Business . Public Affairs
Sex Trafficking & Salesforce- 50 Women File a Suit Against Software Giant
On 03/27/2019 by Anne Howard - EditorSan Francisco tech giant accused to not only turning a blind eye to Backpage’s sex trafficking activities but to have built customer tools and profited from the now-defunct site activities.
Culture . Public Affairs
All Charges against “Empire” Star Jussie Smollet Dropped
On 03/26/2019 by Anne Howard - EditorOn January 29, Jussie Smollett reported a hate crime against him. Following the reported attack, Smollett was accused of lying and falsifying the police report and was charged, arrested and subsequently released on a 100K bond.
Public Affairs
Medical Marijuana Industry Tackles U.S. Recidivism
On 03/21/2019 by Scope WeeklyA nonprofit is using the medical marijuana industry to give minor drug offenders a second chance as they leave prison and reenter society.
Product Reviews . Technology
Apple’s AirPods Just Got Better with Siri, Longer Talk Time and Wireless Charging Case
On 03/20/2019 by Anne Howard - EditorLatest AirPods powered by the H1 Chip double the talk-time and come with an optional wireless charging case.
Culture
Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase Hits Theaters TODAY
On 03/15/2019 by Scope WeeklyA children’s classic comes to the big screen: “Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” comes to a theater near you.
Culture . Technology
A2IM Delivers a Stellar First Showcase at SXSW
On 03/14/2019 by Scope WeeklyAmerican Association of Independent Music gives musicians a platform through technology, advocacy, education, and community.
Business . Crowdfunding
The Growth Of Equity Crowdfunding In America
On 03/12/2019 by Scope WeeklyMove over Kickstarter. There’s a new game in town for startups and growing companies to raise money via the Internet. And no, it’s not just another platform for pre-ordering the latest must-have gizmo. It’s called equity crowdfunding.
Culture . Music
8th Annual Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa Breaks All-time Attendance Record
On 03/11/2019 by Leslie Paul FarkasGasparilla Music Festival debuted in 2012 and has grown in attendance ever since with this year surpassing 20,000 happy festivalgoers. Gary Clark Jr keeps getting better. As the sun set at the beginning of Gary Clark Jr’s set in Tampa, the stage was readied for him to lay down the gauntlet as a serious artist
Culture . Films
SXSW 2019 FILM REVIEW: GREENER GRASS is Absurdly Funny
On 03/11/2019 by Katie HunterGREENER GRASS is a delightfully disturbing comedy from Upright Citizen’s Bridgade alums Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe.
Culture . Films
SXSW 2019: PORNO is a Campy Fever Dream for Fans of Gross-Out Gore and Horror Comedy
On 03/11/2019 by Katie HunterFour teens unleash a sex demon in Keola Racela directorial feature film debut, PORNO at SXSW, Autin, Texas.