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More calls for Venables identity to be released

Social Software News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:44:51 +0000

The BBC has reported that a man who has been subjected to claims he is the killer of James Bulger, has asked for the UK government to reveal who the real murderer is.

Schools in US locked down after threat

Social Software News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:24:11 +0000

A vague threat apparently posted by an Australian on two social networking sites led to the lockdown on Wednesday of all schools in the busy midwestern US city of Minneapolis, officials said.

Tributes pour in for slain officer

Social Software News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:13:16 +0000

The 70-year-old man wounded in a shootout that killed an Ontario police officer remains in critical condition in hospital.

Facebook to add location features?

Social Software News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:43:30 +0000

Beginning next month, Facebook may start telling its users not only what their friends are doing, but also where they’re doing it.

Facebook murderer jailed for 22 years

Social Software News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:53:28 +0000

Paul Bristol flew to Britain from Trinidad to kill Camille Mathurasingh after seeing pictures of her with new boyfriend Camille Mathurasingh met Paul Bristol during the three years she spent working in Trinidad.

Death and the Internet: Facebook status updates from beyond the grave

Social Software News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:33:42 +0000

What would you write if you could update your Facebook status from beyond the grave? Would you bequeath your website and blog to a loved one or would you delete your accounts a ‘ letting your online self ‘die’ with you? Crafting a “digital will” never occurs to most people, experts say, but as we increasingly live our lives online and inside our …

Surfing the Net? Beware of security threats

Social Software News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:18:14 +0000

Recently, tens of thousands of Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo email accounts were hacked.

Area officials fear growth of ’sexting’ among youth

Social Software News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:59:04 +0000

Police Officer Tracey Frost’s mantra these days is telling students that once nude photos of them go from cell phone to cyberspace, they can never be deleted.

24 Hours Vancouver

Social Software News — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:45:47 +0000

Ontario’s PC party says it is launching the first iPhone application for a Canadian politician.

New tax exemptions gain steam in Legislature

Social Software News — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:31:28 +0000

Even as majority Democrats call for the closure of tax loopholes as they try to address the state’s $2.8 billion budget deficit, new exemptions are making their way through the Legislature.

‘Millennials’ plugged-in, optimistic

Social Software News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:55:11 +0000

Americans under 30 are ‘confident, connected open to change,’ a new report says.

Paul Bettany - Bettany ‘Too Boring’ for Social Networking

Social Software News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:41:11 +0000

British actor PAUL BETTANY refuses to use social networking websites because he can’t understand why stars update fans with the mundane details of their life.

Corn farmers say Food Inc. shouldn’t win Oscar

Social Software News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:18:39 +0000

In this undated file movie still released by Magnolia Pictures shows the Orozcos in a scene from “FOOD,Inc.” The corn industry is lashing out at Oscar-nominated documentary “Food Inc.”, that has grossed out grocery shoppers, saying the film is unfair and shouldn’t win.

Teen friends who died hours apart were in Ministry care

Social Software News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:05:18 +0000

Two teenage girls who died only hours apart in Richmond and Burnaby were under the care of the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society.

Social Networking Company Brings Jobs To MSU

Social Software News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:17:06 +0000

A Florida-based social networking company is setting up shop on the campus of Michigan State University.