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Patriots/Giants Super Bowl Matchup Blows Up Twitter

Josh Wolford — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:23:02 +0000

It’s official, everyone – Super Bowl 2012 will be a rematch of 2007′s Super Bowl XLII. And as you all probably remember, that was a pretty interesting game. A little bit has changed since 2007: Eli Manning won’t be throwing to David Tyree, for one, which means we might find the game bereft of circus head-catches. And this time, Tom Brady and the Patriots aren’t going in with the perfect season on the line.

Though many of the big players remain the same, this Patriots-Giants matchup feels different. Eli is no longer just Peyton’s kid brother – He’s Eli Manning, Super Bowl winning quarterback. Neither team feels like an overwhelming favorite, so there’s not much of an underdog story that the media can play up this time. In fact, current odds place the Patriots at just a 3 point favorite to win the game on February 5th.

Though not everyone is as happy about the Patriots-Giants Super Bowl as Giants punter Steve Weatherford…

…the Twitterverse has exploded over news of the matchup:

@richarddeitsch
Richard DeitschI look forward to ESPN’s First Take debating the role Tim Tebow will have in the Giants-Patriots Super Bowl. 9 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@BobGlauber
Bob GlauberThe Giants can become the first 9-7 team to win the Super Bowl in NFL history. Only other 9-7 teams to play in SB: 1979 Rams, 2008 Cards. 9 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@DarthBlazer
DarthBlazerMore people will watch Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider II than tune in for Super Bowl XLVI. Both audiences will leave completely unsatisfied. 9 hours ago via HootSuite · powered by @socialditto

@NotBillWalton
The Bill Walton TripMost of America is probably sick at the fact that NY & Boston are sending teams to the Super Bowl. It could be worse, Philly could be going. 8 hours ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

@John_Lithgow
John_LithgowGiants vs Patriots in the Super Bowl and all is right with the world. 8 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@notmikedunleavy
Mike Faux DunleavyFortunately, no matter which team wins the Super Bowl, there will be a group of obnoxious fans to remind you about it for months. 3 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@jimgeraghty
jimgeraghtyPatriots and Giants. Man, I am really looking forward to the Super Bowl… commercials. 1 hour ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

@garyvee
Gary VaynerchukWait this isn’t a nightmare? Giants and Pats are really going back to the Super Bowl? #vomit #you_cant_make_it_up 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@jimrome
Jim RomeAwesome day for the NFL, terrible day for Twitter. Better hit up Fry’s for a server or two before the Super Bowl. 10 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@Marcissist
Marc MastersRob Lowe is reporting that Eli Manning will play in the Super Bowl. 10 hours ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

As you can see, not all sports fans are certain that the rematch will satisfy their Super Bowl appetites. One thing the Twitterverse could agree on, however, was that it was a bad day for Raven’s kicker Billy Cundiff, who missed a game-tying kick in pretty embarrassing fashion; and also Kyle Williams, who fumbled away the 49er’ chances in overtime.

@FauxJohnMadden
Faux John MaddenFUTURE BREAKING NEWS – Billy Cundiff murdered, Ray Lewis believed to be prime suspect. 15 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@gerrydulac
Gerry DulacDr Drew considering two-hour playoff special w guests Ike Taylor, Lee Evans, Billy Cundiff, Kyle Williams. 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@TheHogsdotNet
TheHogs.netSo who was the worst yesterday… Billy Cundiff, Kyle Williams or Stephen Tyler and his ‘national anthem’? 1 hour ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

@BradBirdA113
Brad BirdThe Harbaugh bros will do a live reading of their new book “Billy Cundiff, Kyle Williams and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day” 6 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@thesulk
Alec SulkinI’d like to wish Billy Cundiff a very merry Kickmiss. 10 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@DownGoesBrown
Down Goes Brown“I’m not Kyle Williams!” – Tonight’s Billy Cundiff pickup line. 11 hours ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

Despite your initial feelings about the upcoming game, we can all agree that if any play comes close to the awesomeness of this, it will have been a successful game:

Oh and if not, there’s always the fact that it’s the Super Bowl, which means lots of beer and lots of food. So nobody really loses, right?

SOPA Blackout Day: The Early Twitter Reaction

Josh Wolford — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:53:16 +0000

Since Twitter is not participating in the SOPA Blackout today, people are able to take to the site to express their support and/or frustration with the effort.

