Good Afternoon, Cyber Zombies,
Happy New Year Eve/ Happy New Year!!! The last Tweet News Headlines for this year.
@NBC New York
An estimated 1 million people will ring in the New Year in Times Square
@Wall Street Journal
"Resolving the cliff is just the beginning of the fiscal challenge for 2013, and it's not off to an auspicious start".
@USA Today
The USA's most admired women: Hillary Rodham Clinton. (Grace's Side Note: Get Well Soon, Hillary!!)
@Reuters Top News
Senate report faults State Department, intelligence on Benghazi.
Media Giant Tribune company emerges from bankruptcy.
@Drudge Report
Two months after Sandy, victims still stranded by "Red Tape".
Cult prepares for the end of the world.
@RyanSeacrest.Com
2012 Male Artist of the Year: Adam Lambert. (Grace's Side Note: Congratulations, Adam!!!)
@Huffington Post
PSY celebrates his birthday "Gangham Style". (Grace's Side Note: Happy Birthday, PSY)
@Los Angeles Times
Champagne sales lose fizz in Europe.
@Gawker
Your college tuition is skyrocketing at slightly slower rate now.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
Tweet News: December 28, 2012
Good Evening, Cyber Zombies,
Four days until the Fiscal Cliff in the United States. The Tweet News Headlines for December 28, 2012.
@The Washington Post
BREAKING NEWS: Senate approves bill to provide $60B for states affected by Sandy.
@The Onion
Millions without power following election.
@NBC Los Angeles
George H.W. Bush "continues to improve," is even singing, as he recover in Methodist Hospital ICU.
@The Huffington Post
The Best Inventions of 2012.
Why this blogger is hurt by Russia Adoption Ban.
@Eyewitness News (New York)
Obama says immediate action needed on Fiscal Cliff.
@Wall Street Journal
Health resolutions for 2013 that can help you save money.
@The Atlantic Wire
Inside the first gun control bill the GOP might actually like.
@WPIX
Thieves steal aluminum of damaged Rockaway to sell for scrap.
@NY Financial News
Stocks sink 2% for the week.
Finance stocks dominate the market in 2012 despite continues.
@ABC News Radio
Women ties to gun in NY Firefighter Ambush.
@RT America
NRA goes up against UN over Arms Trade Treaty.
@NewsBreaker
Alert: US Senate Majority Leader Reid says readying bill for vote on Monday to prevent tax hike on income up to $250,000.
@Los Angeles Times
Short Broadway run for Katie Holmes: "Dead Accounts" to close in January.
Four days until the Fiscal Cliff in the United States. The Tweet News Headlines for December 28, 2012.
@The Washington Post
BREAKING NEWS: Senate approves bill to provide $60B for states affected by Sandy.
@The Onion
Millions without power following election.
@NBC Los Angeles
George H.W. Bush "continues to improve," is even singing, as he recover in Methodist Hospital ICU.
@The Huffington Post
The Best Inventions of 2012.
Why this blogger is hurt by Russia Adoption Ban.
@Eyewitness News (New York)
Obama says immediate action needed on Fiscal Cliff.
@Wall Street Journal
Health resolutions for 2013 that can help you save money.
@The Atlantic Wire
Inside the first gun control bill the GOP might actually like.
@WPIX
Thieves steal aluminum of damaged Rockaway to sell for scrap.
@NY Financial News
Stocks sink 2% for the week.
Finance stocks dominate the market in 2012 despite continues.
@ABC News Radio
Women ties to gun in NY Firefighter Ambush.
@RT America
NRA goes up against UN over Arms Trade Treaty.
@NewsBreaker
Alert: US Senate Majority Leader Reid says readying bill for vote on Monday to prevent tax hike on income up to $250,000.
@Los Angeles Times
Short Broadway run for Katie Holmes: "Dead Accounts" to close in January.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Web Alert: FISA Amendment Act
EFF is going to court this month to try to stop the United States government from warrantlessly scooping up the Internet communications of millions of Americans. But even as we’re gearing up for the next court battle, Congress is poised to reauthorize the FISA Amendments Act, the 2008 law that allows the government to surveil the communications of Americans speaking with people overseas without warrants.
The FISA Amendments Act, a bill the EFF community fought against in 2008, is set to expire in just 2 weeks. This is the legislation that, for the first time, allowed warrantless surveillance of Americans, albeit only when they are communicating with foreign "targets." Some claim that this law is the basis for the government’s warrantless dragnet of all Americans, as a first step to “targeted" surveillance.
But to date, the government refuses to provide any details about how it is engaging in this American surveillance or how many Americans are actually impacted.
The nation was shocked when revelations about widespread surveillance were first unearthed more than 5 years ago, including President Bush’s admission he was violating a critical surveillance law to spy on selected Americans without warrants.
EFF has gathered and presented evidence that the actual spying was much broader, including millions of innocent Americans. EFF’s evidence includes schematics and photographs from inside AT&T’s San Francisco facilities where millions of Americans’ communications are being copied to the government. But rather than dismantle this illegal program, Congress gave at least part of it a sheen of legality by passing the FISA Amendments Act in 2008.
Portions of the FISA Amendments Act are set to expire on December 31, 2012. That means Congress has only a handful of working days to reauthorize this bill. They’re going to attempt to ram through a five-year extension with no debate and no reform— saddling us with five more years of unconstitutional surveillance and no public accountability or reporting about the Americans affected.
We need your help to stop this bill. Please join EFF in fighting for privacy by sending this note to Congress.
And please also tweet at Senate leadership to ensure this issue isn’t swept under the rug in the final days of the Congressional session:
Hey @McConnellPress and @SenatorReid: Don't ram through a 5-year extension on FISA Amendments Act. https://eff.org/r.2asn
Credit: www.eff.org
Tweet News: December 27, 2012
Good Evening, Cyber Zombies,
Five more days until the fiscal cliff in the United States. Both parties should be held accountability, if they don't reach an agreement on December 31, 2012. Now for the Tweet News Headlines for December 27, 2012.
@NBC Los Angles
"Resuce Me" singer Fontella Bass dies at 72.
@Drudge Report
Oscars E-voting problems wore than feared.
Theatre offering "Tweet Seats" to patrons who can't stay off phones.
@Techdirt
Another lawsuit filed for Google Autocomplete "Defamation".
@Yahoo! Music
Taylor Swift and family will not prosecute Trespasser.
@Reuters Top News
Philadelphia high schools to start dispensing free condoms to students.
@The Telegraph
US Senate Leader: it looks like we're heading over the "Fiscal Cliff".
@BBC News (World)
90 people have now died because of cold weather in Ukraine.
@Gothamist
Brace for weekend 7 train pain, starting now until March.
WEB ALERT: @RT America
Senate set to approve FISA Spying Bill Today.
@WPIX
Hurricane Sandy scares away Donald Trump from shore project.
@ABC News Radio
As one Immigration enforcement program fades away, another raises.
@Ultimate Classic Rock
Adam Lambert admits fears over fronting Queen.
@Variety
2012: The year the TV Biz silenced Silicon Valley.
Five more days until the fiscal cliff in the United States. Both parties should be held accountability, if they don't reach an agreement on December 31, 2012. Now for the Tweet News Headlines for December 27, 2012.
@NBC Los Angles
"Resuce Me" singer Fontella Bass dies at 72.
@Drudge Report
Oscars E-voting problems wore than feared.
Theatre offering "Tweet Seats" to patrons who can't stay off phones.
@Techdirt
Another lawsuit filed for Google Autocomplete "Defamation".
@Yahoo! Music
Taylor Swift and family will not prosecute Trespasser.
@Reuters Top News
Philadelphia high schools to start dispensing free condoms to students.
@The Telegraph
US Senate Leader: it looks like we're heading over the "Fiscal Cliff".
