Oh, Facebook: the site we cannot resist! Unlike some in their middle 80s, I am a fan of the computer and all it offers. I take advantage of many features and am lost when it fails. My computer-savvy daughter keeps me in the loop, even when I resist. She set up my Facebook account several years ago, and I visit there each morning after reading my emails and my hometown obituaries. Frankly, I just read the FB entries and seldom comment, which one of my friends said makes me a “stalker” in Facebook parlance. I do offer sympathetic comments on entries about illnesses and other misfortunes of my friends and relatives, and acknowledge birthdays. Sometimes I just “like” to acknowledge that I have seen the entry. But twice I have seen political statements that went against the grain of my views and I dared contradict. I almost immediately regretted confronting my niece’s post and was even more ashamed when she apologized for possibly upsetting me. (I can be … [Read more...] about Cornershot: Facebook — for better or for worse
More Facebook friends are asking you for money
Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Mark Ryan stretches to write a message on a wall at a conference for small business owners at Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. The Facebook Fit bootcamp at the social network's campus capped a five-city tour designed to help small businesses maximize their opportunities on the web. less Mark Ryan stretches to write a message on a wall at a conference for small business owners at Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. The Facebook Fit bootcamp at the social ... more Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle More Facebook friends are asking you for money 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Perhaps your college friend asked you to support her quarterly magazine for her birthday. Or maybe your … [Read more...] about More Facebook friends are asking you for money
Facebook delivers 5,000 meals to Napa Valley Salvation Army, pledges more
By Sarah Fritsche Updated 4:06 pm, Sunday, October 15, 2017 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about Facebook delivers 5,000 meals to Napa Valley Salvation Army, pledges more
Ask Amy: My on-again/off-again boyfriend, and father of my child, won’t acknowledge us on Facebook. Should this bother me?
Dear Amy: My boyfriend and I have been on/off for the last five years. During the time we were apart, he had another girlfriend. I didn’t know about her. He and I maintained a “friends with benefits” relationship during our breaks. After I became pregnant with his child, I found out that they were very serious. I learned that she was pregnant, too. Our sons were born nine days apart. They are no longer together, and he and I are trying to work things out, but I can’t seem to let their relationship go. I know that Facebook isn’t “life,” but it bothers me that their entire relationship was broadcast on FB, but he won’t even acknowledge us as being in a relationship. He has never posted a picture of us or of our son. He says he’s ashamed of himself (not of me), but I can’t help but feel like he’s not being truthful. I think he’s ashamed of me. He tells me all the time: “You’re not her,” which makes … [Read more...] about Ask Amy: My on-again/off-again boyfriend, and father of my child, won’t acknowledge us on Facebook. Should this bother me?
As Facebook data center takes shape in Papillion, neighbors have only positive things to say
When Kevin Zach and his wife, Jackie, bought their house in a mostly quiet area south of Omaha in 2012, they knew nearby development was inevitable. Growth was creeping westward. Nebraska Highway 50 was poised to boom. But did they imagine a giant, nearly 1 million-square-foot Facebook data center going up at their doorstep?“Absolutely not,” said Zach, who lives on about 10 acres near 150th Street and Schram Road — right across the street from the Facebook data center site. However, he says, the experience has been overwhelmingly positive.“It’s been pretty phenomenal to watch what’s unfolded since April,” he said. In the roughly eight months since Facebook broke ground on 134 acres off Highway 50 and Capehart Road, two of the data center’s buildings have popped up and its valuation continues to climb.So far, the data center is on track to cost at least $435 million, according to Papillion building permits. It’s Facebook’s … [Read more...] about As Facebook data center takes shape in Papillion, neighbors have only positive things to say
Newsday switches to Facebook comments
