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"If you've been shirking your social media reading responsibilities this week, here's your chance to make it right.\nSee below for a week's worth of guides, lists, and analysis you need to stay on your social game.  This batch includes some great Twitter trend trackers, a peek into the future of the \"smart home,\" and some sound social business strategies.\nIf you need a bird's eye view of all the weekly resources published here on Mashable, head over to the back catalog anytime.\nNo, no, don't thank us.  We do it because we love you.\n\nSocial Media\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOW TO: Rent Anything OnlineOften you can save money by renting instead of taking the purchase plunge. The Internet is fully equipped to help you rent anything \u2014 even friends.\n5 Ways to Build a Loyal Audience on YouTubeWeb video has an enormous viewership. If you're trying to build a brand and keep people coming back after that first viral hit, check out these five tips.\n6 Best FIFA World Cup Controversies of the Past 20 Years [VIDEO]The 2010 World Cup is sure to be dramatic as fans bet on who will take home the title. Here are the tournament's top six controversies caught on video.\nInside Gatorade\u2019s Social Media Command CenterA new effort behind the scenes of the PepsiCo-owned sports drink maker is putting social media quite literally at the center of the way Gatorade approaches marketing.\nHOW TO: Send Digital Invites Without Being ObnoxiousGone are the days of phone trees and handwritten cards \u2014 now it\u2019s all about pixels and pings.\n5 Terrific Tools for Keeping Tabs on Twitter TrendsWhether you're tracking your brand, optimizing your content, or just plain curious about the way information is virally shared, you'll want to check out these five web-based tools.\nWhy Facebook Can\u2019t Genuinely Connect PeopleFacebook is the go-to social network, but it sometimes fails to genuinely connect its users. Here are three areas where it needs to improve.\n6 Tips For Experimenting with Web VideoFor traditional filmmakers, web video may seem like a whole other animal. Here are six tips for experimenting with videos on the web.\nWhy Social Media is the New Source of Hollywood TalentAs reality TV takes the lion's share of traditional programming, Hollywood casting pros are increasingly turning to social media to find \"real people\" and the next big sensations.\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\nApple Keynote Music Through the Years [INFOGRAPHIC]We've gathered some highlights from the history of Apple conference songs, along with some other musical stats, into one handy infographic.\n10 Fun Casual Games for Android Phones10 excellent games for your Android phone. Some are paid; most are free. Some are knockoffs of classics you'll remember, and some are original.\n5 Works of Apple-Inspired ArtiPods, Macs, and even His Jobsness himself have all turned up recently in sculpture, digital art and even oil paintings. Check out these works pieces.\n10 Awesome Apple iPad Decals [PICS]If you're looking for a way to get your iPad to stand out from the crowd, then these decals for the device's undecorated backside just might do the trick.\n5 Great Sites for Exploring Cities Around the GlobeWe've picked our five favorite websites from around the world that offer street level imagery of places as varied as Munich, Mae Hong Son, Moscow and Miskolc.\nHow Download Cards Connect Physical Music to its Digital FutureDownload cards started showing up all over record stores at the beginning of 2007, each scrap entitling the owner to a full MP3 download of the record they just bought. Here's how they're changing things.\n5 Gadgets That Will Transform Your HomeHere are five gadgets you can buy now (or a couple months from now) that will change the way you live, work and play.\nWindows vs. Apple: The Future of Mobile GamesIn this post, we look at how Apple and Microsoft are tackling mobile gaming and who will come out on top.  Get ready for a fun competition!\n5 Extremely Addicting iPad GamesTime to kill? Rainy day? These five addictive games for the iPad will keep your mind busy no matter the occasion.\n4 Free World Cup Apps for BlackBerryWhy should iPhone and Android users have all the fun? Here are four great, totally free Blackberry apps that will help you stay up to date on all things World Cup.\nTop 10 Beautiful Minimalist Icon SetsHere are ten noteworthy icon sets that match the minimalist design ethos.\nThe Motion Control Video Game War Has Only Just BegunNintendo may have started the motion controller phenomenon with the Wii, but Microsoft and Sony are taking the console wars to a new level. This holiday season, there will be a three-way war for supremacy of your living room.\n7 Stunning World Cup VisualizationsFootball aficionados and novices alike can enhance their experience of each game with World Cup visualizations that bring the action on the field to life in mesmerizing digital formats.\nHow Non-Profits Should Approach Making iPhone AppsApple's restriction on accepting donations through the app store has placed constraints on many non-profit mobile strategies. But how detrimental are they, and can they be overcome?\n10 Web Design Bloggers You Should FollowLooking for inspiration? Check out the portfolios, Twitter streams and blog posts of these 10 fascinating web design bloggers.\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 Free and Open-Source Software Alternatives for Small BusinessesWhat many business owners and managers don't realize is that they can get all the software they need to run a business, 100% free of charge.\nWhy Small Businesses Shouldn\u2019t Take Social Media for GrantedWhen done right, social media can be a valuable source for customer acquisition, retention and satisfaction. Here a few ways to help drive the value home.\nHow CEOs are Using Social Media for Real ResultsOur case studies show that having your CEO visible on social media can bring tangible results to your bottom line.\nHow to Become a More Savvy Networker OnlineThis post focuses on how to use the web to make actual, lasting connections that will help you achieve your goals.\n5 Teen Social Media Trends that Can Be Applied to Small BusinessIt turns out that a lot of the ways teens get value out of social media can also be applied to business.  Here are five trends to keep track of.\nHOW TO: Run an Online Daily DealOnline daily deals offering shoppers deep discounts are all the rage. Here are some tips for small businesses to follow so they can get the most out of offering a bargain.\nHOW TO: Build A Twitter Strategy for Your BusinessEvery business needs a Twitter strategy. Here are some concrete ways to build your brand and connect with an audience online.\n\nFor more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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