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Though there is no official definition of a heat wave, a reliable local news station told me Boston is currently in the middle of one. It’s been 90 plus degrees here for the past three days, and in honor of the sweat-inducing trifecta, this week’s three digital stories all come from Mashable, one of our favorite social media sites. Before you roll your eyes and crank your mini-fan to full-blast, however, all three articles touch on different topics – Twitter, FriendFeed and LinkedIn. The heat may blur our thinking, but we haven’t forgotten that variety is the spice of life!

Mashable “Twitter Analysis: 40% of Tweets are Pointless Babble” – In past posts, I’ve told you why teens don’t tweet, how to use Twitter to build your business and even how to put out a press release in 140 characters or less. But what are the majority of your tweeple using Twitter for?  Turns out, you’re probably learning way more about tweeps than you ever cared to.

Mashable “How To Take Advantage of FriendFeed’s Unique Features” – Last week, Facebook acquired FriendFeed. The news was big, getting ink in some of the most notable outlets, including the Wall Street Journal. What is FriendFeed, you might ask? If you’ve ever given a thumbs-up to a friends’ Facebook status, you’ve used the social activity aggregator. Check out this piece to learn more and make the most of this relatively unknown service.

Mashable “How To Build Your Company’s Profile on LinkedIn” – LinkedIn is a fantastic tool for networking between individuals, but did you know it’s also a great way to put your company’s name out there? It’s time to get acquainted (or re-acquainted) with the many features LinkedIn has to offer.

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