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01/26/2013 06:02 AM

Through social media, a launch into the Manti Te'o scandal - Los Angeles Times

Through social media, a launch into the Manti Te'o scandal Los Angeles Times As someone in my mid-twenties, I am of the generation that uses social media to connect with friends, family and business associates. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: These are the ways we communicate. And like most of my generation, I didn't give a lot ... and more »

01/26/2013 08:48 PM

Fighting Childhood Obesity with Social Media - Technorati

Technorati Fighting Childhood Obesity with Social Media Technorati Children getting connected Fighting childhood obesity with social media is becoming more effective, according to the American Health Association (AHA). In a recent statement published in the association's journal Circulation, the group recommends more ...

01/26/2013 07:57 PM

Rise of Infographics: Marketing in the Social-Media Age - Mashable

Rise of Infographics: Marketing in the Social-Media Age Mashable Infographics break down data visually, helping viewers make sense of complex information. Their popularity has increased with the rise of social media, fuelling the need for instant results by providing content in bite-size, digestible chunks. So, what ...

01/26/2013 10:04 PM

Social media monitors targeted - San Antonio Express

Social media monitors targeted San Antonio Express AUSTIN â€Â" An internet monitoring service deployed by two of the most lucrative university athletic programs in Texas to keep an eye on their athletes' social media use is in the cross hairs of a proposed state law. The legislation would prohibit higher ...

01/26/2013 06:12 PM

Gary PD taps into social media - Post-Tribune

Gary PD taps into social media Post-Tribune Douglas Drummond, an officer assigned to the crime analysis unit, launched both social media sites less than two weeks ago, and already the response has been positive. In the first five days, the department's Facebook page garnered 130 “likes” and 2 ...

01/26/2013 06:55 PM

Elected officials and social media - Port Huron Times Herald

Elected officials and social media Port Huron Times Herald The Times Herald featured a story about the use of social media by elected officials last Sunday and found not many were reaching out to constituents in that manner. “I think it's crucial that they are, because this is how we communicate today,” said ...

01/26/2013 09:13 AM

Social media masquerade - Fox News

Social media masquerade Fox News Enough that they have your address cellphone number now growing number of credit and debt collectors are turning social media. To find people they -- are delinquent on payments disguised as bikini clad models. These creditors tracked down borrowers ...

01/26/2013 09:12 PM

Residents Take to Social Media to Protest Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market - OzarksFirst.com

Residents Take to Social Media to Protest Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market OzarksFirst.com Ball wants to protect the image of Springfield, so he started this group on Facebook after noticing dozens of conversations on social media between residents strongly opposed to a Wal-Mart store being built near downtown Springfield. "One of the things ... and more »

01/26/2013 08:57 PM

Social media to bring socioeconomic uplift - The News International

Social media to bring socioeconomic uplift The News International LAHORE: Social media can play a vital role in socioeconomic uplift and image building of the country as voices heard in the virtual space come from different nooks and corners of Pakistan. This was the crux of the first-ever international Urdu Bloggers ... Social media can play effective role for economic upliftThe Nation all 3 news articles »

01/25/2013 08:17 PM

March for Life seen through social media (photos) - Washington Post (blog)

March for Life seen through social media (photos) Washington Post (blog) ... the annual March for Life, which protests the 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade . We have an on-the-ground view of the antiabortion movement as seen through social media, below. [View the story "March for Life seen through social media" on ... and more »