Users of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game consoles can now brag about their achievements on Facebook.

I normally like to inject some humor into this column but, occasionally, there are topics that need to be discussed that are very serious. Such is the case with Internet predators, cyber-bullying and other commonplace occurrences on social networking websites like Facebook and MySpace.

SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo Inc. plans to make its Web site a social hub by hosting applications from other online services, part of the Internet pioneer's effort to spawn more advertising opportunities.

I was reminiscing the other day about my high school days and how things have changed since those glorious times. We didn’t have computers, e-mail, only the seniors had cars (and not very many of them), no cell phones, no iPods or iPhones, no MTV and no social networking. That’s right! No Facebook, MySpace, StumbleUpon, Plaxo, Photobucket, Pandora or any of the other social networking websites.

From leaner food boxes to longer waiting lists, local social service agencies are feeling the pinch. As the economy continues to tank and the cost of everything from groceries to gas keeps rising, more people are asking social service agencies for help.

Q. I have gotten several invitations from LinkedIn, and I have even signed up for an account. But what exactly did I sign up for? How do I use it to help me in my business? - Steve

Arizona State University Health Services has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, which will bring enhanced services to students, the school announced.

Ah, the holidays -- a time to rejoice, be merry and enjoy a well-earned break until the new year. But if you're job searching, it's also a great time to kick your job search into high gear.

Ah, the holidays -- a time to rejoice, be merry and enjoy a well-earned break until the new year. But if you’re job searching, it’s also a great time to kick your job search into high gear.

Chandler will host a networking seminar April 13 that will cover the most effective strategy for getting a job with the help of modern personal and professional networking. The Extreme Networking class will assist participants with increasing personal and professional network contacts with in-person communication and through social media like Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. Also, the course will discuss belief systems like the law of attraction to enhance networking capabilities.

March 16, 2005

With a son diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and another with Asperger’s Syndrome, Teresa Welsh knows first-hand what it means to advocate for her children at their schools.

WASHINGTON  — The Feds are on Facebook. And MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter, too.

NEW YORK - Recent disclosures of massive data leaks at information brokers, banks and retailers have prompted Congress to once again consider tightening access to Social Security numbers, which have evolved into dangerous master keys for fraud.

SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. is planning a Windows Live update in the coming weeks that adds social networking features to the software maker's instant messaging program, free Hotmail e-mail service and other sites.

NEW YORK (AP) — In the age of social media, NBC now has millions of television critics who make their opinions known about every aspect of Olympics coverage instantly.

Q: I attended your small business Social Media 101 workshop and learned a lot; one of the things I learned is that I need to get some outside help. My question is how do I go about researching or evaluating the stockpile of consultants that seem to have popped up everywhere? - Jacob

State lawmakers are moving to ensure that your Facebook password is none of your boss's business.

Doctors and medical researchers often worry if they can trust the Social Security Administration to accurately tell them when Americans die.

WASHINGTON - The Social Security Administration each month falsely reports that nearly 1,200 living Americans have died.

You've tweeted or posted on Facebook something stupid. Now what?

Jeremy Russ, a stay-at-home dad in Tempe, says he couldn’t live with himself if his money was invested in any companies that don’t respect all people and the planet.

There's something missing from Connie James' former office on Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. And it's not just pens, paper and other usual office items. It's something more subtle: