope? You? No way! You know where to find the hottest parties – it’s just too bad this badge doesn’t come with bottle service.

Active

Follow us on foursquare and check in at summer venues to unlock our Pepsi Summer Fun badge.

Now, I have no idea how many summer venues it takes or what their definition of a summer venue is. I guess we will find out!

Beach, BBQs, Parks and sun – what could be better? By unlocking this badge, you’re eligible to win awesome prizes. Now time to relax and unwind – it’s summertime!

Active

That’s a stylish badge you’ve got there…the ultimate Perry Ellis accessory. Now head on over to perryellis.com, where you can get 30% off with your unique code. Congrats on checking in like a true American fashion icon!

NOTE: Some additional information from aboutfoursquare.com:

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You found 3 places with a photobooth!

Active

This badge is reserved only for the true pizza connoisseur: slices from 20 different pizza places. Well done!

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Special congrats to Paul & Janelle, the first “kind-of met through dodgeball, but not really” wedding! Show this badge to Teddy Salad for free drinks at Barcade FOR LIFE!

NOTE: This badge was created specifically for the Kermizian — Gunther Wedding.

Kermizian-Gunther Wedding

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There’s a good chance you don’t even know how you unlocked this badge, but you got it for OAuth’ing and using three Apps built on the foursquare API. If you understand what that means, and love Scala sandwiches, we’re hiring! foursquare.com/jobs

SXSW 2011

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You clearly love music, so you’re gonna love this. BRAVO is hosting a private Jewel event this Thursday. Bring this badge to the SPIN LOFT on 6th (310 East 6 Street) on 3/17 at 5:45pm. Only 90 seats available so first come first serve!

NOTE: Earning this badge gets you a chance to attend the private Jewel event…then again, it says that in the badge message.

Active

Look at you, checking-in with 3 members of the opposite sex! Player, please!

Inactive

Oink oink, you filthy little BBQ lover!

SxSW 2009

Inactive

Oink oink, you filthy little BBQ lover!

SxSW 2010

Inactive

Congrats! You just unlocked the Princeton P-rade badge. If your blood isn’t yet orange and black, keep drinking.

Princeton Univeristy P-Rade

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Now you can show the world your true colors ‐ gold and blue. Let’s go, Mountaineers!

Active

That’s 5 check-ins at PUMA Social venues, looks like someone has been putting in some serious training time. Just remember to stretch, and also that bacon has electrolytes, too.

Active

Nom, Nom, Nom, somebody’s got the late night munchies. You’ve hit up three restaurants after 2am.

Active

Oh captain, my captain, you checked in at 3 PUMA Social venues in 48 hours. Looks like someone is a Team Captain. Ahoy!

Inactive

Three late-nights at the PV House! You working on that Slut badge?

SxSW 2009

Active

That’s your 10th check-in at the Quad. Either you’re majoring in Botany, or you just gave up on class altogether.

Active

Score. You’ve now been to # stores and retail establishments on Racked.com’s ever-evolving list of our 38 favorite places to spend money in this here city. May we just say, it looks great on you.

Inactive

You’ve joined Jon Stewart to bring America back to reasonableness. You’re probably not the badge-wearing type, but we figured this little electronic one was pretty discreet.

Rally to Restore Sanity

Active

Way to drink, eat, shop, and spa like a Real Housewife!

Inactive

Welcome to the guru-free zone, #RLTM NY 11: bravely usher your businesses into the realtime, social, mobile future!

NOTE: Real Time New York is the event formerly known as TWTRCON.

Realtime NY 11

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Nice job sneaking off to see some films (one of the best parts of SXSW). Gold Badges unite!

SxSW 2009

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You’re in…you are a part of Redskins Nation. Hail to the Redskins! Hail Victory! Braves on the Warpath! Fight for old D.C.!

Active

What’s more exciting — unlocking this badge? Or the fact that you’re about to see Ellen? Live! In Person! Hope you brought your dancing shoes!

Active

You’re making the world a mappier place one checkin at a time!

Inactive

That’s 3 checkins before 6 AM! Just like Al Roker — you’re becoming a regular in his "neck of the woods."

Inactive

That’s three late night check-ins at different hotels. Here’s to hoping you got your room serviced.

SXSW 2011

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1. Check in to three different venues listed on the LogoTV foursquare page on three different days from three of the following five categories: (i) gay bars, (ii) salons, (iii) boutiques, (iv) karaoke bars, (v) beauty/cosmetics. Confused? 3 places with different categories from the list on 3 different days.

