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Believe It or Not, Facebook Could Save Your Life

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 24, 2012 at 3:44 PM

 

facebook like thumbsA little while back, a friend of mine was in need of a kidney donation, and just hearing about her waiting game was stressful in itself. I so admired her bravery through that whole process. As it turned out, her husband donated his to someone else, and in turn, she was able to take advantage of a kidney donation chain. It worked out so well for them, thank goodness! 

Now, there's even more good news about how Facebook may be helping others track down kidney donors. In a study of almost 100 Facebook pages set up for the purpose, researchers found that nearly one-third had potential donors step forward to check if they were compatible, and one in eight actually found a donor this way. Awesome!

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'Offensive' Mastectomy Photos Banned in Another Facebook Fail

Posted by Linda Sharps
on May 24, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Another day, another infuriating account of Facebook causing all sorts of personal offense with their questionable photo policy. I'm still reeling from the story of how Facebook deleted pictures of a mom's dying baby boy, and the latest is that the social media giant has banned a British woman's topless photos.

I know what you're thinking: Topless photos? That's nudity! Well, is it still nudity if it doesn't show a breast? Because this mom of two shared a photo session that was meant to commemorate having won her battle with breast cancer after having a mastectomy.

In other words, Joanne Jackson may be topless in some of the images—but the photos are hardly X-rated. They show a triumphant, courageously strong woman sharing her scar with the world.

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Technology LOL

People Who Park Like Jerks Will Now Pay the Price (VIDEO)

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on May 24, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Parking DoucheWe've all been there. You circle and circle a parking lot only to finally find a spot ... or what you think is a spot. But when you try to pull in, you realize only one-third of it is available because some douche decided he needed one and two-thirds spaces for his Prius. Or, even worse, you come out and find someone parked so close to your door that you have to crawl through the passenger side.

Douche parkers are some of the most inconsiderate, infuriating humans on earth, and beyond risking some serious vandalism charges or your physical well being, there's no effective way to stop their douchery. Until now.

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Technology Tech Talk

Facebook's Rumored New Look Is ‘Like’ Worthy

Posted by Emily Abbate
on May 23, 2012 at 4:46 PM

FacebookI'm getting a little tired of hearing all about Facebook all of the time. I'm already guilty of spending a bazillion pointless hours a week on the time suck as it is. Nevertheless, the latest FB rumor thankfully has nothing to do with their big time stock. In fact, it's about the look of the website. Seems that the honchos in Silicon Valley are working on a tweaking the site's design ... again.

Surprising? Not at all. Heck, it's been like at least four months since the Timeline ambush, right? It's about time for some tweaks. Not to worry, Timeline is here to stay. And dare I say it, these could actually be useful and interesting changes!?

See what could be happening to your Facebook page, here:

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Technology Love & Learn

'Teen Mom' Maci Bookout's Latest Twitter Move Will Save Her From Heartache

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 23, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Maci BOokout and BentleyPhoto of Maci and son Bentley captioned, "The one thats ALWAYS been there."After a sad breakup, the last thing you need is to read your ex's status updates or tweets. But that doesn't stop many of us from thinking social media stalking is an acceptable activity to engage in, even whilst attempting to get over someone. Thankfully, Teen Mom's Maci Bookout knows better.

Following what appeared to be a dramatic split -- involving a sketch-tastic nude photo requests from her supercross racer BF Kyle Regal to Maci's friend, country singer Cady Groves -- Maci's made it official on Twitter. Not with chatty tweets about the breakup, but by unfollowing Regal and deleting all of their mushy photos from her Instagram/Twitter feed.

Good. Call. Maci!

