This article is from Business Week.

“These days I’m asked frequently about the role of social media in personal and organizational productivity. The question is timely, as the major social media applications have millions of users and are still growing fast. Also, the phenomenon is closely tied to e-mail, which itself has presented major challenges to professionals in time management and keeping an appropriate focus in their work and life.” Read article.

This post is from a Facebook link page. (You have to be on Facebook to read it)

“Iron Man director Jon Favreau recently joined Twitter, and I was going to write a blog post about his entrance, but have decided instead to post a listing of all the writers, directors and actors that I’m aware of on the 140-character micro-blogging world. I’ve tried to concentrate on working actors over celebrities (for example, I didn’t include Britney Spears). I’m sure there might be some people I missed (especially in the screenwriter section). If you are on Facebook you can read article here.

This article is from Zdnet.com

“Facebook has stepped up its efforts to persuade musicians and filmmakers that the so-called social utility can also be used as a tool to connect with fans. This, of course, is MySpace territory.” Read article.

These articles are from A Virtual Exit.

“Welcome to our Facebook tips web page! This has to be one of the most complete Facebook resources on the Web. Make sure you save it in your del.icio.us bookmarks and consider giving us a stumble.” Read rest of article.

This article is from Inside CRM.

“In the last couple of years, Facebook has gone from a college photo-sharing site to a burgeoning business- networking platform for self-promotion, advertising and multimedia interaction. With new apps and add-ons, Facebook users can send each other a virtual drink, create and host events, advertise their businesses through social ads, and more. When Charlie Gibson hosted the debate for the 2008 presidential candidates along with Facebook, the little networking site became a powerhouse in the online-marketing community.” Read rest of article.

This article is from Pravda.

“Here are my Facebook tips and tricks.” Read rest of article.

This article is from PC Mag.

“Recent news stories have reported a litany of Facebook horror stories from geriatrics—you know, people over age 30—who dented their dignities, if not their careers, through careless social networking. Some people think that the post-collegiate crowd is simply too fuddy-duddy for Facebook. Others insist that the site is now as essential as e-mail and phone service, if not air and water, and nobody of any age should be discouraged from squandering time on Facebook. Even Bill Gates is reported to have a half-hour a day Facebook habit.” Read rest of article.

This article is from One Degree.

“It will come as no surprise to many of you reading this that I’m a huge fan of Facebook and have been since I signed on about two years ago. As I’ve watched this social network grow by leaps and bounds, I’ve seen more and more business professionals jump on the bandwagon and try to make a go of it, with decidedly mixed results. Truth be told, I’ve also made a few mistakes myself along the way.

In the spirit of sharing, I hereby present my list of 10 tips for business professionals who want to experience the many delights of Facebook without making a fool of themselves…” Read rest of article.

This article is from Social Media Blog.Tamar

“Here’s some tips from a seasoned Facebook user, which should help even the most experienced Social Networker get a little more out of our favourite social network…” Read rest of article.

This article is from Switched.

“Chances are, if you’re not on Facebook already, then you’re likely to be getting on it pretty soon. Whether it’s your kids or your next door neighbor (or those old friends you just reunited with at your high school reunion), folks around you have been hounding you to sign up, set up a profile, and start “social-networking” with all your friends, and their friends, and so on. Truth is, social-networking sites such as Facebook (and MySpace, Bebo, LinkedIn, etc) are increasingly turning into the first place people go when they get on the Internet, as these services offer e-mail, chat, music players, photo sharing, and so much more beyond just staying in touch with your Friends.” Read rest of article.