The propaganda potential of blogs — noted by former Bush adviser Dan Bartlett, who said many conservative sites “regurgitate exactly” what the administration tells them — isn’t lost on the U.S. government: in…
I’ve already received some responses to my post about politicos and media folks who use the”microblogging” tool Twitter. It’s no surprise that WCCO’s Jason de Rusha tweets, and he points out that
Rep. Betty McCollum and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, both D-Minn., joined Sen. Joe Lieberman, Ind-Conn., in criticizing video game retailers, parents and the gaming industry over growing violence in video games and a lax enforcement of ratings systems on violent and…
A popular but embattled social networking service may still have PR problems concerning privacy — and so might its CEO.
Late last week a computer security expert reported that even if Facebook users…
Open Circuit is a Twin Cities knowledge- sharing network of local open source technology enthusiasts on a mission to demystify computers and information technology. That means…
In what interest groups are calling a victory for personal privacy, the popular social networking site Facebook.com said Thursday night it would make changes to its new Beacon service.
The service, which collects…
When you use Facebook, the popular social networking service, do you know where your personal data might end up?
The rapidly expanding site, recently valued at $15 billion, has continually added features that allow users…
As word comes out who was behind the infamous anti-Hillary Clinton “1984″ ad, it’s worth noting who was not behind it: Minneapolis adman Bill Hillsman, who created memorable ads for Paul Wellstone and…
In 2004, technology and its users made a mark on the presidential race – Howard Dean innovated in his campaign’s use of the Internet for fundraising and grassroots outreach, and several storylines emerged from the blogosphere and made their way…
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