State Proposal Increases Child Care Costs Nov 22, 2009
Affected Families Worry About Affordability. POSTED: 10:50 am HST November 21, 2009UPDATED: 11:04 am HST November 21, 2009. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com/blogs/tech) Nov 22, 2009
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate. com/blogs/tech) / U.S. not ready for cyberwarfare, government warns as attacks rise. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Career Tip: Networking with the bigwigs to gain support for IT Nov 22, 2009
Check LinkedIn, Plaxo, Facebook, and Twitter to see who they mingle with and if you can make a connection that way. Attend events that they attend and rub elbows. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Drug industry presses FDA to allow more online ads Nov 22, 2009
A few drugmakers have begun trying to reach patients via social networking sites like Facebook and YouTube. But overall the industry's online presence trails other sectors, including retail, financial services and computer makers. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Flooded England braces for more rain Nov 22, 2009
Cumbria police said there had been an "overwhelming response" to a Facebook site set up for Barker, with more than 12,000 people pledging their support and leaving tributes. Some on the site suggested the bridge be renamed "Barker's Bridge" in his honor, Cumbria police said. (CNN)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Nov 22, 2009
Sign in now, or log in with your Facebook account ... Log in through Facebook instead. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Drops, not catches, occupy Crabtree's thoughts Nov 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. Four games into his rookie season with the 49ers, Michael Crabtree is contributing nicely with 18 receptions for 215 yards. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pay a fee to pay your rent Nov 22, 2009
TENANTS have been urged to question any agreement that forces them to pay convenience fees to pay their rent. A spokesman for the NSW Tenants Union, Chris Martin, said agents were turning to third-party service providers to limit their costs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Current Account Deficit Narrows Amid Declines in Price of Oil Nov 22, 2009
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Falls on Oil Prices - WSJ.com. WSJ.com is available in the following editions and languages. (Yahoo News -- U.S. Budget)
The Parenting Place Nov 22, 2009
"Charles didn't know how long the Atlanta plant was shut down, but said that it's back at full production now.The existing stock of Eggos will be distributed nationally based on stores' sales histories of the waffles, Charles said."We are working around the clock to restore Eggo store inventories to normal levels as quickly as possible," she wrote in the e-mail.Eggo first hit the shelves in 1960, and its cult following grew in the following years. Kellogg started using the famed slogan "Leggo my... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Detainees Taunt Wis. Troops About Favre Nov 22, 2009
Troops About Favre - Milwaukee News Story - WISN Milwaukee. Family's story will be profiled on ABC's "Find My Family" on Monday night on WISN 12. (KSBW 8, CA)
Pac-10 blackout; LSU fans turning on Miles Nov 22, 2009
The BCS isn't doing itself any favors with its forays into Twitter and Facebook. This is an obvious response to government pressure, but BCS officials saying nothing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
West Coast Bias Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesOregon pulled out a double-OT win at Arizona in a key Pac-10 showdown, but many around the nation didn't see it.How can the game of the day be unseen by so many? What was Les Miles thinking in LSU's loss? How long will Charlie Weis survive? Andy Staples has answers in his Snap Judgments. Nov 22, 2009
The BCS isn't doing itself any favors with its forays into Twitter and Facebook. This is an obvious response to government pressure, but BCS officials saying nothing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
American Express takes aim at PayPal with Revolution Nov 22, 2009
The action by AmEx comes with PayPal expanding its offerings with new ways to transfer money using mobile phones or social networks like Facebook. Revolution "offers a unique card that seems to blend the idea of traditional credit and debit cards with Internet-based payments along the lines of PayPal and Google's service," said Jim Kim of the financial technology website FierceFinanceIT. "We'll see how the other big boys react.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush rally Nov 22, 2009
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush r:/c/a/2006/10/04/BAGEULHT991. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush r:/c/a/2006/10/04/BAGEULHT991. (Yahoo News -- Anti-War Movement)
Top 10 Web moments of the 2000s Nov 22, 2009
Craigslist expansion, YouTube offerings, Facebook all made the list ... Facebook opens up, Twitter takes off (2006): In September, expands from only college students to anyone older than 13. (CNN -- Tech)
Amateurs get chance to animate 'Live Music' Nov 22, 2009
Viewers of the movie "Planet 51," opening in theaters this weekend, will first see "Live Music," a computer-generated short that is a collaboration of 51 animators from 17 countries who were brought together on Facebook ... Mass Animation last year launched a Facebook page, posted the story line and issued a call for animators. (San Francisco Chronicle)
