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What Do All of The Red Equal Signs on Facebook and Twitter Profiles Mean? Find Out Why They're Popping Up on Social Media

Nick Cooper — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:15:05 +0000

If you’ve been on Facebook or Twitter today, you’ve undoubtedly noticed several people changing their profile picture to a red equal sign that is spreading rapidly around the web. What is this supposed to signify? The emergence of these symbols is a social media effort to show support for equal human rights as the U.S. Supreme Court [...]

What's the Happiest State in America (According to Twitter)?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:02:37 +0000

Do you need to be cheered up? There’s one place in the US that can turn that frown upside down faster than any other. Hawaii has been named the happiest state in the country. Yes, it’s always sunny. Yes, beaches abound and, yes, you can actually attend a luau with alarming frequency. Those factors may [...]

Hackers Make Burger King Twitter Praise McDonald's

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:00:46 +0000

Things got weird in the burger wars yesterday when hackers broke into the Burger King Twitter page and started firing off pro-McDonald’s tweets. Under the handle McDonalds@BurgerKing, the hackers posted messages which said Burger King had been sold to McDonald’s, accused Burger King employees of on-the-job drug use and posted links to popular hip hop [...]

The Best Twitter Responses to the Royal Baby News

Emerald Catron — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:52:39 +0000

Congratulations are in order for Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton. The two are expecting a baby. Good job, guys! As aways whenever there is any kind of news for anybody, Twitter has gone nuts. Here are the funniest tweets about #royalbaby. Enjoy!

What Does POTUS Mean On Tweets From Presidential Debate

Ken Hayes — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:17:32 +0000

I'll be the first to admit I don't use my twitter account regularly. It is quite apparent though that Twitter is becoming the fastest way to comment on events, such as the Presidential debate. Last night, while watching the debate I was also monitoring tweets from politcal analysts. A word kept coming up that I actually had to look up: POTUS. I honestly hadn't heard what it meant before. Here's an "ahh duhh..." moment.

Vikings vs. 49ers – Social Huddle

Tony Hart — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:20:58 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings face their biggest challenge of the young season when the San Francisco 49ers visit Mall of America Field for a NFC match-up that has the potential to have a lot of Viking fans speaking their minds on social media, and you'll be able to catch all the action right here.

Best Twitter Reactions to the New iPhone 5

Emerald Catron — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:58:37 +0000

So Apple is releasing a new iPhone (again). It’s thinner, lighter, bigger and faster. It comes with headphones that might actually fit your ears. It fits in your hand. It also possesses the ability to explode the Twitterverse. Here’s what people are saying. Can’t wait for the new iPhone 5.I’ve had this mint condition, perfectly [...]

Taylor Swift Becomes Twitter Death Hoax Victim

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:40:28 +0000

Taylor Swift is not dead. The 22-year-old songstress joins a not-so-illustrious group that includes country superstars like Reba McEntire and Garth Brooks, in that she is the latest victim of an online death hoax. Recently, all three of these acts have made membership in a group that no one would want. Thankfully, the ‘Mean’ singer is alive and well and this was all a, well, mean joke.

6 Unwritten Laws Of Facebook That You Probably Follow

Ken Hayes — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:52:42 +0000

I am intrigued with people’s Facebook behavior. It’s a big social experiment that you can watch unfold. Facebook has become it’s own world with it’s own unwritten rules. See for yourself if you find yourself obligated to do these things: 1. Write on someone’s wall for their birthday. Facebook gives us that friendly reminder that [...]

Your Status Update May Be Highlighted On This Site, And Could Cause You Problems

Ken Hayes — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:29:19 +0000

I found a site today that really shows how stupid people can be. It’s an experiment that uses internet search tools on social media sites and pull status updates, tweets, foursquare check in’s, and other social media apps to show you how visible you are. The website is called weknowwhatyou’redoing.com. They have four sections: Who [...]

