Are You a Victim of Cyber Flashing?

You may not be aware of AirDrop, but this feature was introduced in 2015 by Apple that allows users to send images to people through an iPhone. The problem is you may receive an obscene image from an unknown person on your iPhone, and this is known as Cyber Flashing.

Cyber Flashing is sending unwanted vulgar photos, or videos over the phone to a person close by, in an unrestricted area. It is usually sent incognito and can be seen as sexual harassment. It can be even more problematic when the image is sent to a minor, which can be seen as a criminal act.

Policymakers in New York City are presently looking to introduce a bill that would criminalize cyber flashing.  This bill would make it a misdemeanor for a person to send an unsolicited sexually explicit video or image to another person with intent to harass, annoy or alarm such other person. The bill would impose a penalty of up to one year in jail, or a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

In the meantime, you can stop cyber flashing from happening to you. To do so, check your settings. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen and get the pull-up menu where the Flashlight and Bluetooth settings hide. In the bottom left of the screen, you will see AirDrop. Click it and turn it off or set it to Contacts only.

Books, Videos and Tees That Make Great Holiday Gifts

With the holidays approaching, we thought we would list some great books, videos and tees to check out for your holiday shopping. To purchase any item, just click on the link.

Books

Brooklyn’s Song by Sydney Arrison - The author takes a detour from her usual engaging interracial romance stories and introduces the reader to an absorbing story that seems to delve into political conspiracy and an attempted assignation. It is an authentic narrative with some adorable and quirky multiracial/multi-ethnic characters, a true representation of New York City.

Royal Cowries by Stella-Eromonsere-Ajanaku - This romance saga takes place during the late 1400s in Igodomigodo, an ancient city in Nigeria where men rule and women are beholden to the statutes of the land, a time where tradition, religion, combat, loyalty, principles, romance, love, and passion define a nation.

Betrayal by Dwayne S. Joseph - The author never fails to grab a reader’s attention when it comes to writing narratives that are packed with drama, deception, envy, betrayal, sex, revenge, and murder, and this story is no different.

Corporate Thugs by Bridget Renay - Gives a true view into the lives of two best friends since childhood, but when jealously, greed, betrayal, manipulation, lies, scandal, and murder come into play, the narrative elevates into a stirring cat and mouse drama.

Lush by Sasha White - There are three short stories focusing on several authentic and complicated characters. Readers will root for the uncompromising and independent women who go after what they want, framing their own course of action when it comes to their careers, sex, love, intimacy, and romance.

Pleasantville by Attica Locke - This political thriller provides an authentic view of a community known as Pleasantville, a suburb in Houston, made up of prominent and affluent African Americans, where old money, class, power and activism rule, rocked by the disappearance of a campaign worker.

Attorney-Client Privilege by Pamela Samuels Young - The plot centers on a sex discrimination lawsuit brought on by three female employees against a large discount chain, but when one of the plaintiffs is murdered, the reader is taken on a whodunit roller coaster ride, filled with drama, back stabbing, immoral activities, deception, fraud, and scandal.

Murder On The Down Low by Pamela Samuels Young - Successful African American men are being murdered; a lawyer is being sued for the wrongful death of his fiancée, and a relative is hell bent on getting retribution for her cousin’s demise.

When The Heart Turns Cold, It Bleeds Ice and Ice 2 by Charlotte Marshall-Murray - This is a 2 in 1 box set. A renowned, criminal psychologist studies the state of mind of serial killers and lectures at a prestigious university, exploring what makes a serial killer, and simultaneously, draws you into a sinister plot with unthinkable twists and turns, complex characters, shocking revelations and murder. When The Heart Turns Cold 3 by Charlotte Marshall-Murray - Kindle Edition. This is the final installment.

Forbidden Dance by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku - The author knows how to hold a reader’s attention when it comes to cross-cultural romance that takes you from London to Casablanca, where the reader is taken on a whirlwind affair, filled with pleasure, lust, sensuality, and desire and sweltering lovemaking.

One Eye Open by Karen Whiddon - A werewolf/shape-shifter theme centering on a rogue DEA Agent that is on the hunt for a man, who killed his family. The plot delves into drug trafficking, gang violence, murder and mayhem, and hot sexual tension between a human and a werewolf.

Eye for an Eye by Dwayne S. Joseph - The author draws you into a world of sex, lust, manipulation, deception, betrayal, violence, revenge, and murder.

Every Reasonable Doubt by Pamela Samuels Young - This plot twisting story brings together lawyers Vernetta Henderson, and Neddy McClain who are assigned to defend a socialite accused of murdering her wealthy, philandering husband.

Deception in Plain Sight by Vivienne Diane Neal - A wealthy naive woman falls for a handsome, charming and cunning man who will awaken her sexual inhibitions and set into motion a sinister plot that will leave her and her parents financially ruined.

Videos

72 Hours, a film by Christopher Nolen - This film focuses on relationships, true friendship, love and commitment. A restaurateur has to make amends within 72 hours to all the women he has mistreated in the past.

Four Seasons - a successful computer analyst is seeking a soul mate and believes dating a different woman during each season is the best way to go.

Tees

The Tee Store -  A collection with non-offensive, humorous, and thought-provoking messages that will promote HIV/AIDS/STDs awareness and prevention, and draw attention to other diseases, such as breast cancer and colon cancer.

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