-OR-

2. Check in to one of the following locations:

• Splash Bar – 50 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011-5727
• Therapy – 348 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019
• Barracuda – 275 W 22nd St # 1, New York, NY 10011
• Therapy – 348 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019
• STYXX Nightclub – 3 Spring Street, Portland, ME 04101-3918
• Q Lounge – 1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5612
• Mova – 1435 P Street Northwest, Washington D.C, DC 20005
• Escuelita – 303 West 39th Street, New York, NY 10018
• The Cage – 32 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
• Alias Night Club – 984 Old McPherson Church RD, Fayettteville NC 28303
• Krash Klub – 1257 Ponce De Leon, San Juan, PR
• Rage Nightclub – 8911 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
• Ripples Nightclub – 5101 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90803
• Station 4 – 3911 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75219
• Micky’s – 8857 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
• Blakes on the Park – 227 10th Street, Northeast Atlanta, GA 30309-3706
• Jungle – 2115 Faulkner Road, Northeast Atlanta, GA 30324-4269
• Georgies Alibi – 3100 3rd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713-7602
• Hamburger Mary’s – 1600 East 8th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
• VIP Nightclub – 3673 Merrill Avenue Riverside, CA 92506-2538
• Ripples Nightclub – 5101 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90803
• Adonis Nightclub – 4601 Kellogg Ave # 1, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2422
• Club Masque – 34 North Jefferson Street Dayton, OH 45402-2008
• Old Street Saloon – 13 Old St # B Monroe, OH 45050-1812

All hail the Queen! You’ve sashayed with the best of them, earning you this sassy badge to Drag around. Don’t miss the premiere of Logo TV’s Drag Race – January 24 at 10PM.

NOTE: The above information was taken directly from the sweepstake’s site. However, I earned the badge without visiting any of the sites listed on the page or on the list. It appears as though checking in to a venue with one of the requisite categories on three different days will unlock the badge. Doesn’t even need to be different venues.

Active

Checking-in after 3am on a school night? Well done!

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Congratulations, you’ve unlocked the Shine Seeker badge! See foursquare.com/queensland for info on our Shine Seeker competition… and keep on exploring Queensland, where Australia shines!

NOTE: Once you earn the badge, you will be entered into the draw to win one of two Blue Holidays, the holiday program of Virgin Blue, packages, including return airfares to Cairns for two people flying Virgin Blue and 2 nights accommodation in Cairns. The competition closes 31 December, 2010,

Inactive

Welcome to the Shorty Awards!! Extra credit if you noticed this special edition "you unlocked a badge!" text is exactly 140 characters long.

Shorty Awards

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5 check-ins with Lucky and still going strong – you’re a NYFW machine!

Fashion Week 2010

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You are a true Six Flags Funatic! With this badge you have the chance to win an Unlimited Exit Pass for our 50th Anniversary in 2011! The winner will be announced at the end of the season!

NOTE: What’s more is they are incorporating a the biggest foursquare-related giveaway to date (as of 12 June 2010). The contest runs from 10 June through 7 September 2010. At close of business on 7 September 2010, each park’s current Mayor will receive a free 2011 Season Pass. They are also planning on giving away a chance to win a 2011 50th anniversary "Exit Pass" allowing immediate ride access onto Six Flags signature coasters all season long, among other prizes. Don’t miss out!

Active

Looks like someone’s been slaying the pow! Say, is it 1988 in here, or did someone just throw a sick Double Daffy!?

Active

IFC likes your style. 3 check-ins at our Always On, Slightly Off favorites? We think you deserve an eye patch… but a badge will have to do!

Inactive

Three different hotels! You’re like the Paris Hilton / Bret Michaels of SX!

SxSW 2009

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Whoa! That’s your 5th check-in showing your school pride. You’re a super fan! Now remember to wash off that face paint before you go to bed — huge mistake!

Inactive

Three nights of Internet Week parties makes you an official Social Media Guru(, nerd!) The first 24 people to show this badge @ IW HQ (registration desk) on Thu June 10 win a free bottle of wine signed by @garyvee! (You must be 21+)

Internet Week New York 2010

Active

Keep this up and you’re going to end up on Valleywag with Julia Allison

Active

From the Beatles to Bieber, you love music just as much as Ellen! Now kick back and enjoy the tunes!

NOTE: By definition, unlocking this badge should also unlock the Don’t Stop Believin’ badge as well (if all three check ins are at venues tagged karaoke and are all in the same month).

Inactive

You must have World Cup fever! That’s three check-ins from the first World Cup ever held in Africa. Watch CNN and visit CNN.com/WorldCup for complete coverage.

