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08/20/2012 01:55 PM

Schilling: Social media isn't helping Sox - ESPN (blog)

Schilling: Social media isn't helping Sox ESPN (blog) Appearing on The Herd on Monday, Curt Schilling tells Colin Cowherd that social media has changed the culture of sports, especially in larger media markets like Boston, and not in a good way. "If you look at what's happened in Boston, the white noise ... and more »

08/20/2012 11:25 PM

Social media: To tweet or not to tweet? - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Social media: To tweet or not to tweet? Minneapolis Star Tribune Professional sports teams treat the powers of social media -- good and bad -- quite differently. Some attempt to have more control over their athletes than others. But usually the underlying message is: use common sense when posting on Twitter.

08/20/2012 03:45 PM

The Politics of Social Media - Huffington Post

The Politics of Social Media Huffington Post The question of whether or not social media has become the most dominate communication vehicle in a generation, at this point, most would agree has already been answered with a resounding "yes!" The more appropriate question, as it relates to the ...

08/20/2012 04:18 PM

"Sharpie parties" use social media to deface foreclosed homes - New York Daily News

Industry Leaders Magazine "Sharpie parties" use social media to deface foreclosed homes New York Daily News In the age of Facebook and Twitter, a new crime has hit America: "Sharpie parties," gatherings of party revelers armed with "Sharpie" magic markers and lured by social media invitations to wreak havoc on foreclosed homes. Five years into the U.S ... Sharpie Parties Protest against Home Foreclosures Using Social Media PlatformIndustry Leaders Magazine all 5 news articles »

08/20/2012 06:56 AM

Are social media e-discovery's next nightmare? - Computerworld

Are social media e-discovery's next nightmare? Computerworld The arrival of social media is in many ways a repeat of those challenges. As was true of email, social media comes with new metadata and formats. But because of the similarities, there is an opportunity to avoid the mistakes made with email. One thing ... and more »

08/20/2012 11:33 PM

India Blocking Social Networking Sites and Websites To Curb Violence - The Droid Guy

The Droid Guy India Blocking Social Networking Sites and Websites To Curb Violence The Droid Guy Spurred by the current violent clashes for the past few weeks between Muslims and Bodos in some parts of the country, the government of India is blocking up to 250 social media accounts and web sites as part of the ongoing attempts to check the spread ... India shutters sites and social media accountsRegister India raises social media misuse with Pakistan, situation normal in south ...New York Daily News Northeasterners' exodus in India underlines power of social mediaLos Angeles Times ABC Online -Radio Australia all 786 news articles »

08/20/2012 11:53 PM

`SalamatJesse' tributes flood social media circles - Inquirer.net

`SalamatJesse' tributes flood social media circles Inquirer.net Moments after Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas II on Tuesday broke the news in Masbate that Robredo's body had been found in the plane wreckage, collective grief and tribute flooded social media circles such as Twitter. From top politicians and ... and more »

08/20/2012 08:46 AM

The Largest Social Network You've Never Heard Of - Voice of America (blog)

The Largest Social Network You've Never Heard Of Voice of America (blog) These are the accomplishments of a Chinese social network YY.com, which takes virtual currency and streaming video to heights not yet reached by Western social networks. On YY, users can play games, talk to their friends, or use virtual coins for ...

08/20/2012 05:56 PM

Social media took 'church' role in quakes - New Zealand Herald

New Zealand Herald Social media took 'church' role in quakes New Zealand Herald Social media took on a role traditionally played by churches during the Christchurch earthquakes, with people flocking to sites like Twitter and Facebook for support, says a social media academic. Community halls and churches were the traditional ... Social media excel after quakesStuff.co.nz Social media 'took on church role in quake'Otago Daily Times Social media taking over church support roleNewstalk ZB all 43 news articles »

08/20/2012 08:59 AM

Research: Spotlight on social media risk management - ZDNet

ZDNet Research: Spotlight on social media risk management ZDNet As social media proliferates to become an accepted and enduring part of corporate life, organizations should invest time to understand and manage relevant risks. Although the benefits are clear -- direct access to customers, shortened feedback cycles ... Five Ways to Avoid the $10000 TweetBusiness 2 Community all 3 news articles »