Social networking sites could solve many communication problems when disaster strikes

ScienceDaily (2010-02-10) -- Online social networking sites could solve many problems plaguing information dissemination and communications when disaster strikes, according to a new report.

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Seeking Privacy In The Clouds: Research Aims At Isolating Social Network Information From 'Control Of A Central Entity'

ScienceDaily (2009-10-15) -- Millions of Internet users have been enjoying the fun -- and free -- services provided by advertiser-supported online social networks like Facebook. But a computer scientist worries about the possible down side -- privacy problems.

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Giving Twitterers A New Voice: Student Invents Radio That Tunes In To Social Networking Site

ScienceDaily (2009-03-04) -- A student has come up with a unique way of keeping track of what people across the world are up to throughout the day. He has invented a radio which tunes in to and broadcasts messages posted on social networking site, Twitter. The radio allows fans to listen to Twitter messages posted on the website in real time so they can keep up to date with friends, celebrities and even complete strangers. To watch a video demonstration visit http://vimeo.com/2990753

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"Putting the Fun in Functional...."

Here is Amy Jo Kim (one of many researchers that I am citing in my work) in one of her recent talks on:

"Putting the Fun in Functional: Applying Game Mechanics to Functional Software"

An interesting talk about using Game Mechanics in social networking context - thank you Dr. Julita for forwarding me the link.