Facebook connects YOU with the people around you

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We're (Net) Working
That's the title of an article I saw in the Sunday Times a few days ago, and thought that it is a good sharing to those who are not aware. The article was about the rise of Facebook causing employers to address the issue of cyber-loafing in the office.

In Britain, it is estimated that companies lose 233 million hours every month to staff visiting networking sites when they should be working. The lost of productivity calculated is $390 million a day. In Singapore, a poll of 20 companies found that four blocked Facebook and other networking sites entirely, while six had limited access!

Well said! My mum told me that she is guilty of cyber-loafing.

Facebook idiots
'What is Facebook? I have never heard of it.' Well, here are some information for newbies. Facebook is the latest and hottest social networking sites in Cyberspace. You upload your personal profile to communicate with your real-life friends and virtual friends. It was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg- a Harvard college kid.

'What is so addictive about it?' It comes with applications ranging from online games to quizzes to time wasters like a virtual garden where you can plant your flowers. You can even send virtual gifts to one another, like the image below.

Here is a video that was posted on the 'Fun wall.'

Facebook is different from Friendster
Unlike the two rivals, it is harder for you to cheat your identification on Facebook. It is populated by people who are commonly affiliated to schools, companies and organisations, through real world networks. If you hide your true identity, you may find yourself with few friends. On the other hand, Friendster is different, you can type in whatever you want, and nobody knows if what you had typed in is true. Facebook only allows you to see profiles of your classmates or coworkers on the site and people in your networks, unlike Friendster.

Try it yourself. But don't let your boss catch you!