Social media is a tool used to facilitate communications in everyday life. With the help of Facebook people can reunite with old classmates or lost relatives. Grandparents can access and view photos of their grandchildren effortlessly and freely. For people with family abroad, Skype allows them to talk face-to-face instantly, redefining long-distance communications. Breaking news is becoming more readily available than ever. With CNN updating major stories on Facebook and Twitter, it's hard not to know what's happening in the outside world. During times of disaster, news outlets tweet the latest information on Twitter because it's the fastest way for people to know what's happening. When people find themselves in the middle of a hurricane or tornado, these crucial seconds can make all the difference in their lives