Many high-profile sites have already begun their blackouts to protest the controversial legislation. At midnight on Wednesday, Wikipedia went dark, as did WordPress, Boing Boing and Minecraft. Sites like Google and Craigslist are participating to a lesser degree – Google’s homepage features a blacked out logo and Craigslist has a temporary landing page detailing their opposition to the bills. Both of those sites are still fully functional, however.

The early Twitter reaction gathered under the #SOPABlackout hashtag is mostly supportive:

@Pwnedurface1337
Daniel MurgueytioI love it! #SOPAblackout 9 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@suspect22
Saad Khani feel sorry for all the students who have to prepare presentations and reports for their studies!
#wikipedia #SOPAblackout 12 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac · powered by @socialditto

@lalanl
DevonI’m proud of you, Internet! #SOPABlackout #Google #Mojang #Wikipedia 17 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@RadioOne91FM
Radio OneIf you’re not tweeting about #SOPAblackout or #SOPA, your tweet is probably unimportant. 20 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@craignewmark
craignewmarkFolks, thanks re #SOPABlackout but the team gets the credit, my role doesn’t matter. 27 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

@YourAnonNews
Anonymous✹ Today we stand united and fight as darkness sweeps across the Internet. Will you join us on this historic day? Rise up. #SOPAblackout #J18 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

Of course, some in the Twitterverse are freaking out, especially when it comes to Wikipedia’s blackout:

@kelschill
kelsey childersHOLY SHIT I NEED TO USE WIKIPEDIA RIGHT NOW WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!! 31 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@JesusChristt
Kelso Beliveau#TheresNoReason for wikipedia to be fucking blacked out 14 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@_IAmGator
Erik HeyKilla WTF Wikipedia !!!!!!! The one day out of the year I need you and you do some black out bullshit !!!! 10 minutes ago via twicca · powered by @socialditto

The reaction regarding the Google semi-blackout is mixed:

@NOH8ER
WikiLeaksLoverWhy didn’t google blackout too???? 9 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@thebestperson
ChelBellaWhy is everyone talking about a blackout? I can still google… 9 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@michaelmendez
Michael MendezSo proud of Google for taking part in the SOPA protests. Check out their homepage, they’re totally doing a “blackout”. 3 minutes ago via txt · powered by @socialditto

@arneba28
Ben ArnesenLove the Google blackout banner #stopSOPA 1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

Some are already fearing the reddit blackout, which will begin at 8am EST:

@ThatGingerChild
Seth CorwinWikipedia and reddit blackout? Well, as long as Pornhub is still up and running, we won’t have to resort to… cannibalism. 6 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@TodayILearnd
Today I LearnedTIL Nothing because of the Wikipedia blackout http://t.co/QoH5nKwh 16 minutes ago via twitterfeed · powered by @socialditto

@jamesmelnyk
James MelnykJust finished my reddit binge before tomorrow blackout. Hopefully this fix will last me the next 24hrs. #stopsopa 34 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

What do you think about the SOPA blackouts? Let us know in the comments.

Ricky Gervais’ Golden Globes Performance Panned On Twitter

Josh Wolford — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:55:06 +0000

Ricky Gervais’ previous award show-hosting gigs set the bar pretty high, and it looks like he failed to hit that bar last night at the 69th Annual Golden Globes.

Much of Gervais’ routine remained intact from last year: the celebrity bashing, the NBC bashing and the ever-present glass of beer. But his opening monologue felt tame, and besides a well-placed joke about actress Jodie Foster’s “beaver,” Gervais failed to push the buttons and stir up the controversy that many expected from the popular comedian.

Much of the Twitter reaction bemoaned this year’s innocuous Ricky Gervais, complaining about his lack of screen time and wanting a sharper tongue when he was on camera:

@Tom_Bergeron
Tom BergeronRicky Gervais seems to be AWOL but Seth Rogen gets my vote for next year’s Golden Globes host. 12 hours ago via Twitter for iPad · powered by @socialditto

