Online - SocialTimes.com http://socialtimes.com Your Social Media Source Copyright 2012 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:39:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Top 5 Ways to Ditch Your TV and Enjoy the Oscars…Online This Sunday brings the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, and with it, all the hype, glamour and…technology Hollywood has to muster. That’s right. With a movie about Facebook one of this year’s top contenders, it’s only fitting that the 2011 Oscars are going high-tech.

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]]> Katie Kindelan http://socialtimes.com/top-5-ways-to-ditch-your-tv-and-enjoy-the-oscars-online_b39580#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/top-5-ways-to-ditch-your-tv-and-enjoy-the-oscars-online_b39580 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=39580 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:21:28 +0000 Away from a TV? 5 Online Ways To Track Tonight's State of the Union Are you as excited about the promise of bipartisan seating for tonight’s State of the Union address as you are about the many options to watch, and interact, online? Well, you should be. Thinking of sitting down on the couch to watch the speech on your TV screen? So 20th century. Get with it and follow our quick rundown of the hottest URLs and social networks to tune into tonight to debate, hear and see President Barack Obama‘s speech before Congress, and the nation.

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]]> Katie Kindelan http://socialtimes.com/away-from-a-tv-5-online-ways-to-track-tonights-state-of-the-union_b35994#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/away-from-a-tv-5-online-ways-to-track-tonights-state-of-the-union_b35994 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=35994 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:45:43 +0000 Hello New Year's Resolution: 5 Innovative Ways to Track Your Weight Online So maybe your iPhone alarm failed to wake you up for the gym this morning in your first attempt to fulfill the most basic of New Year’s resolutions, get in shape. Does that mean you should swear off all technology in your quest to lose weight and get fit in the New Year? We think not.

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]]> Katie Kindelan http://socialtimes.com/hello-new-years-resolution-5-innovative-ways-to-track-your-weight-online_b33455#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/hello-new-years-resolution-5-innovative-ways-to-track-your-weight-online_b33455 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=33455 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:45:11 +0000 28,000 Following Santa on Twitter…Are You? You better watch out, you better not cry…and you better get on Twitter or Facebook to check on Santa Claus. The North Pole is a’ going a’ social networking this year to bring holiday cheer to good boys and girls around the world. Here are the top ways to track the old man and his jolly elves…

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]]> Katie Kindelan http://socialtimes.com/28000-following-santa-on-twitter-are-you_b32677#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/28000-following-santa-on-twitter-are-you_b32677 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=32677 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:03:28 +0000 5 Trends That Revolutionized Politics on the Web In 2010 As politicos reflect on the 2010 campaigns, they will likely analyze the nail-biting conclusion that saw Democrats narrowly hold their majority in the U.S. Senate, but lose control of the U.S. House. Digitial enthusiasts, however, will no doubt focus on the way social media, namely Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and smartphones, transformed politics as we know it. Here is our look at the top 5 trends that revolutionized how we, the voters, engage with politicians, and vice versa.

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]]> Katie Kindelan http://socialtimes.com/5-trends-that-revolutionized-politics-on-the-web-in-2010_b32185#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/5-trends-that-revolutionized-politics-on-the-web-in-2010_b32185 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=32185 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:45:26 +0000 DeleteMe Will Delete You, Online [Video] It was not too long ago we were outraged by the advice of Google CEO Eric Schmidt to change our names, and laughing at the need to erase our digital footprints as the stuff of author dreams. Now, thanks to privacy worms, the rise of third-party cookies and targeted online ads, those thoughts have become a holy grail of digital life. And with a new tool released this week, the solution is now a reality.

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]]> Katie Kindelan http://socialtimes.com/deleteme-will-delete-you-online_b31438#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/deleteme-will-delete-you-online_b31438 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=31438 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:50:39 +0000 The 6 Passwords You Clearly Shouldn't Use Based On The Gawker Password Hacks Gawker Media continues to recover from a bad week after being forced to admit that its most popular sites like Gizmodo, Gawker and Lifehacker were left open to hackers who tapped into the usernames, email addresses and passwords of more than one million registered users. Now there’s news that the sites’ dedicated, and typically web-savvy, users are surprisingly not online privacy-savvy, or maybe just careless.

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]]> Katie Kindelan http://socialtimes.com/the-6-passwords-you-clearly-shouldnt-use-based-on-the-gawker-password-hacks_b31445#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/the-6-passwords-you-clearly-shouldnt-use-based-on-the-gawker-password-hacks_b31445 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=31445 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:50:36 +0000 Consumers' Surprising Take on Online Privacy upshot1Is the current debate over online privacy more media hype than true consumer concern?

Yes, according to a new study released jointly by Upshot, a Chicago-based marketing agency, and BrainJuicer®, a consumer-driven consultancy firm. Their research found that, when presented with providing personal information in order to receive a useful service, consumers cared more about receiving a highly personalized, high quality and relevant service than protecting their privacy online.

