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The Top 5 Social Media Stories This Week

Mashable  Nov 15 09

From a Twitter TV deal to a new Google programming language, it’s been a surprising week on the web.

Here’s our pick of the top 5 stories this week, from the serious to the bizarre.

1. From Twitter to TV: Sh*t My Dad Says Gets CBS Deal – A Twitter account got a TV deal…has the social media and mainstream media fusion gone too far?

2. Google’s Plan to Make the Web Twice as Fast – The web is about to get SPDY, writes Barb Dybwad.

3. GO: Google Launches Its Own Programming Language – Google launched a new programming language this week: Ben Parr explains. Full story...

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Non-Profit Challenges You to Ditch the iPhone for a Day

Mashable  just under two hours ago

A non-profit organization called Reboot has a mighty challenge for you this Friday night: Power down your cellphone, let your FarmVille crops languish and sign out of Skype for a full 24 hours.

Conan Launches a Twitter Contest for Tour Tickets

Mashable  2 hours ago

If you weren’t able to pick up tickets for Conan O’Brien’s “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour” the first time around, you’ve just been given a second chance by way of a contest the former late night host announced on Twitter.

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Mashable  2 hours ago

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Apple Now Accepting iPad Apps

Mashable  2 hours ago

Calling all iPad and would-be iPad developers: Starting today, Apple will be accepting apps for review.

“Predators” Trailer Hits the Web [VIDEO]

Mashable  4 hours ago

The Predator franchise of science fiction/horror/action films is coming back into the zeitgeist, this time without the Aliens.

Apple vs. Amazon: The E-Book War Rages On

Mashable  4 hours ago

The e-book war between Amazon.com and Apple is

getting uglier. Dennis Johnson cites a report in Publishers Marketplace (subscription required) that alleges that Amazon.

The Small Business Guide to Google Apps

Mashable  4 hours ago

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

Now in Production: The First Google Android Car

Mashable  5 hours ago

The first car equipped with Google’s Android mobile operating system will hit the streets this April 23.

Twitter Search Results to Show Popular Tweets On Top

Mashable  5 hours ago

Twitter appears set to tweak search results to return the most popular tweets first — instead of the most recent — for any given search query.

Analyst: Palm Shares Headed to $0

Mashable  6 hours ago

Following a disappointing earnings report, a Wall Street analyst has cut his price target on Palm to $0.



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