Social, work lives colide on networking websites


	Social, work lives colide on networking websites

iteachcomputers

1-19-2008 11:15 AM

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iteachcomputers says:

Great article about social networking sites like facebook and myspace - now that "grown-ups" belong, they need to know the implications. Very detailed explanations.

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