Fernando Alfonso III
Fernando Alfonso III served as an early Reddit and 4chan reporter and the Daily Dot’s first art director until 2016. He’s gone on to report at Lexington’s Herald-Leader and at the Houston Chronicle.
Facing the music
Facebook isn’t just for friending anymore. Users also can listen to music—and they do.
On Nov 9, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Read all about Bi-Curious George and other exciting new children’s book titles
If you think children’s books sound boring, you’re not alone. Twitter users have all sorts of suggestions.
We are the dead: Fallen Canadian soldiers remembered on Twitter
For the next 13 years, a new Twitter account by the Ottawa Citizen will pay hourly respects to fallen Canadian soliders.
Herman Cain denials of sexual harassment fuel Twitter
Herman Cain held a press conference this evening to deny claims that he sexually harassed a woman. The Twitter response? Not many seem to believe him.
On Nov 8, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Penn State coach should be booted—masses say
People logged on to Twitter, Tumblr and elsewhere to express their dissatisfaction with Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
Top 10 doctors better than Conrad Murray
It’s not hard to think of a doctor better Conrad Murray, but Twitter rolled with the idea to hilarious effect.
Will YouTube be where Disney’s dreams come true?
In the wake of last week’s Hollywood upgrade, YouTube announces a new partnership with Disney.
On Nov 7, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Dr. Conrad Murray found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
The worldwide trending topics say it all: “#verdict,” “Involuntary Manslaughter,” and “Conrad Murray GUILTY,” in regards to the June 2009 death of Michael Jackson.
Raisin’ Cain: GOP presidential candidate stands accused, again
A former National Restaurant Association employee is the fourth woman to accuse GOP presidential front runner Herman Cain of sexual harassment in the past week.
Stretching the Canvas: Che, Chuck Norris, and church talk
The revolution will be remixed on the sassy, saucy image board.
On Nov 4, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Hispanics get mad on Twitter when…
Over the last 24 hours, the Spanish phrase “me enojo cuando” has been trending topic hard, further illustrating the heightened use of Twitter by Hispanics in the U.S.
500 million Angry Birds
One out of every fourteen humans on the planet has downloaded the hit game.
On Nov 3, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Google: Do a barrel roll
A new Google trick makes browsers spin, tilt, and go askew. Users rejoice!
NBA owner gets half-million dollar fine for one tweet
Speaking your mind on Twitter can be costly—if you’re in the NBA.
On Nov 2, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Ernest Hemingway’s brief legacy on Twitter
Six-word-story phenomenon lives anew.
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