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2 Pinterest directors resign from Nextdoor's board in response to antitrust enforcement efforts
Read full article: 2 Pinterest directors resign from Nextdoor's board in response to antitrust enforcement effortsThe Justice Department says two Pinterest directors resigned from Nextdoor’s board of directors in response to the department's efforts to enforce an antitrust law aimed at barring executives from holding similar positions at rival companies.
Campspot, Pinterest launch online booking platform to find key information, dates, trends for favorite outdoor activities
Read full article: Campspot, Pinterest launch online booking platform to find key information, dates, trends for favorite outdoor activitiesPinterest has teamed up with Campspot to launch an online booking platform for campers to find key information, dates and trends for their favorite outdoor activities.
These Houston-area influencers are making cash on social media
Read full article: These Houston-area influencers are making cash on social mediaWe tracked down some of Houston’s most popular influencers to find out the secrets of their success. Once you have 10K followers, Instagram lets you add the “Swipe up for link” feature that makes it so convenient for users to shop through your feed. I also have a very curvy body type and so many influencers that I saw, they just were petite. A big hair Instagram account reposted one of those pictures about two years ago and Jones started picking up followers from all over. AdOur own Dominique Sachse and Own Conflenti are also influencers with huge followings on social media.
Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter, Pinterest
Read full article: Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter, Pinterest(Turkish Presidency via AP, Pool)ANKARA – Turkey on Tuesday slapped advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest over their non-compliance with a controversial new law that requires social media platforms to appoint legal representatives in the country. The ban is on selling online space for ads, which is what many social media companies make their money from. The government insists the legislation is needed to combat cybercrime and to protect the rights of Turkish social media users. The Freedom of Expression Association says more than 450,000 domains and 42,000 tweets have been blocked in Turkey since October. Facebook said Monday it remained committed to maintaining free expression and other human rights in Turkey.
Texas is one of the most popular ‘dream home’ states, analysis says
Read full article: Texas is one of the most popular ‘dream home’ states, analysis saysAccording to Great House Design, each state was analyzed by the number of Pinterest boards and pins referencing “dream homes,” and “house goals.”Texas tied with Colorado with 38 boards on Pinterest, however, Colorado had 10,588 pins for dream homes, while Texas had 5,779. Great House Design also used statistics from Zillow to compare states with average dream home prices. Colorado has the fifth highest average property price of any U.S. State with $423,000, while Texas has one of the lowest average price of $223,000. The states of Nebraska, Louisiana and North Dakota have no relevant Pinterest boards. These are the top 5 states with the most Pinterest pins and boards with dream homes:1.
‘Tiger King’ is just the beginning: These are 10 creative costumes you’ll love for Halloween 2020
Read full article: ‘Tiger King’ is just the beginning: These are 10 creative costumes you’ll love for Halloween 2020HOUSTON – It’s not too early to get creative on your costume this Halloween season. From “Fortnite" to the hit “Tiger King” documentary, 2020 costumes are all about being creative this Halloween season. A popular style as we rang in the new year in January can also become a great Halloween costume. Everyone’s favorite low-calorie, low-sugar beverage is now a Halloween costume! Do you know of any other creative costumes that are perfect for 2020?
Former Houston Rockets players home hits the market for $4.7 million
Read full article: Former Houston Rockets players home hits the market for $4.7 millionSo heres the skinny on this listing: According to CultureMap Houston, the sprawling 10,780-square-foot home is owned by former Houston Rockets player Steve Francis. Notable features include but are not limited to a mud room, wine room, movie theater, basketball court, and resort style pool. Now, sports fans, its time for the photos youve all been waiting for. (Cue drum roll)Scroll through the photos below for a virtual tour of the home. 632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024 (632 Pifer Road, Houston, TX 77024)
Ooh la la: For $8.5 million, this River Oaks mansion offers taste of France in Houston
Read full article: Ooh la la: For $8.5 million, this River Oaks mansion offers taste of France in HoustonSay bienvenue to 3812 Willowick Road, a French-inspired chateau. So here’s the skinny on this listing: Indoors, breathtaking features include a dramatic reception hall, paneled library, formal living room, informal living room, wine vault and a home theater. A master suite upstairs boasts palatial proportions, with a private parlor, separate baths with oversized dressing rooms, and an adjoining fitness center. If you’re among the wealthiest of the wealthy and you’re ready to pony up the big bucks to call this French-inspired estate your forever home, give real estate agent Laura Sweeney a ring at (832) 899-4788. 3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)3812 Willowick Road (HAR)