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"Build engaging, cross-platform rich Internet applications Flex is a highly productive, free, open source framework for building expressive web applications that deploy consistently on all major browsers, desktops, and operating systems by leveraging the Adobe® Flash® Player and Adobe AIR® runtimes. While Flex applications can be built using only the free Flex SDK, Adobe Flash Builder™ (formerly Adobe Flex® Builder™) software can accelerate development through features like intelligent coding, interactive step-through debugging, and visual design of the user interface layout."

Social media allows for an immediate way to interact and engage with people and companies online. There are the obvious sites that allow for social networking, but social media done right can aspire to be so much more. We thought we'd highlight three notable Twiistup showoffs who are doing big things with social media.

Should your company offer an API for outside developers to build on? Should you engage in one of the fast growing developer platforms or with another company's API? There's a world of options opening up to leverage cross-site functionality and data exchange, but there are also some serious questions to ask about this emerging paradigm. [img: Flickr Mashups by David Wilkinson]

Think LinkedIn is just a place to publish your resume or post jobs? Think again! This fast-growing social network is innovating all the time and has integrated features you can jump in and use right now: Answers, Companies and Groups. Learn how to engage and use this social network as the ultimate lead generation and thought-leadership tool!

Trent Reznor decided to quit social media, or Twitter at least, as you may already know. As he stated quite clearly, he finally found out that "the problem with really getting engaged in a community is getting through the clutter and noise." (continue...)

Looking past these small points, the report does share some fairly interesting observations and stats as well if you dig a bit deeper. Here's my read on the 10 standout conclusions that the report offers to help you (and your brand) better understand the potential uses of Twitter

See some true about twitter.

Many big corporations are already in the social media bandwagon and we can't say different for small business and entrepreneurs as well. Hmm… but with limited resources, how should entrepreneurs engage in this time consuming but very much needed marketing strategy?

"After studying the top most engaging brands on the web and going in depth to see how Starbucks and Dell did it, I have gathered some tried and tested best practices businesses can apply into their own social media efforts."

Facebook may be a leading social network with millions of opportunities to engage with individuals about your business, but is it right for your company? And if so, how can you make it work for you? This webcast aims to answer those questions and give some best practice tips for those ready to jump right in!

Another "trivial" social networking website saves the day with its ready, engaged support network and broadcast capability. (c/o PC)

If you are an experienced Oracle DBA, seeking a 12months contract engagement at excellent rates, then this role is designed with you in mind.

SCCM Designer Contract or Permanent (ACT, Immediate start) Excellent rates and salary on offer - Immediate Start or 4 weeks notice. Choice is yours really... Working with a team of professionals, our client is seeking the services of a SCCM Designer to assist with a Federal Government project. This is a 12mths engagement or a permanent position. The role includes the following duties: 1. SCCM Design and project implementation 2. SCCM integration with 3rd party - CISCO, HP Storageworks, HP SIM 3. Documentation of the design 4. Configuration of Windows Servers, CISCO hardware and Riverbed equipment 5. PR or Australian Citizenship Submit a confidential resume by emailing: resumes@nspirerecruitment.com.au Please note: only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. Application: Open

Nice slide presentation from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, about the evolution of the Web, with reference to social networks & issues related to libraries. My personal highligths from this work: * The turn from groups to social networks lays the basis for a new social operating system * Being more civically engages on social networks helps building better communities (continue...)

Social media has much to offer in terms of building web traffic and awareness. But is it a must for businesses to engage in it?

Razorfish has recently released findings from its study that explored how technology is changing the way consumers engage with brands.