According to a recent PEW report, social networking use among internet users ages 50 and older nearly doubled—from 22% in April 2009 to 42% in May 2010.
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Linked In for the LGBT Community
By margaret on 8 July 2010 - 1:18pm
There's a new social media site around . . . dot429 ushers in the next generation of business networking.
Specifically targeted to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender professionals, dot429 provides a unique on and offline platform for the LGBT business community and its supporters to connect and expand their business network, further their careers and stay current with the business world.
Protecting Your Online Privacy
The remarkable growth of social networking has resulted in millions of people now using these social media services to share information with friends and as an alternative platform for private communications.
With an abundance of free tools like Facebook and Twitter, the barriers-to-entry in the social-media realm are so low that anyone can join. Social media is still a young and evolving field. Fundamental changes in communications technology and the way people use it require a few rules to safeguard online privacy.
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Technology is a Key Factor in Haiti Disaster Relief Donations
In the 48 hours since a devastating earthquake ripped through Haiti, the American Red Cross has received over $35 million in donations - more than $5 million of which came through text messaging, setting a new record for the Red Cross for mobile technology-based giving.
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More Diverse Faces on Facebook
By Jacinda on 18 December 2009 - 1:03am
Wow, what a difference five years makes! Facebook has released a study that African American and Latino members make up a much larger percentage of the social network’s users than initially believed, debunking the myth that Facebook is primarily a white and Asian trend.
Foursquare uses its location-based social network for fundraising
By Jessica Eting on 11 December 2009 - 5:57pm
Foursquare, a location based social netowrking tool, has partnered with TechiesGiveBack.com for a fundraising event this week in NYC sponsored by Pepsi. To raise the money, all you have to do is go out and check in.
California Latina Electorate
LATINA VOTER INTERNET AND NEW MEDIA USAGE:
Groundbreaking Poll Shows Internet & New Media Usage Vital for Engaging Latinas
According to a report released by HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality), Latina voters with access to the internet are more likely to be informed about new state laws and the legislative process in general than non-connected Latina voters.
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All About Twitter
By margaret on 29 October 2009 - 9:10am
PEW just released a report Twitter and Status Updating, Fall 2009 indicating that a “social segment” of internet users is flocking to both social network sites and status update services. This segment is likely to grow as ever more internet users adopt mobile devices as a primary means of going online.
According to the report, some 19% of internet users now say they use Twitter or another service to share updates about themselves, or to see updates about others.
Social Networking in Plain English
A short explanation of social networking websites and why they are popular.
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