Guardian readers: the funniest things (on the internet) in 2021 – chosen by you! | Social media
Last week Guardian Australia staff shared the things on the internet that made them laugh hardest in the past 12 months. We asked you to reciprocate by sharing your online nuggets and, judging by what you came back with, you jumped at the chance to chuckle at Covid, the climate crisis and limbless croissants. 1. […]
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Faster Internet displaces social capital in the UK
Andrea Geraci, Mattia Nardotto, Tommaso Reggiani, Fabio Sabatini 12 February 2022 Social capital, including networks and relationships, civic engagement, and trust, is central to a well-functioning society. This column examines the relationship between social capital and internet access in the UK. The findings show that following broadband take-up, civic and political engagement systematically declines with […]
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How to Make It Rain: Social Media Marketing for Lawyers | On Balance Search Consultants
Leveraging Social Media Gone are the days of attending endless events every week. Nothing beats nor will ever replace face-to-face networking. Social media extends your message to your prime prospects, amplifies what the firm specializes in, making the process of business development more efficient and effective. “If you want to make it rain, the best […]
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Internet obsessives scour Florida reserve for Laundrie clues showcasing possible ‘gator bones’ on social media
After the partial skeletal remains of Brian Laundrie were found in a park connected to the Carlton Reserve, internet-obsessed sleuths have been scouring the area searching for additional clues. Mr Laundrie was the person of interest in the disappearance and death of his fiancé, Gabby Petito. Ms Petito’s body was found on 19 September and […]
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Teens Don’t Need Smartphones & Social Media
(gpetric/iStock/Getty Images) Here’s a pro-tip from this mother of five: Just say no to smartphones and social media. The power struggle between Congress and Big Tech is heating up in the wake of bombshell whistleblower allegations about Instagram’s harmful effects on the mental health of teenagers. In response, Republican senator Marsha Blackburn and Democratic senator […]
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