Internet
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Orwell rep accuses Amazon of doublespeakAug 14, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - The literary executor of George Orwell's estate is accusing Amazon.com of committing an Orwellian crime: doublespeak. In a letter published this week in The N...
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Daughter of Robin Williams faced online abuseAug 12, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Robin Williams' daughter has abandoned her online social media accounts in disgust following what she called "cruel and unnecessary" messages sent to her foll...
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'Crazy Eyes' actress Uzo Aduba is crazy about fansJul 29, 2014 5:30 am - LOS ANGELES - "Orange is the New Black" actress Uzo Aduba is flooded with marriage proposals these days. "People on the street, people on Twitter ask, 'Can I be your pr...
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Home Depot, Lowe's bring the Internet of Things to DIYersJul 26, 2014 7:29 am - Home improvement stores, destinations for the do-it-yourself consumer, have long sold the hammers, nails and tools people need to fix up their houses. Now large chains s...
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Fans start lining up as Comic-Con floor opensJul 23, 2014 11:00 pm - Comic-Con is all about bringing fans close to the artists and properties they love - after waiting in line. The lineups began as soon as the San Diego Convention Center ...
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Tumblr convention in Schaumburg implodesJul 16, 2014 1:00 am - Attendees hit up to cover $17,000 bill
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What's the hash? Why hashtags for TV shows matterJun 23, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — During fresh episodes of “Pretty Little Liars,” the marketing and publicity teams at ABC Family huddle in a conference room to tweet live with fans. So do cas...
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Chelsea Handler heading to Netflix with talk showJun 18, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Netflix is expanding its empire of original content with a talk show to be hosted by Chelsea Handler. The online TV network said Thursday that the outspoken c...
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DreamWorks mixing faves, newbies in YouTube debutJun 15, 2014 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - When AwesomenessTV launched as a YouTube channel two years ago, it was a bet by veteran TV and movie producer Brian Robbins on the ability of teen and twee...
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Truly great TV: Tragedy and 'Thrones'Jun 13, 2014 5:15 am - The best film I've seen this year didn't play in 3,000 theaters, employ big-name movie stars and droves of visual effects artists or air on a premium cable channel. It's...