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February 7th, 2011 by SEM Contributor
Nothing says Nobel Peace Prize as much as being the nadir of every government across the globe.
Snorre Valen, a member of the Norwegian parliament nominated the creator of Wikileaks for the prize because he felt it was “One of the most important contributors to freedom of speech and transparency” in the world. He went on to say “By disclosing…
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February 3rd, 2011 by SEM Contributor
In the world of online scams, the length that people will go to knows no bounds. Recently, a new Facebook scam that is designed to get your profile information, bomb you with spam and potentially expose you to malware and other bad boys of the Internet, has found it’s way onto the scene. The worst part of this newest Facebook…
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February 1st, 2011 by SEM Contributor
Despite the hype, this year’s best social networking opportunities for designers are still the classics. Thanks to a dash of mobile device innovation, your favorite networking sites have become even stronger. Here are five key pillars for your social networking repertoire in 2011.
1. Instagram: Photos, Faster
For designers, networking is often a matter of sharing your vision. With Instagram,…
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February 1st, 2011 by SEM Contributor
It was announced on Monday that Facebook deals would be launching in Europe and the UK in the very near future. The extension of Facebook’s places function which is already established in the U.S has signed up major partners including O2, Debenams and Alton Towers already. This will add a new string to the digital media marketing bow for many…
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January 26th, 2011 by SEM Contributor
Professor Sherry Turkle, director of MIT’s Initiative on Technology and Self has stated that technology such as Facebook and Twitter threaten to dominate our lives, make us socially insular and ultimately make us “less human”.
Professor Turkle goes on to claim that the use of technology has become a form of “modern madness” and argues that we are under the…
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January 25th, 2011 by Tisha Tolar
Repeat business is the bread and butter for most restaurants and bars in any location. These business rely on their neighbor’s going out routines to remain unchanged and they are happy to always be ready with good food and drinks for their loyal patrons.…
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January 24th, 2011 by Tisha Tolar
For people looking for a position in the exciting (and sexy!) world of social media, Mashable’s has a Job Lists section available on their website to making finding social media-related positions that much easier to find.
In addition to actual job postings, the site also provides a multitude of resources, expert guides, and how-to demonstrations to help you land the…
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January 21st, 2011 by Tisha Tolar
MySpace has been in the news lately – but mostly the news is bad. Massive layoffs have been announced again for the failing social site. In recent months, MySpace has attempted to make upgrades to cater to its remaining users. Bands and musicians in particular were still finding benefit with the site for promoting their music. However, with the large…
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January 20th, 2011 by Tisha Tolar
Facebook has recently joined forces with The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the quest to recover missing children. A link to a new Amber Alert page has been created, allowing Facebooks to fan or request Amber Alert. By linking to this page it will allow users to received up to date news, feeds and alerts regarding missing…
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January 19th, 2011 by Ann Smarty
I bet anyone reading this can think of one person (perhaps more) that they wish they could get back in touch with, if only to see how they have been. From an old school friend to a past sweetheart, and even long lost relatives, there are plenty of reasons for you to want to find someone to reconnect with. Facebook…
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