Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has dominated news and social media since the plane disappeared on March 8. Though the search for the missing plane is ongoing, today Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Rajak gave a press conference stating that the flight “ended” in the Indian Ocean, asserting that there are no survivors. While most of the… Continue reading People Are Outraged at Malaysia Airlines for Texting Families of Flight 370 Passengers
Former President Jimmy Carter Sends Notes by Snail Mail to Avoid NSA Email Surveillance
We’re not the only ones wary of the NSA‘s power to monitor our personal communications. Even former president Jimmy Carter avoids sending personal emails when he can, opting to send notes via snail mail instead. In an interview with NBC’s Andrea Mitchell on Meet the Press, the 39th president said that national surveillance programs have… Continue reading Former President Jimmy Carter Sends Notes by Snail Mail to Avoid NSA Email Surveillance
A New Study Shows that Moods on Facebook Are Infectious
With our hundreds of Facebook friends, we’re bound to come across an angry status or two each day. Seeing those types of posts on Facebook can actually trigger an emotional response, making you feel angry as well according to a study by researchers at the University of California at San Diego. The good news is… Continue reading A New Study Shows that Moods on Facebook Are Infectious
Prime Minister of Turkey Strengthens Twitter Ban
Late Thursday night, the open and free use of Twitter in Turkey ceased to exist when Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan outlawed the use of the social media site. Though many are able to sidestep such bans, these gallant efforts to keep Twitter alive have hit yet another obstacle as the Turkish government strengthens its… Continue reading Prime Minister of Turkey Strengthens Twitter Ban
Reward Your Employees in Style With These 5 Tips
A pat on the back and a firm handshake is the standard when it comes to showing your employees that you appreciate their hard work, but sometimes that’s just not enough. If you really want to reward your top performers so they keep up the good work, then you need to take your appreciation to… Continue reading Reward Your Employees in Style With These 5 Tips
Twitter Experimenting With View Counts for Your Tweets
Have you ever wondered if anyone actually sees your tweets? A new experiment by Twitter might help you find out. Twitter is testing view counts for tweets viewed from its iOS app according to The Verge. Twitter user Lydia J reported seeing counts for the number of times some of her tweets were viewed. As… Continue reading Twitter Experimenting With View Counts for Your Tweets
Frisbee Trick Shot Extraordinaire Brodie Smith Shows Off for March Madness
If you don’t know who Brodie Smith is, this video of his frisbee skills will give you a hint. To celebrate the start of March Madness Smith, master of frisbee trick shots, put on a show throwing frisbees into hoops at Butler University’s Hinkie Fieldhouse basketball arena. Even Butler’s mascot, Blue III the bulldog, participated… Continue reading Frisbee Trick Shot Extraordinaire Brodie Smith Shows Off for March Madness
Our Beloved Solar System’s Mercury is Actually Shrinking
Apparently, it’s possible for planets to shrink, and it’s happening within our very own solar system. Mercury, already the smallest planet, is contracting, causing what appears to be shrinkage. According to research from NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft, the planet closest to the sun has lost about four miles of elevation in some areas. Scientists have known… Continue reading Our Beloved Solar System’s Mercury is Actually Shrinking
