Column: Social networking with stamps and a pen - Burlington Times News

Column: Social networking with stamps and a pen
Burlington Times News
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that many of the people reading this have heard of social media, are active on Facebook, and those who don't have Facebook accounts have abstained purposefully. I'm starting to think that the latter group had the ...

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Google+ social network receives mixed marks from critics - Christian Science Monitor (blog)

The Hindu

Google+ social network receives mixed marks from critics
Christian Science Monitor (blog)
But the reception for this new Google social network has been lukewarm. Google+ has received less than completely enthusiastic reviews. Can Google's new social network really stand up to Facebook? By Matthew Shaer / June 29, 2011 Yesterday, ...
Google's social network Google plus takes aim at Facebook, but will it work?Washington Post
First look: Google+ lets you hang with a small (or large) circle of friendsComputerworld
Google+ Social Network: Hands-On First ImpressionsPCWorld
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Myspace sold to Orange County-based ad network - Los Angeles Times

Globe and Mail

Myspace sold to Orange County-based ad network
Los Angeles Times
Myspace, once the dominant social networking site on the Internet but now an afterthought to Facebook, will be sold to Specific Media in a deal worth $35 million in cash and stock, a person familiar with the matter said. ...
Justin Timberlake, aka Sean Parker from The Social Network, buys into MySpaceNEWS.com.au
Specific Media aquires Myspace, Justin Timberlake gets piece of social ...Southwest Riverside News Network
Myspace's $35 million sale price a hefty lossSan Francisco Chronicle
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New Google social media platform Google+ blocked in China - New York Daily News

New York Daily News

New Google social media platform Google+ blocked in China
New York Daily News
Google's new Google+ social networking platform is currently only available to an exclusively small group of users. One group of people who definitely won't be using Google+ anytime soon? The Chinese. It appears that China has already ...

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FB to launch Facebook Credits for Indian users from July 1 - Moneycontrol.com

TFTS (blog)

FB to launch Facebook Credits for Indian users from July 1
Moneycontrol.com
Published on Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 21:34 | Source : PTI Social networking site Facebook will next month introduce a payment system 'Facebook Credits' for Indian users who could spend the virtual currency across various games or applications they use on ...
The Circuit: Commerce Committee on privacy, data security; Facebook Credits ...Washington Post (blog)
Watchdog: Facebook Credits violate antitrust lawCNET
Consumer Watchdog files antitrust complaint against FacebookITworld.com

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Keeping The Social In Social Media, Part Two - Patch.com

Telegraph.co.uk

Keeping The Social In Social Media, Part Two
Patch.com
Social networking is part of our social fabric. Dictionary.com defines a social network as follows: “a website where one connects with those sharing personal or professional interests, place of origin, education at a particular school, etc. ...
Social networking is shaky at bestNatchez Democrat
How Is Facebook Already Poised To Reach A Billion Users?DrJays.com Live
Facebook users are well adjusted: reportStarPhoenix
Marketing Web -Business 2 Community -Tecca
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From Social Network Pioneer To Yet Another Gaming Site: Friendster Reboots - Washington Post

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From Social Network Pioneer To Yet Another Gaming Site: Friendster Reboots
Washington Post
By TechCrunch.com, Remember back in April when we reported that Friendster, one of the first dedicated social networking sites, was to delete all user photos, blogs, messages, groups and whatnot by May 31? The site's owner, MOL Global, at the time said ...
Friendster relaunched as gaming platformAsian Correspondent

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Pope Benedict Rides The Social Network Wave, First Tweet Through iPad - ITProPortal

USA Today

Pope Benedict Rides The Social Network Wave, First Tweet Through iPad
ITProPortal
In what could be termed as the beginning of a revolutionary transformation in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI has become the first Pope in the history of Christianity to ride the social networking wave. The 84 year old, who prefers to have his speeches ...
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Can GooglePlus shoulder way into social circle? - USA Today

USA Today

Can GooglePlus shoulder way into social circle?
USA Today
While Google has a huge case of Facebook envy in social networking, GooglePlus is not much of a threat right now. The social-networking giant would have plenty of time to match Google's features, Bernoff says. Facebook said in a statement: "We're in ...

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Facebook granted patent for gift giving, after Facebook Gift Shop closes - ZDNet (blog)

Facebook granted patent for gift giving, after Facebook Gift Shop closes
ZDNet (blog)
Recently, Emil has expanded his coverage to non-Microsoft technologies, including the social networking giant Facebook. Facebook has patented “Giving gifts and displaying assets in a social network environment.” That's the official title for patent ...
Facebook Gets Patent on Social Gift GivingHard OCP
Facebook Locks Down an Important Patent on Social Gift GivingBNET (blog)

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