The Internet has proven to be a useful tool for Iranians worldwide during the recent presidential election. Social networking via Twitter provided real-time updates from within the chaos and protests that resulted after Amadinejad's victory.
One of the world's most popular online destinations, Facebook, has officially overthrown Myspace in becoming the #1 social networking portal in America. In 2008, Facebook surpassed Myspace in worldwide subscribers, though it trailed (not far) behind in national users. How did this happen? Myspace lost 5% of its patrons, while Facebook nearly doubled in size.
With so many great TV programs to choose from on Wednesday nights, how do you decide what to watch? Remember that TV ratings don't lie, and the latest season of "So You Think You Can Dance," SYTYCD, is dominating broadcast television ratings.
Today, Dallas-based AT&T revealed that by hosting its regional customer meeting via Telepresence, as opposed to face-to-face, it reduced carbon emissions by over 62 metric tons. Not only did AT&T reduce carbon dioxide emissions, it saved Regional Advisory Council (RAC) participants upwards of $100,000.