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Technology Love & Learn

Innocent Facebook Updates Will Lead to Your Worst Wedding Nightmare

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 22, 2012 at 10:24 PM

woman typing at a deskI've been told that I'm living a real-life version of Everybody Loves Raymond. For the records, I'm Debra. My fiance is Raymond. And his parents are Marie and Frank. Add in the fact that we are currently planning our spring 2013 nuptials, and you've got a recipe for a lot of migraines. The latest: A 101 lesson on why brides-to-be must be careful about what they post on Facebook (or Twitter, for that matter).

Oh, sure, when you're first starting out in your blissfully engaged bubble you believe the entire Internet is yours for the taking. Pinterest is your oyster! Twitter is your go-to spot for crowd-sourcing info on any and everything wedding! And Facebook is your familiar stomping ground to share not just your shiny new relationship status but your highs and lows along the oft bumpy road to "I do," as well. Just booked the venue? Found the dress of your dreams? Decided on a cake flavor? Hooray! Share with friends in a status update!

Or don't. No, really, don't.

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Love & Sex Rant

Mark Zuckerberg's Wedding Was His Most Brilliant Scheme Yet

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 21, 2012 at 5:21 PM

priscilla chan mark zuckerberg wedding photoSo, by now you've probably heard that filthy rich Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg got married over the weekend to longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan, in what could be described as the Royal Wedding of Silicon Valley. But completely unlike the 2011 nuptials of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, there was zero lead-up and anticipation for the general public. In fact, it sounds like even their closest family and friends, who were invited to the wedding, were caught off-guard, as they were told they would be attending a soiree for Priscilla's med school graduation. Wonder if Zuck's folks even knew the real scoop ahead of time?!

And if not ... oh man do I envy these blissful newlyweds! That's right. I'm not lamenting the fact that I didn't just make bank like Zuck did on the Facebook IPO. Oh no. I am more envious of his spontaneous "I do"s!

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Technology Heartbreaking

Facebook Deletes Photos of Mom's Dying Baby & Shows Its Heartless Side Again

Posted by Linda Sharps
on May 21, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Oh, Facebook. Like banning breastfeeding photos wasn't bad enough, now they're under fire for deleting pictures that a mom posted of her dying baby boy.

Grayson was born on February 15 with anencephaly, a rare but fatal neural tube birth defect. His parents, who already knew about his condition, had arranged for a photographer to take pictures of him, knowing they had only a few precious hours before he passed away.

The photos are heartbreakingly beautiful to see: baby Grayson being held by family members, surrounded by love. Unbelievably, these are the same images Facebook deleted—before banning Grayson's mom Heather Walker from the site for 24 hours after she tried putting them up again.

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Love & Sex Awww!

Mark Zuckerberg Gave Priscilla Chan One Heck of a Wedding Present

Posted by Jeanne Sager
on May 20, 2012 at 10:39 AM

Mark Zuckerberg Priscilla ChanThey say timing is everything. And now we know why Mark Zuckerberg went public with Facebook this week. He needed a really good wedding gift when he married long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan in private. Aww!

Put it that way, and all the bad stuff we're always hearing about Zuck in the news kind of pales, doesn't it? It sounds like a pretty darn romantic gesture.

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Technology This Just In

Facebook Goes Public: 5 Damn Good Reasons Not to Care

Posted by Catherine Donaldson-Evans
on May 18, 2012 at 5:00 PM

So there's this whole thingie buzzing today about the Facebook IPO. Translation: Facebook goes public. Translation: Now you can buy Facebook stock. You've heard the chatter about how it's the biggest social media news and the most lucrative tech deal like maybe ever. Everybody is thrilled. La di da. Whoop di do.

Except, honestly, I'm having a hard time caring. And I'm guessing many of you are too.

If you just can't get excited about Facebook now being owned by shareholders -- or don't really know what that means -- and you are even less jazzed about Mark Zuckerberg becoming richer and more annoying than he already was (wait, who's Mark Zuckerberg again?), you aren't alone. In fact, my suggestion would be to embrace your Facebook IPO apathy and embrace it tightly.

Read on for 5 very good reasons not to care a hoot about Facebook going public.

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