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For Facebook ‘Hacker Way’ Is Way Of Life

Social Software News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:30:36 +0000

For most people, that word means something malicious - shady criminals who listen in on private voicemails, or anonymous villains who cripple websites and break into email accounts.

Developments related to Google privacy initiative

Social Software News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:21:21 +0000

Jan. 24: Google announces a plan to link user data across its email, video, social-networking and other services.

Gay Slur Sparks Action in Area High Schools

Social Software News — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:43:13 +0000

In less than a week, more than 1,000 Facebook users, including some from Weston, Wilton and Joel Barlow high schools, have promised to fight cyber-bullying. After a gay slur appeared on a Twitter account said to belong to a student at Ridgefield High School, students from Easton, Weston, Wilton and across the country have banded together in an … (more)

Facebook IPO Turns Graffiti Artist David Choe Into Multi-Millionaire

Social Software News — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:18:58 +0000

The decision seven years ago by a Korean-American muralist and graffiti artist to turn down thousands of dollars in cash for his work painting murals on the walls of Facebook’s first office in Palo Alto, Calif., has made him a very, very, rich man.

Attack on Kenya orphanage yields $80k in donations

Social Software News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:40:25 +0000

Anthony Omari earned the still-fresh 11-stitch scar that runs from his forehead to his upper lip in 1 of the noblest ways imaginable: By taking a machete to the face while defending a Kenyan orphanage from thieves.

Vietnam’s tech-savvy youngsters take on the censors

Social Software News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:16:12 +0000

When student Nguyen Hong Nhung saw “Killer with a Festering Head” on someone’s smartphone, she wanted the banned comic book too.

Facebook plans to sell stock in open market

Social Software News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:32:52 +0000

Both the New York Times and CNBC report that paperwork is expected to be handled over to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday in order to sell stock.

Facebook to file $5 billion IPO Wednesday: IFR

Social Software News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:18:42 +0000

Reuters West Coast bureau chief Jonathan Weber says the difference between Facebook and tech IPOs of the 1990s is that Facebook already has substantial revenue and profit.

Nerds Mourn Passing of Social Network that Isn’t Facebook and Isn’t Even Dead [Internet]

Social Software News — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:50:23 +0000

What is a “Bebo?” Is it a) a new Internet nickname for Justin Bieber or b) a social network you have never heard of as a result of its stint as an AOL property that was sold at an $840 million loss ? According to a lot of unexpected weeping on Twitter, it’s the second of these two things.

After Opponent’s Taunt, Feinstein Takes To Twitter

Social Software News — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:35:45 +0000

She created a Twitter account and tweeted for the first time after a Republican challenger accused her of being out of touch with voters because she wasn’t active on Facebook or Twitter.

Video: Facebook IPO expected to raise $10 billion

Social Software News — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:42:36 +0000

Facebook, the number one social network, is expected to it’s ready to sell stock.

Occupy protest resurfaces in Oakland after lull

Social Software News — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:28:01 +0000

It started peacefully enough: A midday rally at City Hall and a march. But as the day wore on, Oakland was hit by the most turbulent protests in weeks as Occupy demonstrators clashed repeatedly with police, leaving more than 400 people arrested.

Firing of TV host a victory for Pakistani liberals

Social Software News — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:04:46 +0000

In this May 25, 2010 file photo, a Pakistani couple walk by the sea on Clinfton beach in Karachi, Pakistan.

Before IPO, Facebook Takes the Fight Against Clickjacking to the Courts

Social Software News — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:55:22 +0000

Facebook is turning to the courts to fight the “clickjacking” scourge which sometimes plagues the social networking site.

New executive for B.C. Fruit Growers Association

Social Software News — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:02:02 +0000

Kirpal Boparai of Kelowna has been elected president during the BCFGA’s 123rd annual general meeting in Kelowna Friday, while Vernon’s Jeet Dukhia is the vice-president. COMMENTING ETIQUETTE: To encourage open exchange of ideas in the BCLocalNews.com community, we ask that you follow our guidelines and respect standards.