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10/20/2012 11:35 PM

Social media politics - Hattiesburg American

Sky News Australia Social media politics Hattiesburg American With two presidential debates behind us and another scheduled for Monday, many people have taken their opinions to Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social media. Posts can range from praising a favorite candidate to bashing the opposition, but does ... Political discourse takes on the face of social networkingKansas City Star Social media growing in US politicsSky News Australia Two-thirds use social networking for political, civic activitiesSan Francisco Chronicle (blog) Business 2 Community -Los Angeles Times -The Hill (blog) all 78 news articles »

10/20/2012 04:13 AM

Kathleen Parker: Social media minimize political issues - Statesman Journal

Reuters Blogs Kathleen Parker: Social media minimize political issues Statesman Journal In this, the first social-media presidential election, the debates have come to resemble reality shows during which virtual audiences cast ballots (and aspersions), hiccoughing their impulse-reactions to every word and movement into the intellectual ... You Win Some, You Lose Some: Of Maxipads and BindersBusiness 2 Community all 382 news articles »

10/20/2012 03:28 PM

Spotlight shines on social media in the tweet seats - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Spotlight shines on social media in the tweet seats Houston Chronicle (blog) Autumn is the time of year when orchestras and opera companies launch their new seasons. As in the past, plenty of Mozart, Verdi and Beethoven are on offer. But there's also a growing sense of unease and insecurity. It's no secret many classical music ... and more »

10/20/2012 10:01 PM

Social media is a thorny issue in the US - Financial Times

Social media is a thorny issue in the US Financial Times Twitter and Facebook may have become the preferred channel of communication for many individuals and businesses around the world. But within the investment management industry, social media is still an emerging technology. Ill-fitting regulations are a ...

10/20/2012 06:11 PM

FOTAS: Social media wave assists the new county shelter - Aiken Standard

FOTAS: Social media wave assists the new county shelter Aiken Standard FOTAS is on the social media bandwagon using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogs and the FOTAS website. These tools are used for better communication. Events like the Mutt Strut walk for the animals at Woofstock on Nov. 10, PetSmart Adoption Days or ...

10/19/2012 02:00 PM

Judge: George Zimmerman's attorneys can examine Trayvon Martin's school ... - Washington Post

CBS News Judge: George Zimmerman's attorneys can examine Trayvon Martin's school ... Washington Post A judge ruled Friday that attorneys for a Florida neighborhood watch volunteer can inspect the school records and social media postings of the unarmed teenager he is accused of murdering. Judge Debra S. Nelson said that defendant George Zimmerman's ... Zimmerman's lawyers seek Trayvon Martin's school, social media recordsKansas City Star Fla. judge rules Zimmerman can have access to Trayvon Martin's school, social ...CBS News A Jury Will Likely Scrutinize Trayvon Martin's Deleted Facebook And Twitter ...Business Insider The Grio -allvoices -Catholic Online all 1,575 news articles »

10/19/2012 05:33 PM

Dallas Mourns Big Tex on Social Media - New York Times (blog)

Dallas Mourns Big Tex on Social Media New York Times (blog) The 52-foot-tall cowboy statue is such an icon in Dallas that when it was destroyed by a fast-moving electrical fire that began in its size-70 boots on Friday, as my colleague Manny Fernandez reports, the people of the city turned to social media to ... and more »

10/19/2012 03:04 PM

Social Media Can Hurt Your College Bid - ABC News

Social Media Can Hurt Your College Bid ABC News "Most kids have no idea how important it is that their profile[s] online -- Twitter, Facebook, other social media spaces -- need to be appropriate for the admissions process," said Dean Skarlis, president of The College Advisor of New York. "Most kids ... and more »

10/19/2012 06:29 AM

Social media sensation dies of cancer at age 13 - Businessweek

ABC News Social media sensation dies of cancer at age 13 Businessweek The Thumbs-up for Lane campaign, started as a way to encourage the boy and his family, spread worldwide on social media. His followers included country music stars, athletes, politicians and Ernie Brown â€Â" the cable television star known as "The ... Social media sensation dies of cancer at 13USA TODAY all 263 news articles »

10/20/2012 01:04 PM

Social Media Unreined - WBAL Radio

WBAL Radio Social Media Unreined WBAL Radio Facebook and Twitter fans were taking part in the first of its kind social media day at the track billed as "Digital Reins". Their fingers and feet moving seemingly just as fast at times as the Thoroughbreds on the 11 race card at the historic "track ...