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We circulated a 21-question poll earlier this summer and received more than 800 responses from readers. Virtually all engineers are aware of social networking sites and platforms and fully 70 percent use them.

But, significantly, nearly a third don't use social networks at all, largely because they feel such use is a "waste of time" or not relevant to their life and work.

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Of those engineers who do engage with social networking, 85 percent use LinkedIn and 60 percent use Facebook. Site preference falls off dramatically after that:

More than a third of respondents (35 percent) view social networking sites at least once day, but hardcore users (more than two hours a day) make up only 3 percent of overall usage.

We found that only one in four users are not allowed to access social networking tools at work.

Use for engineering? Hardly

Perhaps the most eye-opening results concerned how engineers use social networking tools and platforms. Seventy-one percent of respondents never use social networking to request or share business information, and 81 percent never use the technology to collaboratively solve technical problems or find new products and suppliers.

More than half (56 percent) use social networking to network with colleagues but the rest never use it for that purpose.

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EE Times survey: Engineers aren't using social networking for work

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Shepard Fairey, the Los Angeles designer who created the famous poster of then-Senator Barack Obama next to the word hope, using an Associated Press photo as a base, was sentenced in a New York court earlier today as a result of APs litigation against him. He will face two years of probation and a $25,000 fine.Mr. Fairey had admitted that he tampered with evidencein his own legal efforts against the AP.

In 2009, Fairey initiated litigation against the AP in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking a declaration that the Obama works did not infringe the APs copyrights, and that his use of an AP photograph was protected by the fair use doctrine of copyright law, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara office explained in a press release.In Faireys complaint, he alleged that he had used an AP photograph of then- Senator Obama and actor George Clooney taken at an April 2006 National Press Club event as a visual reference. This claim was untrue. In fact, he had used another image from the same event a tightly cropped image of then-Senator Obama gazing up, which was also an AP photograph.

In order to cover up the fact that the assertion in his complaint was untrue, Fairey created multiple false and fraudulent documents that attempted to show he had used the photograph of then-Senator Obama with George Clooney in it as his reference, the statement continued. Fairey also attempted to delete multiple electronically stored documents demonstrating that he had, in fact, used the tightly cropped image of then-Senator Obama as the reference. The false and fraudulent documents were produced to the AP during discovery, and the documents that Fairey attempted to delete were not initially produced to the AP.

Update: The Associated Press has passed along a statement on the sentencing from theirCEO Gary Pruitt:

After spending a great amount of time, energy and legal effort, all of us at The Associated Press are glad this matter is finally behind us. We hope this case will serve as a clear reminder to all of the importance of fair compensation for those who gather and produce original news content.

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NFC Final Word: East | West | North | South AFC: East | West | North | South

Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 1:

Steelers inside running game: Pittsburgh lost first-rounder David DeCastro (knee), but their interior offensive line trio of Willie Colon, Maurkice Pouncey and Ramon Foster is a massive group that could be able to dominate Denvers suspect interior triangle, which could be the teams biggest weakness. Also, DE Elvis Dumervil will be at a disadvantage in the running game against Steelers OT Max Starks, and LB D.J. Williams will miss this game because of a suspension. That leaves the Broncos very vulnerable against a power running game, particularly up the middle. Pittsburgh will mix in small doses of Chris Rainey, but for the most part look for it to feature Isaac Redman and/or Jonathan Dwyer, two heavier power backs who could wear the Broncos down. Of course, this approach also would be very beneficial for keeping Peyton Manning on the sidelines as well as possibly opening shots deep downfield off play-action to Mike Wallace or Antonio Brown.

Bad draw for Browns, Weeden: The Browns Brandon Weeden is my least favorite of the five rookie starting quarterbacks starting across the NFL. He is a very good pocket passer with a big arm, but Weeden doesnt move his feet well, can stare down receivers and hasnt shown he is adept at handling pass-rush pressure. Well, the Eagles are a brutal opponent for this aged rookies first start, as their pass rush and defensive line rival any in the league. Philadelphia is extraordinarily deep up front and will consistently rotate fresh bodies into the game to attack upfield and disrupt Weeden, who can be statuesque in the pocket. Compounding matters, the Eagles corners figure to play a high percentage of press-man coverage, and the Browns young wide receivers have yet to show they can consistently beat such coverage at this level. This doesnt bode well for the Browns or Weeden.

Wheres Ike? Almost as much as any team in the NFL, Pittsburgh likes to match up its top cornerback, Ike Taylor, on the opponents No. 1 receiver. When the Steelers and Broncos met last postseason, it was Demaryius Thomas against whom Taylor most often lined up. That ended poorly for Pittsburgh on what was Tim Tebows best day as a professional throwing the football. But Eric Decker was knocked out of that game and was not a factor. Because of his sticky hands and precision route running, Decker looks to be the more Peyton Manning-friendly target. It will be very interesting from the start of this game how Pittsburgh views the Broncos two starting wide receivers. It could be a tactic that Denvers future opponents mimic going forward.

