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Republicans Have A Brand New Gay-Bashing ProblemRepublicans Have A Brand New Gay-Bashing Problem

by National Confidential | 28 March 2013 | 10:15 pm EST

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Party moves backwards as country moves ahead.

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Celebrity, Tech »

Taylor Swift Sex Tape Scam Hits FacebookTaylor Swift Sex Tape Scam Hits Facebook

by National Confidential | 07 February 2013 | 10:36 am EST

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A Facebook scam is circulating with the claim that a Taylor Swift sex tape exists.

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Sports, Tech »

Facebook Map Shows NFL Fandom By CountyFacebook Map Shows NFL Fandom By County

by National Confidential | 28 January 2013 | 5:19 pm EST

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A new map from Facebook shows where every NFL fan base is around the country, by county.

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Business »

Bikini Women On Facebook Could Be Debt CollectorsBikini Women On Facebook Could Be Debt Collectors

by National Confidential | 24 January 2013 | 11:42 am EST

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That new friend request on Facebook from a woman in bikini could be trouble.

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Science, Tech »

Study: Facebook Updates Promote EnvyStudy: Facebook Updates Promote Envy

by National Confidential | 23 January 2013 | 4:29 pm EST

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A new study has revealed that 1/3 of participants experienced envy after loading up social networks and seeing good news from their friends.

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Crime, National »

Nouel Alba: Woman Arrested For Newtown Shooting Charity Facebook ScamNouel Alba: Woman Arrested For Newtown Shooting Charity Facebook Scam

by National Confidential | 27 December 2012 | 5:04 pm EST

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Nouel Alba, a New York City resident, has been arrested after she allegedly solicited money intended for victims of the Newtown shooting tragedy.

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Politics »

PHOTOS: Virginia Republicans Proudly Post Racist Photos Of ObamaPHOTOS: Virginia Republicans Proudly Post Racist Photos Of Obama

by National Confidential | 25 September 2012 | 10:35 pm EST

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An official affiliate of the Virginia Republican party has stirred controversy by posting offensive photos of President Obama.

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Crime »

Social Media Prostitution Ring BustedSocial Media Prostitution Ring Busted

by National Confidential | 14 September 2012 | 4:03 pm EST

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A Virginia-based gang recruited young women on social media sites to use as its stable of prostitutes.

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Entertainment, Media, Tech »

Disney, Nickelodeon Monitor Social Media Of Tween StarsDisney, Nickelodeon Monitor Social Media Of Tween Stars

by National Confidential | 12 September 2012 | 12:45 pm EST

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Disney and Nickelodeon are monitoring the social networks of stars like Debby Ryan and Victoria Justice to keep tween talent in line.

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Tech »

Facebook Bans Page Targeting “Sluts”Facebook Bans Page Targeting “Sluts”

by National Confidential | 12 September 2012 | 1:53 am EST

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Facebook has removed a page in its sight targeting teens by calling them "sluts."

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World »

Taliban Using Facebook Beauties To Dupe SoldiersTaliban Using Facebook Beauties To Dupe Soldiers

by National Confidential | 08 September 2012 | 6:46 pm EST

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The Taliban is using fake pictures of beautiful women on Facebook to fool soldiers in Afghanistan.

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Crime, World »

How Facebook Helped Turn A Woman Into A ProstituteHow Facebook Helped Turn A Woman Into A Prostitute

by National Confidential | 29 July 2012 | 2:08 pm EST

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A Filipina woman was lured into the world of prostitution thanks to a Facebook post.

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World »

Iran Declares War On Facebook PornIran Declares War On Facebook Porn

by National Confidential | 24 July 2012 | 2:53 pm EST

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Iranian leaders have announced a plan to crack down on Facebook porn.

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Science »

Study: 88% Of You Are Stalking Exes On FacebookStudy: 88% Of You Are Stalking Exes On Facebook

by National Confidential | 18 July 2012 | 9:10 pm EST

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When the affair is over, the heartbroken go to Facebook, according to a new study.

