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Entries for the ‘Social Networks’ Category

What does Web 2.0 Mean to Me

For me, Web 2.0 marks an evolution [or revolution depending on your POV] in the way people and organizations approach and utilize the internet. As the new approaches have gained some traction it has sparked considerable technology growth and, and has resulted in the misconception of an ‘upgraded’ internet. Web 2.0 isn’t a new version, it is a new approach and a set of tools for using the web to communicate, collaborate, build relationships, create communities, and ultimately innovate.

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Twitter Explained…somewhat

I have to thank a new acquaintance of mine, Mr. Pat Howlett, for posting this video on the inside919 community website .The video was created bu Mr. Lee LeFever and does a very good job of explaining Twitter in plain English. While Twit [for short] makes better sense to me after viewing it, I am [...]

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Social Networking. Employer Security Concern?

At a recent chamber event I heard a presentation advising employers that they should be doing fairly regular post-hire background checks on employees in addition to pre-hire checks. The arguments were for were pretty persuasive. The issue got me thinking about social networking sites. The sites, and therefore the lives of their users, are increasingly [...]

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