@BBC News (World)
90 people have now died because of cold weather in Ukraine.
@Gothamist
Brace for weekend 7 train pain, starting now until March.
WEB ALERT: @RT America
Senate set to approve FISA Spying Bill Today.
@WPIX
Hurricane Sandy scares away Donald Trump from shore project.
@ABC News Radio
As one Immigration enforcement program fades away, another raises.
@Ultimate Classic Rock
Adam Lambert admits fears over fronting Queen.
@Variety
2012: The year the TV Biz silenced Silicon Valley.
2013 Mid-Season Sneak Peak
Hi Cyber Zombies,
Five days until 2013!!! New Year means new shows and returning favorites. Here is the television rundown.
New Shows
Red Widow
Ready for Love
The Carrie Diaries
The Following
Deception
The Taste
Celebrity Diving
Cult
Family Tools
How to live with your parents?
Zero Hour
1600 Penn
Do No Harm
Nightline
Returning Favorites
The Biggest Loser
The Apprentice
The Bachelor
Dancing with the Stars (Season 16)
Rules of Engagement
Body of Proof
Betty White's Off their Rockers
Smash
American Idol
Community
Five days until 2013!!! New Year means new shows and returning favorites. Here is the television rundown.
New Shows
Red Widow
Ready for Love
The Carrie Diaries
The Following
Deception
The Taste
Celebrity Diving
Cult
Family Tools
How to live with your parents?
Zero Hour
1600 Penn
Do No Harm
Nightline
Returning Favorites
The Biggest Loser
The Apprentice
The Bachelor
Dancing with the Stars (Season 16)
Rules of Engagement
Body of Proof
Betty White's Off their Rockers
Smash
American Idol
Community
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Twitter Feedback: In 2013 No More
Hi my cyber zombies,
"In 2013 no more" is a worldwide trending topics on twitter. People are tweeting what they want to change in 2013.
In 2013 no more: web censorship, no more fiscal cliff.
Here is twitter feedback on "In 2013 No More".
#In2013NoMore Saying "Swag" & "YOLO"
#in2013nomore Giving people second Chances. Blow it once, shame on you.
#In2013NoMore Shootings please that would be great
#In2013nomore wasting my time on the wrong people
#In2013NoMore Harry Potter related stuff? LOL filthy muggles... Hogwarts will always welcome us home.
#In2013NoMore falling for people must concentrate on school
#in2013nomore bringing up the past, regrets.. Just moving forward
#in2013nomore staying low and being scared if I want something I'm going to go after it real talk
#in2013nomore tweeting them "since last year" tweets in the first hours of January
#in2013nomore Bullying. Suicides. Seriously, just please let it stop! Innocent people shouldn't end their life because of bullying!"
#In2013NoMore no more running from the devil, but boldly confronting his evil ways!!
#In2013NoMore whiney pop singers, school shootings, mental illness, ridiculous politics, overpriced sandwiches, friendzoning, darts, or yolo
#In2013NoMore gangnam style, reenactments of gangnam style, or even the words pls & ty
#In2013NoMore makin new years resolutions... Actions speak louder than words
#In2013NoMore excuses. Run.
"In 2013 no more" is a worldwide trending topics on twitter. People are tweeting what they want to change in 2013.
In 2013 no more: web censorship, no more fiscal cliff.
Here is twitter feedback on "In 2013 No More".
" #In2013NoMore Slacking " Wait didn't I say that for 2012, I guess it didn't work out.
"@mimzyjiggaz #in2013nomore idiots trying to predict the "end of the world"
Tweet News: December 26, 2012
Good Evening, Cyber Zombies,
Happy Kwanzaa and Happy Boxing Day!!! The Tweet News Headlines for December 26, 2012.
(Tweet Alert) @City of New York
@NYCOEM issues a travel advisory for NYC.
@NewsBreaker
Watch: Severe blizzards and tornados hit large swaths of country.
