New Facebook features to prevent crime - 0 views
Facebook caves in on privacy | The Australian - 0 views
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"Features introduced last month include the ability for partner websites such as micro-blogging site Twitter to incorporate Facebook data, a move that would further expand the social network's presence on the internet. Critics said they were worried personal information about Facebook users was available to third-party websites." "When you meet somebody face to face, you can tell a lot from body language and instincts, and you cannot do that when you are dealing with somebody online."
Flock to Facebook for flood updates - 0 views
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"Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have brought together Queenslanders hunting for up-to-the-minute information on the devastating floods afflicting the sunshine state. As Queensland Police work around the clock to keep the public informed on the movement of flood waters, they have also turned to these popular sites to publish updates and combat myths and rumours, as citizens post photos, updates and words of encouragement to one another. Although Queensland is issuing information through its State Disaster Management Service website, some web services have been disrupted with Brisbane City Council's flood flag map unable to cope with the high demand for updates on road closures and evacuations. Advertisement: Story continues below As a consequence, Facebook and Twitter have become a crucial lifeline as Queensland Police publish regular bulletins about the flood waters, warnings of road closures, and evacuation procedures."
Email is so passe for Facebook generation | The Australian - 0 views
Cyclone Yasi destruction brought home on Facebook, Twitter - 0 views
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"Others turned to Facebook for their updates and to seek help, with the most popular page, Cyclone Yasi Update, garnering close to 90,000 members. Over 25 Facebook groups were created for the cyclone. Social media monitoring company SR7 compiled the figures and its director of strategy and engagement, Thomas Tudehope, said social media had now become an integral part of crisis management for governments."
Twitter comments are public, Press Complaints Commission watchdog rules - 0 views
Web acts as virtual crisis centre for Christchurch quake victims - 0 views
Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Facebook Friending 101 for Schools - 1 views
Technology Doesn't Cause Bullying And -- Despite Claims -- It Can't Prevent It - 0 views
Facebook's Role in European Elections Under Scrutiny - The New York Times - 1 views
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