@jsmooth995
jay smoothIf Ricky Gervais was watching at home he’d have a ball clowning this host that keeps playing up how “dangerous” his mild insider jokes are.. 13 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@VanityFair
VANITY FAIRCan it be considered “hosting” when Ricky Gervais only appears every 30 minutes during the #goldenglobes? 11 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@jianghomeshi
jian ghomeshiWell over 2 hrs into #GoldenGlobes. Ricky Gervais has had less than ten minutes of cumulative stage time. Was he not the face on those ads? 11 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@kristenschaaled
Kristen SchaalI know 2 Globes that didn’t show up: Ricky Gervais’ BALLS! Not rude enough! #goldenglobes 10 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@RyKas
RyKas™If somebody told Ricky Gervais not to offend anyone on the #GoldenGlobes it worked. Now if only somebody also told him to be funny! 2 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

Check out his opening monologue and decide for yourself:

If Twitter reaction is any indication, Gervais’ night might have been trumped by one joke made by presenter Seth Rogen:

@pajiba
Dustin RowlesWhen Seth Rogen hosts next year’s GG, I hope they get Peter Dinklage to play his erection. 12 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

We’re not quite sure if Ricky Gervais’ toned-down Golden Globes performance was his decision, or has something to do with network pressure. Maybe he just wasn’t on air enough to make his usual impact – he did have some pretty impressive lines when he was on air. Either way, many in the online community feel that they wanted more from a guy who has become the king of the Hollywood send-up.

Patty Jenkins No Longer Directing Thor 2, Twitter Reacts

Jeremy Muncy — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:17:34 +0000

Back in September it was announced that Monster director Patty Jenkins would helm Marvel’s Thor 2. Today it was reported that the director is leaving the project over creative differences.

It’s being reported that Marvel Studios are talking with agencies as they begin the process of finding a new director. According to Deadline, “she’ll probably end up working on one of these superhero films, but perhaps not on a sequel.”

Marvel Studios will have to move fast in order to make their November 15, 2013 release.

News of Patty Jenkins’ exit from Thor 2 found many people turning to Twitter to vent their feelings on the news:

@B2Smokey
Brian RobertsAnyone else getting slightly worried about Thor 2?
http://t.co/UVO40qfQ 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@Lepus_Himself
D_LepusPatty Jenkins left Thor 2… Is Uwe Boll available? 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@G_Massey
Giuseppe MasseyShit. I was looking forward to see how Patty Jenkins did Thor 2. 1 hour ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

@neilofski
Neil PatelI hope Kenneth Branagh comes back to make Thor 2. Probably they could call it the Mighty Thor…. 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@AGRMoore
Andrew MooreDirector Patty Jenkins is the second helmer to leave Thor 2. Maybe give Branagh a call back now? 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@Jon_Kleiven
Jon M. KleivenPatty Jenkins leaving “Thor 2″? I know a director looking for some work. Drew Goddard. Come on, Marvel, make this guy a contender. 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@cmay13x
Chris Maykinda shocked that patty jenkins is no longer the director of thor 2. Be interesting to see who they get now 1 hour ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

@Greg_Payne
Greg PaynePatty Jenkins out of ‘Thor 2.’ Creative differences. Happens an awful lot between Marvel and it’s directors… 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@DaveBiscella
Dave Biscellamarvel sure sucks ass at dealing with directors. thor 2 is gonna be a fucking wreck. 1 hour ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

Patrice O’Neal Dead at 41: Comedians, Other Celebs React

Jeremy Muncy — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:49:11 +0000

Patrice O’Neal, the comedian who caught flak at the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen, has passed away at the age of 41. O’Neal, a diabetic, suffered a stroke back in October and died from complications. The news came today from longtime friends of O’Neal The Opie & Anthony Show, via Twitter.

@OpieRadio
opie radioYes it’s true that our pal Patrice O’Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker i’ve ever known PERIOD. #devastated 1 hour ago via TweetCaster for Android · powered by @socialditto

O’Neal’s rep, Matt Frost, released the following statement:

It is with terrible sadness we must report that Patrice O’Neal has passed away this morning at 7:00am due to the complications of the stroke he suffered on October 19. Many of us have lost a close and loved friend; all of us have lost a true comic genius. His mother, who was also his best friend, was at his side. Patrice is survived by his wife, Vondecarlo; his step daughter Aymilyon, sister Zinder, and his mother Georgia. The family wishes to thank all of the fans and friends who have expressed an outpouring of love and support for Patrice these past weeks. We ask that you please respect the family’s request for privacy at this difficult time.

O’Neal will be remembered for his confrontational style of humor and his numerous appearances and specials. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family. If you’d like to read more about the death of Patrice O’Neal, visit FamousDead.com.

