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#ICYMI–Facebook Now Has #Hashtags

Craig Russell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:56:45 +0000

For those of us who have Facebook and Twitter pages and use the #hashtag thing, now the world of social media is getting slightly easier to navigate through. Facebook now has #hashtags. Hoo Ray. CNN’s story “Facebook finally gets #hashtags” explains the intricacies of the hashtag. “Hashtags from other services, such as Instagram, are clickable [...]

George Takei's Ghostwriter Spills The Beans.

Craig Russell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:38:00 +0000

Is nothing the truth anymore? First it’s a rumor that pro wrestling isn’t real…and now word has leaked out that George Takei, the actor who was Sulu in Star Trek, and who posts the witty pics and sayings on Facebook, doesn’t write his own jokes. GASP! The story broke earlier this week from “George Takei’s [...]

Breastfeeding Mom Wronged By Facebook

Craig Russell — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:22:02 +0000

What does Mark Zuckerberg have against breastfeeding moms? Dave reported this morning a Sacramento mom’s Facebook Page was locked down for 24 hours by the social media giant. This isn’t the first time a breastfeeding support page was taken down by Facebook. But should it have been? The story from the Huffington Post explains “Kristy [...]

'Actual Facebook Graph Searches' Exposes Weird Facebook Habits

Emerald Catron — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:03:41 +0000

Well, this certainly didn’t take long. Only a few days after Facebook unveiled their new search engine Facebook Graph Search, a Tumblr mocking it has been made, and it’s a hit. Aptly named Actual Facebook Graph Searches, the site’s creator, Tom Scott, searches for contradictory sets of data and highlights the fact that such results [...]

Facebook Reunites Sisters After 72 Years

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:59:41 +0000

Back when Facebook was just about college students and the recently graduated it was great for getting back in touch with high school friends that you had lost contact with for a few years. But now that everybody and their grandmother is on the social network, the reunions Facebook enables have started to become really impressive.

Posting Political Rants on Facebook Might Get You Defriended

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:00:31 +0000

You may have strong political opinions, but new research finds that those hardcore rants you’ve been posting on Facebook lately just might be losing you some friends in your social media circle. Joseph Burns, a professor of communication at Southeastern Louisiana University recently conducted a study where he asked 24 of his friends (half Democrats [...]

Phil Shifley Is On Facebook.

Craig Russell — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:57:58 +0000

Friday I was having one of those days. I was busy, and all my friends on Facebook were annoying me. No, actually they were pissing me off. I just wasn't in the mood to hear about what fun summer day off trips and relaxation they were all enjoying while I was stuck inside. So--horrors--I signed off Facebook. I know, what was I thinking? ;)

Grand Rapids Political Candidtate Buys Thousands of Facebook Fans from Israel

Matt Hendricks — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:02:32 +0000

This is really quite funny! You have to love politics. There are a couple of local candidates in the Democratic Party running for Gerald Fords old seat. Well one of them added nearly 6000 facebook fans i

Men Vs. Women–What We Both Really Want!

Craig Russell — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:02:20 +0000

This is interesting -- Netbase (a website analyzer) scoured over 27 billion conversations for over a year on Twitter and Facebook to try and figure out what men and women want (or at least TALK about wanting). And, believe it or not, there are 3 things that drive us both crazy with desire...but it's not what you think!

Ready For A New Angry Birds? It's Coming!

Craig Russell — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:00:41 +0000

The powers that created the smart phone sensation "Angry Birds" are not standing still. No sirree bob! There's money to be made! :) On March 22, the new "Angry Birds Space" will be released! Whoo Hoo! If you are one of the millions who are addicted to those little goofy birds, here's a new outlet for cravings! The game has partnered with NASA to add something...realism maybe? Glad to know NASA has this kind of time on it's hands.

Great Super Bowl Facebook Status Updates

Craig Russell — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Here are some of my and my Facebook friends status’ updates from the Super Bowl… Jim: “I’m not sure what’s going on. Some kind of sporting event??” Big Daddy Ron Brand: “Nice day for kayaking. Is it a crime if I go to bed before kickoff?” Paul: “Watching the Super Bowl in my tattered old [...]

Free Pie Today! It's National Pie Day!

Craig Russell — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:32:25 +0000

The area Grand Traverse Pie Company on 28th Street across from Woodland Mall gets some free press from me today! It’s National Pie Day, and to celebrate, Grand Traverse Pie Co. is giving out a piece of FREE pie today to celebrate! Whoo Hoo! Free Pie! The “Michigan Made” celebration of pie will feature a [...]

Like WFGR On Facebook! Do It!

Craig Russell — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:36:58 +0000

Like Cluck and WFGR on Facebook, Fool! If we get 2,000 likes before the end of the year, we get to keep our jobs! Ha! No seriously, if we get 2K likes before New Years Day, A lucky Facebook friend will get a dream date with Cluck to a Griffins game! Now Cluck is pretty [...]

Dream Date With Cluck! Like WFGR On Facebook!

Craig Russell — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:14:21 +0000

Remember, if for some strange reason you HAVEN'T like WFGR on Facebook, Now is the time. If we get 2,000 likes before the end of the year, we get to keep our jobs! Ha! No seriously, if we get 2K likes before New Years Day, A lucky Facebook friend will get a dream date with Cluck to a Griffins game!

Top 6 Things That Turn Off Potential Mates on Facebook

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:05:21 +0000

Okay, most of us are on facebook, but we all have friends on there that are annoying. In fact, I would say a good chunk of my friends have annoyed me to the point I've actually blocked their information feeds and what they do because I cannot stand it. Here's a short list of my top 6 most annoying things on facebook...

Star Trek Facebook Freakout![VIDEO]

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:42:49 +0000

Worried about all of the changes with facebook? Don’t be! Mr. Sulu says everything is going to be okay… and I believe him! Do you really think we’ll still have facebook in 2211?

Michigan Woman Sues After Facebook Romance Fails

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:42:14 +0000

A Detroit woman is suing a Washington man for more than $8,000 in damages after a failed Facebook romance! What Really? 55 Year old lady filed a civil lawsuit in May against 35-year-old guy in Washington. She’s claiming misrepresentation, defamation of character and other stuff. She seeks repayment for gifts she bought during their [...]

Woman Gets Tattoo with All Her Facebook Friends

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:00:11 +0000

Uhh, okay. Might be time for a new hobby. On the Surface this seems kind of cool, but on the other hand, I don’t get it. Of course, the main issue here would be what if you have a falling out with any of your friends? What’s this gonna look like in 15 years? Why? [...]

Ok To Add Your Teacher on Facebook?

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:01:53 +0000

So I came across a news story this morning talking about if it's okay for students to add their teacher on facebook as a friend... This really brings me to lots of questions in general. Let's think about facebook for a second.

Grand Rapids Just Waterlogged…Tornados Down South Remind Us Of What's Really Important.

Craig Russell — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:32:55 +0000

It’s not the Royal Wedding. It’s not the Red Wings or Whitecaps losing streak. It’s not a concert or show. And it’s NOT a birth certificate or a blowhard businessman-turned-politician. What’s REALLY important are our loved ones and with devastation and tragedy in Alabama and the south, It’s a reminder that most of the things [...]