LinkedIn has always been the social network site that was closest to the "original" (or pre-Web 2.0) idea of networking – the professional kind. So, since a lot of people start thinking about callings and careers before they're 18, it makes sense that LinkedIn should be open to high school students. This week the social site announced it would open its doors to people 14-17. LinkedIn also … [Read more...] about LinkedIn adds teens & university profiles
India’s very mobile social networking
US parents may be interested to see the Times of India's account of single mom Darshana Verma "who never learned to use a computer and saved for 10 months," spending more than half a month's income on mobile phones for her two children. Verma told the Times that the access to Facebook and the Internet these phones bring her kids represents opportunities she never had. She must not be alone, given … [Read more...] about India’s very mobile social networking