Revered Shiite Cleric’s Site Hacked

The official website of Iraq's most influential and revered Shiite religious leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, was hacked, defaced, then blocked in what appears to be a sectarian-motivated cyber attack, the NYTimes.com reported. A statement on the ... continue

Burst Media Offers Background Ad Units

Online advertising provider Burst Media announced a partnership with AdCamo to enable advertisers to run a clickable background ad unit across a select group of its web sites. Background ads (also known as “site skins”) are ... continue

EFF Sues Bush, Cheney, NSA on Surveillance

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a lawsuit against the National Security Agency (NSA) and other government agencies on behalf of AT&T customers to stop what it alleges as illegal, unconstitutional, and ongoing dragnet surveillance of ... continue

iGaymer.com launches online community for gay geeks

It is a fact that the world of gaming is dominated by the male specie, leaving the homosexual gaming and sci-fi enthusiasts ostracized and isolated. This is the reason behind the launch of iGaymer.com, a site that ... continue

Amy Poehler to Launch Digital Show on ‘Smart Girls at The Party’

Digital media company On Networks (ON) is launching an original series aimed at young girls called Smart Girls at the Party. The show is created by and stars Amy Poehler of Saturday Night Live fame. Joining her ... continue

Comedy Central Launches ColbertNation.com, the Home of the True Maverick

If you think John McCain is the true maverick, think again as Comedy Central joins forces with The Colbert Report in launching ColbertNation.com. The new ColbertNation.com is the hub for all things Stephen Colbert featuring links to every ... continue

Young Thugs (I Mean, Idiots) Sought for Kangaroo Attack

The Australian RSPCA has launched a hunt for an idiot and an accomplice (also an idiot) shown in a video punching and kicking a kangaroo. The video showed the idiot doing a kickboxing-style attack on the kangaroo while ... continue

Are You as Attractive as People From Miami?

I am not attractive based on the results of Travel+Leisure magazine's online survey on where you can find the most attractive people in the US. Topping the list is Miami, the place with nice weather, sandy beaches, ... continue

Would You Surf Porn Sites While Way Up in the Sky?

Internet access while flying is not a bad idea. In fact, it is a good idea to help you pass boredom. So, when American Airlines started to offer Internet access for $12.95 on some flights between New ... continue

Malaysian Blogger Arrested for Anti-Government Comments Online

Authorities in Malaysia arrested editor and founder of Malaysia Today Raja Petra Kamarudin for posting anti-govenment comments on his website. Late last month, we reported about how the Malaysian government unsuccessfully blocked Kamarudin's website. This time, however, ... continue

Gaians worship Snoop Dogg?

Virtual Greats LLC and Gaia Online announced that virtual goods inspired by Snoop Dogg and Marvel's The Incredible Hulk are now available to Gaia's more than 7 million monthly users as part of the new Celebrity Snare ... continue

SnagFilms Remembers 9/11 with Five Online Films

SnagFilms announced that it is streaming five films without advertising in its annual September 11tth Remembrance in Film. Five documentary films, including 7 Days in September, is now available in full without commercial interruption at SnagFilms.com and IndieWire.com ... continue