@TweetSmarter
US Senate decides again monitoring email with no warrant is okay.
@NBC News
One in 12 in US service members has clogged heart arteries, study find.
@1010 WINS
Rutgers looks to cap off impressive season with bowl win over Virginia Tech.
@CBS New York
"Fiscal Cliff" quickly closing in and Washington Lawmakers nowhere to be found.
@Drudge Report
KEEP SHOPPING: Nervous retailers hope for post-Christmas rush.
@Huffington Post
Journalist dies when cops fire on crowd of sex assault protesters.
@ABC News
Weather death toll up to 6 as storm churns north.
@The Atlantic Wire
Early childhood obesity is way down among the poorest kids.
@The Washington Post
RT @PostPolitics Starbucks using cups to push for fiscal cliff deal.
Happy Kwanzaa and Happy Boxing Day!!! The Tweet News Headlines for December 26, 2012.
(Tweet Alert) @City of New York
@NYCOEM issues a travel advisory for NYC.
@NewsBreaker
Watch: Severe blizzards and tornados hit large swaths of country.
@TweetSmarter
US Senate decides again monitoring email with no warrant is okay.
@NBC News
One in 12 in US service members has clogged heart arteries, study find.
@1010 WINS
Rutgers looks to cap off impressive season with bowl win over Virginia Tech.
@CBS New York
"Fiscal Cliff" quickly closing in and Washington Lawmakers nowhere to be found.
@Drudge Report
KEEP SHOPPING: Nervous retailers hope for post-Christmas rush.
@Huffington Post
Journalist dies when cops fire on crowd of sex assault protesters.
@ABC News
Weather death toll up to 6 as storm churns north.
@The Atlantic Wire
Early childhood obesity is way down among the poorest kids.
@The Washington Post
RT @PostPolitics Starbucks using cups to push for fiscal cliff deal.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Twas the night before
Twas the night before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
Credit: Carol.org.UK
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
Credit: Carol.org.UK
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Tweet News: December 23, 2012
Good Evening, Cyber Zombies,
The Tweet News Headlines for December 23, 2012.
@CNN Money
The NRA has a vast statewide campaign to press gun right and has immense success in last decade.
@Hollywood Soup
Spike Lee on "Django Unchained": Filmmaker call movie "Disrespectful".
Anna Karenina: Read the book, skip the movie
@NBC Los Angeles
Deputies following up on complaints about two pit bulls instead found nearly 2,000 marijuana plants.
@Huffington Post
Is the media discouraged our best candidates from running for office?
Is Mayan "end of the world" actually Christmas Eve?
@Los Angeles Times
Gun Control Policies: plenty of ideas, and not just bans.
@The Onion
New study finds Americans need 6 hours of sleep at work.
@1010 WINS
Gun Control Advocate join hands across Brooklyn Bridge.
The Tweet News Headlines for December 23, 2012.
@CNN Money
The NRA has a vast statewide campaign to press gun right and has immense success in last decade.
@Hollywood Soup
Spike Lee on "Django Unchained": Filmmaker call movie "Disrespectful".
Anna Karenina: Read the book, skip the movie
@NBC Los Angeles
Deputies following up on complaints about two pit bulls instead found nearly 2,000 marijuana plants.
@Huffington Post
Is the media discouraged our best candidates from running for office?
Is Mayan "end of the world" actually Christmas Eve?
@Los Angeles Times
Gun Control Policies: plenty of ideas, and not just bans.
@The Onion
New study finds Americans need 6 hours of sleep at work.
@1010 WINS
Gun Control Advocate join hands across Brooklyn Bridge.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Synopsis Feedback: Gossip Girl Series Finale (Season 6, Episode 10)
Hi my cyber zombies,
Tonight Show Information:
New York, New York, XOXO
Serena decides to come back to New York and confront Dan about the "Serena Chapter". Chuck proposes to Blair. Georgina join forces with Jack Bass in one last scheme. Jenny, Eric and Juliet will all return.