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Tech, Weird »

Complain About Your Job On Facebook, Horrible Things Like This Will HappenComplain About Your Job On Facebook, Horrible Things Like This Will Happen

by National Confidential | 21 June 2012 | 12:29 am EST

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A California waitress has discovered the consequences of complaining about her job on Facebook.

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Business »

How To Make Money Online With FacebookHow To Make Money Online With Facebook

by National Confidential | 18 January 2012 | 2:52 am EST

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A lot of people wonder — how do you make money online with Facebook?

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Business, Tech »

Facebook IPO Rumored For May 2012Facebook IPO Rumored For May 2012

by National Confidential | 16 January 2012 | 12:35 pm EST

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Facebook could make its initial public offering (IPO) in May 2012 according to a report from All Things D.

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Crime »

Ernie Ammons (PHOTO): Teacher/Coach Accused Of Offering Student Money For Sex Via FacebookErnie Ammons (PHOTO): Teacher/Coach Accused Of Offering Student Money For Sex Via Facebook

by National Confidential | 14 December 2011 | 9:35 am EST

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Ernest Ernie Ammons, a teacher and track coach in suburban Seattle, is accused of offering a female student $50 in exchange for sex.

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Tech »

Facebook Reportedly Making “Buffy” Cellphone With HTCFacebook Reportedly Making “Buffy” Cellphone With HTC

by National Confidential | 22 November 2011 | 9:12 am EST

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Facebook is reportedly working on a new Android-based cellphone with phonemaker HTC.

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Media »

Mark Zuckerberg Tops 2011 Vanity Fair New Establishment ListMark Zuckerberg Tops 2011 Vanity Fair New Establishment List

by National Confidential | 01 September 2011 | 12:19 pm EST

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Vanity Fair has released their annual list of “The New Establishment” for 2011.

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Crime, Tech »

Casey Anthony “Confession” Is Facebook ScamCasey Anthony “Confession” Is Facebook Scam

by National Confidential | 10 July 2011 | 3:54 pm EST

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Computer experts are warning Facebook users not to click on links offering up a supposed “confession” from recently acquitted mom Casey Anthony.

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Business »

Farmville Creator Zynga Files For $1 Billion IPOFarmville Creator Zynga Files For $1 Billion IPO

by National Confidential | 01 July 2011 | 12:37 pm EST

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(National Confidential) — Zynga, the company behind top Facebook games Farmville, Cityville, Mafia Wars, and more has filed papers in advance of an initial public offering (IPO) which would raise $1 billion for the company.

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World »

Netanyahu Son Posts Anti-Islam Comments On FacebookNetanyahu Son Posts Anti-Islam Comments On Facebook

by National Confidential | 26 June 2011 | 9:36 am EST

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(National Confidential) — The son of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stoked controversy by posting anti-Islam comments on Facebook. Yair Netanyahu, who serves in the Israeli military, reportedly said on Facebook: “Terror has a religion, and it is Islam.” His comments came after the March death of an Israeli family in the West Bank. [...]

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Business, Tech »

Winklevoss Twins Quit Facebook LawsuitWinklevoss Twins Quit Facebook Lawsuit

by National Confidential | 23 June 2011 | 3:26 am EST

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Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, known worldwide as “the Winklevoss Twins” have finally dropped their lawsuit versus Facebook. The twins had claimed intellectual ownership of the site, asserting that Facebook was developed by Mark Zuckerberg while working for them at Harvard. Recently a judge in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against them, expressing exasperation [...]

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Entertainment, Tech »

"The Sims" Comes To Facebook"The Sims" Comes To Facebook

by National Confidential | 06 June 2011 | 5:51 pm EST

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“The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced The Sims Social, a groundbreaking new game that brings one of the world’s most popular gaming franchises to Facebook, the world’s largest social network. The Sims Social invites people to play with life in a whole new way with all of the uniquely playful and [...]

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Weird, World »

1,400 Attend Facebook Party (VIDEO)1,400 Attend Facebook Party (VIDEO)

by National Confidential | 05 June 2011 | 2:51 pm EST

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A Facebook party invite got out of control after 15,000 RSVP’d for the event and 1,400 attended a birthday party for a 16 year old German girl. WATCH:

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World »

“Twitter,” “Facebook” Banned From French TV News“Twitter,” “Facebook” Banned From French TV News

by National Confidential | 05 June 2011 | 4:35 am EST

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Plugs for social media sites like Twitter and Facebook have been banned from TV in France.

