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Social and Virtual Networking
For those of you who are (or aren't yet) addicted to social networking sites,
we list a few of the most popular ones here. If your favorite site isn't listed,
don't fret; just search for it with a search engine:
✓ Friendster (www.friendster.com): This site is popular in Southeast
Asian countries and is open to people 16 and older.
✓ LinkedIn (wwwlinkedin.com): LinkedIn caters to professional and busi-
ness relationships. You'll find people publishing their bios on their profile.
✓ Multiply (www.multiply.com): This site claims to focus on real-world
relationships and is open to anyone 13 and older. It's a popular site for
teenagers.
✓ Orkut (www.orkut.com): Orkut is a social networking site run by
Google. It's open to anyone 18 and older, and it requires Google login
credentials. This site is popular in Latin America and in India.
✓ Windows Live Space (home.spaces.live.com): This is a social net-
working site run by Microsoft. It's open to everyone and requires a
Hotmail or Windows Live login.
MySpace and Facebook both have an application you can download from
RIM's Web site. Point your browser to mobile.blackberry.com and navi-
gate to IM & Social Networking.
Shopping and Shipping Information
Shopaholics can keep it up online even when they're not in front of the PC.
Check out these sites:
✓ Amazon (www.amazon.com): With Amazon Anywhere, you can shop
and check your account information right from your BlackBerry.
✓ eBay (www.ebay.com): You can bid on goods from the convenience of
your BlackBerry.
✓ FedEx tracking (www.fedex.com): This mobile version of the FedEx
Web site allows you to track packages from your BlackBerry.
✓ Gas Buddy (www.gasbuddy.com): You can find the nearest gas station
that sells the cheapest gas.
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