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How to Stop Targeted Ads on Facebook
Posted on by Erika McIntosh
You probably already know that your Facebook news feed is full of advertisements. But have you ever been surprised to find advertisements for items you just searched for using your phone’s Internet browser? Were you a little creeped out that Facebook could do…
Read MoreCategory: Central, Education, Personal, Social Media, Technology Tags: Facebook, Facebook ads, online ads, targeted ads
7 Safety Tips to Prepare Your Social Media Profiles for Vacation
Posted on by Kristi Bell
Original post authored by Ohio Insurance Institute and share with their permission. Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms are popular forums for sharing special moments, life adventures and family vacations. While you may be encouraged to bring your entire…
Read MoreCategory: Home, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology Tags: burglars, Facebook, Foursquare, home unguarded, Instagram, location sync, overshare, privacy settings, Safety Tips, social media, social media profile, vacation
6 Subtle Costs Of Technology
Posted on by Jason Stechschulte
The first time I jumped out of an airplane and cheated death by successfully floating to the ground under a piece of fabric, I walked right into the wing of another airplane. I was so pumped up from the adrenaline…
Read MoreEducation vs. Schooling: The Knowledge Needed In Today’s Job Market
Posted on by Daniel Arant
“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” Those words were spoken by Mark Twain. “Schooling” and “education” have never been synonymous, but sometimes people find it hard to distinguish the two, particularly when it comes to higher…
Read MoreSocial Media Apps Explained for Old People (a.k.a. Parents)
Posted on by Lance Moonshower
I’ve been working in the technology field for almost 25 years, so of course that means two things: I’m an expert on all things related to computers and I’m getting old. Right? Well, you’d be half right: I am getting…
Read MoreCategory: Central, Personal, Social Media, Technology Tags: apps, Facebook, Instagram, selfie, Snapchat, social media, social media apps, text, Twitter
A Status Change Calls for a Status Check of Your Insurance!
Posted on by Carly Fortman
Recently, my Facebook newsfeed has been flooded with relationship status changes! Many of my Facebook friends are now either “engaged” or “married”, and it isn’t even engagement season yet! Now you may be thinking, there is actually an engagement season? Yes,…
Read MoreThese Are The Events of our Lives
Posted on by Kelle Bautz
“Splurged on a New Tattoo!” “Got my braces removed!” “Bought a new pet!” “I have a new roommate!” “I volunteered my time!” “The baby took her first steps today!” “I joined a health club!”
Read MoreCategory: Central, Personal, Social Media Tags: create your own, Facebook, life event, life event category
TMI! Be Aware What You Share on Social Media
Posted on by Scott Mills
With so many of us using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and others, privacy, security, and identity theft are concerns. What can you do to protect yourself and still post, comment, and tweet?
Read MoreCategory: Central, Risk Management, Social Media, Technology Tags: burglar, date of birth, Facebook, friends, Google Plus, home, identity theft, place of birth, post, privacy, profile, security, share, social media, theft, thief, Twitter
Who’s Really Reading About You on Facebook?
Posted on by John Tessier
With social media changing the way we participate in the world, there are things that must be addressed in this new age. People seem to think that posting something on Facebook is similar to telling a few friends a funny…
Read MoreCategory: Prevention, Social Media Tags: Facebook, fired, post, posting photos, robbed, Safety Tips, security, social media, vacation plans
Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
Posted on by Shonda Vorst
When I applied for my position here at Central, I interviewed with our President, Bill Purmort. When I entered his office, one of the first things he said to me was: “I Googled you.” I don’t care who you are,…
Read MoreCategory: Social Media Tags: Facebook, Google, Internet, LinkedIn, online presence, social media, Twitter
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