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Monday, October 10, 2011

Facebook scams


Facebook scams

Facebook scams, Crazy Facebook scams, Facebook fraudsters have gone to great lengths to trick unwitting social network users Scammers have sent out a second version of an old Facebook hoax, trying to warn users that the company will soon start charging you to use the service. This time they even have fake prices! from the latest membership fee scam to a recent ruse that cost one victim big bucks. We scanned news feeds for some of the most creative cons.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Do you know this smile?


Guess the smile


Did you know tomorrow is World Smile Day? To celebrate, we're showcasing well-known goofy grins, quirky smirks and pearly whites. Can you guess which beaming faces they belong to?

A world-famous astrophysicist

The clues: He's the director of a world-renowned New York City planetarium, host of a PBS series and a radio show and will soon take on a reboot of a late astronomer's popular TV series.

The clues: The Princeton (find it on a map) alumna didn't meet her future husband until they worked at the same law firm (in which city?) despite attending the same Ivy League law school.


The clues: The former TV star and Oscar winner – who makes his home in an Italian villa – has been spotted with a new lady friend on his arm.
 


The clues: The 29-year-old prince was one of the world's most eligible bachelors (his brother still is) until he married a commoner (what does that mean?) in an extravagant ceremony earlier this year.


The clues: He was drafted by the NFL in 2009 as the No. 5 overall pick from a California football powerhouse (which one?).


The clues: The native Indianan (where did he attend college?) has endured hosting feuds, a troubled stalker and even a sex scandal during his decades-long television career.


The clues: The minister, commentator (watch clips),math major and former pizza-chain CEO surprised many with his recent straw poll win.


The clues: This star of a sexy, gory and popular HBO series -- who married her co-star last year – first became famous at the tender age of 11 when she won an Academy Award (for which film?). Watch her acceptance speech.



The clues: Before running for Senate (where?), the Harvard law professor chaired the Congressional Oversight Panel (what's that?) and helped implement a brand-new government bureau.


The clues: The classically trained pianist (where was she born?) made history as the first female African-American secretary of stateWatch her swearing-in ceremony.


A teen pop sensation

The clues: The 17-year-old "Baby" singer (where was he born?) gave his famous girlfriend a romantic surprise.


The clues: The Seattle native was studying abroad (where?) when her roommate was sexually assaulted, murdered and left for dead. Her conviction was overturned this week after four years in jail. (Get the details.)


The clues: The auburn-haired leading lady – known for her infectious laugh – was nominated twice before finally winning an Academy Award for this 2000 movie.


The clues: The Dominican baseball player (where was he born?) was drafted by a legendary team in 2005 and is known as one of its best postseason players today.


A world-famous astrophysicist

The clues: He's the director of a world-renowned New York City planetarium, host of a PBS series and a radio show and will soon take on a reboot of a late astronomer's popular TV series.


The clues: The four-time Masters champion (what is his real name?) hasn't won a tournament since hisinfidelity scandal broke in 2009.


The clues: The three-time Grand Slam winner (where was she born?) is famous for her vocal playing styleas well as her fashionable on-court attire.
 


The clues: He was drafted last year by "America's Team" (which is that again?) as the No. 24 overall pick in the NFL. He's a top wide receiver in the league.


The clues: He's one of the highest-rated quarterbacks in the NFL. Before winning the Super Bowl in February, he had backed up another QB great (who?).


The clues: He's currently the No. 2-ranked male tennis player in the world, behind a Serbian player (who is it?). This tennis player has also added underwear model to his list of accomplishments (check him out modeling Armani).


The clues: The war veteran, who sustained severe burns during a tour of Iraq, is now a reality TV andsoap opera star who is blowing away judges (and audiences) with his dancing skills on "Dancing With the Stars."


The clues: He was born in Scranton, Penn., (find it on a map) then moved one state over, where he later served as a United States senator (for how long?).


The clues: He comes from a legendary football family (his dad and his brother went pro) and won a Super Bowl ring, but now finds himself in an unexpected roledue to an injury.


The clues: She helped the U.S. women's team get into the final match (watch highlights) of the 2011 World Cup before joining Season 13 of "Dancing With the Stars."


The clues: She's strutted for Victoria's Secret, married a top NFL quarterback and gave birth to a baby boy in 2009.


The clues: Her nearly 30-year-long music career (what was her first single?) has included brief forays into actingdirecting and now a fashion line with her daughter.

A world-famous soccer star

The clues: He began his career with Manchester United before moving on to a Spanish club, an American team and – oh yeah – marrying a Spice Girl