As I’m sure you can imagine, news of O’Neal’s death spread through Twitter very quickly, below are some selected tweets:

@charliesheen
Charlie SheenThe entertainment world as well as the world at large lost a brilliant man today.
Patrice had that rare “light” aro… http://t.co/1z2s1JUB 1 hour ago via WhoSay · powered by @socialditto

@MrEdLover
Ed LoverRest in Peace to a very funny guy! Patrice O’Neal! Gone too soon at 41! 21 minutes ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

@AlonzoBodden
Alonzo BoddenRIP Patrice Oneal. Loved him. Super funny and way too young. 37 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@denisleary
Denis LearyPatrice O’Neal. One of the funniest men who ever walked this earth. RIP. 49 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@funkmasterflex
Funk Flex !!!!! Breaking News: Comedian Patrice O’Neal Dead At 41 http://t.co/BtNjpLTR 58 minutes ago via TweetMeme · powered by @socialditto

@DougBenson
Doug BensonType Patrice O’Neal into the search engine on iTunes to get all of his stuff. If you can’t afford to buy anything, there’s free stuff too. 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@questlove
Questo of The Rootsso grateful i got to see Patrice Oneal do his last NYC gig. man this is so devastating. he truly was one of my favorite comics. RIP Patrice 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@NickCannon
Nick CannonAn amazing comedian and an even better person. RIP Patrice O’Neal http://t.co/OU2ukw8f 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@Justin_Stangel
Justin StangelVery sad news about Patrice ONeal. Got to hang with him a few times. Very funny on and off stage. Very sad. 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@JimGaffigan
Jim GaffiganRIP Patrice O’Neil. Undeniably brilliant. 1 hour ago via WhoSay · powered by @socialditto

@DougStanhope
Doug StanhopeRIP Patrice Oneal – one of the best ever. Inspiring every time I heard him on anything. 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

Tentative Deal Saves NBA Season, Twitter Reacts

Jeremy Muncy — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:13:46 +0000

On the 148th day of the NBA lockout, a tentative deal has been reached.

The 2011 – 2012 NBA season is scheduled to tip-off on Christmas Day, and will feature a 66-game schedule.

The league’s commissioner, David Stern, said:

“We’ve reached a tentative understanding that is subject to a variety of approvals and very complex machinations … but we’re optimistic that that will all come to pass, and that the N.B.A. season will begin on Dec. 25, Christmas Day, with a tripleheader.”

As for the games, it’s likely the league will keep the matchups that were already on the schedule: the Boston Celtics at the Knicks, followed by the Miami Heat at the Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls at the Los Angeles Lakers.

Below is some of the reaction from NBA fans and players alike:

@carmeloanthony
Carmelo AnthonyJust wanna say Thank You to the fans for your patience and understanding thru all this!!!!!! Glad to give you the game of basketball back. 8 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@CHARLESBARRKLEY
Charles BarkleyNBA planning to have it’s opening game on Christmas Day. Celtics-Knicks, Heat-Mavs, Bulls-Lakers scheduled this day. RT – IF YOU HAPPY 13 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@tomclarkcomedy
Tom ClarkLebron said he felt like one of his kids on Xmas morning when he heard NBA strike was over, not sure why he’d feel a sense of abandonment. 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@StephenCurry30
Stephen CurryHow I feel right now lol http://t.co/qV3cFR8o 14 hours ago via Photos on iOS · powered by @socialditto

@swish41
Dirk NowitzkiNba is back? Great news today. I’m so happy for all our fans and all the people who work in and around the arenas. Go mavs 7 hours ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry · powered by @socialditto

@Baron_Davis
Baron DavisGlad 2 hear we R gettin back on the court soon…. Excited for the fans and everyone around the game 3 hours ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry · powered by @socialditto

@SHAQ
SHAQNba is back baby http://t.co/OtO8VBJG 7 hours ago via Tout.com · powered by @socialditto

@Amareisreal
Amar’e StoudemireI can finally change my profile pic. Haha. #NBABACK 5 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@JHarden13
James Harden#ThunderUp!!!!!!!!!! 5 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto

Bob Costas Interviews Jerry Sandusky: Twitter Expresses Shock, Praise

Josh Wolford — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:49:42 +0000

On last night’s installment of the new NBC Monday night show “Rock Center with Brian Williams,” legendary sportscaster Bob Costas held a phone interview with former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you know that Penn State has been embroiled in a huge scandal involving allegations of child abuse and rape – and Sandusky is the focal point of those allegations. Eye witnesses claim to have seen Sandusky engaging in sexual intercourse with underage boys, a charge that Sandusky currently denies.

