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Text A Lot? You're A Jerk

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:18:11 +0000

There must be a bunch of people who, as children, say to themselves, "When I grow up, I want to be one of those people who conducts studies " because yet again, we have another study. This time, it's determined what excessive texting "says" about a person.

Did You Know Texting While Driving Is Illegal In Louisiana And Using Facebook Or Twitter Isn't?

Steve Wiley — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:53:15 +0000

"Under current law, nothing states or talks about social networking. Texting, social networking, it's all about taking your eyes off the road." - Sen. Dale Erdey

How To Annoy Your Ex On Facebook [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:23:35 +0000

Social media has been used to annoy exes for years, but just how good at it are you? Many people have used Facebook to air out there dirty laundry especially after a breakup. And even though some posts have been pretty darn good in the get even department, Mike Capes will teach you how [...]

More People Do This At Exactly 2:36 PM On Monday

CJ — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:25:21 +0000

What do more people do at exactly 2:36 PM on Mondays? And why exactly 2:36? Experts say this action coincides with the post-lunch lull. And also because people are still mourning the loss of the weekend. Monday afternoon at exactly 2:36 pm is the time people are most likely to email pictures or post them [...]

Facebook Copyright Law A Hoax

CJ — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:58:52 +0000

The Facebook copyright messages you’ve been seeing on Facebook is a hoax. Thousands of people have been posting and sharing information about the so called new ‘Facebook copyright law’ on their Facebook pages. Like me, you might be wondering what the heck is going on. Well, the social networking site has debunked the whole ordeal [...]

Searching The Web Can Make You Believe You're Dying

CJ — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:38:15 +0000

Searching the web can make you believe you’re dying. We’ve all done it, searched the web to try to figure out what horrible disease we have without actually seeing a real doctor. Most of the time, if you listen to your computer, you will find yourself with a host of ailments. When, you may actually [...]

You May Be Losing Money Because Of Facebook, Yes You!

CJ — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:33:24 +0000

It’s true, you may be losing money because of Facebook and Facebook may also be making you fat!Facebook is no longer just wasting your time, it could also waste your money, AND contribute to your waistline. Using social networking sites can impact consumer judgment, decision-making and self-control, which can lead to everything from spending too [...]

How Many Faces Do You See? [PHOTO]

CJ — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:36:40 +0000

How many faces do you see? I’m always intrigued at how several people can read the same words, listen to the same speech or see the same image even and all have a different opinion when asked what each saw or heard. I found this on Facebook and thought I would put it on the [...]

Do You Want a Facebook 'Want' Button?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:57:54 +0000

Thanks to Facebook, we can now “like” just about anything on the internet. But what if you more than “like” something you see on the Web? What if you “want” it too? Soon there may be a special button for that. Facebook is currently working with retailers such as Pottery Barn and Victoria’s Secret to [...]

Can You Be Fired for What You Post on Facebook?

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:36:51 +0000

Most of us intuitively know that insulting your boss on Facebook is probably not the best idea, but what about other job-related opinions we have? More to the point, can you be fired for posting them?

A recent National Labor Relations Board hearing found that “overly broad” company policies regarding employees' social media activity is unlawful, but not protected by federal labor laws.

Sound a little confusing? Let us help out:

Office Workers Get Distracted By Social Media Every 10 Minutes

CJ — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:48:59 +0000

A new study finds the average office worker gets distracted by social media every 10 minutes. And that’s just the beginning. The study also concluded that once someone is distracted and goes off task, it takes that employee nearly 25 minutes to get back on track and regain focus on their job. To make things [...]

Looks Are Important On Facebook

CJ — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:40:36 +0000

Looks are important on Facebook. It is the first place most people look when roaming around on Facebook. Yesterday I put up a new profile pic on my personal Facebook page just for a change. The old one was of Elvis and had been used for some time. I could not believe how many people [...]

Where Are Women Shopping?

CJ — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:41:30 +0000

Where are women shopping? A new study has revealed that women shop whenever and wherever they want. Take a look at this, 40% of women shop while they’re supposed to be working, with another 33% making purchases during their commute. Let’s hope they aren’t driving while doing this. More than 15% of women say they’ve [...]

90% Of People Stalk Their Exes On Facebook

CJ — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:00:55 +0000

We already knew it, but a new poll out has confirmed that most people stalk their exes on Facebook. If you have an ex, research predicts you've probably done it too.

Facebook Dying?

CJ — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 17:49:54 +0000

Is Facebook dying? Are you and your friends not drawn to Facebook like you once were? According to a new poll by Reuters and Ipsos, about one-third of Facebook users are not using the social network as much as they used to. Maybe that's why the Facebook IPO flopped.

Have You Been Hacked? (update)

Steve Wiley — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:13:49 +0000

A couple weeks ago, I posted here about something called ‘Social Engineering’. This is a very popular technique among hackers for interfering with your online experience and potentially ruining your computer. Users of Facebook & other social media are particularly easy targets because we share so much information. Hackers get into your account and send viruses to [...]

Facebook and Teen Depression

shelley — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:20:01 +0000

A new concern has emerged involving teens and Facebook. According to an article in The American Journal of Pediatrics, “Facebook depression” can now be added to the list of potential harms linked with social media. In the article, an influential doctors’ group refers to a condition that may affect troubled teens who obsess over the online site. [...]