Here is synopsis feedback on Gossip Girl.
"@sheSURRENDERS: Crying that gossip girl is over. This show is my life. #serioustweet" you need to reevaluate your life
My mom is screaming in the living room because she's finally going to found out who's gossip girl, lmfao no mom
Last episode of Gossip Girl. End of a six year tradition of watching every Monday with @AdriD163 :(
Gossip Girl series finale is making studying for compsci kinda hard right now... So bittersweet
OMG the very last episode of Gossip Girl is on now!!!! 😢😢😢😢😢 I'm really going to miss Blair and Chuck!! I love them 😍
OMFG EPISODE 9 OF GOSSIP GIRL SEASON 6 WAS INTENSE! CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE FINAL EPISODE! 4 MORE HOURS!!!!
I'm already getting upset about gossip girl being over.
Is anyone else watching the Gossip Girl series finale.. did you guys see Taylor Momsen's name in credits? Jenny's going to be in the finale.
If Dan is Gossip Girl, that would mean Georgina, Serena, Blair and Vanessa all slept with Gossip Girl. And... http://tmblr.co/ZQozIyZaVFmI
i just started watching the gossip girl series this weekend starting with the first season and i am obsessed
Alright Gossip Girl! Don't disappoint me tonight! Give me Blair/Chuck and Dan/Serena before you leave my screen forever!
I wanna catch up on gossip girl. I feel like I'm a whole season behind 😔 but I will forever love Chuck and Blair together
I am about three years behind on GG. Are you guys seriously about to find out who Gossip Girl is?! :O
shani update: 10 minutes into gossip girl and im already not breathing its the last episode of my favorite show im sobbing someone hold me
"Oh at least we can just do the same thing we did last time he died." is the most Gossip Girl/OC line ever
To celebrate the six episodes of the show I've ever seen, I'm watching the finale of Gossip Girl.
Gossip Girl seems like a good show, too bad today is the series finally and that the series itself would take forever to watch
i'm too sad that gossip girl is ending so i can't watch it tonight bc i will cry & won't be able to handle it
I'm so not a girl. I've never watched Gossip Girl in my life. I didn't even know what it was about until 2 seconds ago.
Apparently Gossip Girl is a mute??? #xoxoGossipGirl #NoAudio
Gossip Girl started back when I was in OLQM, and now that I'm in college GG is ending, this is depressing.
In a recent twist, gossip girl turns out to be A from pretty little liars so all you girls can shut up about both shows now
And of allllll people, Dan knows who Gossip Girl is? He would. People from Brooklyn ain't dumb.
Didn't realize that the guy who produced The OC also producedGossip Girl. #TwoFavoriteShows
Y'all. Gossip Girl is Jenny. It has to be! That's what I've thought for like EVER!
gossip girl is dumb they will never reveal her like how Ricky doesnt reveal his swagg coach
OMG. gossip girl is being revealed tonight?! so much for watching the entire series, ill skip to the end. #SOEXCITED #dontjudgeme
After seeing how obsessed everyone is with gossip girl I have decided to watch the whole entire series over December break
I've never watched one episode of Gossip girl in my life and I'm perfectly fine..
To everyone who tweeted about what happened in gossip girltonight: screw you
Gossip Girl fans, I salute you. I don't know what it's like to be invested in that mess, but holy crap, you've survived something tonight.
Tweet News: December 17, 2012
Good Evening, Cyber Zombies,
The Tweet News Headlines for December 17, 2012.
@Huffington Post
Painting Found in an attic worth nearly $1 Million.
@The Atlantic Wire
Casting the 2012 Hollywood Black List.
@NBC Los Angeles
Amazon planning to join smartphone market next year, mobile device will be in $100- $200 range.
@WSJ Economic News
Report calls for New Russia Capital Flow Measure.
@Wired
Fox, NBC and CBS are asking federal judges to kill the ad-skipping feature in Dish Network DVR.
