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Concerned about Facebook? Here's how to protect yourself

3/28/2018

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In the aftermath of Facebook's mind boggling privacy breach revelations I've had a few concerned calls about using social media. While it is scary that companies like Cambridge Analytica were able to purchase data and quite possibly influence political elections in several countries, those bad actors should not be allowed to overshadow the positive aspects of social media. Like me, many of my friends use Facebook to keep up with friends and family. Many of my clients use Facebook to help new clients find them, to share valuable resources and connect to colleagues and industry associations. Many nonprofits and popular movements use Facebook - and social media in general - to fundraise and organize. But like all media, it is important to consume it with a critical mind. Who benefits from this or that story? What agenda is being served? So, assuming that we as users can think critically about our usage and that the good outweighs the bad, here are some simple ways to make your use of Facebook more useful and secure. 


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Celebrate International Women's Day with 10 Pioneering Women in Tech

3/8/2018

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10 Pioneering Women in Tech
The face of technology, both past and present, is persistently male from Jobs to Gates to Zuckerberg but behind those leaders are millions of people who contribute critical research advances, put the ideas into production and market, sell and support tech companies and products. To celebrate International Women's Day, I did a bit of research and found a huge list of amazing women from a range of countries and cultures whose work laid the foundation for modern computing, websites and the internet itself. Here's a look at just 10 of my favorite pioneering women in technology.   

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March Newsletter: 7 Step-by-Step Guide | Complete Workshop Kit | International Women's Day

3/1/2018

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    • New Websites
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      • Easy Online Payments
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      • Troubleshooting and repairs
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      • Interactive Maps
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    • Local Search Marketing
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    • Complete Workshop Kit
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      • Holiday Promo Slam Dunk
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