Media & Technology
Next Avenue
Gleaning inspiration and wisdom from elderly role models can show us how to make the most of those bonus years. Continue
Next Avenue
Make your smartphone camera even smarter with these 13 terrific tools. Continue
MediaShift
One MIT student's experience being near the Boston Marathon during the bombings, and how misinformation spread so quickly on Twitter afterwards. Picture by Michael Hayes Continue
To The Contrary
A judge rules "morning after pill" should be available to all ages without a prescription. Controversial marriage advice to Princeton Co-eds. More Americans are living alone. Continue
Next Avenue
They save you time and money accessing the info you need -- and make you look like a genius! Continue
Next Avenue
There's a very good chance that you'll share this post with your friends. Continue
MediaShift
It used to be the world awaited smoke signals from the Papal conclave as the Vatican chose a new pope. Now people can follow along on Twitter, with a Pope Alarm app and so much more. MediaShift's Simon Roughneen reports from Rome on pope-watching in the digital age. Continue
Next Avenue
The short answer: Yes, especially if you want to boost your career or find work. But tweeting is also a great way to meet people and have fun. Continue
To The Contrary
A look at how massive cuts across the federal government will impact women, children and families; Marissa Mayer's recent stance on telecommuting for Yahoo employees; There may be some dangerous chemicals lurking in your personal care products and Rep. Jan Schakowsky wants to change that. Continue
Next Avenue
Are these 8 newfangled gadgets cutting-edge or just over the top? Continue
Next Avenue
These top sites provide all the cooking information and recipe inspiration you’ll ever need. Continue
Next Avenue
More advertisers are taking aim at the 50+ crowd. But do you really need what they're selling? Continue
Next Avenue
I developed a new respect for social media, which kept me connected to loved ones. Continue
To The Contrary
Rep. Donna Edwards's staff is taking a 2% pay cut and she has pledged to donate an equivalent part of her salary in response to the across-the-board spending cuts mandated by the sequester. Continue
To The Contrary
Why are young women running from political office? Then, the future of same-sex marriage after hearings in the US Supreme Court. And Behind the Headlines: Lauren Drain, a young woman who was banished from the Westboro Baptist Church. Continue
Independent Lens
This educational module from the Women's Empowerment Curriculum analyzes how digital media tools work in less developed nations or areas where media access is limited. Evaluate the savvy, resources, skills and support needed to develop effective media outreach. Continue
Next Avenue
If you’ve been thinking about finally getting rid of those old albums, you might want to reconsider. Continue
Next Avenue
Mobile devices are ripe targets for companies eager to access your data. Here are six ways to protect yourself. Continue
MediaShift
See what the National Archives and Records Administration has to say about the archives they maintain, how they're making those archives available online at Archives.gov, and their approaches to sharing the archives with broader audiences. Continue
MediaShift
This week's MediaShift podcast includes a discussion on the future of print publications such as the Boston Globe and Time Inc. magazines. And special guest Guy Kawasaki talks about his book on self-publishing. Continue
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