Evidence so far points to a cover-up within the Penn State program, and the fallout has hit legendary head coach Joe Paterno, as he was fired late last week.

Last night, Sandusky appeared on the program for an exclusive interview with Costas, and the results were pretty shocking. The interview began with Costas pushing Sandusky to declare his absolute innocence –

BOB COSTAS:
Innocent? Completely innocent and falsely accused in every aspect?

JERRY SANDUSKY:
Well I could say that, you know, I have done some of those things. I have horsed around with kids. I have showered after workouts. I have hugged them and I have touched their leg. Without intent of sexual contact. But – so if you look at it that way – there are things that wouldn’t – you know, would be accurate.

Sandusky continued to deny the charges and refute eyewitness accounts that point to his guilt. Eventually, Costas articulates what most people were thinking at the moment:

BOB COSTAS:
How could somebody think they saw something as extreme and shocking as that when it hadn’t occurred, and what would possibly be their motivation to fabricate it?

JERRY SANDUSKY:
You’d have to ask them.

BOB COSTAS:
It seems that if all of these accusations are false, you are the unluckiest and most persecuted man that any of us has ever heard about.

JERRY SANDUSKY:
I don’t know what you want me to say. I don’t think that these have been the best days of my life.

And the transcript really doesn’t do the interview justice. Costas was masterful. He tackled a delicate issue with class, but he didn’t back away from the explicit details of the allegations. He pushed Sandusky to volunteer more information at the right times, and he presented logical followups to some of the unbelievable things coming out of Sandusky’s mouth.

I can’t declare a man guilty from a interview. Sandusky will get his day in court. He is innocent until proven guilty. But man did that interview fail to help his cause. The written transcript doesn’t show how bad it was for Sandusky. He sounded awkward, hesitant, and made critical pauses before answering questions. You can check out the full interview below:

It’s truly tough to watch.

Twitter provides some good commentary, as people everywhere were shocked at what they were hearing:

@sheetalsheth
Sheetal ShethListening to Bob Costas interview with Sandusky. Sick to my stomach. 2 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@darcyadams
Darcy AdamsJust heard a segment from the bob costas interview w/ sandusky last night. Really wish I hadn’t…truly sick to my stomach. So sad. 20 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto

@YouCallHimDaver
David ShotwellJust to be clear, news outlets, I’m not sure what Sandusky did with Bob Costas last night would be best considered “maintaining” innocence. 30 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

@BnT2DaXtReMe
Brian N TimmAfter hearing the Bob Costas interview with Jerry Sandusky that creep needs to go to prison ASAP 25 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto

Many from the sports and broadcasting fields praised Costas for his work during the interview:

@piersmorgan
Piers MorganThe 17 seconds that nail Jerry Sandusky as a child abuser. http://t.co/u5BUsucx – great job, Bob Costas. 4 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@cbfowler
Chris FowlerBob Costas Superbly handled phone interview with Jerry Sandusky tonight. Most disturbing content possible handled with great poise. 15 hours ago via Mobile Web · powered by @socialditto

@CollinsworthNBC
Cris CollinsworthBob Costas was absolutely brilliant conducting that interview with Jerry Sandusky. 16 hours ago via Twitter for Android · powered by @socialditto

@Oprah
Oprah WinfreyAnybody see Bob Costas interview Jerry Sandusky? Great job Bob. 13 hours ago via Twitter for iPad · powered by @socialditto

@JasonSobelGC
Jason SobelHere’s hoping Bob Costas’ interview of Jerry Sandusky is being viewed in journalism classes around the country today. Absolutely nailed it. 52 minutes ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

Costas appeared on the “Morning Joe” program on MSNBC this morning to discuss the interview. He said that it was a last minute thing, that he was supposed to be interviewing Sandusky’s lawyer only. Right before the cameras started rolling, Sandusky’s lawyer asked Costas if he wanted to talk to the man himself.

Costas said that he was thinking that wasn’t a great idea. ‘I wonder from your standpoint whether that’s the smartest thing to do, but at the same time, sure,’” Costas said. “…We pivoted and made it an interview with Sandusky.”

