October 10, 2012
Poodle skirts could become a fad in the 60’s when there was no Internet. Today, the World Wide Web helps a fad go ballistic within a blink of an eye. We capture it on smartphones and YouTube videos, and wild memes spread the fire. Here’s taking a look at 10 Internet fads that took the world by storm. Some briefly; some for a few years more.
Keep Reading »
September 26, 2012
The Microsoft YouthSpark initiative is a program that seeks to partner with non-profits, governments, and other social stakeholders in an effort to create opportunities for 300 million youth through a range of global programs. The program at its core is about youth empowerment through education, employment and entrepreneurship.
Keep Reading »
August 7, 2012
Verizon has launched a free HopeLine app for Android that enables people to connect to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (a 24 hour support service) and access vital information that may help to keep the social evil at bay. The Android app is a part of Verizon’s HopeLine program that collects and recycles old cellphones to victims of domestic abuse.
Keep Reading »
July 30, 2012
Sometimes there are individuals who simply just don't do well with social situations that most people face everyday. Do you have trouble going through drive-thru restaurants? Have you ever had problems talking to people while at a party? Then it's likely you know exactly the type of issues that I am talking about. Honestly, I completely get it. But I have gotten a lot better with it.
Keep Reading »
July 24, 2012
Anon22 discovered Internet porn when he was just 12 years old. For around 10 years, Anon22 has enjoyed pornography using his computer once or twice a day, a compulsion that he claims ruined his social life and limited long-term employment opportunities. We've gone out to learn more about this phenomenon, and discovered an amazing group of Internet users trying to kick the habit together.
Keep Reading »
June 20, 2012
Having a roommate is a great way to save money, not just on the rent, but also on other bills. Apart from helping your finances, sharing your home with a friendly and caring person has many more advantages. You can cook together, share household chores, and your roommate can take care of the apartment when you travel. Having shared apartments and houses for most of my life, I can tell you a thing or two about what to look for in a roommate.
Keep Reading »
April 27, 2012
Are your ears burning? Did you click on this title to find out what those awful non-Americans think Americans are doing wrong this time? If so, maybe this article is written for you more than you'd like to believe, whether you're American or not. See it all in action than in the melting pot of the web where people from all walks of life are thrown in together.
Keep Reading »
April 19, 2012
Social networking isn't for everyone, but it's now such a massive part of all our lives, whether we embrace or reject the notion, that it can no longer be ignored. But are social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ a force for good or evil? As with most questions there are multiple angles to approach this quandary from.
Keep Reading »
April 12, 2012
I have accounts on several social networking sites, and spend far too long on them writing my own updates and reading the updates of others. I enjoy doing so, being able to interact with friends, family, and random strangers online in a controlled environment. For someone who works at home, this is a big positive. However, social networking sites aren't a wholly positive influence on the world.
Keep Reading »
April 11, 2012
The value of social networks such as Facebook is connecting with your friends to know what you and they have been up to. Most of the time though, these updates are made in reference to something that’s already past. Enter Foreca.st, a smart twist on the check-in phenomenon that aims at helping you plan ahead so that you and your friends can meet up in the future.
Keep Reading »
April 11, 2012
Sooner or later, a social networking site for video blogging is going to be as popular as Twitter and Facebook. With more and more people owning cellphone video cams, it makes sense to shoot and post a quick video to your friends and followers. Well, it looks like a fairly new iPhone and Android app named Socialcam might very well become the Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram of video sharing on the net.
Keep Reading »
April 5, 2012
A lot of cyberbully "gurus" tell kids about making online posts - that what you post online you can never take back. The thing is, that's not entirely true. I'm here to give you a small dose of reality - the world is a heck of a lot bigger than that, and whatever some moron posts about you isn't really as bad as you may think.
Keep Reading »
March 30, 2012
Technology continues to do its bit. From search engines that donate with every search to biggies with their outreach programs in the rural parts of the world. So, with this background let’s look at five web services which help non-profits work effectively on social change.
Keep Reading »
March 29, 2012
I personally cannot fathom the mindset of people who queue for the latest gadget on launch day. I've tried, I really have, but I think it's a bizarre choice to queue up for hours or even days, through all weathers, purely in order to purchase a next-gen device in person. There is absolutely no need to ever queue for a new gadget on day one as, the Internet means queuing is unnecessary.
Keep Reading »
March 26, 2012
For years bullying had been thought of as a necessary rite of passage to adulthood. If bullying is a devil’s trait, then we as concerned citizens and parents can play protectors. Educating ourselves about how to recognize a serial bully and deal with him is a first step. Maybe these five websites can be important stops on that journey.
Keep Reading »
