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How Twitter Works: As Facebook Approaches IPO, Social Media Still Thrives
In an age where people spend more time socializing on the Internet than they do in person, it’s important to have at least a basic understanding of the social media universe. As the Facebook IPO approaches, here's how Twitter works for a better understanding.
Scary Demon Face Behind The Sofa Goes Viral: Hidden Ghoulish Presence Terrifies Internet Users
It is the terrifying picture scaring internet users in their thousands. What at first appears to be an innocent picture of a front room masks the spine tingling face of a hidden demon.
Facebook to File $5 Billion IPO Wednesday: IFR
Facebook is expected to submit paperwork to regulators on Wednesday morning for a $5 billion initial public offering and has selected Morgan Stanley and four other bookrunners to handle the mega-IPO, sources close to the deal told IFR.
Newt Gingrich Florida Concession Speech 2012 [FULL TEXT & VIDEO]
Newt Gingrich unloaded on Mitt Romney in his Florida concession speech after he lost to his Republican rival by 14.5 points Tuesday night.
Google Defends Privacy Policy Changes to the Congress
Internet search engine giant Google has sent a 13-page letter to eight members of the House of Representatives to defend its privacy policy consolidation, after the Congress members expressed their concerns about the change.
Facebook Filing for $5-Billion IPO: Key Facts and Statistics Behind Biggest Tech IPO
Facebook Inc. will list a preliminary fund-raising goal of $5 billion on Wednesday, which is smaller than some earlier estimates of the offering. The public stock offering will probably value the company at $80 billion to $100 billion. But how did simple status updates and random photos of users help create what will likely be the biggest tech IPO in till date? Let's try to find out here...
Facebook Expected to Submit Paperwork to Regulators for $5 Billion IPO
Facebook is expected to submit paperwork to regulators on Wednesday morning for a $5 billion initial public offering and has selected Morgan Stanley and four other bookrunners to handle the mega-IPO, sources close to the deal told IFR.
Snooki Post-Weight Loss: Hoboken Mayor Denies Shoot Permit for Jersey Shore Spinoff
MTV had originally announced the filming of spinoff show for Jersey Shore's Snooki and JWoww in Hoboken way back in April 2011, but now Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer has effectively bunged a spanner in the works by refusing show's production company a permit to shoot there.
Fur flies in snub of Scorsese Hugo dog
It's no secret that during Hollywood's awards season, complex character roles often get overlooked in favor of more uplifting performances. But when Martin Scorsese saw such a slight befall his Hugo star, he was not about to slink away with his tail between his legs.
Netflix says Congress can help bring Facebook app to U.S.
Netflix Inc on Tuesday urged a panel of senators to support legislation that it said would allow the company's U.S. users to share information on Facebook about the TV shows and movies they are watching through Netflix's service.
Golden Retriever Puppy Heidi Shot to Death in Maryland: Help Find Her Killer
Golden retriever puppy Heidi was shot to death in Maryland. Her owners are looking for help finding her killer.
PayPal co-founders fund pro-Paul Super PAC
Co-founders of online U.S. payment service PayPal, now owned by eBay Inc, donated to the Super PAC funding group supporting Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, the group Endorse Liberty disclosed on Tuesday.
Patent Plaintiffs Target Facebook as IPO Approaches
As it prepares for one of the biggest IPOs ever, Facebook is coming under the same fierce attacks being waged against other big technology companies: patent lawsuits.
Analysis: Patent plaintiffs target Facebook as IPO approaches
As it prepares for one of the biggest IPOs ever, Facebook is coming under the same fierce attacks being waged against other big technology companies: patent lawsuits.
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $1.5 Billion Fund
Venture capital fund Andreessen Horowitz raised $1.5 billion for a new fund, bringing the firm's assets under management to $2.7 billion and cementing the firm's position among the venture-capital elite.
'Breading Cats' Meme Wins Internet, Fluffington Post Fails To Report
A new internet meme has emerged: breading cats. To execute the meme, take a super cute cat, put its head through a piece of bread and enjoy. The Fluffington Post, world leader in fluffy animal news, failed to report on the trend, instead opting for coverage dogs wearing goggles.
100-Year-Old Nintendo Playing Grandma: 'I don't feel a day over 80' [VIDEO]
Kit Connell plays Nintendo DS to stay young.
Facebook’s IPO Filing: 5 Things to Watch
Within days, Facebook is expected to file for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, for the first time doing a public financial strip tease.
Newt Gingrich Sued for Using 'Eye of the Tiger' at Rallies
Newt Gingrich is the latest Republican politician to be asked by a musician to stop using their songs at campaign events.
Facebook Timeline: How to Make a Movie of Your Life
If you are one of the few people that feel entirely comfortable with the content of your Facebook Timeline, you can now make a short film of your life using the Time Movie Maker.
Facebook IPO: Can It Buck the Trend of Other Failed IPO's?
Facebook is preparing to launch their historic initial public offering as soon as this week, with public sales of stock expected to begin in April. Facebook's IPO will be the largest ever at $10 billion; six times larger than Google's, whose IPO was $1.64 Billion in 2004.
Twitter Jokes get British Tourists Barred from US: What You Need to Know
Sometimes humor doesn’t travel well: Two British nationals were barred entry to the U.S. for jokes made on Twitter.
Snoop Dogg Endorses Ron Paul?
Snoop Dogg might have a thing for Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul.
Jelena Ristic: Novak Djokovic Praises Girlfriend; Meet the Woman Behind the Tennis Star’s Success [PHOTOS]
Jelena Ristic: Novak Djokovic Praises Girlfriend; She is Hot, Supportive and Intense in his Game [PHOTOS]
Etsy: Turning Artists into Entrepreneurs, Passion into Possibility
Assuming the power to change the entire world economy is no small feat, but Etsy is doing just that. Created in 2005 by Rob Kalin, a painter, carpenter and photographer who found there was no practical marketplace in which to sell his handiwork, Etsy now boasts over 12 million active members, 1.5 million Twitter followers and $467.8 million in sales through November 2011. Etsy is the classic Little Engine That Could story. After all, Etsy was built not on a mountain, but on a molehill; s...
Snoop Dogg endorses Ron Paul, for Shizzle?
Snoop Dogg, throwing his weight behind Ron Paul? Politics really does make strange bedfellows -- or at least smoking buddies.
Naked activists flash flesh for banned Iranian actress
A fleshy rebellion is spreading hot and fast across the cybersphere, as a growing number of activists are stripping down in support of Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, who was reportedly banned from her homeland after posing topless for French magazine Madame Le Figaro.
‘Smoke Weed Everyday’: Snoop Dogg Finds Ron Paul The Best
No prizes for guessing why rapper Snoop Dogg has thrown his weight behind Republican presidential contender Ron Paul.
SOPA is Dead, but ACTA and OPEN Next to be Protested
SOPA is gone for now (until someone re-introduces it), but ACTA and OPEN are two other anti-piracy measures written in the spirit of SOPA. ACTA isn't a proposed U.S. law, however. It's an international treaty already signed by several countries including the U.S. OPEN, on the other hand, picks up right where SOPA took off.
Facebook Users to Post Political Views On Times Square Billboard: Here's How
Facebook is presenting its users with a rare opportunity to project their opinions about the 2012 elections on a giant Times Square billboard.