As far as the court of public opinion goes, Sandusky did little to help his cause. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

Conrad Murray Guilty In Michael Jackson Manslaughter Trial: Twitter Erupts

WebProNews Staff — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:26:37 +0000

The verdict is in on Dr. Conrad Murray, the personal physician of the late Michael Jackson.

And he has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

The jury was made up of seven men and five women, and according to a report from CBS Los Angeles, and the ethnic breakdown looked like this: 5 Hispanic, 6 white and 1 black. Deliberation began on Friday, where the jury worked for six hours. This morning, they reached a verdict after only 2 days of deliberation, about 8 1/2 hours total.

The case rested on the prosecution’s assertion that Dr. Murray had administered a powerful (and ultimately fatal) dose of propofol to Jackson in order to treat insomnia – but the dose was so high that it amounted to criminal negligence. The prosecution called the evidence “overwhelming.”

The defense argued that Jackson gave himself the deadly dose of medication, when the doctor was not present. They also argued that the incredibly public nature of the deceased had led to a criminal trial that should have never happened.

“If it were anybody else but Michael Jackson, would this doctor be here today?” defense attorney Chernoff asked, saying it’s a negligence case that should instead be heard by the state medical board.

Twitter is reacting strongly to the news:

@TheMindOfBrose
AmBrose Conrad Murray found Guilty.. You cant have your hands in the death of Michael Jackson and get away with it like that.. 28 seconds ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@simplyyyashley
Ashley RodgersConrad Murray: GUILTY. Lord Jessssuuus. Well, now MJ can rest in peace. 56 seconds ago via Mobile Web · powered by @socialditto

@Meeshayy
Michelle B.#rip Michael Jackson … Justice was served 18 seconds ago via Plume · powered by @socialditto

@alanspringer
Alan SpringerJury finds Dr. Conrad Murray GUILTY of involuntary manslaughter. Did the system actually get it right for once? 1 minute ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@nkbuckley
Nicole BuckleyWow, Conrad Murray found guilty of manslaughter. A little shocked right now. 2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@jhiggxoxo
jasminebut ultimately, guilty or not guilty michael jackson is still gone and none of this will change any of that. #RIP MJ 25 seconds ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@dearcrystal
Crystal I did not think Conrad Murray was going to be found gulity….. 2 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@richwalknz
Richard WalkerSo Conrad Murray got found guilty. Never seen a verdict presented like that as a live stream. Fascinating, and tense. 1 minute ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

@VTtieu
Van TieuMan. Conrad Murray is officially the man who killed the king of pop. It is in the books! 3 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

Dr. Murray faces up to 4 years in prison and the loss of his medical license.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

New Gmail Is Live, Here’s Some Early Response

Josh Wolford — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:34:11 +0000

Gmail has a new look, and it’s live for everyone who wants to make the change.

In the coming days, Google will switch everyone over to the new Gmail, but those of us anxious to see the new look can switch right now. Just hard refresh the page and look for the “Switch to the new look” link at the bottom right-hand side of the screen.

Here is what’s new about the Gmail redesign:

Conversation view has been redesigned to be more streamlined. Profile pictures of contacts now show up in the view, and it had been stripped down in order to make it more user-friendly.
Google says that Gmail now has a better search function. There’s a new advanced search panel in the search box that is supposed to make it easier to find what you’re looking for.
Google has rolled out new HD themes, provided by iStockphoto.
New “elastic density” automatically changes the spacing between elements based on the size of the display you’re currently using to view Gmail. You can still change the density manually if you’d like.
The left-side navigation panel keeps labels and contacts there at all times, and there are more customization features.

From what I’ve noticed, the interface has been cleaned up a little as well, hiding certain functions until they are necessary to be displayed. All in all, the new Gmail looks cleaner (possibly simplistic to some) and more compact – considering you set the density levels to suit your needs.

