Archive for the ‘Foolishness’ Category

Facebook and the Illusion of Intimacy

Monday, April 21st, 2008

by Dan Tynan When word got out that my wife and I were splitting up, I received several emails from long-time friends who knew us back when we were both skinny--err, dating. “I am a little heartbroken about your current relationship status,” wrote one. “What's with the single status? Are you guys splitsky? ...

Breaking News: Google Buys Facebook

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

$25 billion deal combines two Web powerhouses by Dan Tynan In a move that stunned Silicon Valley watchers, Google announced it is purchasing popular social network Facebook in a cash and stock deal valued at $25 billion. Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg held a hastily arranged press conference ...