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"Why Social Networking? Through social networking , people can use networks of online friends and group memberships to keep in touch with current friends, reconnect with old friends or create real-life friendships through similar interests or groups. Besides establishing important social relationships, social networking members can share their interests with other like-minded members by joining groups and forums. Some networking can also help members find a job or establish business contacts. Most social networking websites also offer additional features. In addition to blogs and forums, members can express themselves by designing their profile page to reflect their personality. The most popular extra features include music and video sections. Members can read bios of their favorite music artists from the artist's profile page as well as listen to their favorite songs and watch music videos. The video section can include everything from member-generated videos from hundreds of subjects to TV clips and movie trailers."

The online article explains some of the features of Social Networking Websites. I try not to post important information on Social Networking Websites. -Yvonne Garth

The online article explains some of the features of Social Networking Websites. I try not to post important information on Social Networking Websites. -Yvonne Garth

This is a recent article I found that relate's to this weeks topic of social networking. The article discusses the uses of social networking for older generations, and provides many statistics, some of which come from the Pew Project we study. As the article shows, older generations use social networking for many of the same uses as teens and young adults. The article may be help you think of questions related to this week's discussions. Here's a little excerpt to help you get an idea of what the article is about: "Whether it's congressmen Twittering during presidential speeches, parents connecting with high school flames on Facebook or empty-nesters planning group outings on grown-up sites such as Eons.com, Baby Boomers are speeding up the Web's ongoing metamorphosis from limitless void to global watering hole. Social networking is fast becoming a staple for a growing number of adults as Web use surges. One-third of adult Internet users have a profile on a social networking site, up from 8% in 2005, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project. And though adults share some teen habits - checking in with friends, planning get-togethers - they differ from the younger set in their desire to use the medium to meet new friends from across the country." Enjoy!

Article from Forbes about "proper social networking etiquette" - guidelines for using Facebook and other social networking tools

Interesting article - should faculty be "friends" with their students on social networking sites?

Job applicants are being checked out on Facebook and other social networks before they are hired.

Article about the influence of social networking peers toward things you might not think about (such as obesity).

Interesting facts about social media

Another article about the recent Pew report on technology and social isolation

How Social Networking Will Transform Learning

"The story of Obama's success is very much a story about money. It provided his initial credibility. It paid for his impressive campaign operation. It allowed him first to compete with, and then to overwhelm, the most powerful Democratic family in a generation-one that understood the power of money in politics and commanded a network of wealthy donors that has financed the Democratic Party for years."

Excerpt from article, "The story of Obama's success is very much a story about money. It provided his initial credibility. It paid for his impressive campaign operation. It allowed him first to compete with, and then to overwhelm, the most powerful Democratic family in a generation-one that understood the power of money in politics and commanded a network of wealthy donors that has financed the Democratic Party for years."

* Social Web * Email * Close Digg Slashdot Fark Stumble Reddit MIXX del.icio.us Newsvine Technorati Facebook Buzz up! Twitter Your Name: Your Email Address: Recipient(s) Email Address: (Comma separation for multiple addresses) Your Message: Broadband to reach 77% of U.S. households by 2012, Gartner says Broadband penetration currently reaches just over half of U.S. homes By Brad Reed , Network World , 07/24/2008 Newsletter Signup * Share/Email * Tweet This * 1 Comment * Print The United States will close its digital divide significantly within the next four years, with 77% of U.S. households having a broadband Internet subscription, according to a new Gartner study. Just over half of U.S. households currently subscribe to broadband Internet services, but Gartner predic

The article talks about the differences between Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter.

Interesting article about the latest Pew report on "Social Isolation and New Technology"

This article discusses the affect that the internet has on Americans when it comes to getting news as well as what online sources they use.

Interesting op-ed piece about the number of Facebook friends you can manage to interact with.

This is an interesting concept!

Article on how employers use social networking sites like Facebook to check on potential candidates.

Not exactly an authoritative source, but a funny commentary on social networking...

Social networking sites and the legal ramifications.