"Permit Patty" and "Pool Patrol Paula" have been unlikely -- and somewhat infamous -- stars of the Twitter age: they are white Americans who have called the police to report alleged problems with black people. Instead, social media users have quickly accused them of racial profiling -- and turned their "problems" into national teachable moments thanks to the power of the hashtag. Incidents of racism in the United States are hardly news, but smartphones and social networks are catapulting such seemingly fleeting moments into the spotlight -- and sparking a collective shaming over discrimination. In April, the Starbucks coffee chain took a social media beating after a store manager in Philadelphia called the police to report two black men deemed suspicious -- they were waiting for a friend but had not yet ordered. A video of police arresting the men went viral, triggering a national outcry and leading Starbucks to conduct an afternoon of company-wide anti-bias training. "Social media … [Read more...] about US social networks help combat racial bias
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Baikonur ban: Russia prohibits social networks at major space facility in Kazakhstan
The head of the Kazakhstan-based Russian space launch facility, Baikonur, has banned all staff from using social networks in a bid to boost security and discipline. “In order to prevent any leaks of classified information and to strengthen work discipline all workers of the facility are forbidden from using personal mobile phones and tablets for accessing websites, social networks and message exchange during working hours,” said Baikonur Director Yevgeniy Rakovskiy in a written order, as quoted by RIA Novosti. The letter also contains a list of the banned pages, applications and services. Read more The agency added that the launch facility’s management had closed access to social networks from work computers as well. Earlier, Russian mass media revealed plans to switch all document turnover on Baikonur onto an electronic platform by means of issuing special tablets to all those taking part in the process. The Baikonur cosmodrome was built in the mid-1950s and for … [Read more...] about Baikonur ban: Russia prohibits social networks at major space facility in Kazakhstan
Baikonur Cosmodrome Employees Banned From Using Social Networks in Working Hours
“In order to ensure measures on preventing leaks of sensitive information, boosting labor discipline … [it is necessary] to ban employees from using mobile phones, tablet computers in the working hours for visiting websites of social networks and messengers,” the regulation said. © Sputnik / Oleg UrusovRussia's 'Fastest Ever' Progress Spacecraft Prepped for Launch at BaikonurThe document includes the list of the banned social network and messengers including Telegram, which is blocked in Russia in accordance with a court verdict. A source in Baikonur confirmed to Sputnik that the document was original. READ MORE: 40 Percent of Social Media Users Delete Accounts Over Privacy Concerns Baikonur Cosmodrome is located in Kazakhstan and jointly managed by the Russian space agency Roscosmos and Russia's Aerospace Forces. Russia has agreements with the Central Asian country … [Read more...] about Baikonur Cosmodrome Employees Banned From Using Social Networks in Working Hours
Questor: this investment manager’s ‘social network’ gives it a keen competitive edge
For most of us, having an extensive social network means getting plenty of “likes” on Facebook. But if you are a professional investor it can also give you an edge over your rivals. The people who run Pantheon International, a “fund of funds” investment trust that focuses on private as opposed to listed companies, have built up a strong network of relationships among the world’s private equity investors over their firm’s 36 years in the business. Such a network is crucial in private equity, which keeps a low profile. Managers of the private equity funds in which Pantheon invests do not market themselves in the way that conventional fund managers do, so the likes of Pantheon need to build relationships... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one … [Read more...] about Questor: this investment manager’s ‘social network’ gives it a keen competitive edge
Parents unaware of social network age restrictions
Half of adults in Scotland are unaware of whether their children are old enough to be using social networks such as Facebook and Snapchat, new figures suggest. A recent survey of adults, carried out on the charity’s behalf, found that 50 per cent were unaware that social media sites like Facebook require users to be over the age of 13. And shockingly almost 20 per cent thought there were no age requirements at all.While social media can provide important support networks for young people, sites can also pose a danger to younger children, potentially exposing them to bullying, inappropriate content or grooming.The NSPCC is now urging social media companies to make age restrictions much clearer on sign-up pages and is offering advice to families to help keep children safe online.Calls to the charity’s Childline have shown that under 13s are using social networks and are in some cases having negative experiences online.Matt Forde, NSPCC Scotland national head, said: “Age … [Read more...] about Parents unaware of social network age restrictions