Archive for May, 2007
Twitter: Where Instant Message Meets Social Networking
Andy just got spammed. Tom is listening to a podcast. Molly is thinking about her thesis and reading a book. (Good for you, Molly.) How do I know all of this about people I’ve never met before? They are Twittering, which is the type of rapid fire, short bursts of communication you do on […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007 under social networking, Your Digital Kids.
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College Grads Can Use the Web to Market Themselves
It’s a competitive world out there and millions of graduates are about to be pounding the pavement trying to get a toe-hold in the working world. I’ve been thinking about how the technology they love so much can help them differentiate themselves from the masses. Check out my Yahoo! column where I show […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007 under Uncategorized, social networking, college.
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New Barbie Web Site is a Missed Opportunity
It was inevitable that Barbie would meet social networking. BarbieGirls is a new virtual world, not unlike many other virtual worlds, except that this center of attention is on the things that Barbie cares about most passionately: room decoration, fashion, and chat. (Gag me with a spoon!)
Posted: May 17th, 2007 under internet safety, social networking, young children and Internet.
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Keeping Safe on the College Campus
In light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, the safety and well being of their college students is first and foremost on many parents’ minds. And it’s more than just campus lock-downs and security. It’s a question of mental balance and well being. Here are a few tips excerpted from my most recent […]
Posted: May 2nd, 2007 under college, health and safety.
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