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Tech »

Facebook, Android Increase In Security AttacksFacebook, Android Increase In Security Attacks

by National Confidential | 20 April 2011 | 6:42 am EST

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“Internet and mobile security company AVG Technologies has observed a jump in attacks targeting Facebook and Android, unsurprisingly both platforms with a user base that continues to rapidly grow all over the world. In its just released ‘AVG Community Powered Threat Report’, the company posits that the first quarter of this year saw a major [...]

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Business, Tech »

Facebook Sues "Facebook Of Sex"Facebook Sues "Facebook Of Sex"

by National Confidential | 16 April 2011 | 6:24 am EST

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“According to the Facebook lawsuit [PDF], FaceBookOfSex includes many of the same features as Facebook, such as profiles with photos and personal info, the ability to upload and share contact, and live chats. The big difference: ‘[U]nlike Facebook, Defendants permit and indeed encourage the display and posting of pornographic content.’ The site encourages its affiliates [...]

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Science »

Doctors Fear "Facebook Depression"Doctors Fear "Facebook Depression"

by National Confidential | 28 March 2011 | 12:54 am EST

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“Add ‘Facebook depression’ to potential harms linked with social media, an influential doctors’ group warns, referring to a condition it says may affect troubled teens who obsess over the online site. Researchers disagree on whether it’s simply an extension of depression some kids feel in other circumstances, or a distinct condition linked with using the [...]

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Business, Tech »

Report: Google, Facebook Plot Twitter AcquisitionReport: Google, Facebook Plot Twitter Acquisition

by National Confidential | 09 February 2011 | 10:09 pm EST

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The Wall Street Journal reports that both Google and Facebook have been in low-level talks with Twitter in hopes of acquiring the microblogging service. The valuation in these talks puts Twitter’s worth at somewhere inbetween $8-10 billion. Twitter founder Evan Williams previously sold Blogger to Google. READ MORE

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Entertainment »

VIDEO: Mark Zuckerberg On Saturday Night LiveVIDEO: Mark Zuckerberg On Saturday Night Live

by National Confidential | 30 January 2011 | 9:23 am EST

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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, appeared on Saturday Night Live with Jesse Eisenberg, who played Zuckerberg in The Social Network. VIDEO: Mark Zuckerberg On Saturday Night Live Buy “The Social Network” on DVD

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Entertainment »

New Guide Reveals Cityville Secrets – Get Cityville Cash, Get Cityville EnergyNew Guide Reveals Cityville Secrets – Get Cityville Cash, Get Cityville Energy

by National Confidential | 17 January 2011 | 6:09 pm EST

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Cityville is one of the most popular games online, but there only two options available to increase cash and energy in order to build a great Cityville city: 1) You can buy in game cash and energy for real money. This gives you access to instant cash in the game but unfortunately unless you are [...]

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Crime »

Shannon Johnson: Colorado Mom Accused Of Playing On Facebook While Baby DiedShannon Johnson: Colorado Mom Accused Of Playing On Facebook While Baby Died

by National Confidential | 15 January 2011 | 2:05 am EST

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Shannon Johnson picture Shannon Johnson of Colorado is being accused by police of playing “Cafe World” on Facebook while her 13 month old son drowned in a bathtub. Johnson is being held on $100,000 bond. She admitted she left the baby in the tub while playing on Facebook, only checking on him when she hadn’t [...]

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Tech »

100 Million Play Cityville On Facebook Monthly100 Million Play Cityville On Facebook Monthly

by National Confidential | 14 January 2011 | 10:52 am EST

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CityVille, Zynga’s latest hit game which surpassed FarmVille in size back in December, has been on a tear lately, surpassing 100 million monthly active users as of yesterday. The milestone is something that no other application has ever reached and while growth could be slowing, the game appears to have plenty of space left to [...]

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