We're now using Facebook for Newsday.com's comment sections. Please see the FAQ and troubleshooting tips below for more information, and please let us know in the comments below if you have other issues to report. Q: Why did Newsday change its comment platform? A: Newsday.com has changed to Facebook commenting to enrich the discussion, as much conversation around our content is already happening on Facebook. While we realize that some commenters may not be happy with the switch, we are also hopeful that it will elevate the discussion by discouraging anonymous commenting. Q: Do I need a Facebook account to comment? A: Yes. It's free and easy to set up at Facebook.com. Q: What if I don't want to log into Facebook in order to comment in Newsday? A: You don't have to log into Facebook to view any Newsday content. However, you won't be able to comment on newsday.com unless you are logged into your Facebook account. Your newsday.com or Optimum account is not linked to any … [Read more...] about Newsday switches to Facebook comments
Who Is Ramzan Kadyrov? Chechen Leader Banned From Facebook As Part Of US Sanctions
Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic and a former member of the Chechen independence movement, had his accounts on Facebook and Instagram blocked as the result of sanctions imposed by the United States, the Guardian reported. The block was first imposed on Saturday and were discovered when Russian national Kadyrov found he was unable to access his account on either of the social media platforms where he has amassed a considerable following. The decision by Facebook to block the Chechen leader was made in compliance with sanctions administered and enforced by the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. “We became aware and have now confirmed that the accounts appear to be maintained by or on behalf of parties who appear on the U.S. Specially Designated Nationals List and thus, subject to U.S. trade sanctions. For this reason, Facebook has a legal obligation to disable these accounts," a spokesperson for Facebook … [Read more...] about Who Is Ramzan Kadyrov? Chechen Leader Banned From Facebook As Part Of US Sanctions
Some of Facebook’s early friends now its sharpest critics
Some of Facebook’s early friends now its sharpest critics Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press December 12, 2017 Updated: December 15, 2017 12:55pm NEW YORK — Some of Facebook’s former friends are starting to express some serious doubts about the social network they helped create. Facebook exploits a “vulnerability in human psychology” to addict its users, Sean Parker, the company’s first president, said in a public forum last month. Chamath Palihapitiya, a former Facebook vice president who joined the company in 2007, recently told an audience at Stanford that the company is “ripping apart the social fabric of how society works.” Most Popular 1 McManus: Police did not have jurisdiction to detain migrants 2 Auto dealer complaints, unusual investment seeds USAA’s $330... 3 After current season is shuttered, S.A. Symphony searches for... 4 Board decides to suspend play by symphony 5 ‘Internal … [Read more...] about Some of Facebook’s early friends now its sharpest critics
Opinion: Facebook Messenger Kids, other apps are addictive — do you protect your kids?
Over the past few weeks, Facebook has come under fire from an unexpected source: its own former executives. For parents concerned about raising children in the digital era, this should be a wake-up call. The former executives’ comments coincide with the debut of “Messenger Kids,” Facebook’s newest product. Its target audience is 6- to 12-year-old children. Sean Parker, the company’s first president, recently acknowledged that its creators intentionally designed Facebook to consume as much of users’ time and attention as possible. According to Parker, “likes” and “posts” serve as “a social validation feedback loop” exploiting the psychological need for acceptance. “God only knows what it’s doing to our children’s brains,” he said. Days later, former Facebook VP Chamath Palihapitiya admitted that he feels guilty about helping the company expand its global reach. (Facebook now has more than 2 … [Read more...] about Opinion: Facebook Messenger Kids, other apps are addictive — do you protect your kids?
Los Angeles comedian Tony Baker visits the Gazette’s Take 10 Facebook Live
0 View Gallery View Comments The laughs will be coming in hard and fast for Tony Baker, featured performer on our Take 10 program on Friday, Nov. 17, on the Gazette News Facebook platform during the noon hour. Baker is a comedian who recently finished performing aboard a cruise ship. Baker moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. "After some time doing the television show 'Extra' and struggling at auditions, I thought about all the actors who started out as a comedian. So I said to myself, let me try my hand at stand-up comedy for more exposure. I performed at an open mic one time and at that moment I knew what I wanted to do. Stand-up is my life now," Baker said. A memorable experience for him was appearing on TV as a comedian on Comedy Central, "Thank you Gabriel Iglesias and Alfred Robles. My off-stage memory was realizing that I am making a living off something I really love to do." A motivator for him is simple: laughter. "When people tell me the laughter I provide … [Read more...] about Los Angeles comedian Tony Baker visits the Gazette’s Take 10 Facebook Live