Twitter can be used for so much more than just mildly incoherent, 14-character observations. As these instances prove, the social media platform can literally be a lifesaver. Demi Moore prevents suicide On April 2, 29, a San Jose, Calif., woman using the handle @sandieguy sent out a frightening tweet. The individual stated she was about to commit suicide with a knife, and went … [Read more...] about Five Instances Where Twitter Saved Lives
‘Hologram Tupac’ Shines Light on a Worthy Cause
The children’s foundation behind the viral phenomenon A little after 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, the normally rowdy crowd at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was shocked into silence. Tupac Shakur, gone more than 15 years now, stood before them with a mic in his hand. “What the fuck is up, Coachella!” bellowed the legendary rapper. The unexpected moment came … [Read more...] about ‘Hologram Tupac’ Shines Light on a Worthy Cause
Five Photos of Occupy Seattle’s Property Damage
Occupy May Day’s Seattle casualties included Niketown, American Apparel, Verizon Wireless and Wells Fargo. A handful of black-clad protesters attacked storefronts throughout The Emerald City during Tuesday’s demonstration. Hardest hit was Belltown, a shopping district near the southern shore of Lake Union. Members of the so-called ‘Black Bloc’ threw rocks, shot paintballs and … [Read more...] about Five Photos of Occupy Seattle’s Property Damage
The Fight for ‘Rubbish Beach’ — Hawaiian Volunteers Unite to Clean Up Plastic Marine Debris
Visitors to the island of Hawaiʻi (the ‘Big Island’) find breathtaking volcanoes, lush tropical forests and an established local culture that is tougher to find in the archipelago’s more touristy areas. Unfortunately, the island is also home to Kamilo (Kuh-mee-lo) Point — or as the locals refer to it, ‘rubbish beach’. Though it stretches a mere 5 meters, the beach is inundated … [Read more...] about The Fight for ‘Rubbish Beach’ — Hawaiian Volunteers Unite to Clean Up Plastic Marine Debris
Six Twitter Gaffes from Major Corporations
To paraphrase an immortal line from Spider-Man: with great network outreach comes great responsibility. Countless entrepreneurs, companies and organizations have benefited from the exposure afforded by a Twitter handle. However, in some cases, major corporate players have been the subject of widespread criticism, thanks to tweets that were untimely, ill-advised or just in bad … [Read more...] about Six Twitter Gaffes from Major Corporations