World Cup 2010

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You’ve just seen three bands recommended by SPIN’s editors!

SxSW 2010

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Break out the air-guitar! You’ve checked out a band recommended by the Spin Editors! Why quit now – mosh your way to some more SXSW shows.

SXSW 2011

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This Monster Mash is now swarming! I’d watch out if I were you… ♫ cause this is Thriller! Thriller Night! And no one’s going to save you from the beast about to strike! ♫

NOTE: Other sites have said this badge’s quote is different. They say, "You have forged a community to protect yourself from the dark ghouls trolling the overworld to steal your soul. Arm yourself with this badge as an amulet to ward off these wretched demons. Or just trade it for some Skittles!"

However, I am unable to find that quote.

Inactive

Thank you. We started in 1971 and are turning 40. You’ve earned this badge and a chance to win a $40 Starbucks card. Sweepstakes ends 3/12/11. For complete details: http://sbux.co/TributeBadgeRules

NOTE: Earning this badge automatically enters you in a sweepstakes to win a $40 Starbucks gift card.

Inactive

Your devotion to the Steelers is as strong as their Steel Curtain defense. Enjoy the game… and grab us some nachos while you’re up!

Super Bowl XLV

Active

Congratulations! You are a Sun Devil super fan. People may start to confuse you for Sparky with all that spirit.

Inactive

Congratulations on unlocking the Sun Valley Resort Badge! Welcome to the Tradition! Now start your own…

Active

Congratulations! You’ve found your happy place and we’re proud to bestow upon you the coveted Sunday River badge.

Inactive

Looks like someone scored tickets to The Big Game. Lucky you! Whether you’re waving your Terrible Towel or rocking a Foam Cheesehead, enjoy Super Bowl XLV. And Go… Team!

Super Bowl XLV

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That "Super Swarm" badge is for babies! Welcome to the Super Duper Swarm Club – 500 people checked in at once!

Inactive

Goooooooooal! That’s three checkins from World Cup viewing parties. You truly are a World Cup Super Fan! Now go cheer louder! Watch CNN and visit CNN.com/WorldCup for complete coverage.

World Cup 2010

Active

A special shoutout for holding down 10 mayorships at once!

Active

You’ve checked into 50 different venues!

Inactive

Know what you call a 50 person swarm at SXSW? The Hilton Lobby. So we upped the ante to 250 and you still nailed it. Well played!

SxSW 2010

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50 person foursquare swarms are soooo 2009. We upped it to 250 for the Super Swarm and you still nailed it. Well played!

NOTE: Originally created for SxSW 2010, but later was opened for other places.

Active

That’s 30 checkins in a month for you!

Active

Looks like someone’s definitely got their thumb on the pulse of Singapore’s urban lifestyle! Now pop over to www.supermodelme.tv/SuperConnected for a chance to win exclusive prizes!

Inactive

You’re one urban fashionista! Go on, buy those jeans, they look fabulous on you. Now pop over to www.supermodelme.tv/SuperStyle for a chance to win exclusive prizes!

Inactive

However-many-days you were at SX, you survived. Well played and see you next year!

SxSW 2009

Inactive

The airport is your beacon home.

SxSW 2010

Active

50+ people are also checked-in here — it’s a foursquare flashmob!

Active

Hey now! That’s your 5th check-in near the water. Let’s hope this isn’t followed-up by unlocking our "Unlucky Shark Attack" badge.

NOTE: This badge was originally created for SxSW 2010, but was later opened for other places.

Inactive

You found a pool? NERD SPRING BREAK! Bonus points if you’re on a roof. Extra bonus points if you snuck in!

SxSW 2010

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Break out your air guitar because your American Express Card swipe at SXSW just triggered a $1 donation from Amex to support Grounded in Music. Thank you!

SXSW 2011

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Five bars in less than three hours? If SXSW had an MVP, it’d be YOU! And if your liver could speak, it’d scream HELP!

SXSW 2011

Inactive

"Check Baby, Check Baby 1-2-3-4!" That’s four nights in a row at SXSW 2011. Somebody is on a BENDER!!!

SXSW 2011

Inactive

You sure are far far away from the Convention Center. Let’s hope you’re chillin’ with some hip new indie band and not tied to the back of a runaway horse.

SXSW 2011

Inactive

Impressive recovery after last night! Grab yourself a breakfast burrito, some gatorade, and your business cards. It’s going to be a rough day.

SXSW 2011

Active

Some of the greatest players in Syracuse University history have worn the legendary #44. Today, you join them! Wear it proudly. Go ‘Cuse!

