Socially Networked: 52% of Americans On Facebook, Similar Sites
Forbes (blog)
Last year, 48% of Americans 12 years and older had created a profile on at
least one or more social networking sites like LinkedIn (LNKD) or Facebook.
This year, it's majority rule with 52% of Americans having a page on a
social networking site. ...
<http://blogs.forbes.com/kenrapoza/2011/06/01/socially-networked-52-of-americans-on-facebook-similar-sites/>
Forbes (blog)
Last year, 48% of Americans 12 years and older had created a profile on at
least one or more social networking sites like LinkedIn (LNKD) or Facebook.
This year, it's majority rule with 52% of Americans having a page on a
social networking site. ...
<http://blogs.forbes.com/kenrapoza/2011/06/01/socially-networked-52-of-americans-on-facebook-similar-sites/>
Google Powers Up '+1,' Offers in Facebook, Groupon Fight
PC Magazine
Meanwhile, the "+1" button has been seen as a Google answer to the nearly
ubiquitous Facebook "Like" button, which ties a Web site back to the
Facebook social graph. "Since we started rolling out the +1 button in
March, you've been able to recommend ...
<http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2386293,00.asp>
Facebook video scam puts malware on Mac and Windows
Computerworld
By Robert McMillan IDG News Service - Facebook seems unable to stop
scammers from circulating malicious Web links that install fake antivirus
software on victims' computers. The scam was spotted Tuesday by antivirus
vendor Sophos. ...
<http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9217229/Facebook_video_scam_puts_malware_on_Mac_and_Windows>
Facebook Friends Bomb Each Other in Zynga's Empires & Allies
Escapist Magazine
Zynga is now trying its hand at the strategy genre with a Facebook title
called Empires & Allies. The game has players running their own island
nation, building an army, and protecting themselves from an evil tyrant
called "The Raven. ...
<http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/110563-Facebook-Friends-Bomb-Each-Other-in-Zyngas-Empires-Allies>
-- PC Magazine
Meanwhile, the "+1" button has been seen as a Google answer to the nearly
ubiquitous Facebook "Like" button, which ties a Web site back to the
Facebook social graph. "Since we started rolling out the +1 button in
March, you've been able to recommend ...
<http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2386293,00.asp>
Computerworld
By Robert McMillan IDG News Service - Facebook seems unable to stop
scammers from circulating malicious Web links that install fake antivirus
software on victims' computers. The scam was spotted Tuesday by antivirus
vendor Sophos. ...
<http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9217229/Facebook_video_scam_puts_malware_on_Mac_and_Windows>
Escapist Magazine
Zynga is now trying its hand at the strategy genre with a Facebook title
called Empires & Allies. The game has players running their own island
nation, building an army, and protecting themselves from an evil tyrant
called "The Raven. ...
<http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/110563-Facebook-Friends-Bomb-Each-Other-in-Zyngas-Empires-Allies>
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