5 Ways to Make and Save a Little Cash
How many of you are stay-at-home moms? How many of you raised your hand only to realize no one could actually see you? (Heh) Well, this one is for all of you SAH moms (and everyone else!) looking to...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 1:30 PM
Spider Lies on Facebook
I am terribly afraid of spiders, so I was a bit squeamish about debunking a few of the false spider-related posts on Facebook. I Used to be an Adventurer Like You Until I Took a Spider to the Butt One...
Posted on 4/23/13 at 7:49 PM
"Overwhelmed" Is Not the New Normal
Lately I've been wandering through various food, family, and homeschooling Facebook and blog sites, and the word "overwhelmed," is showing up entirely too much. Like this: "I am homeschooling a fiv...
Posted on 3/19/13 at 3:58 PM
900 Facebook Friends and Counting
I rarely look at my own Facebook wall (or timeline or whatever Zuckerbergs minions are calling it today). Why would I? Think about it; I have already lived whatever it is that is posted there, and I w...
Posted on 1/29/13 at 9:30 AM
Bridgehunter's Chronicles now LinkedIn flickr
In the last few days, you have probably seen a couple articles being revised and cleaned up and some changes in the way the Chronicles is being presented in itself. It is no secret that the online c...
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:20 AM
Facebook to simplify privacy controls
Facebook is simplifying its privacy controls. The changes come amid complaints about recently announced features, including “instant personalization” that tailors other websites to users’ Facebook profiles. Protesters have been organizing campaigns to quit Facebook and privacy groups have complained to regulators.May 27, 2010
Facebook to simplify privacy controls amid unrest
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is simplifying its privacy controls amid growing unrest from many of its users.By Barbara Ortutay , May 26, 2010
Facebook privacy before senate
Four U.S. senators want Facebook to make it easier for its more than 400 million users to protect their privacy as the website develops new outlets to share personal information. It marked the second time in three days that Schumer has expressed his misgivings about a series of changes that Facebook announced last week. The new features are designed to unlock more of the data that the online hangout has accumulated about people during its six-year history.By By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press , April 28, 2010
Fargo Public Schools exploring social media
From tweeting to friending, local school officials are adding social media lingo to their vocabulary. However, while sites such as Twitter and Facebook may be effective for school districts to communicate to the public, it can open up new issues and potential problems.By By Kelly Smith , Forum Communications Co. , December 21, 2009
Complaint: Minneapolis man confesses on Facebook
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An 18-year-old Minneapolis man allegedly posted a message on the social networking site Facebook, admitting to accidentally shooting a friend.December 20, 2009
Facebook stock restructured
Facebook has created a dual-class stock structure designed to give founder Mark Zuckerberg and other existing shareholders control over the company. The social network said Tuesday it had no plans to go public “at this time.”November 25, 2009
Got ungrateful teens? You’re not alone
Is there an ungrateful teenager living in your house? Lisa Butler feels your pain. She started a Facebook group called UTIMH (Ungrateful Teenager In My House). “Here’s my Christmas list,” is how Butler describes the typical teenager’s response to the approach of the holidays.By By Beth J. Harpaz, The Associated Press , November 18, 2009
Fraud fugitive busted after posts on Facebook
By By Gene Johnson, The Associated Press , October 14, 2009
Sites like Facebook popular for sharing stories on flooding
Jim German moved out of state almost 20 years ago, but when he wanted information about flooding in North Dakota, he found little on the national news. German, who graduated from Oakes (N.D.) High School in 1990, browsed the Web sites of some North Dakota TV news stations from his home in eastern Georgia. When that information wasn’t enough, he navigated to other sites as well.May 12, 2009
By Patrick Condon, The Associated Press
When Kevin Tobosa got word Thursday that a friend needed help building a sandbag dike, he immediately posted a status update on his Facebook page: “Heading to 2825 Lilac Lane in North Fargo — needs to be raised another 2 feet.”March 27, 2009
Facebook changes on data rights spark protests
Tens of thousands of Facebook users are protesting new policies that they say grant the social-networking site the ability to control their information forever, even after they cancel their accounts. Facebook’s new terms of use, updated Feb. 4, largely went unnoticed until the popular consumer rights advocacy blog Consum-erist.com pointed out the changes Sunday.February 18, 2009
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