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It seems the data people create using store\'s preferred-customer cards is being used by government agents hunting for potential terrorists. They think federal authorities are plugging the information into algorithms, using the complex formulas to create a picture of general-population trends that can be contrasted with the lifestyles of known terrorists. If your habits match, expect further scrutiny at the least. Full Story.

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