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FOR SALE: Ron Paul's House, On Facebook

Within an hour of Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul posting on his Facebook page wall announcing the sale of his home, 268 people responded and another 425 clicked like. read more>>

5 Facebook Features To Jazz Up Your Marketing

With over 600 Facebook members at your beck and call, the market is wide open to brand your business. Here's five ways to jazz up your brand's story on the social network. read more>>

'America 2049' Adds Activism To Facebook Game

Some 5,372 people have been playing this game launched on April 4 that involves fighting against human rights violations in the year 2049. read more>>

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Facebook Helps Stave Off Memory Loss In Elderly

Facebook usage may help stave off memory loss among the elderly. read more>>

Facebook Triggers Same Hormone As Cuddling

Scientists are studyinghow social networking sites like Facebook causes us to release oxytocin, a cuddly chemical that is linked with all kinds of feel-good emotions. read more>>

Facebook Extension From Chrome Lets You Get Intros

Chrome extension Jotpop lets Facebook users ask friends for introductions to other people. read more>>

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Facebook & Hollywood: It's Complicated

Facebook has become an integral component of the marketing plan for some studios, but others seem less convinced that Pages and Facebook Ads can contribute to real box office success. This report examines ways movie studios are using Facebook to generate awareness and why very few of them are using it to drive ticket sales. Read the report.

ALERT: New Facebook Email Malware Spreading

A new email off of Facebook, claiming to be affiliated with the social network and asking for your password. read more>>

Should You Befriend A Frenemy On Facebook?

Have you received a friend request from someone you know well but who gets on your nerves? read more>>

Make Free Facebook Phone Calls Using Jajah

Voice over Internet service provider Jajah has introduced a test version of free phone calls via Facebook over the Android. An iPhone version is coming next. read more>>

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May 23-24 | San Francisco

Social Media Optimization Conference gives you the lowdown on organic user engagement and advertising. Experts including Jon Fougner (Facebook), Scott Bulbransen (Applebee’s), Bob Tripathi (Sears), and Ekaterina Walter (Intel), will share techniques for fueling your readers’ desire to comment, consume, and share. Click here to learn more.

Facebook Boosts Site's Availability And Page Load Times

Facebook has improved its availability and page loading speed, according to latest quarterly report by AlertSite. read more>>

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Gamification Strategies & Virtual Goods: What Works and What Doesn't

Whereas virtual goods are still largely associated with online games, “gamification” adds fanciful, game-like metaphors on top of trackable user behaviors. This report offers insights into the best strategies and examples of gamification, and forecasts future trends in this sector. Read the report.

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