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It might be the long winters, or the national pastime of keeping tabs on Justin Bieber. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/tech-news/canada-tops-globe-in-internet-usage/article551593/

Canada tops globe in Internet usage

10 Facebook Page Timeline Cover Examples

http://socialfresh.com/facebook-page-timeline-cover-examples/ by Jason Keath on Feb 29, 2012
http://readwrite.com/2012/02/28/facebook_expands_media_sharing_on_timeline One of the intriguing aspects of Facebook Timeline, ever since the initial launch last September , is how it highlights the media you consume . Music you listen to, videos you watch, newspapers and books you read, and (more recently) images you "pin" on Pinterest. Facebook termed the concept frictionless sharing , because it allows you to automatically share with your friends the media you consume.

Facebook Expands Media Sharing on Timeline - Too Much Content, Not Enough Social?

Social Media: 2. Who Uses Them? (2010-05E)

Although the adoption of social media has been rapid and widespread in Canada, rates of use vary considerably between demographic groups. http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/LOP/ResearchPublications/2010-05-e.htm#a5
http://mashable.com/2012/02/22/10-most-followed-brands-on-pinterest/

The 10 Most-Followed Brands on Pinterest

The Perfect Palette , a wedding blog that explores "the color palette possibilities for your wedding" and serves as a resource for other wedding ideas, would seem to be a perfect match for Pinterest , and it is. The site is far and away the biggest brand on Pinterest with more than 240,000 followers, according to Zoomsphere.
Screenshot via Google The Google glasses will use augmented reality software to return real-time information about locations and people. Facebook Twitter Google+ Save E-mail Share Print People who constantly reach into a pocket to check a smartphone for bits of information will soon have another option: a pair of Google-made glasses that will be able to stream information to the wearer’s eyeballs in real time. http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/21/google-to-sell-terminator-style-glasses-by-years-end/

Google to Sell Heads-Up Display Glasses by Year's End

The year's not even two months old and already we've seen a number of big splashes in the social media scene. Here are the top stats so far. By Adam Vincenzini | Posted: February 20, 2012

The 20 most interesting social media stats and insights of 2012

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/The_20_most_interesting_social_media_stats_and_ins_44424.aspx
Editor’s Note: This guest post is written by Jay Jamison, a Partner at BlueRun Ventures , who focuses on early stage mobile, consumer and enterprise investments.

Beyond Facebook: The Rise Of Interest-Based Social Networks

http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/18/beyond-facebook-the-rise-of-interest-based-social-networks/

Old Dogs New Tricks and Crappy Newspaper Executives | Digital First

(Speaking notes for an address to the Canadian Journalism Foundation Toronto, Canada, 2/16/2012) http://jxpaton.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/old-dogs-new-tricks-and-crappy-newspaper-executives/
In this article, you'll learn... Five B2B marketing trends that will dominate 2012 Why marketers should focus on content creation, online marketing, and technology in 2012

Strategy - Five Trends B2B Marketers Need to Understand to Succeed in 2012

http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2012/7070/five-trends-b2b-marketers-need-to-understand-to-succeed-in-2012
In 2012, Social Media will move beyond growth to saturation. This means that digital public relations is changing quickly. Recently, I had an opportunity to speak about the opportunities and trends in digital public relations at the PR News Digital Summit .

5 Key Trends Supercharging Today's Digital PR

If you've spent any time on Pinterest , the hottest new social network since sliced bread, you might have noticed its popularity among certain demographics — namely, women who are into fashion, weddings , home decor and puppies.

Pinterest: How Do U.S. and UK Users Compare? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Facebook and Its Users, Mutually Dependent

I was upset over some comments he had posted to my Facebook wall, beneath a status update about a particularly cheesy pop song I was obsessed with at the time. We argued in a flurry of instant messages. He insisted that his remarks were made in good humor, while I was sure that he was making fun of me.
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The Washington Post, Recast for a Digital Future

In this article, you'll learn... Four common mistakes when selecting keywords Ways to avoid making those common mistakes

Search Engine Marketing - Four Keyword Research Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs