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D.C. officer pleads guilty in fatal robbery gone awry
An off-duty D.C. police officer charged in a deadly December street robbery gone wrong pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder and conspiracy before a D.C. Superior Court judge. Plea - Subcultures - Net Legends - Cyberculture - Robbery

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:00:00 -0700

Facebook in Hot Water Over Teens Usage of the “Like” Button as Advertising
A recent lawsuit out of California names Facebook a defendant in a class action lawsuit alleging that their advertising model misappropriates the likeness and names of teens who use the system. The lawsuit hinges on the fact that advertisements, while shown to everyone, can also be “Liked.” A function of Facebook where if a user appreciates [...] Facebook in Hot Water Over Teens Usage of the ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:44:57 -0700

THE WEEK: Athens events Aug. 26-Sept. 1
PICK OF THE WEEK: Modern Skirts Known for their punchy, uplifting performances involving face paint and oversized drums, the Modern Skirts have created a cult-like following in the Classic City ever since their inception in 2004. However, fans of the Skirts should keep an open mind. With two LP’s already under their belt, the band has decided [...]

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:20:26 -0700

AP Drops Deal with LOLcats
The news service decides LOLcat-style captions are contrary to journalistic integrity. Lolcat - Subcultures - Cyberculture - Memes - Image Macros

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:57:20 -0700