@Billboard
Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks pay tribute to Whitney Houston, Donna Summer at VH1 Diva.
@Tech Dirt
China tries to block encrypted traffic.
@Drudge Report
South Carolina lawmakers propose 5-years jail sentence for obama implementations.
The Tweet News Headlines for December 17, 2012.
@The Associated Press
BREAKING: Sen. Daniel Inouye has died respiratory complications.
@Huffington Post
Painting Found in an attic worth nearly $1 Million.
@The Atlantic Wire
Casting the 2012 Hollywood Black List.
@NBC Los Angeles
Amazon planning to join smartphone market next year, mobile device will be in $100- $200 range.
@WSJ Economic News
Report calls for New Russia Capital Flow Measure.
@Wired
Fox, NBC and CBS are asking federal judges to kill the ad-skipping feature in Dish Network DVR.
@Billboard
Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks pay tribute to Whitney Houston, Donna Summer at VH1 Diva.
@Tech Dirt
China tries to block encrypted traffic.
@Drudge Report
South Carolina lawmakers propose 5-years jail sentence for obama implementations.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Web Update: World Conference on International Telecommunications
Hi my cyber zombie,
I received an email from Mike Rispoli from Access Campaign Team about World Conference on International Telecommunications that I want to share with you. Thank you, my cyber zombie for saving the internet but our work is never done.
Here is the email:
Grace,
While the outcomes of the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) remain unsettled, one thing is clear -- without the hard work by you, global civil society, and rights-respecting governments, things would have been a whole lot worse and the open internet would have looked very different.
For now, what we can say is that the internet, the one we know and love, which has given the world a common platform for expression and innovation, will largely remain the same for now.
While many of the most dangerous proposals did not make it into the final treaty, a resolution was passed that instructs the ITU to take a more active role in internet policy in the future. But, it's more complicated than that.
So what did happen in Dubai?
Governments fought with governments. Meetings were held behind closed doors. Access sat down with the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and made sure your voices were heard. Negotiations between countries inched toward a consensus before totally collapsing at the 11th hour. Delegations took to the floor and protested.
While the WCIT was at times dramatic theater, what has come out of two weeks of intense negotiations between the world's governments remains muddy.
With censorship, surveillance, and the human rights front and center at the Conference, a treaty was approved but lacks support from nearly a third of governments, calling into question its legitimacy. However, there are some serious concerns that the treaty's vague language could allow repressive regimes to justify their existing censorship and surveillance practices.
While the ITU responded to some of our demands for greater transparency and inclusivity for civil society, holding meetings behind closed doors, not sending civil society comments on to delegates, and holding votes by “taking the temperature in the room” is a far cry from the kind of multistakeholderism we expect when it comes to internet policymaking.
Access applauds the 55 countries who have indicated they will not sign the treaty today, which includes Australia, Costa Rica, Sweden, and the United States. We have also sent statements to other member states, urging them to reject the treaty. Some delegations are returning to their capitals before making a determination, and we believe they should consult with all those who will be affected by this treaty before deciding whether or not to sign it.
Want the good, the bad, and the ugly over what wound up in the treaty? Find out more on the Access blog by clicking the link below, and be sure to read our WCIT Watch posts to see what happened over the past two weeks:
For an open internet,
Mike Rispoli
Access Campaign Team
Access Campaign Team
Friday, December 14, 2012
Developing News!!! Twitter Feedback: Newton, CT Shooting
It's sad day in United States, a gunman killed 26 people today at Sandy Hook Elementary School at Newton, Connecticut. The gunman's mother is among the dead inside the school. People, bloggers, celebrities including elected officials are tweeting about this senseless violence that happened today. Let's all #PrayForNewton!!!
New Development in Connecticut:
The Shooter killed his own relative.
The gunman's brother is held for questioning about the shooting.
President Obama ordered US Flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide until December 18, 2012.
Here is twitter feedback for Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting.
@SamChampion It's really hard to work right now, mind/heart is with those in Newtown.
