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The ubiquity of Google Buzz can be a dangerous thing for buppies straddling W.E.B. DuBois’ world of dual identities. Which is to say, you might want to think twice before you post your Lil’ Kim karaoke pics.
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You're already on Twitter and Facebook too much anyway. Might as well get paid.
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Does this mean the beginning of the end of journalism as we know it? Or the start of a new revolution?
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HuffPo contributor Bob Cesca noticed something interesting as the snow continues to pile.
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The Root has picked its favorite black commentators in the Twitter game. Any of them would make a fine addition to the beginning Tweeter’s catalog.
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Author and journalist Farai Chideya asks her Tweet fam a few questions about relationships, marriage and monogamy. Answers in 140 characters or less.
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TwitterPeek is a new device out for Twitter. It's purpose? To tweet. That's it...
TwitterPeek is a new device out for Twitter. It's purpose? To tweet -
Yes, Chris, we know. And now, thanks to your Twitter page, we really know how much you miss Rihanna.
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Puerto Rico's recent general strike has been a pivotal moment in the island’s political culture, and you can blame it all on YouTube.
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