- BRAWLEY: BUHS class of 1979 reunion set 0 Nov 22, 2009
For more information contact Robert Trimm at 760-344-0335, Liz Baran Mamer at 760-344-1096 or Jayne DuBose Rodriquez at 760-344-1730 or look for us on Facebook: BUHS Class of 1979 Reunion. Comments. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Yahoo jumps on Twitter bandwagon to improve search Nov 22, 2009
Although its Web site remains among the most visited on the Internet, Yahoo has been hurt by more trendy hangouts such as Facebook that are luring away Web surfers and advertisers. Yahoo also has been struggling in Internet search. (Longview Daily News, WA)
49ers can't say 'sorry' enough Nov 22, 2009
Owner is asked for jobs, more at Chinatown forum on video. Wednesday, June 15, 2005. (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)
Nonprofits get creative using Twitter and Facebook to make donations easier Nov 22, 2009
They're also making the most of free social-media sites like Twitter and Facebook, and asking supporters to help them spread the word ... The charity is also using Twitter and Facebook to network, post links and share facts, such as " 25 = a week of food for a homeless person in Washington." ... Chase, the consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase, is donating a total of 5 million to more than 100 small and local nonprofits selected by votes from Facebook users. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tips from experts Nov 22, 2009
This year, Staples announced some of its Black Friday deals on its Twitter and Facebook accounts. Walmart also confirmed some of its Black Friday deals last week. (The Palm Beach Post)
With Ellis at top of game, 8 is enough Nov 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. Maybe Monta Ellis is ready to shoulder a heavier load, after all. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Time for a new New Deal for California Nov 22, 2009
Richard Walker,Gray Brechin. Sunday, November 22, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Flood bridge safety checks begin Nov 22, 2009
Some 24,000 people have paid tribute to the policeman on the social networking site Facebook. Police say they are closely monitoring Calva Bridge in Workington and are warning the public not to cross it under any circumstances. (BBC News -- UK)
Ramp up entrepreneurship education, training Nov 22, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009. California's unemployment rate is now officially 12. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Getting social can boost local biz Nov 22, 2009
The most widely used network was Facebook -- and only 33% of those surveyed use it in their business, the students found ... A survey of 2,400 small-business owners by Internet2Go analyst Greg Sterling found that 45% of small companies with fewer than 100 employees use Facebook and Twitter to promote their businesses. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Jim Stitt draws Anchor Steam's labels Nov 22, 2009
Martin Mulkeen, Special to The Chronicle. Saturday, November 21, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stimulus package should focus on jobs. Now. Nov 22, 2009
Stimulus package should focus on jobs. Article:Stimulus package should focus on jobs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Japanese students finally graduate, 60 years late Nov 22, 2009
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. By Andrew Gumbel in Los Angeles. (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)
Internet.com eBook: IT Manager's Guide to Social Networking Nov 22, 2009
Like it or not, your end users are probably using their computers and mobile devices to access social networking applications like Facebook and Twitter ... How to use Facebook safely. (IntranetJournal)
McAfee Warns about "12 Scams of Christmas" Nov 22, 2009
Marcus recommends that you not click on those links but sign into Facebook and other services and look for friend requests from the site itself. Clicking on a link could install malware on your computer or trick you into revealing your password. (CBS News)
Newsweek's Bahari Recalls Iran Detention Nov 22, 2009
Maziar Bahari Talks to 60 Minutes About His 118-Day Ordeal; Says Military Now Rules Iran. During Maziar Bahari's detention in Iran, one of the oddest moments came when his interrogator had the notion that New Jersey was paradise. (CBS News)
Peachtree Road Race Nov 22, 2009
Check Your Peachtree Time. Remembering the Peachtree. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Green jobs help climate, boost social justice Nov 22, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009. Jobs that not only help save the planet but usher individuals and neighborhoods out of poverty - talk about a silver bullet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Cardinal offensive line puts blue collar on Nov 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. The Buffalo Bills used to have the Electric Company because they turned on the Juice, O.J. Simpson. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Letters to the editor Nov 22, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009. I recently returned to Canada after spending a week in your beautiful city. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
The right time for immigration reform Nov 22, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009. The midterm congressional elections, a disappointed electorate and, most likely, more economic pain are all waiting for the country in 2010. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Nov 22, 2009
Facebook was started by Mark Zuckerberg as a social networking site for Harvard undergraduates in 2004. Facebook then expanded to other colleges and universities ... Social networking Web sites, such as MySpace, Facebook, and Friendster have become established forums for keeping in contact with old acquaintances and meeting new ones. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Huckaby: So many things to be thankful for Nov 22, 2009
Speaking of which, I am thankful for all my Facebook friends, including new ones, like Stacey Browning Woodward, and old ones like. well, I don't want to call anybody old, but you know who you are. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Business: (Social) Networkingwhile on the clock Nov 22, 2009
(Social) Networking while on the clock112209business1Athens Banner-Herald Much like telephone, e-mail and text messaging use before them, social networking sites - most notably Facebook and Twitter - have revolutionized the way people communicate and are influencing conduct and activities in the workplace. Businesses find opportunities, challenges with Facebook, Twitter ... Much like telephone, e-mail and text messaging use before them, social networking sites - most notably Facebook and Twitter... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Life-Logging and the Generation Gap over Privacy Nov 22, 2009
Ms. NUSSBAUM: I mean most people that I talk to in their teens and sometimes their early 20s had at the very least something like a MySpace page or a Facebook page ... But you yourself I guess don't keep stuff online or you don't have - do you have a Facebook page or anything like that ... ANDY: I'm 21, and I hate to admit I do have Myspace and Facebook. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
When public and private collide Nov 22, 2009
After all, this was the week in which Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg apologised publicly for messing with his users' privacy and getting it wrong at the massively popular social networking site he created ... As a result of the protests Facebook has made some changes, giving users more control over what information other people can see in their feeds, and this may be enough to defuse the criticism. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Find search helpers that work for you Nov 22, 2009
So, when you click a button, it will automatically open up your Facebook, Orkut or Twitter account, thus eliminating the need to remember umpteen logins and passwords ... You can choose to add a panel with Twitter updates, another one with Facebook news feeds and one more with information on a topic that you normally follow constantly. (India Times)
Protecting Your Privacy in the Virtual World Nov 22, 2009
All but one in this class of eight has a profile on the social networking site Facebook ... Unidentified Woman #2: I picked my roommate over Facebook ... Mr. MAX LAFKIN(ph) (Student, University of Southern California): That it's about fame and kind of popularity because each time you get like a new friend request on Facebook, you know that that's somebody who's looking at your profile now. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
The Week in Review Nov 22, 2009
The policy would define what's OK for teachers and other employees to post on sites like Facebook and what's inappropriate for student-teacher relationships. The subject made headlines when Apalachee High School teacher Ashley Payne resigned after she was confronted about using profanity on her Facebook page and posting pictures of herself drinking alcohol. (Athens Banner-Herald)
More Americans to travel for Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2009
More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving. Article:More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving:/n/a/2009/11/18/national/w104539S78. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Music review: New Century Chamber Orchestra Nov 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. For a hint as to why the New Century Chamber Orchestra continues to garner both praise and loyalty from the Bay Area's canniest music lovers, you need look no further than Thursday's magisterial performance of Richard Strauss' late masterpiece "Metamorphosen.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bulletin Board Nov 22, 2009
com, Facebook and the BHS website. Anyone with the e-mail of any alumni forward this invitation. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Thompson: Craven cowardice in Barrow County Nov 22, 2009
Recently, Barrow County public school officials saw fit to force the resignation of Apalachee High School teacher on the basis of an anonymous e-mail contending that allegedly improper content on the teacher's Facebook social networking page on the Internet had been seen by at least one student ... Her Facebook indiscretions ... A Thursday conversation with some Clarke County educators revealed that they and any number of their peers had pulled down their Facebook pages in response to what... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Man fatally stabbed over NYC subway seat Nov 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. (11-21) 20:17 PST New York (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Online help for holiday shopping Nov 22, 2009
