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Legislation Against Social Networking While Driving Unanimously Passes La. House

Brandon Comeaux — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:31 +0000

In a 94-0 vote, the ban on social networking while getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle has passed on the La. House floor.

Fierce Space Storms Predicted to Cause Worldwide Hysteria … and Disrupt Social Networks

Mike Adams — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:03:05 +0000

The technological world could soon be brought to its knees by a series of pseudo-apocalyptic space storms that are predicted to sever the heads of the world’s communication centers, satellites, and public transportation systems.

UnBaby Your Facebook Feed – There's An App For That

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:30:49 +0000

Babies are a big staple of the Facebook news feed. I don't mind looking at babies, they make me smile but a lot of people don't. For those people there is a new application you can download.

Hey College Seniors — Your Bender is Showing and No One Wants to Hire You

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:20:43 +0000

Despite the fact that some college tuitions have reached an excess of $50,000 per year, these days colleges can't guarantee that their graduates will have jobs waiting for them. In the wake of this uncertainty, some institutions have begun to guide their students in cleaning up their social media profiles, to lower the risk of a poorly-timed facebook post ruining their shot at employment.

Shocker! People Like Drinking and Having Sex More Than Facebook and Getting Sick

Mike Adams — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:20:42 +0000

Sex and drinking alcohol are the most beloved of all pastimes, according to a new survey from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Stunning, we know. The researchers found that the act of carnal knowledge finished first in all three of the survey’s categories: pleasure, meaning and engagement. Still, there is hope for our [...]

Facebook Can Now Help You Get a Job

Mike Adams — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:32:12 +0000

Don’t just update your status—update your résumé. Facebook has just released a Social Jobs App that will allow people to search job listings from a multitude of sites like Monster and DirectEmployers. Earlier this week, Facebook launched its new app, as part of the Social Jobs Partnership program in association with the U.S. Department of [...]

Facebook Makes You Spend More and Over-Eat — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:30:11 +0000

Facebook may be giving people a false sense of self-esteem, leading to overspending and gluttonous behavior, according to new research.

Sadly, People Would Rather Tweet Stuff Than Have Sex With Each Other

Mike Adams — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:11:07 +0000

Facebook and email are more seductive than the erotic allure of your partner, according to a new study. Researchers have found that it is easier for a person to turn down sex than it is to keep from checking his messages.

Selling Something Online? Use Pinterest, Not Facebook — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:30:14 +0000

Marketers all over the world are using social media more and more to sell their products, but new research shows that it may be more advantageous for them to utilize Pinterest rather than Facebook to lure in clientele. Bizrate Insights recently conducted a study that indicated more people are turning to Pinterest for things like [...]

Can You Be Fired for What You Post on Facebook?

Mike Adams — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:36:51 +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.

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13 Signs Facebook Is Following You a Bit Too Closely

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:16:16 +0000

Social technology, like Facebook, might be a great way for people to keep in touch, but it can also just as easily become a massive hindrance. It’s looking now that Facebook may be keeping a closer eye on us than we might be comfortable with. News broke recently that the social networking site will release [...]

Facebook Buttons We Really Need

Jill McCoy — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:51:24 +0000

Don’t you wish there were a few more buttons on our keyboard we could really use for social media? Some of the buttons may not be so nice… but quite necessary. We were thinking of a few extra buttons (we think) everyone would enjoy. DQ: Drama Queen; get over yourself button; you are too dramatic [...]

Are You Careful With Your Online Image? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:23:40 +0000

Even if you adjust your privacy settings, you can’t be sure that only your friends have access to your information on sites like Facebook and Twitter. This is a particularly big deal for anyone who’s looking for a job, since it has become well-known that employers search social media and the internet in general for [...]

Miranda Lambert Checks Blake Shelton's Twitter Messages

Megan Pacella — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:00:07 +0000

If you follow Blake Shelton on Twitter, you know that ‘The Voice’ coach and country star has a reputation for tweeting after he’s had a few too many drinks–and he’s not shy about connecting with attractive women. We’ve all wondered at some point if Shelton’s behavior bothers his sometimes sweet, sometimes fiery country star wife, Miranda Lambert. Turns out, if her hubby’s feed becomes too much to handle, Lambert just unfollows him!

Are You Suffering From 'Facebook Fatigue?' — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:06:31 +0000

Facebook’s cratering stock price is far from the social network’s only problem these days. They are also dealing with a customer base, which is getting increasingly bored with its service. According to a new poll by Reuters/Ipsos of 1,032 Americans, 34% said they are spending less time on Facebook than they did four months ago. [...]

Is Facebook Ruining Marriages?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 26 May 2012 23:24:53 +0000

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently got married — but ironically, he may want to keep his new wife off the social media site he founded. A new survey shows divorce cases mentioning Facebook are on the rise. Divorce Online reports that the number of UK divorce filings containing the word “Facebook” jumped from 20 percent [...]

How to Act Like a Model On Twitter

Patrick Bateman — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:28:40 +0000

Ah, the model life. Some think it’s simple and luxurious but ask just about any model and she’ll rattle off a laundry list of #hotgirlproblems – from the high level of travel required, their restrictive diets, and, of course, creepy dudes staring at them. While most would scoff at the lifestyle, we must admit the [...]

8 Surprising Facts About Pinterest You Really Need to Know

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:30:42 +0000

We all like to share our opinions and “likes” all over the internet, so the geniuses at Pinterest created a way for us to just clip, collect and post the things we see and love, and then share those seemingly interesting things with anyone who’s…well, interested. Seems simple, right? But do we really know all [...]

Is Facebook Just a Fad? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:30:12 +0000

Facebook is currently preparing for what is believed will be the biggest initial public offering ever for an Internet-based company. But while Wall Street sees a bright future for Mark Zuckerberg’s social network, a surprisingly high percentage of the American don’t see Facebook as a good bet. An Associated Press-CNBC poll asked 1,004 adults if Facebook’s appeal [...]

What Are the Most Annoying Photos People Post on Facebook? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:15:57 +0000

According to a new survey, your friends might not be as enamored with the photos you post on Facebook as you are. In fact, a MyMemory.com poll of 1,671 Facebook users found that 21 percent have dumped friends because they’ve found the photos they post annoying. And what type of photos are most likely to draw [...]