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Social-media sites a danger in schools

She said social–media sites can be a danger. “The children we teach are so conscious of social media and the importance of feeling wanted and accepted, judging by the number of friends or followers on social–media sites. The sad reality is that they have no idea of the dangers. When …

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The dangers of Social Media

Social media is all fun and games – until someone loses an eye, or an ear, or another body part – or their reputation. While WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter have become part of our daily lives and are used for good, such as to communicate and share thoughts with friends …

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Joanna Gaines shows baby bump on social media at charity event with husband Chip hosted by …

The 39-year-old reality star glowed while posing with husband Chip Gaines and athlete Tim Tebow in a snap posted on Saturday on Instagram. 'What an amaizng [sic] weekend with the @timtebowfoundation Thank you for giving hope and love to so many #ttfgolf2018,' Joanna wrote in the caption. Read More

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To Engage Customers, Smart Mirrors Take Cues from Social Media

Some high-tech mirrors out there are borrowing from the social media giant, which offers face “lenses” to decorate selfies shared among its users. Instead of putting dog ears or sparkly rainbow tongues on photos, popular on Snapchat, these mirrors allow consumers to apply virtual lipstick shades, … Read More

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DA Rackauckas will let critical comments stay on social media, but only if they meet criteria

The free speech fracas between Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas and the ACLU is getting a new wrinkle — critical comments will be allowed on the DA's social media accounts if they meet the office's newly written standards. After initially dismissing their concerns, Rackauckas' office … Read More

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Social media reactions to Sam Nunberg’s bizarre day of defiant interviews

Former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg gave a surreal series of media interviews Monday that had lots of people watching. Some of them with their hands over their eyes. He began the day saying he would defy special counsel Robert Mueller's subpoena in the Russia investigation – "Let him arrest … …

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Where’s the ROI on Social Media Marketing?

Calculating ROI on social media marketing efforts can be tricky. Here's how to find value beyond dollars and cents. New clients often ask why they need to include social media in their brand messaging strategy. Most understand they should be active on these platforms, but at the same time don't …

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34% of Generation Z Social Media Users Have Quit Social Media Entirely

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hill Holliday's independent consumer and business insights research group, ORIGIN, has released a compelling new study about Generation Z and its attitudes and behaviors surrounding social media. Among the most significant findings: 34% of Generation Z social … Read More

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Mid-South man shows off on social media, ends up target of major bust

Deputies in an Arkansas town found a drugs, guns, and cash inside a home when they executed a search warrant, and it all started with a man's posts on social media. Andy Tacker, 22, was arrested after deputies raided his Howard Road home in Tyronza, Ark. He is charged with …

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‘Dumb phone’ hopes to battle social media addiction & distractions

Researchers have studied the effects of connectivity, as well as digital and social media addiction, which is the reason why this phone was released. The phone has no distractions. With no apps or web browsing capabilities, the system hopes to help users stay focused on the present moment without the … …