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Southwest Facebook Promotion For ‘Friends’ Creates Lots Of Enemies
All Southwest Airlines wanted to do was have more “friends” on Facebook, but after a “computer glitch” charged them exorbitant fees for their “discounted” flights during a promotion Friday, the airline made a lot of enemies in the process.
Zynga Releases 'ChefVille' On Battered Facebook Platform In Wake Of Financial And Legal Troubles
Following a month of struggling financial performance and impending legal battles, Zynga is releasing a new Facebook game "ChefVille" based around cooking. Will it help resuscitate the battered company and its wounded relationship with Facebook?
McDonald’s Curly Fries A Reality, But Where? [PHOTOS]
It already has "world famous" French fries coveted by many around the globe in its locations worldwide, but now McDonald's has a new addition in potato cuisine: curly fries. But where on Earth can one get these corkscrew concoctions known as "Twister Fries?"
Facebook Opens UK Online Gambling And Bingo Service
Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social networking site, said it has started to offer UK users over 18 the chance to play online bingo and slots for cash. For now, the Menlo Park, Calif., company is barred from offering gambling in the U.S.
NASA Technician Bobak Ferdowsi's Mohawk Turns New Champion On Twitterverse As Curiosity Makes Historic Landing On Mars
Reports of NASA's Activity Lead Bobak Ferdowsi became one of the most trending topics across a host of social media sites including Twitter, Meme and Facebook Sunday, as millions watched Curiosity's successful landing at 10:31 pm PDT (early morning EDT) August 5 on Mars after the dangerous "seven minutes of terror."
Who Is Megan Rossee? Olympian Michael Phelps Reported Dating Model Megan Rossee
Megan Rossee is dating swimmer Michael Phelps, according to reports.
Watch NASA Mars Rover News Live: News About Mars Curiosity Rover
Now that the Mars Curiosity Rover has landed on the red planet and sent back pictures from a new part of the planet, NASA is broadcasting news about the rover live though Ustream.
Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley And The Booming Business Of Dead Celebrities
This month marks two landmark anniversaries -- the deaths Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, two of the world's most recognizable pop-culture icons, who also happen to be two of the highest-earning dead celebrities.
iOS 6 Release Date Approaching As Apple Seeds Beta 4 To Developers For Download
Though Apple hasn't specified the exact release date of iOS 6 - the site currently says it's "coming this fall" - but many believe Apple will release the platform alongside a new iPhone and possibly a new "mini iPad," which are both expected to be unveiled and released in mid-September. iOS 6 looks to be right on track for a September release date, as Apple released the fourth beta build of iOS 6 to developers, also known as Build 10A5376e, on Monday morning.
NYSE In Talks With SEC To Settle Data Probe: Reuters Exclusive
The New York Stock Exchange said on Monday it is in talks with U.S. securities regulators to settle allegations that the exchange violated rules intended to promote fair competition.
Facebook Documentary 'Catfish' Inspires New MTV Reality Series
MTV may be known for churning out lowbrow properties, most notably "Jersey Shore," but it looks like they may be engaging in some quality programming this fall. The network's newest reality series, "Catfish," explores online relationships that are shrouded in lies.
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley, A Former Sikh, Speaks On Wisconsin Temple Shooting
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, a former Sikh turned Christian, responded Sunday to the Wisconsin Temple shooting, saying it's sad such an incident happened at a peaceful place of worship.
LinkedIn Soars As Facebook Shares Near 50% Loss: Social Media Diverge
Shares of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) rose more than 3 percent Monday, trading at midday at $21.81, up 72 cents. But they’re still nearly 50 percent below the $38 set at their May 17 initial public offering.
Samsung Offers $300 Rebate For Old Smartphones
With the iPhone 5 rumored to be released in this September, Samsung is taking a new approach in encouraging customers to switch by offering a rebate of up to $300 for old smartphones.
Pocono Lightning Strike Leaves One Dead And Nine Others Injured After NASCAR Sprint Cup Race
A lightning strike left one dead and nine others injured on Sunday following a NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway.
Pre-Market Movers (Pluristem, Logitech, Nokia, Facebook, American International Group, Knight Capital, ICICI, Sanofi)
Pluristem Therapeutics, Logitech International, Nokia Corp, Facebook, American International Group, Knight Capital Group, ICICI Bank and Sanofi SA are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Monday.