Twitter gives us a look into some of the early feedback, which seems to be split:

@suehle
Ruth SuehleIf the new Gmail look feels a little too spread out, click the gear at the upper right and pick a new density. (Thanks, @mediamacaroni!) 33 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@juliaroy
Julia RoyOoohhhh… New Gmail is pretty! 2 hours ago via HootSuite · powered by @socialditto

@brianpmaguire
Brian P. Maguire#FANCY new Gmail design! today is going to be a good day! 49 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

@patrickaltoft
Patrick AltoftGetting used to the new look Gmail. Glad we use Outlook in the office. 4 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@petershankman
Peter ShankmanAnyone else having involuntary seizures from the new Gmail look? Eek! 4 hours ago via TwidroydPRO · powered by @socialditto

@njhamer
Nathan HamerI don’t have a problem with Gmail getting a new look, I just don’t see why it has to look like a poor first attempt at a Geocities website. 5 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

In other Gmail news, it looks like iPhone users might be getting a native Gmail app – to the cries of “Finally!”

What do you think about Gmail’s redesign? Let us know in the comments.

Steve Jobs, 1955-2011: Twitter Remembers An Icon

Josh Wolford — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:00:31 +0000

Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56 from a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Twitter has been a place all evening for people to share what Jobs meant to them – how his inventions have changed the way we live and how his legacy will always be that of a visionary.

While reading tweets from my friends, as well as celebrities and influential members of the tech community, it struck me that the ultimate testament to Steve Jobs’ legacy might be the fact that so many people are expressing their thoughts about the man on some of the devices he worked so hard to bring to the public – the iPhone, iPad and of course the Mac.

That, and the fact that many of us also learned of his passing on one of those devices.

Here are some of tonight’s top tweets about the passing of Steve Jobs –

@Schwarzenegger
ArnoldSteve lived the California Dream every day of his life and he changed the world and inspired all of us. #ThankYouSteve 2 hours ago via Tweetbot for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@cbrangel
Charles Rangel#ThankYouSteve Your iPad has opened a whole new world for me at age 81. We’re sad to see u go but are grateful to have had u. RIP 37 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@cenedella
marc cenedellaWe’ve lost our Jobs. Life / swipes by, fingerprints reveal: / He adopted us. #ThankYouSteve 39 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

@darrenrovell
darren rovellRIP Steve Jobs. You left your mark on our desks, on our ears & in our hands. 3 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto

@BillGates
Bill GatesMelinda and I extend our sincere condolences to Steve Jobs’ family & friends. The world rarely sees someone who made such a profound impact. 2 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@SteveCase
Steve CaseI feel honored to have known Steve Jobs. He was the most innovative entrepreneur of our generation. His legacy will live on for the ages. 2 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@SnoopDogg
Snoop DoggRIP Steve Jobs Rest in peace homie. 2 hours ago via Twitter for Mac · powered by @socialditto

@iamdiddy
iamdiddyRIP Steve Jobs…. 1 hour ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry · powered by @socialditto

@jimmyfallon
jimmy fallonThank you, Steve Jobs, for all of the fun and amazing ways you made our lives better….Sent from my iPhone. 1 hour ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

@SamGrittner
Sam GrittnerYou know you’ve lost a true American icon when Twitter loses it’s snark. 2 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@hodgman
hodgmanThank you, Steve. 2 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@God_Damn_Batman
The BatmanThe genius we didn’t deserve, but the one we needed. Farewell, Steve Jobs. 2 hours ago via Batcomputer · powered by @socialditto

@alyankovic
Al YankovicRIP Steve Jobs. Thanks for improving life as we know it. 2 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@pattonoswalt
Patton OswaltRIP Steve Jobs. Closest thing we had to Tony Stark. 2 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@ActuallyNPH
Neil Patrick HarrisRest in peace, Steve Jobs. Your genius will live on for generations to come… 2 hours ago via Twitterrific · powered by @socialditto

@jack
Jack DorseyThank you, Steve. 13 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@trammell
TrammellSo much talk on Twitter of Steve Jobs, but Twitter HQ has been eerily quiet the past few hours save the clicking of keyboards he tailored. 49 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac · powered by @socialditto

@Benioff
Marc BenioffSteve Jobs was the greatest leader our industry has ever known. We are all blessed by his life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. 3 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto

@arrington
Michael ArringtonDamn. People like steve jobs are supposed to live forever 3 hours ago via Twitter for Android · powered by @socialditto

@Scobleizer
Robert ScobleI was driving on the freeway in Cupertino when I heard the news. Shocking. So much emotion is swirling about. 3 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

@whitehouse
The White House“The world has lost a visionary” -President Obama on the passing of Steve Jobs. Statement: http://t.co/cgd7KMp6 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto