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How-to: Find Someone Online

GeekSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:47:58 -0700

The debate whether or not to Google potential lovers is a tricky one, but the truth is, there's no harm in it. Finding friends, acquaintances, or even strangers online is a simple and discreet way to learn a little bit - or a whole lot! - about them. You can brush up on their online reputation and verify their stories (hey, hiring managers do it, why can't you?) or simply see what they are into. There are plenty of people who keep their social network accounts private, but you can always find something. Looking for more information on your sister's new boyfriend, a blind date or co-worker? Here are some surefire tips to strike Google gold.

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How to Keep Your Social Accounts Private

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:43:13 -0700

This year's Obsessed tells the tale of a man whose life is torn apart by a temp worker who falls in love with him and will stop at nothing to win him over. The plot is (hopefully) exaggerated for thrill effect, but the mentally deranged woman, played by Ali Larter, showcases some serious Internet sleuthing and stalking. She Googles the object of her affection to learn all about his life and interests, then flirts, teases, and eventually terrifies via instant messenger. She later fills his inbox with creepy emails and threats. It's certainly not a common tale, but serves as an unlikely reminder that some things are best kept private.

While most social networks offer enhanced privacy settings, which will allow you to keep your profiles private, there are a handful of things you can do to make your accounts less accessible and susceptible to searches made by your new guy's ex or an old friend you don't want to have to ignore online.

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Five Reasons Parents Should Twitter

LilSugar — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:00:48 -0700

Tweet. Tweet. Tweet. It seems everyone is on Twitter these days - from hip social networkers, to news outlets, to parents and grandparents. In fact, 74 percent of lilsugar readers call themselves "networking moms," and communities like TwitterMoms are not shy about twittering just about everything. While it may seem like a passing fad, Twitter is a tool for connecting with other parents and sharing children's growth and sweetest moments with friends and family. Need more reason to start twittering? Read on!

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