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]]> Katie Kindelan http://socialtimes.com/consumers-surprising-take-on-online-privacy_b21843#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/consumers-surprising-take-on-online-privacy_b21843 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=21843 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:08 +0000 Throwing a Party? 9 Free Online Invitation Websites You mean people still actually get together? I thought all human interaction was moved online! If you still like the company of other two-legged mammals, and are thinking of having a New Year’s Eve party, there are several great Websites that allow you to invite your guests.

Planning a party is hard work. From music to snacks to drinks, you’ll have plenty to do – so invitations should be the last of your worries.

eviteEvite – Evite has been the default party invitation service for years, and it’s terrible. The invitation does not have the address of the party, forcing you to click on the site, where you are bombarded by ads. What else is out there?

pinggPingg - Puts all the info you need in beautifully designed emails, and lets you RSVP directly from the website. For a few bucks you can send postcards or even text messages to your guests as well. Easy to use, good looking site.

mypunchMyPunchBowl – A clean site that gives you all the basic functionality and allows you to text invites. The cool feature is that yo can let the guests vote on the start time and see how they respond. If 10pm gets more votes than 9pm, you know when to start the party. You can also upload photos and send them around afterward as an after party feature. Depending on the party hijinks this may or may not be a good idea for you. continued…

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]]> andrewgr http://socialtimes.com/throwing-a-party-9-free-invitation-websites_b5985#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/throwing-a-party-9-free-invitation-websites_b5985 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=5985 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:45:23 +0000 Create Charts and Graphs Online With Easy Web-Based Tool chartleFor years I have noticed a serious void on the Web. Yes despite this gaping hole, I never made any effort to fill it.

That hole WAS the ability to make simple charts online. Thanks to Chartle.net the void is no more. In fact, this Web-based tool is so slick and so simple to use, it far exceeds the expectations I had for such a chart maker. continued…

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]]> andrewgr http://socialtimes.com/create-charts-and-graphs-online-with-easy-web-based-tool_b5769#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/create-charts-and-graphs-online-with-easy-web-based-tool_b5769 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=5769 Mon, 04 May 2009 10:55:18 +0000 Should the Government Change its Rules on SocNet Archiving? Could the federal government be getting in the way of transparent communication between officials and the public? According to The National Journal, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy is caught between a rock and a hard place, battling with its desire to interact more with the public via online social networks and the federal regulations that require everything posted online to also be archived internally.

That’s a lot of records that need to be stored. And it’s quite difficult to store such records when you’re talking about activity across networks like MySpace and Facebook. Private messages sent between users, wall postings, status and mood updates…these are all things that change frequently on social networks, and they are things that quickly and easily convey attitudes amongst users. But they can’t be readily archived. Just think of your Facebook newsfeed, which can be completely renewed in less than a day’s time.
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]]> kristennicole http://socialtimes.com/government-social-networking-archival_b1028#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/government-social-networking-archival_b1028 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=1028 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:33:52 +0000 College Kids and Parents Connect Online. Is This Bad? -Mom and Daughter Image-A new study from the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills in the United Kingdom reports that more British parents are using newer technology to stay connected with their children away at school, according to AllHeadlines.

Now, my mother and I weren’t always the best of friends, but while in college I still called her every Sunday afternoon. Back then, I called her on her landline. She rarely used her cell phone and had no idea how to send or receive text messages. Things have changed in the past few years, and my mother now happily embraces her Blackberry, email and LinkedIn. But how much easier would things have been if my mother had been on an online social network when I was in college?
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]]> kristennicole http://socialtimes.com/college-kids-parents-online_b1010#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/college-kids-parents-online_b1010 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=1010 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:46:09 +0000 Anyone With a Heartbeat (DNA) Can Find Love Poor Lenny. My buddy has been single for quite some time, and I don’t think it’s because his name is Lenny. He’s hit up all the mainstream dating Websites. From Match to PlentyOfFish to eHarmony, it’s been an experiment that has turned up nothing but depleted bank accounts, Russian spammers and an empty heart.

Well his heart might be empty, but as long as his mouth has some saliva, he’s in luck. Meet GenePartner, the Switzerland-based outfit that hopes to take the romance out of finding a partner by breaking it down to genes and chromosomes. continued…

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]]> andrewgr http://socialtimes.com/anyone-with-a-heartbeat-dna-can-find-love_b5569#disqus_thread http://socialtimes.com/anyone-with-a-heartbeat-dna-can-find-love_b5569 http://www.socialtimes.com/?p=5569 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:22:52 +0000 Ludacris Launches WeMix, Revolutionary Music Website wemixDespite public feuds with Bill O’Reilly and Oprah Winfrey, Christopher Brian Bridges aka Ludacris, has carved out a very successful career for himself. The Grammy-award winning rapper has transitioned to the big screen and has even hosted Saturday Night Live.

No media empire would be complete without an authoritative online presence, and Luda is hoping that his new endeavor WeMix will be the jewel in his crown. continued…

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