The information was released months ago, but little attention has been paid to the warnings and articles that your computer may stop working on Monday, July 9.  Until now.  Various media outlets are finally reporting the story and it is taking many by surprise, especially because the story sounds so much like the "do this or your computer will implode" hoaxes that we have been trained to ignore.  Well, this one is not a hoax and it is completely possible that your computer will not be able to connect to the Internet on Monday.

Facebook very quietly changed all email addresses today so that users @ facebook.com email addresses are the default and the other email addresses you may have entered are now hidden from your profile.  If you would prefer to have the addresses you specified visible instead of the @ facebook.com email you probably don't use and maybe didn't even know existed, follow these steps:

Ever typed a comment on Facebook that you later regret?

Ever posted a typo-filled Facebook comment?

If so, you will like a new Facebook feature that will be rolling out soon - the ability to edit your comments.  Facebook currently provides the ability to edit a comment within a very short period of time after you post it, but after that window of time expires, your only option is to delete the comment and re-post it.  The new editing feature will allow you to edit any comments, regardless of how long ago they were posted.  

Ever typed a comment on Facebook that you later regret?

Ever posted a typo-filled Facebook comment?

If so, you will like a new Facebook feature that will be rolling out soon - the ability to edit your comments.  Facebook currently provides the ability to edit a comment within a very short period of time after you post it, but after that window of time expires, your only option is to delete the comment and re-post it.  The new editing feature will allow you to edit any comments, regardless of how long ago they were posted.  

OpenSpark CEO Julie Smith was honored as the Board Member of the Year by the Greater Philadelphia chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) at the chapter's Annual Meeting today.  Julie has served on the board since 2010, first as Webmaster and then co-chair of the marketing committee.  On July 1, Julie will assume the role of president-elect for the chapter and remain as chair of the marketing committee.

Congratulations Julie!

OpenSpark CEO Julie Smith was honored as the Board Member of the Year by the Greater Philadelphia chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) at the chapter's Annual Meeting today.  Julie has served on the board since 2010, first as Webmaster and then co-chair of the marketing committee.  On July 1, Julie will assume the role of president-elect for the chapter and remain as chair of the marketing committee.
Congratulations Julie!
 

Reports have been surfacing throughout the day that 6.5 million Linkedin passwords have been compromised and posted to a hacker website.  Linkedin posted a blog a short while ago that confirms "some of the passwords that were compromised correspond to LinkedIn accounts".  They are continuing to investigate, but report that Linkedin members whose passwords have been compromised will find that their password is no longer valid and will receive an email with directions on resetting the password.

If you are concerned about the security of any of your online accounts, The New York Times has offered some quick tips:

Reports have been surfacing throughout the day that 6.5 million Linkedin passwords have been compromised and posted to a hacker website.  Linkedin posted a blog a short while ago that confirms "some of the passwords that were compromised correspond to LinkedIn accounts".

Chad Sauerbry, OpenSpark President, was named to the One Community Multicultural Business Advisory Board. The Board was created as part of One Community's commitment to the LGBT and allied communities and to develop stronger, diverse partnerships. Board members include local business and nonprofit leaders who will support the organization regarding strategic growth and community involvement to better serve diverse populations.

Chad Sauerbry, OpenSpark President, was named to the One Community Multicultural Business Advisory Board. The Board was created as part of One Community's commitment to the LGBT and allied communities and to develop stronger, diverse partnerships. Board members include local business and nonprofit leaders who will support the organization regarding strategic growth and community involvement to better serve diverse populations.