With a memorable tagline, a vast media presence, and an identifiable brand name and logo (a suit without a head, and if ever in public—a Guy Fawkes mask), Anonymous was named in 2012 one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People. Its method of procedure involves “trolling”, or bullying, Web page defacement, threatening emails, leaking confidential information, and a plethora of other tactics that stem from one objective—to battle what it deems unjust or evil through unity and elaborate pranks. 

The massive popularity of Stephenie Meyers’ “Twilight” book series is difficult to explain, but there are harder tasks. Try, for instance, unearthing solid rationale for the success of the movie adaptations. The first “Twilight” film was bad, but it introduced enough interesting elements to inspire hope for the franchise’s future. Four movies in, that promise has faded into an increasingly inane love triangle.

From New America Media: MERIDA, Mexico -- In an unprecedented move, Mexican members of Anonymous, the renegade group of hackers responsible for breaching the security of banks, financial institutions and government agencies, have issued a direct challenge to Mexican narcos: Because we can’t fight you with weapons, we will destroy you by destroying your privacy.