Living - Oct. 11, 2009
Facebook friends with privileges
The other night, Janet wondered aloud as to how many ex-girlfriends I had as Facebook friends. Not that she was stressed or upset, just a little playfully jealous. "Off the top of my head there's a few missing, but a good number," I responded. "Whatev," she retorted. I couldn't help but laugh at the minor showing of insecurity from my otherwise strong, confident wife.
Tags: facebook, social networking, retrosexuals

Living - Oct. 7, 2009
Twitter is no place for twits
When do your employees stop becoming representatives of your company and start becoming private citizens? When are they officially off the clock? When they walk out the door at the end of the work day, are they private citizens who are no longer held to the same standards of behavior? When they get home, are they no longer considered to be on the job?
Tags: twitter, tweets, social networking, nick barnett, green bay packers

Living - Oct. 7, 2009
I'll have some social media with a side of Wiki
I've said it before ... social media is a massive, unstoppable, robot-killing, earth-shattering force akin to the Internet itself or sliced bread (really awesomely sliced, still warm, cinnamon bread with butter). And I'll say it again.
Tags: sidewiki, social networking, internet

Living - April 26, 2009
Sound-off: Is Facebook a waste of time?
Anyone who uses the social networking site Facebook knows that it can suck up your time. However, most would agree that there is an upside to Facebook, too. So, is Facebook worthwhile or is it a big waste of time? Sound off, readers, on cyber social networking.
Tags: facebook, social networking

Living - March 22, 2009
The accidental resume
Say you're one of the people out there looking for a job. Or, for that matter, have a job and wish to move elsewhere. You place your paper resume, portfolio or calling card at the feet of a potential employer, and what do you think happens?
Tags: social networking, social media, facebook, twitter, job search, resume