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05/12/2012 12:23 PM

The newest social media fad? Buying a token share of Facebook stock - VentureBeat

VentureBeat The newest social media fad? Buying a token share of Facebook stock VentureBeat Buying a nominal number of Facebook shares as a novelty or to “be part of” the company's history might be the latest social media trend. The company is going public at the end of next week, and the web is buzzing with opinions and early decisions about ... Facebook IPO a juicy opportunity for S. Florida fraudsters, authorities saySun-Sentinel all 5 news articles »

05/12/2012 10:13 PM

A new mom's best friend: Social media - Minneapolis Star Tribune

A new mom's best friend: Social media Minneapolis Star Tribune "In-person support groups are time-dependent; social media is immediate." New moms aren't replacing the advice from their own mothers, existing friends and doctors, experts say, but are using social media to enhance their circles of support. and more »

05/12/2012 09:59 PM

Social media's impact on kids merits big debate: US expert - AsiaOne

AsiaOne Social media's impact on kids merits big debate: US expert AsiaOne WASHINGTON - Facebook's big stock offering on Wall Street must be followed by an intensive debate on Main Street about social media's powerful impact on children, an expert on the topic says. Jim Steyer, founder of Common Sense Media, a San Francisco ... and more »

05/12/2012 07:08 AM

Social media stress? There's an app for that - Reuters India

Stuff.co.nz Social media stress? There's an app for that Reuters India By Jeremy Wagstaff, Chief Technology Correspondent | SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Nestle, purveyor of the decades-old KitKat snack, has launched an app it says addresses a growing problem among young social media users - giving them a break from the stress of ... Social Media And LonelinessHispanicBusiness.com Facebook Ads for Small Business Program Offered by Social Media Marketing ...Seattle Post Intelligencer Social Media Popularity for SaleAllAfrica.com Minyanville.com -Wall Street Journal (blog) all 81 news articles »

05/12/2012 10:18 AM

Bill would stop employers from asking for social media passwords - WBRC

DFM News Bill would stop employers from asking for social media passwords WBRC By Theresa Seiger - email The Password Protection Act would prohibit employers from gaining access to a person's private Facebook, Twitter or other social media profile. (Source: Facebook) (RNN) - Legislation has been introduced in the US House and ... Progress for Calif. bill to stop employers' social-media snoopingCNET Bill seeks to protect social media passwords from employersDFM News NJ panel OKs bill to ban employers from asking for social media passwordsNorthJersey.com Los Angeles Times -The Republic -Minnesota Public Radio all 153 news articles »

05/12/2012 08:52 PM

Social media quickens pace, spread of political news - Journal and Courier

Social media quickens pace, spread of political news Journal and Courier By the time Stewart's show aired, the flippant comments, witty banter, as well as words of encouragement and criticism had been consuming social media sites for hours. An Indiana University website, truthy.indiana.edu, tracks tweets by subject.

05/12/2012 07:44 PM

Has social media become the new most wanted list? - La Voz Weekly

Sydney Morning Herald Has social media become the new most wanted list? La Voz Weekly By Jay Chow Although having a Facebook account makes it easier to find and make friends, unbeknownst to many, the social networking website is also being used as a crime watch tool to target people of interest. Amid the various clutter of tagged photos ... Plenty of Reasons to Be Wary of the Facebook HypeDailyFinance Should we ditch the idea of privacy?Reuters Blogs (blog) all 452 news articles »

05/11/2012 02:39 PM

Social Media Clout: The Rise of Micro Celebrity Endorsements - Forbes

Social Media Clout: The Rise of Micro Celebrity Endorsements Forbes I am in the lounge thanks solely to my social media Klout which currently sits at 57 and is good enough to get me in here. According to Klout, I'm influential about Business, Social Media, and Technology. Now imagine a future where your worth is ... and more »

05/12/2012 12:06 PM

How Social Media Is Changing Adoption - Parade Magazine

Parade Magazine How Social Media Is Changing Adoption Parade Magazine Molly and Valerie's story is among countless examples of how social networks are changing our lives, says Sree Sreenivasan, a professor of social media at Columbia University. “This is the world we live in,” he says. “Things are changing.

05/11/2012 10:21 PM

The Importance Of Social Media In Elections: Mostly Hot Air - TechCrunch

TechCrunch The Importance Of Social Media In Elections: Mostly Hot Air TechCrunch If social media mattered in elections, Ron Paul would have a realistic shot at being the Republican nominee and Barack Obama would be on track to crush Mitt Romney in the biggest landslide in American history. Despite the hype over follower counts, ... Facebook 'Earned' Impressions Give Candidates Thousands' Worth of Free AdsWebProNews all 189 news articles »