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Are Facebook Photos Fair Game For Insurance Companies?
I just came across a story about a woman in Canada who lost insurance benefits because of a photo posted on Facebook. The woman was on medical leave from her job due to severe depression, and was receiving monthly disability payments from an insurance company. After she stopped receiving payments, she called her insurance company, who told her that she should be available to work because of photos she posted on Facebook that showed her looking happy and having a good time — hardly experiencing the crippling depression that kept her from going to work.
Domestic Violence Linked to Football Losses
Sitting around with the family watching football is a favored Thanksgiving tradition. But new research reveals that football spectating is not always pleasant: losses have a statistical link to a rise in domestic violence. The study, which matched 12 years worth of team records with local domestic violence rates, suggests that a painful loss can trigger moments of anger in fans, causing them to lash out.
Daily Tech: The Best Smartphone on Your Network
- Here are the best smartphones on the most popular carriers — Gizmodo
- Great gifts for those who aren't tech savvy — CrunchGear
- Find out what the cold weather can do to your phone — Popular Mechanics
- The ultimate DS and DSi gift guide — Kotaku
- T-Mobile offers $50 off handsets for Black Friday — The Boy Genius Report
- Submit your Cool Captures for your chance to win a CanvasPop print — GeekSugar
Funny Video! Palin Fans Explain Support!
This post was written by spacekatgal in the TrèsSugar community group Citizen 4.0.
Oh Gods, this video is both embarrassing and awesome at the same time. I was laughing so hard!
Stranger Than Fiction! Man Marries Video Game Character
This past Sunday a man known as "Sal9000" and his fiancé Nene Anegasaki vowed to stay together until death, or a power outage, do them part. You see Sal9000's new wife Nene happens to be a video game character in the addictive Nintendo DS game Love Plus. A priest, live audience, MC, and friends of the happy couple were also present at the event, and the bride's virtual maid of honor even gave a speech.
Your Political Leanings May Determine What's on Your Plate
Everyone says that you are what you eat. But could your political party affiliation be the driver of what goes on your plate, too? That's what food trend analyst Phil Lempert (of koodie fame) is arguing.
Speed Read! Jennifer Hudson to Perform at State Dinner
- Chicago native Jennifer Hudson will perform at the White House's star-studded state dinner tonight. — Washington Post
- Google buys ads to explain why an offensive image of Michelle Obama comes up in search results. — Huffington Post
- Should we thank Kate Moss for being frank about watching her weight?
Is a Camera Finally Coming to the iPod Touch?
I know, I know, you've heard this one before, but now The Examiner is quoting an inside source at Apple who says a camera will be coming to the iPod touch this Spring. Rumors and theories have been circulating ever since the Nano was released with a video camera, and the iPod Touch was not. In September, Steve Jobs explained the reasoning behind the missing camera, that the iPod Touch is meant to be primarily a gaming device, and Apple's goal was to keep the price down as much as they could.
Wikipedia's Army of Volunteer Editors Are Quitting
Volunteers who edit Wikipedia each day are quickly teaching the online encyclopedia that freedom and fun are crucial to the democratization of information. Burdened by complicated restrictions and uninterested in the more mundane topics (the most popular entries have already been written), volunteer editors are leaving Wikipedia faster than new ones are joining.
Wikipedia is under constant pressure to police the accuracy of its information, and that typically means leaving the moderation to millions of engaged users.
Are You Facebook Friends With Your Exes?
An essay in this week's New York Times hit close to home. The author, mourning the breakup of a long-term relationship, used Facebook to keep up with what his ex was doing. I've covered this topic before in Tech Dating 101 posts; from using Facebook to get to know a potential date to how and when to change your relationship status.
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