Lauren Alaina Involved in Dramatic Twitter Fight Over a Boy

Billy Dukes — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:30:15 +0000

Lauren Alaina was shooting flames from her fingertips last night on Twitter, and it sounds like it was over a boy. The teenage singer went back and forth with an unnamed female before going to bed Monday night. She fired several messages across the internet as her fans offered support.

Merle Haggard Joins Twitter, Sends Bizarre Messages

Megan Pacella — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:27 +0000

“Hello Twitter. #FirstTweet.” That’s how Merle Haggard kicked off his new Twitter account yesterday afternoon — but after his inaugural greet tweet, things just got, well, kind of weird. A few moments after greeting his followers, the American icon followed up with: “Greetings all participators, especially all you sweet potaters. There’s always something new . [...]

Jake Owen Arranges a Prom Date for Twitter Follower

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:40:00 +0000

Prom season is quickly approaching, and you know what that means. Grab your favorite country star and get him to help you snag a date for the dance! Well, it worked for one Owensboro Ky. teen and Jake Owen. According to WBKR, Owensboro Catholic High School senior native Tyler Miles didn’t go the conventional route when [...]

Is the Celebrity Tweet Becoming the New 'Autograph'?

Mithun Divakaran — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:30:48 +0000

Social media has the changed the world in so many ways, there’s hardly anybody that hasn’t experienced its impact, no matter how big or small. Twitter in particular has opened doors to celebrities that us commoners never imagined. Why wait for a star outside a restaurant in Beverly Hills to get a scribbled autograph when you could just get a shout-out from them on Twitter? And it has worked for many.

Reba McEntire, Scotty McCreery + More Tweet About Kony 2012 Video

Billy Dukes — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:40:34 +0000

Like much of the world, country stars like Reba McEntire, Scotty McCreery and Martina McBride have been moved to help shine a light on the atrocities of African warlord Joseph Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army.

Is the Department of Homeland Security Tracking You on Facebook and Twitter?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:30:07 +0000

When you’re tweeting or posting on Facebook, you’re probably not thinking about the Department of Homeland Security. But as it turns out, it may very well be thinking about you. The DHS started monitoring social media sites back in February 2011 to stay on top of breaking news — particularly stories related to matters of [...]

2012 Oscars Night Erupts With Tweets Asking, 'Who Is Billy Crystal?'

Nick Romano — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:37:15 +0000

You know you’re getting older when it seems like nobody on Twitter knows who Billy Crystal is. Yeah, you read that right. Loads of people (and by people we mean out-of-touch teens) took to the Twittersphere after seeing the opening of the 2012 Oscars with utter confusion as to who the iconic actor is. [...]

Miranda Lambert Takes a Hit From Chris Brown Via Twitter

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:45:43 +0000

Oh how the plot is thickening between tell-it-like-it-is country gal Miranda Lambert and controversial hip-hop artist Chris Brown. If you haven’t heard, the two have been in a bit of a virtual tiff, with Lambert tweeting her honest feelings for the star who spent time on probation in 2009 for beating then-girlfriend Rihanna. The battle began with Lambert expressing feelings about Brown getting stage time for two Grammy performances this year, and now the male singer is fighting back.

The Pope Gives Facebook and Twitter a 'Like'

Kathy Landin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:47:49 +0000

No one can accuse Pope Benedict XVI of being old-fashioned, even if his beliefs on doctrine are strictly traditionalist. The Pontiff proved he holds his traditional views in a very modern social landscape by praising the usefulness of social media communication.

'Every Tweet Ever' Thinks You Should Be More Creative on Twitter [IMAGES]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:26:13 +0000

A brand new Twitter account called @EveryTweet_Ever is offering up a steady stream of messages in 140 characters or less that mock the banality of the typical Twitter user.

You know, tweets like ‘I don’t want to go to the gym today,” or ‘Sleep is the best‘ or messages to a favorite celebrity that is more or less the same message that everybody sends to that celebrity.