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Are Twitter And Facebook Ruining Your Relationship?

Steve Wiley — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:45:02 +0000

. Have you ever seen a couple walk into a restaurant, sit down, take out their phones and barely speak?

Funny Tweets By Parents the Week Of March 11

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:06:15 +0000

Another week, another batch of tweets by parents that would surely horrify their children if they were old enough to read. Parents this week hit Twitter with their frustrations over Daylight Savings Time and the embarrassing things their kids say in public. Check out 10 of our favorite tweets by parents this week: Josh Hara [...]

Tweet From Beyond The Grave

Chris Reynolds — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:15:50 +0000

Because knowing the everyday minutiae or unsought opinions of anyone or everyone is essential to modern life, a new app has been created that allows "you" to continue Tweeting. Even after you've gone to that big social media network in the sky.

"Have You Seen This Picture" Email Scam

JayCee — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:04:19 +0000

There is a new 'phishing' scam going around the internet regardingTwitter; it is sent through email, claiming to be from Twitter, asking "Have you seen this picture you are tagged in (or something similar)?"

Demi Lovato Quits Twitter After Trust Rant

Jessica Sager — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:00:56 +0000

Demi Lovato has a long and twisted history with Twitter — and she recently quit the microblogging site yet again. Lovato posted a small rant about trust on Jan. 3, writing, “Patience + communication = trust When you learn how to communicate with others, there’s almost no problem you can’t solve.” She added, “P.S. Only [...]

Who Do You Follow on Twitter?

Steve Wiley — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:45:13 +0000

Millions of people use Twitter keep up the latest news, pop culture and sports. According to a recent report by ESPN, LSU football coach Les Miles is the most followed college football coach. Miles has almost 90,000 followers. He’s not the only sports figure with a big Twitter fan base. Lebron James has over 6 [...]

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 [...]

Saints Players React To Appeal Victory

Sam Stokes — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:40:28 +0000

Here's what a few current and former Saints had to say:

Donna Summer Dead: Stars React on Twitter

Jessica Sager — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:21:51 +0000

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Could Your Social Media Profiles Cost You a Job?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:11:28 +0000

A new CareerBuilder survey of 2,300 hiring managers and human resource professionals shores up the warnings many experts give job-seekers about social media — namely, what you post could wind up costing you a position.

Is Laundry Really A 'Woman's Job'? Label Thinks So

JayCee — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:05:27 +0000

I might not get ‘bro points’ for this opinion, but I, for one, don’t think that laundry is ‘woman’s work.’ I can remember our Mom teaching us about separating the laundry, temperature selection, not letting them sit in the washer too long after the cycle is complete, etc. This ‘care tag’ from a pair of [...]

Is the Department of Homeland Security Tracking You on Facebook and Twitter?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:02:07 +0000

When you’re tweeting or posting on Facebook, you’re probably not thinking about the Department of Homeland Security. But as it turns out, it may very well be thinking about you. The DHS started monitoring social media sites back in February 2011 to stay on top of breaking news — particularly stories related to matters of [...]

Twitter Helps Shy Students Take Part in Classroom Discussions Without Saying a Word

Shauna Wright — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:03:35 +0000

Twitter isn’t just a place for news or idle chatter. In fact, a new study reveals the microblogging service could be a powerful tool for educators, too. Southern Cross University in Australia allowed its students to anonymously tweet to their professors during classroom time, and those missives appeared on the professors’ laptops via PowerPoint. What [...]

No Doubt Pay Tribute to Deceased Fan

Cristin Maher — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:04:34 +0000

The first few days of January were tough ones for the members of No Doubt. One of their most devoted fans Amy Pepper passed away right around the New Year. The band was so saddened to hear of her death, that they posted a special tribute message on their official website.

Twitter For The Tweeting Impaired

Sam Stokes — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:06:49 +0000

Twitter is the world’s fastest growing social media site. At this point, you’ve at least heard people talking about it on TV, and you must be a bit curious. The problem is, when you tried to check it out, it just didn’t make any sense. There were weird words, random people, and strange symbols. What were these people talking about? Who were these people? You didn’t like it. You ran back to Facebook, scared, and intimidated, vowing never to return.

How Many Grandparents Are Tweeting and Facebooking? More Than You Might Think

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:18:31 +0000

If your grandmother has recently friended you on Facebook or followed you on Twitter, you’re not alone. The website myvouchercodes.co.uk recently conducted a survey in which it asked people over 60 about their social media habits. It yielded some interesting results. About 22% of respondents had at least one social media account. Of those, 71% [...]

What Happens on the Internet Every Minute of Every Day? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:46:17 +0000

The brains at web development and design company Go-Globe created a stunning infographic that breaks down the internet activity happening every minute of the day on sites like Twitter, Google, Facebook, and Skype. And it’s kind of amazing. Some of the stuff that goes on every 60 seconds: At least 168 million emails are sent 98,000 [...]

France Bans Terms 'Facebook' and 'Twitter' From Radio and TV

JayCee — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:07:24 +0000

The French government is notorious for banning the use of English words as a way of maintaining French language and culture.

However, a recent ruling by the French government, which now makes it illegal to speak the words "Facebook" or "Twitter" on television or radio newscasts, isn't as shocking as you might think.

Rep. Anthony Weiner Admits to Twitter Photo Scandal, Will Not Resign [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:52:10 +0000

A tearful Anthony Weiner held a press conference Monday afternoon in New York to address rumors that he had sent a revealing photo of himself to a young woman on his Twitter account.

The disgraced congressman, who previously told reporters that his Twitter had been hacked, admitted he had accidentally sent the photo, adding he was "deeply sorry" and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.

Famous People Tweet about Osama

CJ — Tue, 03 May 2011 03:09:15 +0000

Keith Urbahn (Rumsfeld Chief of Staff): “So I’m told by a reputable person they have killed Osama Bin Laden. Hot damn.” Anderson Cooper: “Ed henry of cnn reporting osama killed in mansion outside islamabad. Wow, if true that is stunning, and Pakistan has some explaining to do” The White House: “President Obama: ‘I can report [...]