#PrayForNewton everyone!
New Development in Connecticut:
The Shooter killed his own relative.
The gunman's brother is held for questioning about the shooting.
President Obama ordered US Flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide until December 18, 2012.
Here is twitter feedback for Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting.
I'm sick about this shooting. Reports are 27 dead 18 of them children.
Horrified by senseless attack on innocent children; praying for the families of the students & the entire Newtown community
Oh my.I am shocked.Heartbroken.Devastating news about this elementary school shooting. What is wrong w/ people?Praying hard 4 these family's
Absolutely devastating news this morning. There are no words.Thoughts, prayers and love to all in #Newtown.
Bless the families of those lost in Conn. My God.
Our Hearts & Thoughts go out to everyone affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. #TGIFresh
Our hearts go out to victims & families affected by the shocking shooting in Connecticut. Grieving for all victims, but especially the kids.
I'm so saddened over the shootings in CT. In light of such an evil act,#PrayForNewton.
Our hearts and prayers are with all the moms and dads in Connecticut #CTShooting http://mmom.me/VGzlT9
Our thoughts are with those grieving in Connecticut today.
You have to be SICK...I mean, REALLY SICK to go into an elementary school & murder children...My God!! Blessings and prayers to the families
My heart and prayers go out to those in CT. My stomach has a pit in it watching the news right now
My heart is so sad. The evil in this world is just too much. Prayers for all those in CT affected by this... http://fb.me/2l5loF0Bt
My brother went to school and never came home...it's outrageous that after previous tragedies our kids are not safe in school of all places
AR15 in a possession of a 20Y old! Then went on killing 27 people. Sorry just not Normal! We need new regulations! New check up or something
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the shootings in Newton, CT.
Senseless. A deafening cry for help. We are all victims. We are all responsible. Violence fails humanity. Sad.
My prayers go out the families and friends dealing with the shooting in Connecticut elementary school. Sad, sad day.
allegedly shooter killed his father in hoboken nj then drove to#newton where his mom works as teacher. why kill all the kids too? so sick
Our hearts go out to those affected by the tragedy in #Newtown
RT @sammmmtan: In this moment, we need to grieve, but we eventually need to make a change.
Heart-wrenching images as we learn more on the #Connecticutshooting. Here 2 boys, Shane & Griffin embrace ahttp://instagr.am/p/TOphNMMwdR/
The children, The adults, The senselessness , the sadness, the need to look at our violent national selves
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims in CT
Watching the news and I'm just disgusted...it takes a true monster to do something like this. Prayers to all the families involved...
Heartbroken. Devastated. Horrified. We must change gun laws. NOW!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to families effected by this tragedy in CT. #PrayforNewton
About 20 parents lost their children right before Xmas... My heart is bleeding #PrayForNewtown
Praying for all those involved with this horrible shooting in CT...#guncontrol Just speechless...
Love those around you and never take a single day for granted! Such a terrible tragedy today, keep all of those affected in your prayers.
Have ordered flags over the @uscapitol to be lowered in tribute to families & victims at #SandyHook. #prayfornewtown
It's really sad to see what happened in CT today. My prayers go out for you.
It is so so important to love everyone- especially the sensitive ones...
Our hearts go out to the victims and families of the tragedy in Connecticut today.
So he shot his Dad at home (body they found) then went to the school blew away his Mom who was a teacher & her students?! WTAF?! So awful...
Sharing my deepest thoughts with the families in Newtown, CT. Shocked and saddened by the senseless killing of children.
Our hearts and prayers are with everyone touched by this tragedy.#Newton
Oh. God. #NewtownCT
My heart goes out to #SandyHook victims' families & loved ones. I'm praying for you. The violence & loss of life is sickening.
RIP to those savagely taken away from us today in Connecticut...you are now all Angels!! :'(
My prayers go out to all the families and child at Sandy Hook Elementary School. What is this world coming to??
