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Class A Moron: Alec Baldwin Thrown off Plane for ‘Words with Friends’
Alec Baldwin was removed from an American Airlines flight leaving Los Angeles Tuesday after he refused to turn off his cell phone.
Ron Paul 2012 Raises $1 Million for Iowa, NH Ads
Ron Paul's 2012 Republican presidential primaries run just hit another landmark. From Dec. 5 to Dec 7, the candidate raised over $1 million to run two new political ads.
Jonah Mowry Writes Open Letter to Perez Hilton, Critics Say He Lied [VIDEOS]
Jonah Mowry wrote an open letter to Perez Hilton defending himself against critics who call him a fraud and claim that his emotional video about bullying is fake.
Facebook Reveals Top 10 Global Topics of 2011
Facebook revealed its top 10 global topics for 2011 on Wednesday. Yes, planking made the list.
Heineken links with Facebook in digital drive
Brewing giant Heineken is linking with social networking website Facebook to boost its global digital marketing, with the first fruits of the partnership being an online campaign aimed at making responsible drinking cool.
American Airlines: Alec Baldwin was ‘Extremely Rude’
Alec Baldwin was kicked off the plane for being extremely rude, according to a statement released by American Airlines Wednesday afternoon.
Is JC Penney’s Stock Headed to $40 and Beyond in 2012? - Stock Review
Now is not the time for experimental business models, which means now is the time to consider JC Penney (JCP), according to one stock reviewer.
Apple’s ‘Halo Effect’ Could Spur Shares to $500: Misek
Apple’s expected unveiling of iTV a year from now, coupled with continued huge sales of iPads and iPhones should create “a halo effect” to propel shares to around $500, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek told International Business Times.
Flipboard for iPhone Triggers High Demand, Crashes Servers
Flipboard for iPhone was released as a free app Wednesday, but the service quickly faltered as its servers struggled to keep up with the high demand.
Eddie Murphy Not Dead: 10 More Celebrity Death Hoaxes [PHOTOS]
Actor Eddie Murphy was reported dead on Dec. 6, 2011 by Global Associated News from a snowboarding accident. The fake news site conned many into believing the actor had died, prompting trends like Eddie Murphy RIP on Twitter. From Russell Crowe to Justin Bieber, here are ten more celebrity death hoaxes fueled by Global Associated News and others.
Andrew Embiricos: Rita Hayworth’s Grandson Found Dead, Mother and Friends Doubt Suicide
Andrew Embiricos, grandson of Hollywood screen legend Rita Hayworth, was found dead in his New York City apartment Sunday in what police called an apparent suicide. However, his mother and friends doubt suicide.
U.S. 'Virtual Embassy' Blocked by Iran Net Censor
Iranian authorities blocked a website on Wednesday hours after it was launched by the U.S. State Department to be a virtual embassy reaching out to people in the Islamic Republic.
Chevy Volt Users Unfazed as Reports Suggest Battery Coolant May Have Caused Fires
According to reports, the liquid coolant used in Chevrolet Volt batteries might have caused the fire that broke out inside the electric car. General Motors (GM) is, apparently, examining the possibility.
Amazon's Advertising Push Gains Steam
Amazon.com Inc is known as the world's largest online retailer, but the company is aggressively expanding in online advertising, putting it on course for a clash with Google Inc, the leader in the space.
Top 10 iPad Apps
Over 100,000 apps for the iPad means you might want a guide to help you sift through what's good and what's great. Here are 10 apps you'll love, some new, some newly updated. Some are free, bust most of the apps in this list cost at least $1. We've included games, kitchen helpers, time wasters and reference apps.
Paypal Apologizes to Regretsy After 'Killing Christmas' Backlash
When craft fail blog Regretsy tried to raise money to buy Christmas presents for children in need, PayPal froze the site's accounts. Its reasoning? Regretsy couldn't use the Donate button for its own donations. Even as it made Regretsy return the toys, however, PayPal was itself collecting a hefty profit in sales cuts and refund fees.
Facebook Flaw Exposes Private Photos to Public…Even Mark Zuckerberg’s [PHOTOS]
A security loophole within the image reporting tool led some Facebook users to find a flaw in the system which exposes private photos, including private photos from Mark Zuckerberg, to the public.
Donations Staying Closer to Home This Holiday Season
When he retired two years ago, David Moskowitz promised himself he'd donate about 10 percent of his fixed income annually to charity. The 63-year-old from Niles, Illinois, had rarely deviated from his list of causes until two events this year made him reevaluate: the rise of Occupy Wall Street and the foreclosure on a neighbor's home after a layoff.
StumbleUpon Redesign: 5 New Features to Know
Discovery tool StumbleUpon completely revamped its website, changing its logo, layout, and much more. Here are the five features to familiarize yourself with.
'When Parents Text': The 16 Funniest Texts from Mom and Dad [PHOTOS]
When Parents Text is a blog that chronicles user submitted texts that show the trials and errors that come when a parent handles a cellphone. We bring you our 16 favorite funny texts posted on When Parents Text that show that even with modern technology, parents will always be parents.
Facebook to India: We Have Our Own Guidelines for Screening Content
Less than a day after the Indian government urged social networking Web sites and Internet companies to screen alleged derogatory and defamatory content about the country's religious figures and leaders, Facebook has responded noting that it removes content that violates its rules.
Andrew Embiricos, Grandson of Rita Hayworth, Found Dead, But Was it Suicide or S&M Gone Wrong?
Andrew Embiricos, the grandson of Hollywood screen legend Rita Hayworth, was found dead in his New York City apartment in what police are calling an apparent suicide, but was it really suicide? According to Village Voice reporter Michael Musto, who knew Embiricos from the scene in New York, it was not suicide but an experiment in S&M gone wrong.
India Asks Social Media Networks to Block Objectionable Content: Report
India has asked operators of social media networks, including Facebook, Google and Yahoo to screen user content from the country and prevent any disparaging, inflammatory or defamatory content from getting published.
Allot Communications Initiated at 'Buy' by Jefferies
Jefferies initiated coverage of Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) with a buy rating and a price target of $20.
India urges social media sites to block offensive content
India has asked operators of social media networks, including Facebook and Google, to screen user content and remove any offensive material, the information and telecoms minister said on Tuesday, but denied the move was censorship.
Facebook says recognizes India's concerns on abusive content
Social networking website Facebook said on Tuesday it recognizes Indian government's interest in minimizing the amount of abusive content online, and it will remove any content violating its terms.
Indian Minister Faces Fury of Twitter, Facebook Users
Indian Telecom Minister after facing strong opposition on his recent idea of monitoring content on social networking Web sites like Facebook and Twitter, has come out with a defensive statement saying he does not want the censorship instead he wants solution to offensive content.
Andrew Embiricos, Grandson of Rita Hayworth, Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
Andrew Embiricos, the grandson of the late actress Rita Hayworth, was found dead in an apparent suicide on Sunday night in his New York City apartment.
Facebook Hires Gowalla Team
World's No.1 social network, Facebook, confirmed Monday it has hired Gowalla's management team but is not interested in the brand's service or location-based technology.
Scotland’s Pandas to Boost Tourism, Economy [PHOTOS]
Scotland welcomed two new residents on Sunday: Tian Tian and Yang Guang, the panda bears that may just increase the country's tourism numbers and boost its economy.


