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Washington state first to launch Facebook voter registration
Chicago Tribune
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington will become the first U.S. state to allow eligible residents to register to vote through Facebook, in an initiative due to launch this month, Brian Zylstra, a spokesman for the secretary of state's office, said on Wednesday.
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Forget Facebook, Morgan Stanley Can't Trade Its Way Out of a Paper Bag
Forbes
Morgan Stanley's (MS) big second quarter earnings miss is a result of abysmal trading results and not a botched initial public offering of Facebook (FB) shares. Given the second quarter results, the bank's entire strategy of exiting some businesses in favor of ...
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Facebook fallout lesson in politics
Edmonton Journal
The gravitas of his position obviously skipped his mind on Tuesday when he posted a wisecrack on his personal Facebook account, complete with photo of a washed-out road, about a landslide in British Columbia: "Fairmont in Hot Springs has a good deal on ...
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Senator questions Facebook exec about facial-recognition feature
San Jose Mercury News
Franken, D-Minn., said it takes six clicks to reach a page on Facebook that explicitly says that the company is using facial-recognition technology. He held up placards with text from the site at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, ...
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Nasdaq Will Learn From Facebook Mishandling, Knight's Joyce Says
Businessweek
Facebook Inc. (FB) (FB)'s botched initial public offering was the fault of the Nasdaq Stock Market and the exchange owner will learn from its mistakes, the chief executive officer of Knight Capital Group Inc. (KCG) (KCG) said. Lawyers for Knight, whose equity ...
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Facebook introduces voter registration
GlobalPost (blog)
MSNBC reported that people will be able to register to vote through a software application interface jointly developed by Facebook and Microsoft Corporation. The registration will come at no cost to the state. Facebook users wishing to register online will be ...
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In Washington, You Can Register to Vote on Facebook. Could Voter Registration ...
Slate Magazine (blog)
The state's Facebook app for voter registration, designed by Microsoft using Facebook's development platform, is expected to launch later this week. Those who sign up will see a screen from an official state website embedded in their Facebook page, with ...
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Slate Magazine (blog)
Facebook Could Explode After this Move
msnbc.com
Facebook is in a very particular position, the company has a tremendous potential coming from its more than 900 million users who engage very actively in the platform. But the company founded by Zuckerberg has still not found a convincing business model, ...
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Facebook and Zynga Shares Fall After Analyst Report Shows Users of the Social ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Yahoo! and Facebook earlier this month announced that they have entered into definitive agreements that launch a new advertising partnership, extend and expand distribution arrangements, and settle all pending patent claims between the companies.
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Voter Registration? There's an App for That
ABC News (blog)
The application, which was developed through a partnership among the state government, Facebook and Microsoft Corp., is the next step in digitizing voter registration in Washington. Along with 12 other states, Washington allows voters to register online.
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Washington Reveals Voter Registration on Facebook
Sci-Tech Today
Washington state is to become the first in the U.S. to allow voter registration via a Facebook app. Residents will be allowed to register to vote and then "like" the application and recommend it to their friends. Beyond giving Facebook permission to use names ...
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Sci-Tech Today
Politics Go Mobile: Voter Registration Now Available on Facebook in ...
Minyanville.com
MINYANVILLE ORIGINAL Between Myspace, Facebook (FB), Twitter, and other social networks, as well as laptops, iPads (APPL), iPhones, and Androids (GOOG), the tentacles of the mobile network have extended deep into many people's lives.
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Facebook Stock Under Pressure: US User Base Declines
Search Engine Journal
facebook growth slowing According to a recent report by Rory Maher, Facebook appears to be losing users in many of its most important markets. Maher, who is the senior Internet analyst for Capstone Investments, told the media that his firm utilized ...
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From Facebook friends to blogger foes, reaction to Mayor Tony Mack ...
The Times of Trenton - NJ.com
TRENTON — Minutes after leaving with his son after a more than five-hour FBI raid on his home yesterday morning, Mayor Tony Mack posted to his personal Facebook page. "I have not violated my duties or the public trust," Mack wrote, echoing his statement ...
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The Times of Trenton - NJ.com
Ad Nauseam: Are Facebook Ads Really Worth It?
