Social networks act as political rallying sites, report says
A Pew Research Center report indicated that online social networks have become political hotspots in the United States.
Internet
Apr 25, 2013
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Newsroom cuts a boon for PR but a turnoff for readers, report finds
Widespread cost cutting in newsrooms has led to less investigative journalism, more weather and traffic reports and greater opportunities for lobbyists to get their message into the media, a US report has found.
Social Sciences
Mar 19, 2013
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Earth Hour says campaign spreads to 50 countries
A campaign by global environmental movement Earth Hour to get promises of action from individuals and organisations has spread to at least 50 countries, its chief executive said Wednesday.
Environment
Feb 27, 2013
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NY mayor launches bid to help tech startups
Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday launched an initiative to attract high-tech startups, the latest step in his campaign to turn New York into an East Coast version of Silicon Valley.
Business
Feb 19, 2013
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Using new media to save the old: Facebook co-founder explains new foray into publishing
For most college students wanting to leave their mark on the world, having helped Mark Zuckerberg launch Facebook would be more than enough. But Chris Hughes '06, who helped to lead the social network's growth in its early ...
Internet
Feb 11, 2013
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Tendency to fear is strong political influence
It's no secret that fear is a mechanism often used in political campaigns to steer public opinion on hot-button issues like immigration and war. But not everyone is equally predisposed to be influenced by such a strategy, ...
Social Sciences
Feb 5, 2013
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Microsoft's 2Q earnings dip despite Windows 8 lift (Update)
Microsoft's latest quarterly earnings slipped, even as the world's largest software maker showed modest progress adjusting to a shift away from the personal computers that have been its financial foundation for decades.
Business
Jan 24, 2013
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Desire for fame scale can help advertisers
(Phys.org)—A Murdoch University researcher has developed a scale to measure a person's desire for fame which he hopes can be used by the marketing industry to tailor campaigns to a celebrity-obsessed audience.
Economics & Business
Jan 16, 2013
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Review: Making Facebook a warmer, smaller space
(AP)—A woman I haven't spoken to in six years is pregnant with her second son. Another college acquaintance reads the Bible a lot. A high school classmate likes to rant about politics. A college dormmate thinks he works ...
Internet
Dec 26, 2012
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Internet ad revenue rises 18 pct to $9.3B in 3Q
(AP)—Internet advertising hit a new high in the third quarter as marketers continued to shift money from print and broadcasting.
Business
Dec 19, 2012
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