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10/01/2012 10:07 PM

NYPD to bolster gang unit to battle violence fueled by social media - Washington Post

Wall Street Journal NYPD to bolster gang unit to battle violence fueled by social media Washington Post NEW YORK â€Â" The New York Police Department is planning to double the size of its gang unit to 300 detectives to combat teen violence fueled by dares and insults traded on social media. Rather than target established street gangs involved in the drug ... New York's Kelly Plans 'Crew Cut' for Gang MembersABC News Kelly plans 'Crew Cut' for gang members7Online.com all 191 news articles »

10/01/2012 10:03 PM

Social media a growing force in race to the White House WITH VIDEO - Oakland Press

Business 2 Community Social media a growing force in race to the White House WITH VIDEO Oakland Press Social media, once written off as a fad, is now a big component of our lives. We use it to communicate with co-workers and friends â€Â" even to obtain new jobs. And in the past four years it has become a crucial element to landing the highest job in the ... When do students and teachers cross the line through social media?ZDNet Favorite Social MediaBrazil Times (blog) 5 Lessons Learned From the Presidential Campaign and Social MediaiMedia Connection (blog) The Herald | HeraldOnline.com -Dentistry IQ -Business 2 Community all 43 news articles »

10/01/2012 08:32 PM

Using Social Media as SEO - What Can it Do For You? - JustLuxe.com

Small Business Trends Using Social Media as SEO - What Can it Do For You? JustLuxe.com Social media has become an important factor in Google's algorithm calculation to work out the ranks of businesses in search engines. Webpages are likely to rank higher if they've been shared, 'liked', 'followed' and generally talked about on social ... Add People SEO tips â€Â" 5 ways that Social Media can give your page rank a boost!Equities.com 6 Steps on How to Cash-In on the New SEOSearch Engine Journal all 29 news articles »

10/01/2012 05:17 PM

Legislators troubled by social media dangers - ABC Online

Sydney Morning Herald Legislators troubled by social media dangers ABC Online A spokesman for Victoria's Attorney-General Robert Clark says "issues relating to social media and the law go well beyond State boundaries...and any reforms should be based on a coordinated national approach, if at all possible". Mr Clark wants an ... Social media giant still deciding whether to agree to police requestThe Australian Facebook refuses request to drop Meagher pageSydney Morning Herald Victoria to push for new national laws to cut the risk that social media will ...Herald Sun Times of India all 287 news articles »

10/01/2012 07:47 PM

Social media uproar regarding pit bulls - Austin News

Social media uproar regarding pit bulls Austin News Calily Bien. AUSTIN (KXAN) - A social media uproar has the City of Austin's Animal Services Department issuing a statement regarding three dogs that were euthanized last week after a judge determined the dogs were dangerous. Facebook page "Save Leo, ... and more »

10/01/2012 03:30 PM

Kara Alongi Twitter hoax shows social media's affect on missing person cases - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Kara Alongi Twitter hoax shows social media's affect on missing person cases The Star-Ledger - NJ.com And in this case, the flow of information turned out to be just too much. kara-alongi-missing-student-clark-nj-star-ledger. MORE COVERAGE: MISSING STUDENT. • Police: Kara Alongi's Twitter hoax sparked a social media flurry that 'hampered' investigation ... Missing New Jersey girl spawns social media flurryCNN Missing girl spawns social media flurryKETV Omaha Teenage Girl Disappears After Tweeting 'There Is Someone In My House,' Social ...Gawker KCTV Kansas City all 95 news articles »

10/01/2012 08:36 AM

California Passes Tough Social Media Privacy Laws - InformationWeek

SanJose.com California Passes Tough Social Media Privacy Laws InformationWeek The vetting of social media content first national drew attention in February 2011, when a Maryland corrections officer revealed that he'd been required to provide his Facebook user name and password as part of a recertification process. The practice ... Social media role still in questionCentral Florida Future California Social Media Privacy Laws Give Students, Employees Online RightsAmerican Civil Liberties Union News and Information (blog) California Is Latest State to Regulate Access To Employee, Student Social ...Bloomberg BNA SanJose.com -JD Supra (press release) -Linex Legal (press release) (registration) all 8 news articles »

10/01/2012 09:01 PM

Phillippe: Leaders inspire change through social media - University Daily Kansan

Phillippe: Leaders inspire change through social media University Daily Kansan Have you ever wanted to incite social change in our world but didn't know where to start? There is a large group of men and women using the realm of social media to try and change the world. Starting Sept. 22, men and women across the globe will be ...

10/01/2012 02:10 PM

Think Social Media Doesn't Work? Think Again - Financial-Planning.com (blog)

Financial-Planning.com (blog) Think Social Media Doesn't Work? Think Again Financial-Planning.com (blog) At the session, Social Media from the Trenches: Real Advisers Share Real Success Stories, at the FPA annual conference in San Antonio on Monday, all three panelists said they have landed clients through their use of social media. Whether it was blogs, ...

10/01/2012 11:00 AM

Social media impact of Texans talk extends to Tennessee - MyFox Houston

Social media impact of Texans talk extends to Tennessee MyFox Houston The Texans are not only the talk of the town in Houston but the team is trending on social media all over, including on enemy territory in Nashville, Tenn. The game play and replay is far from over, even hours after the players left the field. Even if ... and more »