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"If we had to choose one word to sum up this week's essential resources, it would have to be \"business.\"  If you own a business, work for a business, or even give money to businesses in exchange for goods and services, you'll want to scroll on down and take a look at how even one week's worth of social media news has shaped your industry.\nAdditionally, we we still have some good old fashioned mobile app reviews, some important Facebook privacy tips, and an interesting look at the way governments and agencies are using social media to better engage.  So what exactly are you waiting for?  Get started!\n\nSocial Media\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Defense of FacebookWith all the vitriol surrounding Facebook's latest privacy gaffs, this post takes a moment to look at the people most responsible for our online privacy \u2014 ourselves.\nHow Facebook Makes Edgy Concepts MainstreamTwo years ago, the thought of sharing your location or credit card purchase history online would have seemed ridiculous.  Today, it grows ever more mainstream thanks to major social networks like Facebook that make these early-adopter trends more comfortable for the average user.\nWhy Twitter Needs to Do More to Save Trending TopicsTwitter recently amended its trending topics algorithm in the hopes of producing more relevant and newsworthy results.  But is this an interference in the natural development of popular topics?  And is Twitter doing enough to remain a relevant source of real-time news?  This post takes a hard look.\nHow the U.S. Engages the World with Social MediaYou might be surprised to learn that the U.S. Department of State and many of its embassies around the world are having great success shaping America's image abroad through social media.  We spoke with some of the diplomats  and officials who are making a difference through Twitter and Facebook.\n21 Rules for Social Media EngagementIf you're creating a social media policy for your business, or even your personal brand, these 21 points are a surefire way to stay on track and on message in an online world full of noise.\n5 Innovative Websites That Could Reshape the NewsWhile traditional journalism remains in upheaval, a handful of startups have provided a glimpse at what the future of news gathering might look like on the social web.  Whether these models are sustainable remains to be seen.  Check out this post for look at some of these innovators.\n5 Essential Facebook Privacy TipsIf you're not cognizant of your Facebook privacy settings, you may be broadcasting things to the world (or even certain groups of friends or family) that you may not have intended.   Note these important settings to ensure you stay in control of your social data.\nHow Social Media is Changing Government AgenciesAgencies around the world are finding that social media is more than a broadcast medium. Active engagement can serve the public in important ways. Here are some examples.\nEXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes at the \u201CMarried on MySpace\u201D Wedding [VIDEO]We got an exclusive chance to go behind the scenes at the actual wedding of winning couple Dehlia and Graeham Ford-Feliz.\nTwitPic Founder Talks About the Future of Twitter Photo Sharing [VIDEO]TwitPic has become one of the most popular ways to share photos on Twitter.  With a recent facelift and a lot of attention from prospective buyers, the company has some big plans in the works.  We spoke to the founder, Noah Everett, to get his take on TwitPic's rapid growth and future.\n\nFor more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nTech &amp; Mobile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8 Best Android Apps for Photo EditingLooking to add a few tricks to your Android's photography bag?  Check out these eight apps that will have you cropping, filtering, and snazzing up those mobile snaps in no time.\n10 Awesome Vintage Video Games You Can Play OnlineWe dare you not to kill some time with these fabulous classics from gaming's golden yesteryears.  Strap in and click through to start reliving your former 8-bit glory.\n5 Tools For Integrating HTML5 Video in Your WebsiteHTML5 is coming, and with it the coded potential to displace Flash as a viable medium for web video.  These tools will get you rolling with the new format.\nFive Amazing App and Gadget Demos from Google I/O [VIDEO]Google and its partners are rolling out some amazing new products and toys in the near future.  We were on the ground at the I/O conference to get a hands-on video look at some of these developments.\nHow the Next iPhone Will Improve Your ProductivityThe upcoming release of the new iPhone and its accompanying OS upgrade means a lot of important changes for power users.  Here's a breakdown of the key features.\n\nFor more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nBusiness\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 Ways Small Businesses Can Use Tech to Save MoneyIf you're looking to trim a few dollars from this quarter's budget, the resources you need may be starting back at you from you from this very screen.  Check out these penny-pinching tech tips.\nHow Venture Capitalists are Using Social Media for Real ResultsWhile you probably won't learn the nitty-gritty details of a deal on Twitter, VCs and angels use social media extensively for research, promotion and other purposes.  This post explores some of their strategies.\nWhich Department Owns Social Media?Does a company's social media presence belong to the marketing department? Customer service? Legal? We asked the experts how they categorize the versatile medium for business.\n13 Essential Tips for Landing a Job on LinkedInAre you effectively managing your LinkedIn profile? Here are 13 tips for making yourself visible and presentable on the business network.\nHOW TO: Market Your Small Business With No BudgetThe social web makes it more cost-effective than ever to get the word out about your business, no matter what industry you're in. We spoke to the experts for their cost-cutting tips.\n4 Tips for B2B Marketing on FacebookEven if you sell to other businesses, Facebook can still be a great place to engage customers and drive sales. Check out these four strategies.\nWhy Your Company Needs to Embrace Social CRMSocial media is changing the rules of customer engagement. Your company needs to understand and embrace Social CRM to meet the needs of the new social customer.  This post discusses how.\n5 Surprising Social Media Business Success StoriesWhen most think of social media for business, fun, consumer-facing brands come to mind. But what about B2B and niche products? These five success stories may surprise you.\n5 More Simple Tools for a Paperless OfficeLooking for ways to reduce your small business' carbon footprint and operating costs? Cut your paper consumption with these five web-based services. \n\nFor more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nImage courtesy of iStockphoto, IlexImage\n\n\nFor more social media coverage, follow Mashable Social Media on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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