WebProNews
You see, although 86% said that Facebook is currently a part of their paid advertising strategy, 88% said that they would consider forgoing all of the paid stuff and just sticking with "implementing Facebook content." If you've heard that before, just look a few ...
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Facebook Goes Audible on Android with Friends Aloud
Sacramento Bee
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Android device owners can now access, listen to, and post status updates and comments – all by voice – to their Facebook news feed via Friends Aloud, created by VoiZapp Inc. It is the first Android app ...
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Sen. Al Franken Grills Facebook and the FBI Over Their Use Of Facial ...
Forbes
Senator Al Franken (D-Minn) grilled Facebook and the FBI in a Congressional hearing about their increasing use of "faceprints." Franken had an especially heated exchange with Facebook privacy manager Rob Sherman, with Franken complaining that a user ...
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Forbes
Why is Facebook's user satisfaction plummeting?
MSN Money
In a worrisome sign for Facebook (FB), which is set to release its first quarterly earnings report as a public company next week, a new poll suggests that user satisfaction on the social network may be in a downward spiral. According to the American Customer ...
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Facebook Voter Registration Hits Washington State, Is The New Voting App Safe ...
International Business Times
Nowadays, Facebook is likely your go-to resource for just about everything: From linking up with your friends, to obtaining news, to ordering new clothes. But now, you can serve your patriotic duty as an American via the social media giant's newest add-on: ...
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International Business Times
Washington to offer voter registration via Facebook
WXIA-TV
FILED UNDER; Political Headlines · National/World News · Off Beat News. (CNN) -- Washington will become the first state to offer voter registration via Facebook with a new application to be launched as soon as next week, according to a state election official.
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WXIA-TV
88 percent stalk their exes on Facebook
CNET
88 percent stalk their exes on Facebook. A study by a Western University master's candidate suggests that many people, once they break up, follow their former lovers around Facebook, even going so far as to use aliases. Chris Matyszczyk. by Chris ...
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Franken grills Facebook over obscure facial recognition policy [VIDEO]
Daily Caller
User pictures have been a central feature of the Facebook user experience since the company's inception. Facebook's own facial recognition technology allows users to easily identify friends and "tag" them in their pictures. Use of the technology is currently a ...
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Franken takes Facebook to task over photo tagging
MinnPost.com
In Facebook's case, that means a facial recognition software called "Tag Suggestions," an opt-out-only service that allows Facebook to store a user's facial features, or "face print," then scan that user's friends' newly uploaded photos and guess as to the ...
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MinnPost.com
Facebook user base drops in US, says report
Computerworld
The study also noted that of the 23 countries where Facebook penetration exceeds 50%, only nine showed increases in their user base during the past three months. The other 14 countries had declines in users or, in a few cases, growth of less than 0.5%.
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Facebook questioned over facial recognition
SlashGear
Facebook might be hoping to bolster its facial recognition features thanks to its purchase of Face.com, but US senators are drilling the company about the specifics. Senator Al Franken questioned Facebook about how the company is telling users about the ...
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SlashGear
Earnings Preview: Can Facebook and Zynga Stop the Bleeding?
CNBC.com
Over half the analysts covering Facebook rate it as a "buy" or "strong buy"; 14 of the 27 analysts covering the company give a "buy" recommendation; 11 analysts rate it a "hold"; and two recommend selling. Analysts are increasingly more bullish with Facebook ...
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Users Dislike Facebook's Constant Changes
CIO Today
Maybe customer satisfaction doesn't matter for Facebook, given its unrivaled user-base. But, as one analyst points out, "If Facebook doesn't feel the pressure to improve customer satisfaction now, that may soon change." As the now-public company struggles ...
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CIO Today
Prices of Facebook stock since long-awaited IPO
Boston.com
Facebook's stock rose nearly 4 percent Wednesday after six consecutive days of decline. It gained $1.02 to close at $29.11. That's down 23 percent from its public offering price of $38. The stock has been up on 19 trading days and down on 23 since its initial ...
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Susan Parker: Voter registration via Facebook? No thanks
Delmarva Daily Times
Facebook is a fascinating phenomenon, and as a frequent user, I would miss it if it disappeared. However, that said, when I read today on Slate.com that Washington state is now the first to allow voter registration via the social networking site, well, it made me ...
