In turn, this material can be shared online faster than it can be broadcast or written by a major media outlet. In one case, people can exchange multiple facts, opinions, and information within these social media sites. Therefore, is news moving from typical big media news to a more user-based, third-party news source on social media as technology advances? News outlets and journalists have been quick to adopt Twitter for one obvious reason: Its speed and brevity make it ideal for disseminating scoops and breaking news to Twitter-savvy readers. The Portland Oregonian may have pioneered the mainstream media in this regard; began posting its own links and aggregating citizen tweets about flooding and road closures during severe storms in Central Oregon in late 2007, when Twitter Barley had 500,000 users nationwide. (Farhi 2009) Fahri bases the entire article on Twitter and explains many points about Twitter. He states how journalists can reach more people through Twitter and social media in general. Fahri also explains how and why Twitter can reach seniors