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Santorum's Google Problem About Relevance, Not Homosexuality

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:29:13 EDT

Sen. Rick Santorum has a Google problem as his last name is redefined by Dan Savage. The search giant doesn't seem to care; why Google and Danny Sullivan are wrong on this issue.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Sep 23, 2011

Czech President Wasn't 'Stealing A Pen;' Media Caught Instead

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:39:10 EDT

A YouTube video is claimed to expose Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus stealing a pen.The video is entertaining but the rumors have become a complete media fail with regard to facts. Would this have occurred for a well-liked president?

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Apr 16, 2011

New Facebook 'Questions' Feature Improves Fan Pages and Q-and-A

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:00:32 EDT

Facebook Questions is now available '"Q&A at your fingertips'" capable of becoming one of the most productive applications in the social network's recent history, particularly for business use.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Mar 26, 2011

Resources for finding coverage of Japan earthquake, tsunami

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:17:09 EDT

Some of the more common questions and answers concerning the Japan earthquake aftermath include: where to send donations, what live blogs cover breaking news and eyewitness reports and how to best use social media platforms like Twitter.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Mar 11, 2011

Funny or Die Video vs. Journalism: AOL-Huffington Post Profits Either Way

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:12:24 EDT

You've Got News! -- a Funny or Die AOL-Huffington Post video parody -- vs.a Columbia School of Journalism article on AOL antitrust law and unpaid bloggers. AOL profits from its own criticism and reaches a settlement with unpaid bloggers.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Feb 12, 2011

Avoiding a Bad Haircut: Whose Fault is it Really?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:18:28 EDT

Some people should never wield scissors on anything organic, period. Yet the hairstylist is not always to blame for a bad haircut. Either way, these tips can help you avoid hairstyle disasters.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Feb 11, 2011

Olbermann's New TV Show Airs Late Spring on CurrentTV

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:01:36 EDT

Former MSNBC host and liberal pundit Keith Olbermann joins CurrentTV as both a host and an executive of the new media inspired network co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Feb 08, 2011

AOL-Huffington Post: How to Achieve World Domination with Free Bloggers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:08:28 EDT

Was it simply a red herring that AOL's TechCrunch (and friends) have been complaining ad nauseum about Demand Media, content farms, and Google search results for months now, or were they also in the dark about the merger, like most Huffington Post fans?

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Feb 07, 2011

Obama Super Bowl Interview with Bill O'Reilly Vs.Couric And Lauer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:40:13 EDT

O'Reilly's will be heavily scrutinized in his Super Bowl interview with Obama. View all three presidential Super Bowl interviews here (2009, 2010, 2011) both on video and transcript to compare the post-game buzz to.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Feb 06, 2011

Planned Parenthood Under Fire for Undercover Live Action Video

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:35:50 EDT

A Live Action undercover investigation into Planned Parenthood results in a video that claims to show that Planned Parenthood aides and abets sex traffickers. Find the video and notable quotes here in this partial transcript.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Feb 01, 2011

Keeping Food Safe when the Power Goes Out

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:08:56 EDT

With winter storms and power outages abundant, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reissued recommendations on how to keep food safe and lower the risk of food-borne illness.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Feb 01, 2011

Google CEO Eric Schmidt to Host a TV Show? Not Big Brother 2

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:49:09 EDT

A CNN insider reveals that Schmidt has been pursuing a career in television for over a year. Some may be concerned about a big brother influence, if he makes it.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Jan 24, 2011

State of the Union 2011 Live Events Coverage Guide

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:13:38 EDT

The best places to watch President Obama's State of the Union address online in real-time and via mobile devices. Find transcripts and social media events through twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Jan 24, 2011

Keith Olbermann Left MSNBC: Fired, Quit or Retired?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:39:06 EDT

MSNBC Countdown host Keith Olbermann says goodbye to viewers. Whether Olbermann was fired or retired remains a developing news story.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Jan 21, 2011

Mass Animal Deaths: Timelines, Trends and Local Reports

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:46:40 EDT

How to find an updated timeline of animal deaths and where not to look. With the lack of reliable information, opportunists are filling the demand for real news.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Jan 21, 2011

Child Singer Elizabeth Hughes Made Famous from Microphone Mishap (video)

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:16:24 EDT

8-year-old Elizabeth Hughes is not just another YouTube video sensation of the moment, with page views that have doubled to over 4 million in two days.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Jan 18, 2011

Miss America 2011 Political Views: 'Bipartisanship Has Become Ridiculous'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:22:14 EDT

With the black bikini competition over, our focus is now on Miss America's political views. In our post-Carrie Prejean world, we can start counting down the minutes to the next beauty pageant scandal

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Jan 16, 2011

New Zodiac Signs, Ophiuchus and Men Are Not from Mars

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:49:55 EDT

Following research revealing men and women originate from the same planet, the 13th constellation Ophiuchus has astrology followers concerned about new zodiac signs to hit in 2011.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Jan 14, 2011

Spokeo Threatens Internet Safety for Kids? FBI Claims Progress

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:10:44 EDT

As a news video titled "How to Spy on Your Friends" -- ala Spokeo -- made viral scare rounds on Facebook, the FBI claims progress with Internet safety for kids. How to remove your Spokeo data.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Jan 13, 2011

Reactions to Arizona Shootings Spur More Hate Speech

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:44:15 EDT

While FBI Director Robert S. Meuller III agrees that words do matter and hate speech is readily accessible, blaming the iPhone era is not the answer.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Jan 10, 2011