Apple Mulling Purchase Of The Fancy Gathers Pace: Rumor
Even before news of Apple's acquisition of fingerprint scanning company AuthenTec could take effect among technology enthusiasts, news of Apple considering another company, The Fancy, a growing e-commerce related Social Network is gathering pace.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Drops Out As One Of Top 10 Tech Billionaires, Making A Bad Week Worse
The past week was not kind to billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, chairman and CEO of Facebook Inc. Capping it all was word that Zuckerberg had lost his place among the 10 richest technology billionaires, at least temporarily. How can Zuckerberg climb his way back to the top?
I Want To Be Like Mitt; So I Bought Thousands Of Twitter Followers
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, Italian comedian-turned-political activist Beppe Grillo, New Gingrich and others have been accused of buying thousands of Twitter followers. What could they get out of this new social media gambit?
Sprinter Kim Collins Banned From 2012 London Olympics After Visiting His Wife In A Hotel
Everyone knows it is hard to make it into the Olympic Games, but it may be just as hard to stay. Sprinter Kim Collins, representing St. Kitts and Nevis, said he has been banned from competing in the men's 100-meter dash because he spent a night -- or three -- outside officially sanctioned dormitories in London's Olympic Village.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Clue Found In Server Logs; Source Indicates Testing And Production Are Underway [VIDEO, FEATURES]
The release date for Apple’s iPhone 5 may be drawing near, as rumors and speculations about the smartphone have been at an all-time high in the past couple of weeks. Yet another bit of evidence has surfaced, which indicates that Apple may be testing its next-generation smartphone, the iPhone 5.
Money's Winners And Losers: Boeing, Gabby Douglas, LinkedIn, Facebook, Ford, GM, and Knight Capital
Each week, we pick the biggest, most dramatic, or most captivating winners and losers in the world of money and business. Here are the winners and losers for July 29-Aug. 4.
Atlanta Rock Band The Black Lips Make Out At Chick-Fil-A 'Kiss In' [PHOTO]
The Black Lips participated in the "kiss-in" protest at a Chick-fil-A outlet and posted a picture of themselves kissing on the band's Facebook page.
Phillips Idowu Missing: Olympic Triple Jumper's Whereabouts Unknown Days Before 2012 London Event
Concern has set in for the trainer and agent of missing triple jumper Phillips Idowu of Great Britain after the track and field star hasn't been seen just four days before he is set to compete in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
It ‘Takes A Village’ To Fix Our Education System
If we could just educate the next generation on how to eliminate poverty or war, we could then use that savings from our federal budget to fund more education for the following generations.
Facebook Teams Up With Paramount Pictures To Bring You 'Paranormal Activity 4' Early
Paramount Pictures’ incredibly successful “Paranormal Activity” franchise continues its domination of Halloween-time scares with “Paranormal Activity 4,” the trailer for which can be seen here. The latest news regarding the film entails Facebook and Paramount’s joint venture in “Demanding” the film be released in select cities early (via Facebook).
7 Olympic Events + 7 London Attractions = The Everyman's DIY Olympic Schedule
For the DIY-inclined, here's how you can turn everyday London attractions into your own schedule of Olympic events.
Tiesto Tops List Of Highest Paid DJ's; Skrillex, David Guetta, Avicii And Others Round Out The Top 10 [PHOTOS]
Electronic dance music DJ/producer Tiesto is officially the world's highest paid DJ, according to Forbes.com. The last two years in pop-culture have seen EDM make its successful crossover into the mainstream and so it's no surprise that the "Club Life" artist raked in a staggering $22 million in 2012. Check out Forbes' list of top 10 highest paid DJ's!
Pre-Market Movers (Linkedin, Deutsche Bank, Facebook, Banco Santander, Rosetta Genomics, Molycorp, Knight Capital, Infosys, Silvercorp)
Linkedin Corp, Deutsche Bank AG, Facebook Inc, Banco Santander, Rosetta Genomics, Molycorp Inc, Infosys, Knight Capital Group and Silvercorp Metals Inc are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Friday.
Facebook Accounts of Major MLB Teams Hacked; Hackers Post Amusing Messages As Status Updates
The Facebook pages of several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams were hacked Thursday afternoon with hackers posting amusing status and downright obscene messages on the wall.