Such a terrible tragedy and to make it worse the media with their lack of fact checking keep showing the WRONG guy. Hopefully he stays safe!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by today’s tragic events in Connecticut.
Gov's statement on tragic #SandyHook shooting:http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/12142012-sandy-hook-elementary-school-shooting …
Praying for the victims of the CT elementary school shooting. xx NG#PrayForNewtown
Church ?? School ?? Next it will be our homes ! The enemy is stepping out and trying our faith !
I have a wife that works for an elem school and kid in Kindergarten, I empathize deeply and thoughts go with them. #PrayForNewtown
Please hug your kids even tighter today for those parents in Connecticut who can't hug theirs
something has to change to protect the innocent. it's time. dialogue. solution. maybe I'm just an optimistic dreamer in a cynical world.
Heartbreaking what human beings r capable of doing. My heart goes out to the little angels from the connecticut shooting. Sickening.
So many residents of Newton gather together in church...feel so helpless...all they can do is cling to the Lord. Praying for them#sandyhook
Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and friends http://fb.me/1pxnGobM7
Our bad def not @Ryan_Lanza . What I get for re tweeting something off a news site. Sorry. Kind of overwhelmed by this
Heartbroken for the families who lost a family member in Newton. Can't wrap my brain around it...
My love and prayers to Sandy Elementary! God Bless us all🙏http://instagr.am/p/TOtwlrRHAo/
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
I'm sick to my stomach over the shooting.The victims, the children, their families.. I can't even imagine what they're going through...
The shootings in Connecticut are so unbelievably sad, I'll never understand why things like this happen. Terrible tragedy.
I can't imagine the pain and horror felt by these victims in Connecticut today. My heart is broken. I can't remember a day this sad. L, Pat
It's one of those days you wake up from a nightmare to an even scarier reality. When will prevention outweigh politics?
Aother tragic day for America. My heart is broken for everyone left behind.
Deepest sympathies to the victims of the Newtown shooting in CT and their loved ones.
My thoughts & prayers are with the children, parents, teachers and community in Connecticut as they deal with the tragic loss of life today.
Listening to coverage on the school shooting. I can't even fathom how those parents must feel. Covering them n prayer.
haven't read my timeline all day & just saw the 1st images of the absolute tragedy in CT on the news. My heart is breaking.#prayers4CT
I can't even begin to imagine what those poor parents and children are going through in CT. My heart goes out to everyone affected.
This is absolutely horrifying. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families in Newtown, CT. So unbelievably sad.
Heartbroken by what happened in CT today. I'm holding my daughter tightly in my arms, thinking of those who no longer can.#PrayForNewtown
Prayers go out to the families of lost ones in the tragedy that happened in Connecticut
The Connecticut elementary school shooting is just so sad. It is disgusting what our world has come to. Prayers and love to their families
Hey parents.. Many are asking what to say to their kids? Thoughts as to how to handle this tragedy?
We need to start at home. End the violence. Require people to get help if they have violent tendencies or have lost hold of reality.
Today our prayers go to the families of the victims @ Sandy Hook Elementary. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/liveblog/wp/2012/12/14/newtown-school-shooting-sandy-hook-elementary/ …
Sending love 2 the families in Connecticut for their tragic loss. 2day I bow my head in sadness
Sending energy to the families who are suffering this horrible tragedy...
my heart and prayers go out to all the children and families in newtown Conn..its unbelievable someone could do this to innocent children
Overwhelming sadness & horror...my heart & prayers go out to all who lost loved ones & the community in Newtown.
To heartbreaking for words. It's Unfathomable. Sending all love and thoughts to the community of Newton. #PrayerForNewtown xx
Been too stunned to write. All my prayers go out to the Newtoncommunity.
My heart is heavy today hearing the news about Newton, CT. Praying for all the family and loved ones effected by this.
My heart just broke into a million pieces. Sending prayers to those affected by the Newton School tragedy. Sickened & horrified by this evil
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