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Relationship Status: Divorced

Facebook and other social networking resources are becoming big factors when it comes to divorce, according to a new study by the American Academy of

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Online

I just saw a New York Times article that I had to comment on. The piece, by Tara Parker-Pope, asked the question: “Is the Internet

You’ve Got a Friend in Us

Plugged In has been talking about Facebook and Twitter for, oh, years now—their pros, their cons and how they’re changing the way we relate to

Babies Gone Gaga

It’s a trend most of us would love to see come to an end: young children acting out adult roles, prompted by clueless parents who

M-E-O-W My Homies

For those who no longer feel that special zing when following the tweets of Justin Bieber or [fill in current celebrity obsession here], the gang

Flush With Invention

Yeah, the app store is overwhelming. Love that touch screen. It’s an all-in-one picture album, GPS, media archive, game platform and know-it-all gadget that’s assuaged

The Squishy Temptations of Facebook

Ever heard of the “Marshmallow Test?” No, it’s not a s’mores-eating competition (though that might be nice). It’s an experiment that researcher Walter Mischel conducted

The Human Nature of iHobo

Hobo. This now politically incorrect term—once commonly used to refer to the homeless—hasn’t seen much daylight since back when my grandfather was dropping coins into

Friends, Family and Facebook

Something curious has been happening with my Facebook profile lately: I’ve been getting friend requests from lots of relatives. Some are cousins who are younger

Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology

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