Are websites like Pinterest, Tumblr and Facebook enabling eating disorders? And can they really do anything to stop it?
San Marino’s ‘Facebook’ Lyrics Get Song Banned from Eurovision
For the writers behind San Marino’s Eurovision 2012 entry, “Facebook, Uh, Oh, Oh,” the emphasis has definitely shifted to “Uh, Oh.” That’s because officials behind the Eurovision Song Contest—the pan-European singing …
Reading While Eating for March 19: A Look Back
Monday’s links remember the good old days with 1960s literature and Bob Dylan retrospectives.
Has Spring Break Been ‘Facebooked Into Respectability’?
Thanks to social media, college kids’ vacation plans might be just a little tamer from now on.
After Social-Media Backlash, Rush Limbaugh Starts Tweeting
Controversial radio personality Rush Limbaugh is joining one of the platforms that drove sponsors from his show. The conservative talk show host announced his plans to begin tweeting under his handle, @limbaugh,
‘Kony 2012’ Documentary Becomes Most Viral Video in History
“Kony 2012,” a 30-minute documentary about Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, was viewed more than 100 million times in just under a week, making it the most viral video in history, Mashable reports.
According to Visible …
Woman Discovers Her Husband’s Other Wife on Facebook
A Washington woman got quite a surprise when Facebook’s “People You May Know” feature reportedly recommended a potential contact. The two women certainly had something in common: a husband.
The woman’s identity has remained …
Six Things We Learned from Obama’s Facebook Timeline
President Obama’s official Facebook page has migrated to the new Timeline format, and his 2012 campaign staff has filled it with achievements, memories and fun biographical facts.
Judge: Apologize to Estranged Wife on Facebook, or Go to Jail
College Humor: School-Themed Memes Are Taking Off
From condescending Willy Wonka to “S–t Girls Say” parodies, college students get in on the Internet inside jokes.
Reading While Eating for February 21: The Art of Food
Tuesday’s links feature artwork made from caramel and coffee. (And no, it’s not a macchiato.)
Nephew Sues Uncle Over Awkward Facebook Photos
Can you take legal action after an embarrassing photo tag?