November 06, 2009

Unique photography helps you visualize weight loss

A free website allows you to load a picture of your current self and they will show what you would look like at your goal weight.

Websites predicts the day of your death

Whether it’s morbid curiosity or a determination to change the future, the death clock site is one of the most popular internet destinations these days.


October 14, 2009

Supreme Court to hear case about ‘sex slave’ Web site

The Supreme Court will delve into the shadowy world of sadomasochism next year as it looks into the case of a sex trafficker, known as the “S&M Svengali,“ whose criminal conviction had been set aside.


August 20, 2009

‘Cramming’ charges on phone bills are latest scam

It starts by duping unsuspecting internet users into providing their cell phone numbers to take IQ quizzes, win prizes and get coupons to stores. Once they get your number, they “cram” unwanted charges on your phone bill for things like premium text messages, e-mail accounts and voice mail.


August 19, 2009

Vogue model Liskula Cohen wins right to learn offensive blogger’s identity

A model who was slammed with derogatory terms by an anonymous blogger has the right to learn the identity of her online heckler, a judge ruled.

Facebook helps man beat smoking addiction

When Michael Cover decided to quit at age 47, he knew he would need support from his friends, and a lot of it…Try about 500 friends.

Facebook helps man beat smoking addiction

When Michael Cover decided to quit at age 47, he knew he would need support from his friends, and a lot of it…Try about 500 friends.


August 18, 2009

The NFL, the U.S. Marines, and several other organizations are cracking down on “tweets”

Twitter has made its impact as the latest talking tool of the social networking scene, and now the website is struggling to corporate. Many corporations and businesses are using Twitter as a communication and advertising engine.


August 14, 2009

Freecycle your unwanted junk or get someone else’s stuff

Got an old microwave or a bike or kids clothing or furniture? Don’t let it gather dust or rot and rust in a landfill, “freecycle” it! Either give your old stuff away or get someone else’s.


August 12, 2009

Florida teen imitates YouTube clip, sets self on fire

A Deltona, Florida teenager was hospitalized on Wednesday after suffering multiple burns while imitating a video posted on YouTube.


August 10, 2009

More kids are turning to virtual sex ed to learn about the birds and the bees

It’s part of growing up—that conversation with an adult about the birds and the bees. But in the 21st century, your teenagers’ new sex-ed teacher may be the Internet.


July 27, 2009

Website pays users for “how to” articles

What if you could make money telling people how to do the things you’re really good at? That’s the idea behind a popular Web site that a Dallas mom says she’s cashing in on.

Family learned over Internet that son was killed

Abayte Ahmed and her husband learned of their son’s death in the most heinous fashion. A family acquaintance called and told them to click on an Internet site. There on the screen were photographs of their 20-year-old son—the boy with the movie-star looks—shot through the head thousands of miles away in Somalia.


July 22, 2009

Avoid speed traps and red light cameras with this smart phone app.

With data from this smart phone application, your cell becomes a mobile traffic center, alerting you blocks in advance about red light cameras and speed traps.


July 20, 2009

Black Philly cops sue over ‘racist’ online forum

A group of black Philadelphia police officers filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, July 16th against their department, alleging an online forum geared toward city police is “infested with racist, white supremacist and anti-African-American content.“

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