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Shifts and nuances in the way we communicate online.
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The Ukraine Crisis Briefly Put America’s Culture War in Perspective

The Ukraine Crisis Briefly Put America’s Culture War in Perspective | Communications Major | Scoop.it

When something real happened, Americans found a way to pay attention. [O]n February 24, [when] the invasion began, American social networks, where the culture war normally rages ceaselessly, over COVID policies, school curricula, trans athletes, and more, suddenly went quiet. 

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Social Media Rumours About the Paris Attacks That You Shouldn't Believe

Social Media Rumours About the Paris Attacks That You Shouldn't Believe | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Hoaxes and bad information are circulating online in the aftermath of the Paris attacks.

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Columbia House Files for Bankruptcy

Columbia House Files for Bankruptcy | Communications Major | Scoop.it

If you remember the days of 12 CDs for $1, or 12 cassettes for a penny, you might be surprised that Columbia House had lasted this long. Before there was Netflix and iTunes, Columbia House ruled subscription-based media services. But its modern competitors have drained its profits.


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Wikipedia Emerges as Trusted Internet Source for Ebola Information

Wikipedia Emerges as Trusted Internet Source for Ebola Information | Communications Major | Scoop.it

The encyclopedia’s main Ebola article has had 17 million page views in the last month, rivaling pages from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


The editors of Wikipedia’s Ebola page say they earned a place as one of those credible sources. To protect against misinformation, potential editors must suggest adds or changes to the article on a separately maintained page, where editors review them and decide whether to incorporate them.

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The Internet's Hilarious Reaction to the iPhone 6's Susceptibility to Bending #bendgate

The Internet's Hilarious Reaction to the iPhone 6's Susceptibility to Bending #bendgate | Communications Major | Scoop.it

It’s been a surprisingly tough week for Apple. After initial rave reviews of its iPhone 6, a problem has occurred. Users report that when the phone is placed in pants' pocket, it bends! Add to that an update to iOS 8 update that killed cell service and TouchID on some users’ phones.

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As Paris Terror Attacks Unfolded, Social Media Tools Offered Help in Crisis

As Paris Terror Attacks Unfolded, Social Media Tools Offered Help in Crisis | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Facebook activated its Safety Check tool while Twitter put its new Moments tool to use, highlighting top news tweets about the attacks.

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Ashley Madison Hacking Victims Deserve Empathy, Not Ridicule

Ashley Madison Hacking Victims Deserve Empathy, Not Ridicule | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Many victims of the Ashley Madison extramarital affair website breach have been plunged into despair, some even to the point of contemplating suicide.

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Killer of Cecil the Lion Finds Out That He Is a Target Now, of Internet Vigilantism

Killer of Cecil the Lion Finds Out That He Is a Target Now, of Internet Vigilantism | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Dr. Walter J. Palmer, an American dentist, has been identified as the hunter who killed Cecil the Lion after he was lured out of his sanctuary at Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. The Internet backlash against the dentist has been swift and unforgiving. 

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What's Really Behind the Ridicule of Renée Zellweger's Face

What's Really Behind the Ridicule of Renée Zellweger's Face | Communications Major | Scoop.it

It's plastic surgery shaming, yes, but also about how we think Renée Zellweger is supposed to age.

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Back to the Future: Ontario Family Ends Year of Living Like It's 1986

Back to the Future: Ontario Family Ends Year of Living Like It's 1986 | Communications Major | Scoop.it

An Ontario family of four is coming back to the future after a year of living like it was 1986 -- going without cellphones, computers, tablets, DVDs and other 21st-century staples for an entire 365 days.

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