"Msnbc.com is diving into citizen journalism and social media by acquiring Newsvine.com, a small but innovative player in what is known as “participatory journalism.”" -

A new age in journalism.....? picked by pitim 2 years ago

These links, using both videos and photographs, show us a postmodern world view that makes counter cultural or social commentary statements through different kinds of creative artistic expressions, frequently with a humorous approach. picked by FreeMind 2 years ago

My review of Michelle MacPherson's Social Media Daily guide. picked by vincentrich 2 years ago

As more and more people carry out their lives online, there's less being stored away in dusty attics for loved ones to discover and hang onto. Letters have become e-mails; diaries have morphed into blogs; photo albums have turned virtual and come with tags.. picked by cb__ 3 months ago

World Wildlife Fund China presents on their site some ad prints to promote actions made by this organizations. picked by lemurc 3 years ago

Catholic and other religious social service groups must provide contraceptive coverage through their workplace-sponsored medical insurance programs even if they consider contraception a sin, according to Thursday's ruling by New York state's highest court. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

A moose's friendly behavior has Vermont wildlife officials concerned. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

One of the most unusual deals is to take place next week - the networking and communications technology giant Cisco Systems will acquire the technology asset of Tribe.net, which is a social networking website that is lost and forgotten in the jungles of the Internet. picked by Maxriter 3 years ago

Culture-bound syndromes, Nigeria, and disappearing penises. "And as he felt his penis shrink, Wasiu Karimu screamed and demanded the woman put his penis back. The conductor told them both to get off the bus, and a crowd closed in on the accused, not doubting for an instant that the woman could do such a thing. But as soon as she saw trouble coming, Bad Teeth said, she replaced Wasiu’... read full post picked by psycmoe 1 year ago

It's said, since it starts it never stops. Same count for starting a nice conversation. But how to start it, well with a good mood and nice smile the distrust with the people around you is fading, that’s the first step to the way of gain people’s favor. picked by goldy 3 years ago

Honeybees sterilise their hives with antimicrobial resin, scientists have discovered.

In doing so, they give the whole colony a form of "social immunity", which lessens the need for each individual bee to have a strong immune system. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

The government maintains that an Omaha woman is dead, but Margaret Carol Morris said she's very much alive and fighting to prove it. picked by dollyllama 3 years ago

The White House is collecting and storing comments and videos placed on its social-networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube without notifying or asking the consent of the site users, a failure that appears to run counter to President Obama's promise of a transparent government and his pledge to protect privacy on the Internet. picked by shuallyo 2 months ago

Personally I think computerized voting is worse than hanging chads. But that's me.

Update: Conservatives win. picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago

A lonely child might invent an imaginary friend, but for adults, reprieve from loneliness comes from a less creative source: television. New studies find that humans are sating their craving for friendship by forming relationships with the people on TV. picked by suebe 4 months ago

Receptions are becoming more unique, with a greater focus on fun! A "Mr. and Mrs. Quiz" is just one idea. Try the following: picked by super 3 years ago

Collaboration to do good,Earth, energy, sustenance, Co-existence, how to help, ... presented very well.

Very neat UI, picked by tgkprog 2 months ago

Children who live in the U.S. Northwest's wettest counties are more likely to have autism, but it is unclear why, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Researchers found that women were less likely to buy a product if they believed that the female staff member was more attractive than them as they were considered a direct "social threat". picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

This one picture really tells the whole story. picked by msaleem 3 years ago