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Five things I want to see in social media in 2009

By Andy DeSoto | Published: January 2, 2009

Here are five things I think would contribute to social media’s value for myself and others.

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Looking for love? Telling Facebook might hurt your chances

By Andy DeSoto | Published: July 2, 2008

Social networks such as Facebook are excellent places to announce your romantic availability, right? Large numbers of potential viewers, integration into profiles, search, and more– what’s not to like? It may not be so easy. Surprisingly, research by psychologists at Northwestern University and MIT suggests that being too available, let alone desperate for romance, can significantly impact your chances of finding love or dating.

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Social networking sites serve as counseling tools

By Andy DeSoto | Published: June 19, 2008

A recent and interesting article to come out of Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a brief discussion of the possibilities of using social networking sites, such as MySpace, as counselings tool to engage adolescent clients.

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