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Twitter, Facebook, and social activism : The New Yorker - 0 views

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    An article addressing the ways protesting was done in the past (sit-ins, press involvement, etc) and how it has changed with social media (Twitter, ect). Essentially, Malcolm Gladwell argues that activism through social media does not have the strength that social change requires because the strategies are built around people who are weakly tied to others through social networks
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    I liked this article because in the past people would protest with signs and today we can use social media and it gets a lot more people involoved. I think this is a postive side to social media.
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    Source for my final project
Cassandra Zopfi

Social Media Needs To Be Regulated. A Personal Point Of View From Salman Khurshid | Bus... - 0 views

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    Popular Today in Social: Everyone has an opinion on social media these days. It is funny when people make a comment on a medium which they themselves haven't explored extensively. The new name to feature in the list of literates who think that social media should be regulated is External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.
Kaitlin Wegge

The Age of Social Intelligence - 0 views

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    Kind of interesting to see where social media could be going
Amanda Boehm

Even if it enrages your boss, social net speech is protected - 0 views

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    The National Labor Relations Board says workers have a right to discuss work conditions freely, whether the discussion takes place at the office or on social networking sites. They have ordered the rehiring of employees fired for their posts on social media.
Stephanie Berkholtz

Facebook App Chat Heads: This Week in Social Media | Social Media Examiner - 0 views

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    Don't get left behind! Here are some awesome new things that are occuring on social networking sites including the new facebook chat heads, linkedin mobile, and twitter music!
Cassandra Zopfi

88% believe people are 'less polite' on social media than they are in person - 0 views

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    This is very true because, like most articles we have read, it is easier to express how you truely feel on social media sites. I thought this was interesting because through social media, it is difficult to find emotion.
Kaitlin Wegge

How Social Media May Skew Kids' Values: Survey - 0 views

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    Kids may value fame more because of social media
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    Awesome link, thanks for sharing! I may be able ot use this in my final project.
Cassandra Zopfi

Social media providing tips for investigators | KETK | East Texas News, Weather and Spo... - 0 views

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    Social Media is huge advantage for law enforcement. Police are depending on more an more people to get in touch with them and give them clues into cases which they are investigating. Don Martin, Public Information Officer with Tyler Police tell KETK, " In the old age you have eye witnesses."
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    I thought this article was interesting because everyday you can see how certain social media sites hurt you. This shows you how it can help you and how it can help police investigators solve their cases.
Allison Evers

Social Media Major Now Offered At Newberry College - 0 views

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    I never thought I would take a class where I would be encouraged to be on various social media sites. Now I guess it is even possible to major in social media! It looks like we've come a long way from our high school teachers snatching our cell phones in the hallways.
Erin Kriener

8 ways to use social media to connect and coordinate with parents - 1 views

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    As the title suggests, this article from The Innovative Educator (tech-related education blog I follow) discusses ways that different social media could be used to coordinate with parents. The principles could be applied to any job, really....
Jessica Schummer

Conclave 2013: Electing a Pope in a Social Media World - 0 views

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    This article is interesting because it shows how Social Media is being used within a traditional religion. The article talks about a site, "Pope Alarm", where you can sign up to be promptly notified when the smoke turns white over the Vatican, signaling the selection of a new pope. It also talks about an "Adopt a Cardinal" website that acts as a prayer chain for candidates. For direct access to the Pope Alarm site, click: http://popealarm.com/
Cassandra Zopfi

Social media-live coverage - 0 views

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    this article talks about how social media is the new way of seeing news live.
Cassandra Zopfi

dark side of social media...new way of rape? - 0 views

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    sad story about females who get raped at parties then pictures are posted to social media. few days later these women committed suicide. :(
Amanda Boehm

How to Sever Ties to Social Networks and Other Web Sites - 0 views

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    An article about how social networking sites sucker you in to staying with them and how to break away from them. It might be harder than you think.
Cassandra Zopfi

Anyone Can Be Found on Social Media in 12 Hours - 0 views

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    for MIT Technology Review In 1967, the American social psychologist Stanley Milgram sent out 160 packages to randomly chosen individuals in the U.S., asking them to forward them to a single individual living in Boston. The task included a simple rule: The recipients could only send each parcel on to somebody they knew on a first-name basis.
Stephanie Berkholtz

Spring Cleaning isn't just for your homes anymore... - 0 views

The sun is shining, and so should your social networking sites! Here are some helpful tips for cleaning up your online presence. http://www.business2community.com/social-media/its-time-for-a-litt...

engl372 social media spring

started by Stephanie Berkholtz on 01 Apr 13 no follow-up yet
Cassandra Zopfi

Problems with Social Media - 0 views

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/next-generation-of-social-media-exposing-girls-to-sexual-abuse-8493945.html This is interesting because it talks about the negatives when using socia...

Engl372

started by Cassandra Zopfi on 14 Feb 13 no follow-up yet
Jay Zschunke

6 ways social media can drive business impact Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2013/... - 0 views

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    For my final project
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