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The significance of networks

Facebook, Twitter, Oh My!

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Want to join Facebook? Confused about Twitter? If you answered yes to either of these questions you’re in for a real treat.

Social media guru Deanna Zandt joins us from New York via Skype, a software program that allows you to see and talk to people over the Internet, and she shares a clear and concise explanation of social networks and their prominence.

So, if you’re leery about accepting friend requests or stumped by what to tweet…have a listen to gain some insight into the world of social networking.

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