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"We hope the summer's been good to you so far.  Well, not so good that you're actually going out-of-doors, but good enough that you might squint through faint, refracted sunlight as you fervently scour the web for social media goodness.\nAllow us to assist you in this quest.  Below you'll find our weekly power-guide to the best social media resources this side of the 'Net. This edition includes some tips for cleaning up your social media presence, a few key considerations when designing mobile apps, and a look at social's huge disruption of advertising.\n\nSocial Media\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20 Spectacular 4th of July Fireworks Displays on Flickr [PHOTOS]If you didn't get a chance to see any (good) fireworks this past 4th, check out these gorgeous images of explosions gone by.\n5 Ways to Clean Up Your Social Media IdentityHow do you manage all your social media profiles without going crazy? We've come up with five great concepts to help you clean up your social media identity.\nHOW TO: Deal with a Real-Life Breakup OnlineThat\u2019s right: Breaking up is hard in the digital age. Here are some tips for handling it gracefully.\nHOW TO: Get the Most Out of Q&amp;A SitesThere's more to online Q&amp;A than you may think. If you want to build a reputation as an expert or get a reliable answer to your question, check out these tips.\nGoogle's Long History of Social Media Attempts [INFOGRAPHIC]Google Me might encroach on Facebook's social networking territory, but Google hasn't always had success in that area. Here's an graphic detailing their social media hits (and misses).\n\nFor more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nTech &amp; Mobile\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop 10 Geekiest Marriage ProposalsWe've scoured the Internet for the finest examples of geeky marriage proposals, encompassing video games, gadgets and even Google Street View. \nThe 10 Founding Fathers of the WebThese 10 individuals have helped shape the world wide web and the culture of the Internet as we know it today.\nHOW TO: Create a Pixel Fireworks Animation Using JavaScriptIn this article, we'll show you how to create a simple fireworks effect using jQuery that can be applied to any element on your web page.\n5 Handy iPhone Apps for Home ImprovementWhile there's no iPhone app that can help you avoid hitting your thumb with a hammer, certain apps can be a useful addition to your tool kit when attempting some DIY home improvement.\n5 Things to Consider When Designing Your Mobile AppHere are five tips you should keep in mind when designing and developing your mobile application, regardless of platform.\n10 Beautiful Free Hand-Drawn Icon SetsThis post highlights 10 free, hand-drawn icon sets that you can utilize in your designs, user interfaces, and operating systems for an organic and non-standard look.\n11 Delicious TextMate Themes for Designers and DevelopersHere are 11 of our favorite themes for TextMate \u2014 note, these also work with Sublime Text and E \u2013 Text Editor for Windows.\n10 Fascinating Facts You Didn\u2019t Know About AppleApple is known just as much for its veil of secrecy and Internet rumor buzz as it is for the actual products. Here are a few things you may not have known about the company.\nCan Robots Run the News?Here's a look at some of the journalistic duties (including writing and reporting) being outsourced to A.I. and whether or not they are ready for prime time.\n\nFor more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nBusiness\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 Social Media Trends to Watch Right NowWith so many new social media sites, services and practices, it's often helpful to zoom out a bit and keep an eye on upcoming trends on the cusp or just over the horizon.\nHow Social Media Has Radically Altered AdvertisingSocial Media started out as a bit of a novelty \u2014 a playground for the \"geekerati.\"  But it has taken hold as a game changing force that will reshape advertising at its very core.\nHow Social Media Has Prepared Us for Collaborative BusinessFacebook and Twitter have trained a new generation of socially-minded employees. Here's why we should be taking advantage of that know-how.\n5 YouTube Channels for Small Biz AdviceWe\u2019ve pulled out five subscription-worthy YouTube channels that produce regular, valuable content, and whose viewerships are already substantial.\n5 Tips for Job Seekers on Corporate Social NetworksMany companies, large and small, provide internal social networking opportunities for current and past employees. Here are some tips for tapping in.\n\nFor more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\n[Image Credit: Nitin Garg]"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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