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Ilya Zhitomirskiy, the co-founder of the open-source Facebook alternative Diaspora, has passed away at the age of 22. The cause of death is not yet publicly known. Zhitomirskiy, along with Dan Grippi, Maxwell Salzberg and Raphael Sofaer, created the open-source … Continue reading →

News organizations use Twitter mostly to promote their own stories. Sharing of other content and engagement with readers is “rare,” according to a new study. The Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism and The George Washington University’s School … Continue reading →

How much do you like Zynga’s hit Facebook game, FarmVille? If the answer is “enough to spend my hard-earned cash on a FarmVille toy,” you’re in luck, as you will soon be able to pre-order festive, plush versions of domesticated … Continue reading →

The Facebook Marketing Series is supported by Buddy Media. Power your connections and turn fans into real connections with technology powered by Buddy Media. Download Buddy Media’s free guide for Successful Retail Social Posting to learn how to drive results … Continue reading →

Each week, Mashable picks a popular song, finds 10 covers of it and asks you to vote for your favorite. The music video for “Without You” featuring French DJ David Guetta and Usher has racked up more than 27 million … Continue reading →

The Virgin Group has launched a Facebook application that lets you discover your “first times” with friends on Facebook. You can see the first time you and a friend were tagged in the same photo, for instance, as well as … Continue reading →

1. iPad ColorCoat Give your iPad a bold splash of color with the “ColorCoat” matte cover. Cost: $21 Click here to view this gallery. We know you love your iPad, therefore, treat it to some sleek accessories. In the past … Continue reading →

If you spend half as much time gift shopping as you spend on Facebook, my guess is your holiday shopping would already be finished. So, why not combine the process? Many of the apps below produce personalized gift suggestions for … Continue reading →

1. You Ear-Muff Hear This in Pulse With faux fur on the inside and a stripy wool knit on the outside, these will keep your ears toasty. Cost: $42.99 Click here to view this gallery. There’s a definite nip in … Continue reading →

Frank Barry, professional services manager at Blackbaud and blogger at NetWits ThinkTank, helps non-profits use the Internet for digital communication, social media and fundraising so they can focus on making an impact and achieving their missions. Find Frank on Twitter … Continue reading →