Inactive

Nice job sneaking off to see some films (the best kept secret of SXSWi!) Visit the IFC Crossroads House (7th & Brazos) for free stuff and to see the best of SXSW live in-studio.

SxSW 2010

Inactive

You just unlocked Eater and Racked’s HBO How to Make It Tastemaker badge! That’s 3 or more check-ins from Eater or Racked approved venues.

Inactive

Congratulations! You’ve unlocked The Team Coco Bonnaroo Badge! Enjoy the show, and please consider a shower in the near future.

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

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Congratulations! Go to the Telefonica Stand and get your gift. Limited to the first 200 participants . Enhorabuena! Dirigete al Stand de Telefonica y consigue tu regalo. Limitado a los primeros 200.

Mobile World Congress

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Over 1000 check-ins!? Thank you 1000 times over! Treat yourself to 40% off some cool shirts at foursquarestore.com (use the code **redemable code here**). We’d give you 1000% off, but that don’t make no sense! It’s a super tiny gesture of our immense appreciation.

NOTE: If you check in and foursquare thinks you are too far away from the venue to count for points, that check in will not count towards earning the badge.

Future Activation

You’ve unlocked the Texas Tech badge. You bleed Red & Black and know this campus inside and out! Guns up!

Inactive

With that check-in, you’re now an official member of The Original Crime family’s inner circle. Rest not, there are many more locales to conquer. Prep yourself by tuning in to The Borgias, Sundays at 9PM ET/PT on Showtime.

Inactive

You’ve checked-in at Thriving Ivory’s Fillmore show. Head to the merchandise table and show your TI badge to score some free swag!

NOTE: This badge is venue and date specific.

Active

Whoa! You sure know Chicago bars! That’s 4 check-ins at venues recommended by Time Out Chicago.

Active

You rock the discount cocktails — that’s 4 check-ins at venues recommended by Time Out New York.

Inactive

Your summer is officially underway now that you’ve found a TLC Summer hot spot. Time to soak up the season with sun, fun and your favorite shows!

Active

Thanks for stopping by the Plaza! Hope you can come to the next Toyota Concert Series on TODAY.

Active

You wear the term "foodie" as a badge of honor, and now have BRAVO’s Top Chef Badge to prove it.

Inactive

Congratulations on unlocking the Toys"R"Us Black Friday Badge! First 3000 to text FOURSQBF to 30364 receive 15% Off of Purchases $150 or more on you next visit. GO! Offer valid 11/28-12/2

Inactive

You’ve just seen your third show outside of downtown Austin!

SxSW 2010

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Driving around SF is soooo 2008, hence the special shoutout for your 10th BART checkin. Public transportation is the new Prius!

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Holy moly transit champ, You sure know how to get around Metro Vancouver! Thanks for going green and riding with TransLink!

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Name-Brand Party Trifecta! You hit 3 of the big 5: Ignite / Yelp / Digg / Thrillist / College Humor / Webutante Ball!

Internet Week New York 2009

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Name-Brand Party Trifecta! You hit 3 of the big 6: Frog / Digg / Facebook / Goog / 32-Bit / The Decider

SxSW 2009

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3 big-league stadium check-ins from 1 baseball fan who happens to have 2 thumbs? By our count, you’re only a 4-bagger short of the foursquare cycle! We tried putting the badge in the Cracker Jack box. Didn’t fit.

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You know USC like only a loyal member of the Trojan Family can. Wear the cardinal and gold with pride. Fight on!

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You Joined the Real-Time Revolution at TWTRCON NY 2010! Be sure to check tips for TWTRCON wifi details, after-parties and lots more!

TWTRCON

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Congrats! You rocked the real-time revolution at TWTRCON SF 2010!

TWTRCON

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“Oh When the Yanks Go Marching In!” Thanks for supporting the U.S. Men’s National Team. Now let’s hear you scream, cheer and chant until you’re red, white and blue in the face!

They say if you mess with the Bull, you get the horns. Today, you have shown your Bull pride by earning your horns! Wear them proudly.

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Look at you, Panther! Way to prowl your way around campus. Now take this badge and wear it proudly. Also, shouldn�t you be studying? GO PANTHERS!

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Ooh la la! This is your 2nd check-in at a great date spot for Valentine’s Day. How romantic! Next up: bring your date to see "Valentine’s Day", in theaters February 12th!

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That’s three music venue check-ins for you! Your love of live music has now been confirmed. Now go get to the front of the crowd and make us proud.

