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Here's What Social Networks Know About You
Thursday, July 19, 2012 11:30 PMStephanie Buck
A read through most online privacy policies is enough to make your stomach acid curdle. And social media companies have more access to personal data than most. Some collect information you expressly give them, like your credit card and telephone...



Without Social Media, 18% Of Teens Would 'Stop Communicating'
Thursday, July 19, 2012 7:00 PMEmily Price
18% of teens would stop communicating altogether if their favorite social networks shut down. That's according to a recent survey of American high school and college students by email marketing company AWeber. According to the survey, 90% of...



Chick-Fil-A Faces Gay Marriage Backlash on Twitter, Facebook
Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:44 PMSam Laird
Chick-Fil-A president Dan Cathy sparked a social media firestorm among gay marriage supporters and opponents after taking a public stance on the divisive issue this week. Speaking to Christian news site Baptist Press, Cathy called Chick-Fil-A...



Fan Booted From Concert for Negative Tweet [VIDEO]
Thursday, July 19, 2012 3:45 PMKate Freeman
Freedom of speech came at a high price in the case of a man who was kicked out of an MC Chris concert for tweeting something negative about the performer's opening act. On Tuesday, the fan was at the Powerglove and MC Chris show at Union Transfer...



Reddit Code Mystery May Never Be Solved [VIDEO]
Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:50 PMSamantha Murphy
More than a week after a cryptic note was deciphered by Reddit users, followers of this mystery gathered on Thursday at the New York City meeting spot referenced in the code. About 15 people were on the scene looking for answers -- a far cry from...



After Linsanity: Experts Weigh In on Lin's Future in Media
Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:34 PMSam Laird
Linsanity as we know it is over. But what will come next? The broad outlines are known: Jeremy Lin, the underdog Harvard graduate point guard for the New York Knicks who shockingly catapulted to NBA and social media stardom in February, is...



Which Films Earned the Most Social Buzz at Comic-Con?
Thursday, July 19, 2012 12:52 PMAllegra Tepper
Last week's Comic-Con continues to generate buzz in the entertainment industry (although these days, it has to compete with The Dark Knight Rises). Specifically, let's take a look at most-discussed films at Comic-Con 2012. Iron Man 3 reigned...



Flickr Tells Internet to 'Help Make Us Awesomer'
Thursday, July 19, 2012 12:26 PMStephanie Haberman
The Internet sounded the alarm and, so it appears for now, Flickr has answered the call. The photo-sharing site responded on Thursday to a campaign crying out for a revitalization of the once-great service. On Tuesday, the website...



Facebook Tests Pinterest-Like Design for App Activity
Thursday, July 19, 2012 11:47 AMEmily Price
Facebook is testing a new layout for Open Graph app stories that look reminiscent of one of the most popular apps out there: Pinterest. The new design gives app stories a little more face-time on your News Feed, and gives you the ability to do...



4Chan Outs Burger King Employee Who Put His Feet in Lettuce
Thursday, July 19, 2012 11:35 AMGeekosystem
This picture was uploaded anonymously Monday on 4chan, proclaiming, "This is the lettuce you eat at Burger King." These Burger King employees might be good at balancing themselves on buckets of vegetation, but they're not very good at removing...



 
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