GET SOCIAL. Many consumers are following their favorite brands and retailers to networking Web sites like Facebook and Twitter, where the companies are posting deals not seen in stores ... If you're a regular on Twitter or Facebook, social networks are good places to start shopping. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Suspect's DNA sat in lab as rapes multiplied Nov 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. The San Francisco police evidence lab failed to process DNA samples from the 2007 slaying of a transgender prostitute for two years, leaving the suspect free allegedly to rape and brutalize at least three other transgender women before being arrested, The Chronicle has learned. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dance review: 'Pirates of Penzance' in San Jose Nov 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. Ebullient, athletic, bright as a picture book and blurrily overstuffed, Ballet San Jose's "Pirates of Penzance" is a crowd pleaser by default. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Central Park Jogger a lesson for gang rape case Nov 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. To those who are ready to lock up the Richmond gang rape defendants and throw away the key, Sarah Kunstler has a few words of caution: the Central Park Jogger. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tampa Bay Woman Sues Ex-Boyfriend Over Herpes Nov 21, 2009
Woman Says Former Lottery Winner Didn't Tell Her He Had Herpes. POSTED: 1:21 pm EST November 20, 2009. (7 KETV Omaha)
Tagged.com settles with states in invite fight Nov 21, 2009
Tagged bills itself as the third-largest social networking site in the United States after Facebook and MySpace. It has more than 80 million members worldwide, most of whom live outside the U.S.. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Facebook survival guide for adults Nov 21, 2009
Facebook survival guide for awkward adults - Tech and gadgets- msnbc ... Facebook survival guide for awkward adults. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Follow The Beacon on Twitter and Facebook Nov 21, 2009
Tue Jan 06, 2009, 05:14 PM EST. You can sign up for Tweets from The Beacon by visiting or searching on Twitter for actonbeacon. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Facebook acts on follower trade Nov 21, 2009
Facebook has an estimated 250million users worldwide. Facebook has threatened legal action against a service that sells friends on the social networking site ... It said it would take the action against marketing firm USocial unless it stopped violating Facebook's rights. (BBC News -- Technology)
Students Occupying Kerr Hall Make Demands Nov 21, 2009
The group of students called "I support the Kerr Hall Demands!" posted the list of demands, which include repealing the 32 percent fee increase, on Facebook ... A list of demands from the group "I support the Kerr Hall Demands!" was posted on Facebook ... The following is the list of the demands posted on the "I support the Kerr Hall Demands" Facebook Group, which had more than 500 members as of Friday afternoon. (KSBW 8, CA)
Woe is Bebo: site to shut down in Australia Nov 21, 2009
Bebo Australian operations killed by Facebook ... THE Facebook juggernaut has claimed the scalp of AOL Time Warner's $US850 million ($921 million) acquisition of Bebo, with the social media site tipped to close its Australian operation before Christmas as part of a global retreat and rethink ... Bebo's woes follow the troubles Facebook has inflicted on News Corp's one-time darling MySpace, which has been forced to reposition itself as a leader in the online music area and let Facebook dominate... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Five tech tools of the trade Nov 21, 2009
Embracing sites such as , Facebook or LinkedIn could work as marketing vehicles for your business, whether you're in retail, production, manufacturing, recruitment, beauty or fashion. How. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
* FEATURE : Americans taking up running in record numbers Nov 21, 2009
Michael Giordana, a sports sociologist at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, believes there are three aspects fueling the running boom: People inspired by the Olympics last year, increased social networking X for example runners opening Facebook pages to collect money for charity X and a reaction to what he called the obesity epidemic. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Emerson Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 85th year Nov 21, 2009
The Auxiliary wants members of all demographics, according to Lehmann, but they re making a push for younger members through targeted marketing strategies, including Web-based initiatives such as Facebook profiles, Twitter accounts and e-mail blasts, as well as promotional spots on local radio stations and messages in church bulletins. Looking to the future, Lehmann said her goals are for the Auxiliary to have fun, engage the membership and attract new members, engage new technology and partner... (Lincoln Journal, MA)
