2 more schools investigate potential social media threats
Police said two more schools are grappling with threatening messages posted on social media, acts that have raised concerns for parents and schools across the state in the wake of the devastating school shooting in Florida that has again turned national attention to gun violence. Authorities in Long … Read More
School safety threats, concerns, events on social media
And much of the information about solidarity events, as well as possible school violence threats and concerns, are winding up on social media, keeping police and school officials on constant guard. In East Brunswick, where the superintendent of schools announced last week the district is implementing … Read More
Here’s how to know if your social media bragging is a little *too* extra
Raise your hand if you're a fan of sharing all the photos and videos from your fabulous vacation or the bouquet of flowers from your S.O. on Valentine's Day. No shame — we all fall prey to the temptations of a good social media brag once in a while. After …
MPs target social media and screens with cross-party inquiry
The committee also wants perspectives about, amongst other things, the well-being benefits from social media usage, as well as aspects of social media that magnify addictive behaviour, how awareness of potential risks could be increased for children, schools and social media companies, and where … Read More
Police presence increased at two Harford high schools following suspected social media ‘threat’
Police investigated social media chatter about a possible threat to Harford Technical High School in Bel Air Wednesday, but determined there was no credibility and the original post apparently was misconstrued by people who passed it on, a Sheriff's Office spokesperson said. (ERIKA BUTLER/THE … Read More
Social media post being investigated in Collier County
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Careers clinic: ‘Can I get acting work without social media?’
Everywhere I look, from your columns to casting workshops I have been to, everybody sings the praises of actors upping their game on social media. I understand the reasons, but I am a private person and haven't done social media since it started. I feel my life is much happier …
Social media use affects mental health
A WSU professor conducted several studies focused on the impacts of social media on adolescents and young adults, and found a connection between excessive social media use, and anxiety and depression in certain people. Chris Barry, an associate professor of psychology, organized a study where … Read More
Social media: A tool to promote your event
When it comes to organising and planning your business expo or event, it is important to look beyond traditional forms of marketing – like flyers, mail invites and word-of-mouth – and utilise social media to expand audience reach and generate buzz about your event online. Alex Jones (pictured left), from … …
Robin8 Beta Launches New Global Mobile App for Social Media Users Worldwide
"Robin8 is a new wave of social media that offers users a decentralized data analysis to monetize their activities and take control over how their online personas and data are used. The current version uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to profile people, and the next version will use Blockchain to create …