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10/14/2012 06:37 PM

24-mile skydive a boon for social media and YouTube given cable-only TV airing - Washington Post

NBCNews.com 24-mile skydive a boon for social media and YouTube given cable-only TV airing Washington Post Felix Baumgartner's 24-mile skydive from the stratosphere on Sunday was a boon for social networks as millions of users shared in the wonder of the moment from their computers, tablets and phones. Here's a look at how the world, through the Internet, ... 24-mile skydive a boon for YouTube, social mediaEast Oregonian all 4,655 news articles »

10/14/2012 10:47 PM

Social media users outraged that bullying continues on memorial page for ... - Calgary Herald

Stuff.co.nz Social media users outraged that bullying continues on memorial page for ... Calgary Herald An outpouring of grief from around the world continued on social media websites Saturday for Amanda Todd, the 15-year-old Port Coquitlam girl who ended her life Wednesday after years of bullying. By the afternoon, a memorial page for Todd had more than ... Social media tributes pour in for girl who allegedly committed suicide due to ...Global Edmonton Social media networks tell story of Vancouver area teen who committed suicide ...Vancouver Sun Amanda Todd: Police won't comment on reported US pedophile link, but ...Global BC CTV News -Waterloo Record all 1,109 news articles »

10/14/2012 03:21 PM

Obama and Romney's social media face-off - Phys.Org

Obama and Romney's social media face-off Phys.Org Present on the social network since March 2007, his team often posts comments on his behalf. His own tweets are followed by the initials 'bo.' Obama's account is the 6th most followed in the world, according to Twopcharts, which tracks the most ... and more »

10/14/2012 05:02 PM

Rodriguez: What Twitter can't tell you - Los Angeles Times

Rodriguez: What Twitter can't tell you Los Angeles Times Because Facebook promises to keep us in touch with the people around us, and Twitter touts its ability to instantly share what's important, social media seemed like a quick fix. I started following the feeds of some trusted local reporters, television ...

10/14/2012 03:49 PM

Social media surveillance helps the government read your mind - Network World

Network World Social media surveillance helps the government read your mind Network World Big Brother has more collected more info on the average American than the Stasi did on East Germans. In fact, the more you use social media, the more you give government to collect about you. The Army even considers the use social networks to be a sign ...

10/14/2012 05:03 PM

Social media and the PCC elections: Tweeting candidates - BBC News

BBC News Social media and the PCC elections: Tweeting candidates BBC News Social media has been seized upon by politicians and election candidates as a way to raise awareness and reach potential voters. Sites such as Twitter and Facebook are seen by many as an essential part of any candidate's campaign. But with a month to ... Social media adverts turf war heats upFinancial Times Small business: social media for recruitingNewsday Michigan's universities learn as they expand their presence on social mediaDetroit Free Press Castleford Media (blog) -The Australian -Care2.com (blog) all 14 news articles »

10/14/2012 07:03 PM

Phillippe: Social media should use its power for good - University Daily Kansan

Phillippe: Social media should use its power for good University Daily Kansan It all started just this last week, according to a report on the social media website Mashable.com, when the actor in question went on the social website reddit where there was a question posted that asked, “Where do they find those skinny guys for ...

10/14/2012 08:03 PM

Want to Get the Most Out of the Debates? Turn Off Social Media - AdAge.com

CBS Local Want to Get the Most Out of the Debates? Turn Off Social Media AdAge.com I tried something crazy two weeks ago. Prior to the first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, I put away my computer and phone and watched the entire thing without the so-called benefits of social media. In social media battle, Obama beats RomneyComputerworld Obama Beats Romney in Internet Savvy & Social MediaForbes The Presidential Campaign on Social MediaNew York Times CBS Local -Social News Daily -Utah Pulse all 15,021 news articles »

10/14/2012 11:21 PM

Later hours, more social media adopted by Port Royal Police Department - Hilton Head Island Packet

Later hours, more social media adopted by Port Royal Police Department Hilton Head Island Packet Port Royal police aren't working more overtime these days, but it might seem that way. The police department has started keeping its office doors open an three extra hours and also has ventured into social media. It's a test, part of an effort to be ...

10/14/2012 03:15 PM

What's Fair for 'Social' Media in the Workplace? - HispanicBusiness.com

HispanicBusiness.com What's Fair for 'Social' Media in the Workplace? HispanicBusiness.com Facebook and other social media sites can be handy tools for connecting with friends. Or they can sap up time on the job and give the world a look at intimate details of personal life. When it comes to the workplace, those factors -- combined with a ...