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I read something disturbing online the other day. It said that the most common time of year for suicide is the months of April and May. Quoted within the piece was a sociologist who suggested that despite the common suspicion that the holiday season brings about the heaviest feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety –… Continue Reading

I have a horrible habit of explaining to readers why I titled a post the way I did. And old habits die hard. So; I was going to title this post ‘Spring Social’. But, my blog titles are generally alliterative & catchy – and Spring is a time for new beginnings – so I decided… Continue Reading

Social Security is a program that was implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression to protect senior citizens from facing poverty after their working years. It is also a remarkably boring topic for a blog post. So let’s talk about Social MEDIA Security instead. As a business, having your Twitter (or Facebook) hacked… Continue Reading

I don’t (think I) have to remind you that the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament begins this Thursday. I also assume you’re aware of some of the more unfortunate historical traditions of the course at which it’s played. In case you’re not: — Up until 1982, caddies had to be of African-American descent, and only since… Continue Reading

If you aren’t a Millennial or an avid Twitter user, the answer to your question is no, I didn’t fall asleep on my keyboard when titling this blog post. Online acronyms began with us Generation Y-ers upon the advent of AOL Instant Messenger, and continue to be a staple of internet communication today. Of course,… Continue Reading

I’ve long been criticized for lacking pithiness in my social media blogs. So fine – a lot of things happened in social media and you should know about them. ★ Mark Zuckerberg plans on constructing a political group that will aim to address immigration, education, and research legislation. ★ Long time Bulls and Lakers head… Continue Reading

If you’re an economist, forgive the rest of us for being somewhat surprised by this recent study from of the Mayo Clinic. The yearlong study concluded that individuals who were rewarded with financial incentives for weight loss stuck with exercise/diet programs longer and lost more weight than those who were not rewarded financially. The average weight… Continue Reading

My favorite social media platform turns seven years old tomorrow – ahh, they grow up so fast. We remember when it was just a small bird and it let people text random thoughts to “40404″ that showed up on a public message board. And how about in 2009 when it allowed users to make “Lists”… Continue Reading

For someone who created one of the most high-powered communication platforms in history, it’s unlikely that person would describe themselves as a “shy loner.” But Jack Dorsey did just that during an airing of 60 minutes last night. Dorsey invented Twitter, and while sitting opposite Lara Logan, Dorsey modestly nodded as Logan noted Twitter’s use… Continue Reading

Social Media offers us opportunities that – as recently as a decade ago – we never thought possible. Personally, I’ve conversed with professional athletes, planned vacations with friends who live hundreds of miles away, and secured employment – all thanks to (as my friend Liz calls it) media that is social. But for every convenience… Continue Reading