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"Friday marked the much-anticipated Facebook IPO, and boy, do we have have a lot of resources for that topic. Whether you have no idea what an IPO is or you want to know how it might affect you, use our weekly features roundup to catch up.\nWe've covered more than just Facebook, though. This week we also have tips and tricks for Viddy beginners, instructions for live-streaming your wedding and a new episode of Behind the Launch. We've also covered socially conscious organizations like Idealist and Keepon, educational Android apps for adults and how social media can help users get internships. We even have a recap of the fantastic events at Mashable Connect.\nWhat are you waiting for? Get started!\nEditor's Picks\n\nIt\u2019s Facebook IPO Week: Here\u2019s Everything You Need to Know [VIDEO]The world's largest social network is going public. Here's what you need to know about the company and its shares.\n10 Facebook Tips for Power UsersWhether you want to improve your timeline, fine-tune your news feed or create a secret Facebook group, you'll find a useful tip here.\nThe Facebook IPO TimelineThis infographic imagines the road leading up to the Facebook IPO as if it were documented on its own Facebook timeline.\nFacebook Meets Wall Street: How the IPO Stacks Up With Tech\u2019s TitansWhat did Facebook's biggest tech competitors look like when they went public? Here's a snapshot of the power players.\nFacebook\u2019s Fools: 15 Who Missed Out on the Big PaydaysThese three people and four companies could have gotten in on the Facebook fortune, but didn't.\n7 Companies That Could Have Been FacebookFacebook wasn\u2019t the first to introduce social networking. What made past popular sites fall by the wayside?\nHey Soon-to-Be Facebook Millionaires: Read ThisMany Facebook employees are going to be official millionaires post-IPO. Here's what they need to know about dealing with all that cash.\nFacebook IPO: Here\u2019s Why You Shouldn\u2019t Buy YetMarket analysts and personal finance experts chime in on the question of the day \u2014 should you buy Facebook IPO stock?\n10 Things Facebook Should Spend Its IPO Money OnFacebook stands to make at least $16 billion on its IPO. Here are the areas it should target first with that cash.\n5 Ways Facebook\u2019s IPO Affects BrandsWhat does Facebook going public mean for brands? Here's the answer.\n\nSocial Media\n\nMashable Connect: Highlights From the \u2018Happiest Conference on Earth\u2019Mashable Connect returned this year to explore the future of digital with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here are the highlights.\nRadical! 12 Tumblrs for \u201990s NostalgiaTumblr has an affinity for '90s pop culture nostalgia. We've rounded up 12 sites dedicated to this rad decade.\n20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week [CHART]Which TV shows generate the most buzz on social networks? Find out each week from our social TV chart.\nWhen Social Gaming Meets Social GoodApp developer Social Reality integrates philanthropy and gaming into brands' social media strategies.\n18 Mashable Family PhotosWhat does a family portrait look like when it represents a community of millions of people? Our readers sent us photos to help us find out.\nThe Beginner\u2019s Guide to FacebookAlthough rare, you likely know a person or two who still haven\u2019t succumbed to Facebook\u2019s universal lure. Here's how to get started.\n11 Top Celebs to Follow on ViddyViddy, the social video editing and sharing app du jour, isn't just racking up millions of ordinary users, but a whole host of celebrities, too.\n9 Essential Viddy Tips and Tricks for BeginnersWe\u2019ve delved deeper into video clip app Viddy to bring you some useful tips and tricks on its inner workings and functionality.\nHow Long Can Facebook Reign As Social Media Champ?Is there a platform on the market that could truly replace Facebook? According to experts, no.\n\nFor more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nBusiness &amp; Marketing\n\nBehind the Launch: How to Court Startup InvestorsThe Vungle team meets with big names in the investment world.\n4 Things Your Mobile Tells Marketers About YouCustomizing content for mobile device types presents lucrative opportunities for marketers and brands. Here are four key areas to focus on.\nHow to Use Facebook for Pseudo A/B TestingA company Facebook page offers a unique opportunity to run an A/B test on a website's offering quickly and with little cost. Here's how.\nThese Are the Most Engaging Brands on Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]A new infographic from social marketing firm SocialBakers takes a look at which global brands are making the most of their Facebook presences.\nWant to Talk it Out? This Startup Puts Group Therapy Online for $9.99Talktala is an inventive online platform alternative for group therapy.\n6 Things You Need to Know About LinkedIn RecommendationsAs you work on LinkedIn recommendations there are a few things to consider. Here are some guidelines about what to do and what not to do.\nBehind the Launch: A Promising, Yet Controversial Job CandidateThe Vungle team is looking for an iOS developer. When Rajul's resume comes through, they feel like he's the one...and then things go awry.\nCreate a Designer Room With New Site \u2018Project Decor\u2019New website Project Decor lets you pull pieces from different top-notch designers to create your dream room.\nWhat\u2019s the Right Facebook Strategy for Brands With Several Locations?You have a business with several locations \u2014 should you have one presence for the whole brand, or a Facebook Page for each location?\n65+ Events in Business, Marketing, Social Media and StartupsThe Events Board allows event organizers and the Mashable Community to convene at events in social media, tech, marketing and other fields.\nWant to Change the World? There\u2019s a Job Board for That [VIDEO]Interested in social good? Idealist is ready to match you with the non-profit job or volunteer opportunity of your dreams.\nHow Social Media Can Help You Score Your Next Internship [INFOGRAPHIC]The Online Colleges infographic shows why internship candidates should be giving the same effort to social media profiles as to applications.\nFacebook Timeline: 9 Best Practices for BrandsFacebook Timeline for Brands rolled out in March \u2014 here's how to get more bang for your buck.\nThe Top 10 U.S. Cities With Social-Savvy Small BusinessesA look at the top 10 U.S. cities with small businesses using social media.\n5 Reasons QR Code Marketing Is Broken (and How to Fix It)QR codes sound like a good idea to marketers, but they aren't exactly customer friendly. Here are the biggest issues and how to fix them.\n4 Steps to Cultivating Online TrustWhen you respond to your customers in the right way, you earn that trust \u2014 and build the foundation for a real, long-term relationship.\n\nFor more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nTech &amp; Mobile\n\n12 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for Mobile CommerceA panel of successful  entrepreneurs share how businesses can prepare for mobile shopping.\nThis Cute Robot Helps Children With Autism SocializeKeepon is a friendly yellow robot that helps children with autism communicate without intimidation.\n7 Heartwarming Digital Projects Parents Made for KidsCheck out these digital projects made by parents, ranging from cute to completely innovative.\nWhy IT Departments Should Let Employees Use Their Own DevicesHere are five steps that IT leaders can take to prepare for a positive BYOD transformation in their company.\n15 Rad Robot Accessories for Your OfficeIf your workload is on the heavy side, enlist these office robot buddies to help.\nWant to Live Stream Your Wedding? Here\u2019s HowEven dream weddings can be missing something \u2014 friends and family who cannot attend. A company called Marry Me Live will attend your wedding and live stream the event to friends and family around the world.\n6 Educational Android Apps for AdultsWhether you need to brush up on a skill or dive head first into a new topic, there are many great education apps. Here are six we like.\nIs Total Gadget Immersion Good or Bad for Kids? [INFOGRAPHIC]Tablets and smartphones are playing greater and greater roles in the lives of kids \u2014 but is that good? This infographic sheds some light.\n5 Ways Teachers Can Evaluate Educational GamesEvery wondered what an educational video game has to have in order to be successful?  Here's a list.\n\nFor more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nImage courtesy of iStockphoto, akinbostanci."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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