links for 2010-02-03
4 February 2010
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Social networks: Can't live without 'em, but if corporate IT departments had their way, the rank and file certainly wouldn't be living with 'em. And Facebook is, by far, considered the worst of the bunch.
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A report by Manpower employer services found that only 29% of companies in the Americas have a “formal policy regarding employee use of social networking sites.” The number is lower in other regions — 25% in Asia-Pacific and 11% EMEA. The worldwide number is 20%.
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MORE than 10,000 people have joined a Facebook group against alleged plans to close Kingston Hospital's accident and emergency and maternity units.
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Nature abhors a vacuum, and when New South Wales premier Kristina Keneally ditched her Twitter account, one member of the Australian public spotted an opportunity.
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There is a strong link between heavy internet use and depression, UK psychologists have said.
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As Foursquare continues to grow in popularity, its set of badges is growing, and including some interesting items. For example, if you're a male and are checking in at high-end clothing stores quite often, you'll unlock the Douchebag Badge. Wait, what? Did Foursquare just call you a douchebag? Yes. Yes, it did.
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What really made a techno-splash on the red carpet was UK singer Imogen Heap. Her gown was not designed by a huge and expensive fashion designer, but she claimed that this Twitter dress was her own creation.
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Gangs across the U.S. have apparently been using social networks like Facebook and Twitter to organise crimes.
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the Web offers many ways to gather information on a topic and the conversation around that particular topic or product, in real-time. In fact we are spoiled, even overwhelmed, with free listening tools.
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Remember that “If You Printed Twitter” image that made the social media rounds two weeks ago? A similarly formatted graphic that describes the state of Internet use and adoption has been published today for your infotainment.
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