Topic: Facebook Inc.

Opinion Navy submarines: What’s really in the way of women serving?

If mixing crew genders can work for NASA, Canada, and Norway, it can work on a Navy submarine.
03/09/2010 11:01 am

Has blogging peaked?

The demands of blogging have pushed many to abandon the form for faster, simpler word bursts on Twitter or Facebook.
03/08/2010 07:53 pm

Opinion Healthcare reform must not ignore the Millennials

Healthcare reform will be a crucial test of the Millennial generation's pro-government sentiment. Congress can’t afford to lose the support of young voters.
03/08/2010 10:26 am

Horizons Forget 'Avatar.' How about that Apple iPad ad?

Apple aired the first advertisement for the iPad tablet computer during the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony.
03/08/2010 09:59 am

Opinion Facebook protest isn't enough. Selma vets and young activists must share lessons.

A Facebook protest or online petition is not the same as a sit-in or hunger strike. As activism re-invents itself, the experience of the older generations and the innovations of the young each have something to offer.
03/05/2010 12:14 pm

Marine Col. James Sabow: coverup questions surface again

Marine Col. James Sabow was found dead in 1991. Official investigations ruled his death a suicide, but members of his family disagree. The case has come up again because it appears that the gunman in the Pentagon shooting may have commented on the case online.
03/05/2010 11:24 am

Horizons Twitter tops 10 billion tweets

It took more than three years for Twitter to reach 10 billion tweets. But thanks to rapid growth, 20 billion doesn't seem too far away.
03/04/2010 07:59 pm

Duluth one-ups Google, Kansas, in bid for super-fast Internet

Duluth, Minnesota, pledges to rename its first-born children as part of a YouTube stunt to capture Google's broadband network. But it'll face competition from Google, Kansas (a.k.a. Topeka).
03/04/2010 07:55 pm

Decoder Wire Social media domination: Republicans rule Twitter

Among congressmen, Republicans far outnumber Democrats on social media site Twitter, according to a recent study.
03/04/2010 06:17 pm

Gallery Top Twitter moments

Editor's Blog Talk to the Editor: The planet and beyond

The Monitor's Pete Spotts explores science issues, ranging from the health of our home planet (earthquakes, global warming) to the future of space missions.
03/04/2010 07:44 am

How Facebook and Twitter changed the search for Chelsea King

The massive effort to find San Diego-area teen Chelsea King highlights new ways technology can help in missing persons cases.
03/03/2010 07:35 pm

The Entrepreneurial Mind Can Facebook boost sales? New study says yes.

Two Rice University researchers found that Facebook fans of a store chain made 36 percent more visits than other customers.
03/02/2010 11:30 pm

Racist acts at UC San Diego underscore deeper tension on campus

A racially themed party and an incident involving a noose have roiled UC San Diego. But if the school handles the incidents appropriately, some academic experts say, students could ultimately benefit from an enhanced classroom experience.
03/02/2010 08:50 pm

In Hong Kong, star tutors earn $1.5 million salaries

In the Hong Kong cut-throat world of Chinese education, star tutors drive Ferraris and earn $1.5-million salaries.
03/02/2010 03:53 pm

A primary fight for Sen. Blanche Lincoln: Good for Republicans?

The liberal wing of the Democratic Party, no fan of incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, is cheering the forthcoming primary fight with state Lt. Gov. Bill Halter. Some political analysts say the internal party battle could make the seat even riper for a Republican takeover.
03/01/2010 08:24 pm

Opinion From coal to clean energy: an Iraq war veteran's next fight

Coal mining is scarring West Virginia. Climate change is intensifying the national security threat. One Iraq war vet explains why US energy policy must change.
03/01/2010 10:49 am

Opinion Toyota recall: What next?

Toyota needs to settle its top management, gain control of its quality control, review its electronic engine systems, and get rid of its culture of secrecy and manipulation of public safety agencies.
03/01/2010 10:15 am

Opinion New credit card rules: a punishment for responsible borrowers

The Credit CARD Act will mean higher fees, higher interest rates, and lower bonus points.
02/26/2010 12:00 pm

Opinion At health summit, forget Obama vs. GOP: How did freedom do?

The Obama health care summit focused on costs and access. But proposed reforms would wipe away Americans’ freedom of choice in this vital area. 
02/26/2010 08:57 am

Horizons Why tons of Facebook pages will wind up in Google search

Google is setting loose its army of crawlers on Facebook Pages, a public section of the site reserved for organizations, celebrities, and businesses.
02/25/2010 04:59 pm

French election: Is Muslim candidate's criminal record fair game or race baiting?

Ahead of next month's French election, allegations about a French-African Muslim candidate's criminal record is raising questions about whether France offers a level playing field for ethnic minorities. Ali Soumaré, a candidate in regional elections, says he is the victim of slander.
02/25/2010 04:06 pm

Editor's Blog Talk to the Editor: Southeast Asia security

Join us for an update from the Monitor's Simon Montlake on the Filipino battle against Muslim insurgents -- as well as on Sri Lanka after the government's defeat of the Tamil Tigers.
02/25/2010 11:24 am

Opinion Toyota and trust: Was the Akio Toyoda apology lost in translation?

Stung by Toyota recalls, Toyoda had to convey sincerity – and bridge the gulf in communication styles between Japan and America. 
02/25/2010 08:20 am

Scott Brown: with votes on jobs bill, already making waves

In his first big votes this week for a $15 billion jobs bill, Sen. Scott Brown stunned some conservative supporters by siding with Democrats.
02/24/2010 08:26 pm