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Casey Anthony’s Jurors' Names to be Released Tuesday, Potential for Threats
The names of the jurors in Casey Anthony's trial will be released Tuesday, three months after her acquittal on the charge of the murder of her two-year-old daughter, Caylee, in 2008.Orange-Osceola County Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr., presiding over the Casey Anthony trial, ordered the names of the jurors to remain sealed for three months to allow for a cooling off period. There are fears that the public release of the jurors' names will now open up the possibility for harassment f...
Think Different, But Do the Same: 'The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs'
Mike Daisey makes a show of discovering a problem, but doesn't offer any solutions.
Return of the McRib: 10 Best (and Worst) McDonald's Cash Ploys and Comebacks
McDonald's announced Oct. 23 that its boneless barbeque sandwich, the (in)famous McRib, will make a comeback this year, joining the continued success of cash ploys like McDonald's Monopoly as it storms U.S. locations through Nov. 14, 2011. Here, see ten of the best and the worst of McDonald's product ideas, from surefire hits like McDonald's Monopoly to PR disasters like the infamous McAfrica Burger.
Stuart Walker's Brutal Murder in Cumnock: Will Gay Hate Crimes Ever End?
Stuart Walker, a young gay hotel manager and barman, was found tied, beaten and burned alive in Cumnock, Scotland this weekend. Though police will not confirm that Walker was the victim of a hate crime, his death, evoking as it does the legacy of Matthew Shepard and the rash of gay teen suicides in North America, is a testament to how far the LGBT movement still has to go, and how stark a reality dying for who you love can still be for gay teens and adults.
American Airlines Jack the Cat Is Still Missing After 2 Months
Jack the Cat has been missing for two months now, since he escaped from his carrier in the American Airlines baggage area at John F. Kennedy International Airport. But his owner and her thousands of online supporters aren't giving up hope, as Saturday was dubbed Jack the Cat Awareness Day at the airport.
Netflix Earnings Release: Why Reed Hastings Needs To Go
Netflix announced third-quarter Monday, and the company expects to take a big hit from its price hike, and flip-flopping on Qwikster.
Jack the Cat Awareness Day Puts Pressure on American Airlines
Animal lovers gathered at JFK for Jack the Cat Awareness Day in honor of the flummoxed feline that went missing in the hands of American Airlines baggage handlers in August.
The McRib 2011: McDonald's Fan Favorite Sandwich is Back [VIDEO]
The boneless pork sandwich is back for three weeks.
Steve Jobs Biography: 'I Admire Mark Zuckerberg' [VIDEO]
In an interview with his biographer, Walter Isaacson, Jobs revealed his admiration for Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg for not selling out and building his company.
Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Details Are Out
Some changes to the Battlefield 3 Multiplayer modes.
Does Android 'Speaktoit' Stand a Chance Against iPhone 4S' 'Siri'? (VIDEO)
Apple's Siri - an intelligent voice-activated software for the iPhone 4S - is undoubtedly taking the market by storm. The software is a good one but how does the Android OS' personal assistant work? According to various polls, Android's assistant app - Speaktoit bears positive comparisons with Siri.
Steve Jobs Biography : 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Apple CEO
From his views on Buddhism, adoption, and the afterlife, to his critiques of Bill Gates and Google, to his infamous mean streak and uncanny ability to seduce with ideas, here are some of the most exciting things to come from Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson's authorized biography of the late Apple CEO.
Ron Paul Wins Ohio Straw Poll: Can Campaign Momentum Close Gap Between Paul and Leaders?
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul came out on top in an Ohio straw poll Saturday. The result surprised many as Paul garnered more than twice the percentage of votes for Herman Cain and six times the percentage of votes for Mitt Romney, the two Republican frontrunners.
Amber Cole's Dad Outraged Sex Video Remained on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube for Days: Report [VIDEO]
The father of Amber Cole, the 14-year-old whose sex video was recorded and placed on the Internet, is outraged that social network sites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube allegedly kept the video posted for four days before it was taken down.
Harold Camping: Preacher Strikes Out Again, #ApocalypseNever
Harold Camping has struck out again. The head of the Christian radio network, Family Radio, made yet another doomsday prediction that flopped on Oct. 21.