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You’re one, two, three times a Bombshell! And we’ve got a secret — we’ve got a crush on YOU!

NOTE: Be careful with the 3 check-ins to the VS stores, since some venues may not be official. You may have to play around with the actual venues to see if they’re authorized 4SQ ones. -4sqprincess
Badge starts unlocking at VS Stores 6/15/11 -4sqprincess

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You’re well on your way to becoming a bona fide food critic with all these restaurant check-ins! Hope to see you at the Choice Eats event on March 29th. Better bring your appetite!

NOTE: Also taken from the website:
Once the Choice Eats badge is unlocked, ticket holders can not only hold bragging rights but show their badge at the event this year and receive a special gift from the Village Voice booth. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008.

Choice Eats

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♫ “You spin me right round, baby, right round. Like a record, baby, round round round round.” ♫ Congrats on finding one of the last record stores in the world!

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That sure is a nice collection of art gallery checkins (10 different galleries!)

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Taken directly from the RunKeeper site: Track any three activities (i.e. walking, running, cycling..etc) with a distance greater than 1 kilometer.

Congratulations! That’s 3 activities completed with RunKeeper. But don’t stop now… You’re just getting warmed up! Try tracking an upcoming race or some other activities with RunKeeper to earn more badges.

NOTE: I disagree with this line of badges. Foursquare is a LOCATION based game. This badge is based on an ACCOMPLISHMENT. At least it has a HINT of location base — you do have to be in a place to run. It is better than the Health Month series of badges.

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A wise microcelebrity once said: ‘I won a Webby’ is the new ‘I have a website.’ You may not have be named King or Queen tonight, but please accept this Webby as a token of just how special we think you are.

Internet Week New York 2009

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Webby 2010: You may not have walked away a winner tonight, but please accept our Webby Badge as a token of just how special we think you are.

Internet Week New York 2010

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You’re celebrating the best of the Web — you win at the Internet today!

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Just saying, but if @naveen doesn’t win Prom King, this whole thing is bunk!

Internet Week New York 2010

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Welcome to Where 2.0, a geo-nerd’s playground! Don’t forget to wish Brady Forrest (the conference organizer!) a happy birthday on Wednesday 3/31!

Where 2010

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From haute sandwich shops to brand new tikki bars, you clearly know Where to Eat in New York.

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Congratulations! You’re now officially a Whistler Blackcomb Shred Head!

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You’re a real Whitney aficionado. Present your badge at the visitor services desk in the Museum lobby to receive 20% off membership.

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From wolfing down Dat Donuts to strolling through Ping Tom Park to worshipping at the altar of MJ, you’ve traversed the City of Big Shoulders, checking in at five Chicago hotspots. And by hot, we mean gusty. They don’t call it the Windy City for nothing.

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Quite the discerning wine palette. Let the tannins settle and savor the flavor profile – vanilla, butterscotch, used-chimney. Enjoy your next pinot, you oenophile you.

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"This one time, at WordCamp?" Welcome to WordCamp San Francisco!

WordCamp 2010

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Gooooooooooooooooaalllll! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! We hope you’re enjoying World Cup 2010 as much as we are!

World Cup 2010

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That’s three check-ins in the financial district. You’d fit right in with a copy of The Wall Street Journal under your arm.

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Have a great power lunch! You’ve checked into two restaurants reviewed by The Wall Street Journal’s Lunch Box column.

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You really get around! The Wall Street Journal congratulates you on checking into all five boroughs of New York.

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Sorry, but this badge’s quote has not been seen…YET!!

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Back of the net! Now check out the Sony Ericsson Xperia Football page for tips of where to go and what to see near a whole host of the World’s best football stadiums

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Here’s the Xperia Footy Final badge, win tix to the UEFA Super Cup. Simply email ucl@sonyericsson.com to enter. Email se@competition-notifications.com for T&Cs. Sony, Partner of UEFA Champions League.

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Great! You just unlocked the Xperia Ischgl Badge from Sony Ericsson. Now head over to SilvrettaSports Testcenter and start carving your name into those mountain sides. Have fun!

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Great! You just unlocked the XPERIA Tennis Fan Badge from Sony Ericsson. Why not see what tips other tennis fans have suggested in your area?

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Congrats on mastering Harvard Yard on Foursquare! You’re looking (and acting) smarter all the time.

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There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place…

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That brings you to 10 movie theater checkins! Now, can you pick us up a large popcorn while you’re up?

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Waffles and tacos and dumplings and BBQ and… looks like you’ve found 3 of your city’s legendary food trucks. Enjoy!