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04/06/2013 07:05 PM

Deceptive pols portrayed themselves as saints on social media - New York Daily News

New York Daily News Deceptive pols portrayed themselves as saints on social media New York Daily News Seven days later, the avid social media user tweeted his latest feel-good message to constituents: “Theme of the week â€Â" Tell the Truth.” Both Smith and his co-defendant, Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Queens), had colorful online profiles that portray ... and more »

04/06/2013 03:02 PM

Major League Baseball: The Social Media Rundown - Mashable

Social Barrel Major League Baseball: The Social Media Rundown Mashable For sports fans, that means seven solid months of day games, nights at the ballpark, hotdogs, cold beer and all the other awesome things that go along with America's pastime. But what's the baseball landscape look like online? Regardless of on-field ... Renzhofer: Baseball fans embrace social mediaSalt Lake Tribune Social Media Widely Used by Major League Baseball FansSocial Barrel all 3 news articles »

04/06/2013 08:45 AM

How Social Media Propelled Fallon's Tonight Show Take-Over - Forbes

How Social Media Propelled Fallon's Tonight Show Take-Over Forbes If you look closer, Fallon's rise is not only about Twitter, and goes beyond using social media tactics to amass a fan base. In Fallon's case, similar to Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel, contributions from fans are core to their creative strategy ... and more »

04/06/2013 08:05 PM

March Madness Social Media Highlight Video - Bleacher Report

March Madness Social Media Highlight Video Bleacher Report The expansion of social media allows fan interaction and reaction more than ever, and America has had plenty to say. Individual legacies have been made. Players like Louisville's Russ Smith, Michigan's Trey Burke and Ole Miss' Marshall Henderson etched ...

04/06/2013 11:35 AM

GPS bracelet uses social media to protect Civil Rights Activists - SlashGear

SlashGear GPS bracelet uses social media to protect Civil Rights Activists SlashGear The Civil Rights Defenders have issued their first batch of GPS bracelets that will alert the CRDs' headquarters, other nearby activists, and the entirety of the CRDs' social media following if the bracelet's owner is ever kidnapped. The first 5 ... GPS bracelet is a social media alert system in case of assaultDVICE Social media activated personal alarm launchedTrustedReviews all 16 news articles »

04/06/2013 08:01 AM

How embracing social media can give analysts the edge - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk How embracing social media can give analysts the edge Telegraph.co.uk Things may be about to change, though, and only last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the US securities regulator) allowed companies to use social media such as Twitter and Facebook to disseminate information as long as shareholders are ...

04/06/2013 07:07 AM

LivesOn Grants Twitter Life After Death; Social Media From The Great Beyond - International Business Times

International Business Times LivesOn Grants Twitter Life After Death; Social Media From The Great Beyond International Business Times LivesOn is a controversial post-mortem Twitter application nearing its launch that enables users to tweet from the afterlife. It promises to extend your social life even after your terrestrial life is over, by keeping an active Twitter profile alive ...

04/06/2013 10:25 PM

Begley: Catching up with social media - Daily Local News

Begley: Catching up with social media Daily Local News I bring up these details because my Joe happened to pass away just as social media were starting to gain a foothold among business people. To remind you how fast things have progressed since 2010, I offer the astonishing fact that my spouse never even ...

04/06/2013 04:31 PM

Sponsors use social media to bring attention to iqama penalties - Arab News

Sponsors use social media to bring attention to iqama penalties Arab News Saudi businessmen and women responding to the Ministry of Labor's raids over the past week have gone to social media to promote and discuss the Interior Ministry's “Iqama System Violations & Penalties” web page that outlines Iqama and visa violations, ... and more »

04/06/2013 10:47 AM

Politics, traffic and social media - Philippine Star

Politics, traffic and social media Philippine Star According to a study by global media firm Universal McCann, more than 80 percent of Filipinos ((or about 80 million) are actively engaged in social media like Facebook and Twitter, and are the No. 1 uploaders of photos (think Instagram) and videos on ... and more »