Social Media in the Post-Arab Spring
Facebook and Twitter posts have been used to expel liberal students from universities in the Middle East; a neo-Nazi terror cell is evidence of Germany's deep-rooted xenophobia; and readings of the New Testament reveal that Apostle Paul did not denounce homosexuality. These discoveries and more after the jump.
Facebook and Twitter posts have been used to expel liberal students from universities in the Middle East; a neo-Nazi terror cell is evidence of Germany’s deep-rooted xenophobia; and readings of the New Testament reveal that Apostle Paul did not denounce homosexuality. These discoveries and more below.
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In the Arab Spring’s Wake, Twitter Trolls and Facebook Spies “Do you have a Facebook account?” That may not sound like a political question, but it was one of the first questions a university committee in Bahrain asked students following the pro-democracy protests there last February.
The Zionist ultra-Orthodox are cashing in their IOU The Haredim and Hardalim, as the non-Zionist and Zionist ultra-Orthodox are respectively known, are now cashing in their promissory note from Israeli society.
Schools add Internet etiquette, safety to coursework As more students spend large chunks of study and leisure time online, schools across the USA are adding coursework focused on privacy, cyberbullying and electronic plagiarism.
MoveOn is the Opposite of the Occupy Movement MoveOn has a history of undermining progressive causes in support of the corporate-dominated Democratic Party.
University sports’ protective moves What would a pornographic website based on the theme “Hook ’Em Horns” look like?
Neo-Nazi Killings Expose Broad German Xenophobia The discovery of a neo-Nazi terror cell in Germany has many concerned about the country’s reputation. With good reason.
Apostle Paul acknowledged that homosexuality does not prevent Christians from going to heaven For the last 2,000 years, Christians have been taught to believe that Apostle Paul condemned homosexuality.
HP printers can be remotely controlled and set on fire Security researchers at Columbia University have accused HP of selling printers with a flaw that could let hackers gain remote control over the devices.
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The approaches Facebook and Google are taking toward free speech are a serious cause for concern; scientists have found a song that reduces anxiety; meanwhile, our national debt has hit historic highs.
On a tour of Israel organized by Birthright, a few Americans were labeled "troublemakers" as they sought out a different perspective on the Israel-Palestine conflict; academics are studying emojis; and in some towns, it floods even when there's no rain now.
A radical proposal could be the answer to securing Americans' financial futures, and a new study shows that the most effective way to convince people of something is through charts.
Actor Roseanne Barr has some unexpected supporters; meanwhile, the Democratic Party's decision to take legal action against WikiLeaks put the First Amendment at risk.
The social media site may suffer a mass exodus of users under the age of 55. These discoveries and more in today's Larry's List.
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