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1 hr ago | UpNorthLive.com

Military leads charge on Pinterest

Read more: National , Politics , Military , Technology , Politico , Pintrest , Social Media , Military Using Pintrest , Pintrest Catches on with Military , Pintrest Promotes Web Traffic , Social Bookmarking , Internet Barack Obama is often touted as the most Web-savvy president.

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5 hrs ago | FOX19 Cincinnati

Crews put out car fire on I-75

A North Carolina father is dealing with the firestorm surrounding how he disciplined his daughter for a Facebook post.

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10 hrs ago | KSL-TV

Author says periods of separation from social media increases productivity

It gets us where we're going, tells us how to get there, entertains us on our way and, at times, lets us stay put in the first place.

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Related Topix: Social Software, Startups, Cellphones

Sun Feb 12, 2012

EDGE

Ho'olei at Grand Wailea Celebrates Hawaii Civil Unions With a Maui Getaway Sweepstakes

In celebration of Hawaii legalizing same-sex civil unions, luxury vacation-rental on Maui, Ho'olei at Grand Wailea, is giving away three nights of accommodations for up to six people via a Facebook sweepstakes commemorating this milestone for its lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender guests.

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Mashable

How to Fine Tune Your Facebook News Feed Like a Boss

Don't like what you see in your Facebook news feed? Do the company's algorithms that determine what you see drive you nuts? Are you missing out on important content from friends? Are you fed up with seeing what people are pinning on Pinterest? There are ways to kick your Facebook news feed into shape.

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Channel3000

Facebook, Twitter Impact On Politics Open For Debate

One year after Gov. Scott Walker introduced his collective bargaining bill and sparked statewide controversy, the impact of social media on the political backlash is up for debate.

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Daily Mail

Dad who shot daughter's laptop over Facebook post 'won't let the family gain from new-found fame'

'There's NO way I'm going to send my child the message that it's OK to gain from something like this': Dad who shot daughter's laptop in video after she complained about him on Facebook speaks out A father who taught his disgruntled teenage daughter a very public lesson after she complained about her chores on Facebook has spoken out for the first ... (more)

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ABC 27

US seeks to mine social media to predict future

The U.S. government is seeking software that can mine social media to predict everything from future terrorist attacks to foreign uprisings, according to requests posted online by federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

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Related Topix: iPod touch App, iPad App, Twitter, iPhone and iPad App, iPhone App, Startups, Social Software, Privacy

India.com

Facebook can un-friend CEO Zuckerberg 'at will'

Washington: Facebook can terminate services of its chief Mark Zuckerberg at any time for any reason, or even without a reason, but the social networking giant's founder and CEO also enjoys similar exit rights.

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Related Topix: Social Software, Startups, Mark Zuckerberg, Securities and Exchange Commission, Corporate / Securities Law, Law

Post-gazette.com

Feeding Facebook

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a recent meeting in San Francisco. Will Facebook list its stock on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq? It comes down to "where Mark Zuckerberg wants to get his picture taken," the founder of one market research company said.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

Crain's Chicago Busines

How Achatz's Next restaurant uses Facebook deftly

Grant Achatz's Next restaurant may be a darling among gastronomes worldwide, but it's also set a new standard for marketing through Facebook.

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Mortgage News

Social Geek: Facebook Timeline

I haven't upgraded to Facebook Timeline. Yep, that's right. This self-proclaimed social media geek hasn't embraced the latest in Facebook technology.

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Bangor Daily News

New charges filed against Bath man accused of using Facebook to meet underage girls

HARPSWELL, Maine - A Bath man charged with several counts of sexual abuse of a minor by Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Department in January was arrested Thursday by Cumberland County Sheriff's Department and charged with four additional counts of sexual abuse of minors.

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WDBZ-AM Cincinnati

Facebook Parenting: Dad Shoots Daughter's Laptop [Video]

There are various parenting styles out there, and as the world becomes highly technological our children become wrapped up in the culture of cyber space.

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KMPH-TV Fresno

Fugitive Spotted On Facebook Arrested

A Nevada woman wanted in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino and San Diego is no longer a fugitive after someone spotted her photo on Facebook, the Madera County Sheriff's Department said.

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Bakersfield.com

Robin Paggi: When employees may be fired for social media postings

May employers lawfully fire employees for posting negative comments about their job on social media sites? Like most situations in employment law, the answer is "It depends." The National Labor Relations Board released a report in January describing the social media cases it reviewed and ruled on in the past year that should help employers ... (more)

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

WDWB-TV Southfield

Facebook 'Unfriending' Leads to Murder, Police Say

According to the Johnson City Press, a pair of Tennessee men have been charged with murdering a couple in late January, and police say a Facebook dispute is at the root of the killings.

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WPMT-TV York

Criminal charges against fake Facebook identities targeting young girls for sex

Attorney General Linda Kelly today announced the filing of a series of felony charges against a Butler County man accused of using Facebook to operate an elaborate and disturbing false identity scheme that was used to solicit young girls for explicit photos or meetings for sex.

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WLOX-TV Biloxi

Dad guns down laptop over Facebook post

He put a bullet in her laptop. Tommy Jordan's daughter, Hannah, 15, posted a profanity laced-tirade against her parents on Facebook about the amount of chores and duties she had around the house.

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The Las Vegas Sun

Photo: A young girl is held up for a better view during t

Single Sign-On: You can use Facebook account to log in to LasVegasSun.com. A young girl is held up for a better view during the opening ceremonies for the Las Vegas stop of the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament Thursday, Feb.

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