Gay and lesbian job seekers face discrimination
A new study shows that discrimination of gay and lesbian job seekers is commonplace within both private firms and the public sector in the UK.
Social Sciences
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The social implications of teens leaving Facebook
For years, Facebook grew in size and influence at a staggering rate. But recent reports suggest its hold on users —particularly in the developed world —may be weakening.
Internet
Oct 11, 2018
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Internet lifestyles leave digital estates for descendants
As lives move increasingly online, Legacy Locker is building virtual safe-deposit boxes where people can leave digital estates for descendants.
Internet
Aug 7, 2010
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Facebook membership hits 500 million mark
The number of people using Facebook hit the 500 million mark on Wednesday, meaning one in every 14 people on the planet has now signed up to the online social-networking service.
Internet
Jul 21, 2010
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Facebook tuning privacy controls to appease critics
Facebook on Saturday said it plans to simplify privacy controls at the popular social-networking service to appease critics.
Internet
May 23, 2010
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Big Apple grows as a base for tech companies
Alexis Ohanian's company, Reddit, was based in New York four years ago when it decided to follow the yellow chip road to Northern California.
Business
Jan 12, 2011
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China's biggest microblog tops 200 million users
A popular social networking service used by Chinese people to vent their anger over a deadly July train crash now has more than 200 million users, owner Sina.com said Thursday.
Internet
Aug 18, 2011
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Analysis: Facebook's Graph Search takes different tack
Looking for a reason to spend more time on Facebook? CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his crew of social-software gurus are convinced their new Graph Search function is just what you need.
Internet
Feb 7, 2013
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US 'concerned' by new Vietnam social media curbs
The United States on Tuesday said it was "deeply concerned" over a sweeping new Internet law in Vietnam which bans bloggers and social media users from sharing news stories online.
Internet
Aug 6, 2013
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Iran bans popular social networking service
An Iranian state-owned news website is saying authorities have banned a popular cell-phone based social networking service.
Internet
Dec 19, 2013
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