Tuesday, December 27, 2016
5 Ways To Scam-Proof Your Charitable Giving
The holiday season is a time for giving, but it is also a time to get ready to pay your taxes, and for those who are fortunate enough to have more than they need, it is time for some end-of-year charitable giving. Even if you don’t have a big surplus budget, you may want to balance out the holiday “gets” with some giving. The glut of holiday gifts, food and accessorized jollity make it unavoidable, bringing to mind the millions who struggle each day just to get enough food and clean water, shelter and/or warm clothing. Whether you are moved…
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Cell-tracking Case Appealed To Full US 7th Circuit Court
It’s the first time the use of cell tower simulators, known as stingrays, has reached a federal appellate court Dec 25, 2016 Associated Press MILWAUKEE ― A dissenting opinion by a federal appeals court judge on police use of secret cellphone tracking technology has convinced a Milwaukee man to take his case a step further. Attorneys for Damian Patrick filed a petition this week asking for a rehearing in front of the full U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, after losing a split decision in November to the court’s three-judge panel. It’s the first time the use of cell tower…
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Justin Bieber Says Treat Me Like Trump and Keep My Depo Under Wraps!!
Justin Bieber doesn’t want the media getting its mitts on his upcoming deposition video, so he wants its release blocked … because if it’s good enough for Trump … The case was filed by ex-neighbor, who claims Justin terrorized him in 2014… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
‘Game of Thrones': 2016’s Most Illegally Downloaded TV Show
“Game of Thrones” was named the most pirated TV-show on the internet through BitTorrent for the fifth consecutive year, according to TorrentFreak. Contrary to a Dec. 13 report in The Daily Mail that claimed Amazon’s “The Grand Tour” was the new illegal download king of the world, the HBO fantasy epic still reigns No. 1, as it has since 2012. The numbers have remained consistent with last year’s, with 350,000 people actively sharing an episode across several torrents during its peak, which was right after the “GoT” season finale became available online. Also Read: Where 'Game of Thrones' Season 6…
Monday, December 26, 2016
Versace Accused of Using Secret 'Code' for Black Customers
Versace secretly alerts staffers when an African-American person enters the store … according to an ex-employee who claims the company also dissed his fashion sense and then canned him. The man worked in a Bay Area store, and in a lawsuit says a… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Monday, December 26, 2016
George Michael’s Death: Elton John, Ellen DeGeneres, More Stars React With ‘Shock,’ Sadness
The news of George Michael’s death at the age of 53 is reverberating around the world on Christmas Day as stars are already sharing their shock and sadness on social media. “I am in deep shock,” wrote Elton John on an Instagram message which appeared with a photo (above) of him with the late pop icon. “I have lost a beloved friend – the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans.” Michael’s former Wham! singing partner Andrew Ridgeley also took to Twitter: Heartbroken at the loss of my…
Sunday, December 25, 2016
2016: <em>Making A Murderer</em> Dominates The Year in False Confession News
On December 18, 2015, NETFLIX released Making a Murderer (“MAM”), a 10-part docuseries written and directed by first-time filmmakers Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi. The series, which chronicled the cases of two convicted murderers — Steven Avery and his 16 year-old learning disabled nephew Brendan Dassey — became an Emmy-award winning, international phenomenon. Within the first 35 days of its release, over 19 million people had watched the series in the United States alone. MAM jumpstarted a national conversation on police interrogation tactics and their relationship to false and coerced confessions and whether the tactics police used to pressure Brendan…
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Snapchat Sued For Using Eyebobs' Eyeball
Snapchat is about to learn the age-old lesson of an eye for an eye … through a lawsuit. Eyebobs — a company that’s been selling glasses since 2001 — just filed suit against the social media giant, accusing it of ripping out off their eyeball …… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Fox Gets Festive and Releases ‘Alien: Covenant’ Trailer (Video)
20th Century Fox is in the Christmas spirit as the studio has given sci-fi horror fans the first look at the “Alien: Covenant” trailer, TheWrap has learned. Check out the trailer above. The new movie has crew members of the colony ship Covenant bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy. Soon they discover what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world — whose sole inhabitant is the “synthetic” David (Michael Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition. Also Read: New 'Alien: Covenant' Image Hints at Michael Fassbender's Return to…
Saturday, December 24, 2016
'Breaking Bad' Star Responds to Lawsuit Over Election He Won (PHOTO + DOCUMENTS)
Hillary’s emails got nothing on a political scandal rocking the state of New Mexico … and it’s fitting a “Breaking Bad” star’s at the center of it. Steven Michael Quezada, who played Agent Gomez on the hit show set in N.M., got sued by Patricia Paiz,… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