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Blogs14 new results for Facebook
 
Nike & Facebook Team Up to Fulfill Your Wildest Childhood - Gizmodo
By Molly Oswaks
A new app on Facebook called Nike Shoe Boxxx allows fans of the brand to fulfill all their wildest footwear fantasies, by creating a virtual platform to collect and trade 40 year's worth of the label's iconic sneakers.
Gizmodo
Facebook Chat With Suleika Jaouad - NYTimes.com
By By TARA PARKER-POPE
The "Life, Interrupted" columnist, Suleika Jaouad, will host an hour-long Facebook conversation about living with cancer in your 20s, tomorrow at 4 p.m. New York time. Read more...
Well
Facebook Promoted Posts vs Sponsored Stories | SEOmoz
By Justin_Vanning
There's been a lot of buzz around Facebook's Promoted Post feature over the past few months. I've read several blog posts (the HasOffers post was great) who have tried testing the effectiveness of Promoted Posts vs Facebook's Sponsored ...
SEOmoz Daily SEO Blog
Facebook Game Subtlety Teaches 20-Somethings Financial Literacy
By Zoe Fox
A new Facebook game is hoping to teach youth financial literacy while getting them hooked on an addictive online experience.
Mashable » Business
Washington state to become first to offer voter registration on - CNN
By A.Killough
(CNN) -- Washington will become the first state to offer voter registration via Facebook with a new application to be launched as soon as next week, according to a state election official.
CNN Political Ticker
Unlike: Facebook loses users to other social networks — RT
By RT
If Facebook had a "dislike" button, the social media giant would have the most clicks. A new report shows that the company may be nearing the end of its timeline, setting a record low among social media sites.
News RSS : Today
Senators Urge Facebook to Make Tagging Opt-In | Adweek
By Katy Bachman
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) kicked over a new front on the privacy debate in Washington, D.C. today, holding a hearing to explore facial recognition technology and raise awareness about its potential impact on privacy.
Adweek : Technology
ComScore Examines How Europe Interacts With Facebook ...
By Justin Lafferty
Social statistics tracker ComScore recently released the latest Power of Like report, this one examining how Europeans use Facebook and other social media sites. The paper notes that in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, 32 percent ...
AllFacebook
Facebook Testing New Shareable Ads
By Anita Campbell
In the world of online advertising, companies like Google and Facebook are constantly updating their practices to meet the demands of all sorts of businesses,
Small Business News, Tips, Advice...
Nearly 9 out of 10 Facebook users keep tabs on their exes | Digital ...
By Mike Flacy
Partly due to the sheer volume of personal information that's posted to Facebook each day, users coming off a bad breakup can't seem to resist using the social network to spy on their ex.
Is Your Writing Better Than Facebook? | Rachelle Gardner
By Rachelle Gardner
Facebook is your competition because it consumes a ton of leisure time. I'm not saying that we need to fight Facebook toe to toe. I don't think the world is pining for a book written like a Facebook timeline (though, you never know).
Rachelle Gardner
TODAY celebrates one million Facebook fans
By Cory Bergman
The TODAY Show is a big fan of Facebook, integrating it in the show with franchises like "TODAY Throws a Wedding" and even inviting Facebook to debut its new Timeline product live on the show. And now, TODAY is celebrating being the ...
Lost Remote
Study: Facebook mobile ads are 4 times more engaging than Twitter ...
By Sean Ludwig
In a sign that Facebook may finally be getting its mobile act together, a new study by TBG Digital indicates Facebook's mobile ad click-through rate is about 1.1 percent, more than four times higher than Twitter's 0.266 mobile CTR.
VentureBeat
Deputy fired after Facebook post supporting candidate running ...
By PoliceOne Staff CUMMING, Ga. A Forsyth County deputy says he was fired over a Facebook post supporting a candidate for sheriff running against the current sheriff. Rodney Pirkle told Channel 2 News.
PoliceOne Daily News

Web2 new results for Facebook
 
Facebook - W3C Public Mailing List Archives
Introduction Facebook's mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. Our web and mobile applications are used ...
lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/ietf-http-wg/.../0251.html
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