Tea Party Blogger Melissa Brookstone: U.S. Small Businesses Should Not Hire, In Order to Defeat Obama
The Tea Party Nation blogger who said U.S. small businesses should stop hiring new employees in order to ensure President Barack Obama will not be re-elected expands on her statement. Melissa Brookstone said a global socialist movement is well underway and Obama is connected to it.
Facebook Creating Shadow Profiles of Nonusers of Its Services
The Facebook privacy war has escalated to a whole new level. An international regulator is now charging that the social-networking site is building shadow profiles of nonusers. That's right, there is no running from Facebook.
Amber Cole's Shocking Tweets; The Boys Are the Only Things She Wants in the World
It all started when the video of a 14-year-old girl, Amber Cole, went viral on the Internet. The video showed the teenager performing oral sex on her boyfriend (who is, it is believed, the same age), inside their school premises. It received worldwide attention, in next to no time.
EA's 'Battlefield 3: Mission Launch' Trailer Shows Killer Graphics; Bless the Game [VIDEO]
With Electronic Arts' (EA) Battlefield 3 only a few days away, anticipation over the much-awaited first-person shooter has already reached fever-pitch. Adding to the craze, DICE has released the final pre-release sneak peek video of what promises to be an ultra-realistic game.
Amber Cole Apologizes to Boys; Expert Says She's ‘Desperate for Male Validation and Love': Report
Amber Cole, the 14-year-old girl who became an Internet sensation worldwide on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, and YouTube after allegedly being caught performing oral sex on her ex-boyfriend, may be desperate for attention, one expert says.
First Look at Lady Gaga’s Zombie Boy Sans the Tattoos
For the first time, a close view of Rico Genest, better known as the Zombie Boy, was revealed without his famous tattoos.
Facebook Ireland Under Investigation, Accused of Building ‘Shadow Profiles’
Facebook Ireland is under investigation after it has been accused of creating shadow profiles of people who are not registered with the social network. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner of Ireland (DCP) is expected to start a comprehensive audit of Facebook Ireland before month's end.
Google Engineer Steve Yegge: ‘Amazingly, Nothing Bad Happened to me'
Google engineer Steve Yegge, who accidentally posted last week that the Google Plus platform was a knee-jerk reaction and a pathetic after thought posted again on Friday to let the world know that he is still employed at the company. Amazingly, nothing bad happened to me at Google, Yegge wrote on his Google+ account. Everyone just laughed at me a lot, all the way up to the top, for having committed what must be the great-granddaddy of all Reply-All screwups in tech hi...
Five Reasons Why 'Hocus Pocus' is One of the Greatest Cult Classic Films
Hocus Pocus is a cult classic in its own right, and quite possibly one of the greatest. Here are five reasons why.
Facebook Privacy Issues: Irish DPC to Investigate
Facebook Ireland Limited will be audited by the Irish DPC for possible breaches in data protection law. The company could face a fine of $138,000.
Groupon Expects $478M in IPO, Crushes LinkedIn IPO
Groupon has released details about their initial public offering in a regulatory filing, which details how the company expects to generate $478.8 million in net proceeds.
Facebook Privacy Settings: The How To Guide
Learn how to share only what you want on the world's largest social network.
iOS 5 Jailbreak: New App IntelliScreenX Enhances Notification Center (Video)
Apple's new iOS 5 has a number of highlights, one of them is the notification center. Similar to the Android handsets, you can now also view messages and assorted widgets of Apple's selection. But the developers at Intelliborn have come up with an amazing app that adds new functionality to the iOS 5 notification center.
Amber Cole: Two Teen Boys Arrested in Connection With Controversial Video
After the video prompted a national rally against teen bullying, Amber Cole told her followers on Twitter that the two teens allegedly involved with the video have now been arrested.Cole fought back rather than remaining silent, which lead to an online movement against teen bullying.
Amber Cole Video Leads to Two Boys' Arrest, False Rumors of Suicide: Report
The Amber Cole video has reportedly led to the arrest of two boys this week, and the 14-year-old girl is still alive, dispelling rumors that she had committed suicide.