Cincinnatis run game: Bernard Scott is a better outside runner, but BenJarvus Green-Ellis is the reliable between-the-tackles back who can sustain a large workload. Running against the Ravens is never an easy task, but in this matchup, going to the outside might be the preferred route, as Baltimore lost two elite outside run stoppers in Jarret Johnson, who is now with San Diego, and Terrell Suggs, who is sidelined with an Achilles injury. However, Scott might not be healthy for this contest and Cincinnati favors Green-Ellis overall. So assuming Green-Ellis is the main ball carrier, most of the Bengals runs should be aimed up the middle. That could be a problem considering Cincinnatis interior line has been decimated with injuries and simply put, the Ravens are fantastic at stopping the inside run. So expect the Bengals to have to rely on Andy Dalton and the passing game plenty on Monday night.

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Final Word: AFC North

Clifton Park, New York (PRWEB) September 06, 2012

Internet Marketing Ninjas (IMN), a leading full-service Internet marketing company located in upstate New York, is pleased to announce the addition of Internet entrepreneur Kristopher Jones to its executive staff as Chairman. As a member of the Internet Marketing Ninjas team, Jones will be integral in the growth and development of IMN.

We are excited to have Kris on board, said CEO Jim Boykin. His business expertise and SEO perspective will bring a new dimension to IMN and help us reach a new level of excellence. As Chairman of Internet Marketing Ninjas, Jones will advise the company regarding overall business strategy, including M&A opportunities, growth into new markets and products, and executive recruitment and retainment. "Internet Marketing Ninjas is the largest and most reputable full service Internet marketing and SEO tools company in the world. It's an exciting time to be part of this talented and proven team of Internet marketing professionals. I look forward to working very closely with Jim Boykin and his senior team to move Internet Marketing Ninjas into new markets, global expansion, and other exciting growth initiatives we have planned," said Kristopher B. Jones.

Jones, Founder, Former President, and CEO of Pepperjam; which received notoriety three consecutive years by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately owned companies in the US, and which was later sold and then acquired by eBay, has been involved in the growth and development of several companies. He is well respected in the search engine and affiliate marketing community as an innovative leader and pioneer of effective Internet marketing strategies. Speaking at industry conferences and events, including SES and PubCon, Jones frequently shares his business and Internet marketing expertise and is also the best-selling author of Search Engine Optimization: Your Visual Blueprint for Effective Internet Marketing (Wiley Publishing).

About Internet Marketing Ninjas Internet Marketing Ninjas is a full service Internet marketing company located in upstate New York, having started in 1999 as We Build Pages. Founder and CEO Jim Boykin has built a team of specially trained ninjas with expertise in link-building, SEO analysis, social media, content development, and local marketing. Internet Marketing Ninjas is a results-driven company focused on search engine visibility, engagement and driving relevant traffic. Boykin also recently acquired the Developer Shed Network of websites and forums, including SEO Chat and Dev Shed, which provide a wide range of information and instruction related to programming, web design, and SEO/SEM practices.

About Kristopher B. Jones In addition to his previous involvement with Pepperjam, Kris Jones is the Founder and Managing Partner of KBJ Capital, an early stage technology investment fund with portfolio companies, including Highlighter.com, APPEK Mobile Apps, Yumm.com, Internet Media Labs, and ReferLocal.com. He was a finalist for the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the State of Pennsylvania, and has been a featured speaker and keynote at conferences including Search Engine Strategies, PubCon, Radio Ink Convergence, and SEOktoberfest. Jones currently resides in Pennsylvania with his wife, Robyn, and their three children.

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Internet Marketing Ninjas Welcomes Former Pepperjam CEO Kristopher Jones as Chairman

HootSuite announced today that it has acquired Seesmic, a competitor in the social marketing management software space. Both companies develop platforms that allow people and businesses to coordinate and monitor their marketing across multiple social network platforms.

Weve always been big fans of Ryan Holmes and the HootSuite team, since the days we were all pioneering the social media landscape. said Seesmic CEO Loc Le Meur. Were thrilled today to announce that Seesmic is joining HootSuite, and were excited for our users: they are becoming part of the HootSuite family, and they will be able to continue to build their brand and social business.

HootSuite and Seesmic were founded around the same time in 2008, though it took a year for Seesmic to move into its social network marketing platform development. HootSuite focuses heavily on marketing its services to its business clients, which it says includes 79 of the Fortune 100 companies. Over the past year, HootSuite has added support for many niche and business social platforms.

I have always had a lot of respect for Seesmics CEO, Loc Le Meur, and the role Seesmic has played in advancing social business. said HootSuite CEO Ryan Holmes. We are thrilled to welcome Seesmics users into the HootSuite family.

Details of the acquisition, including how much HootSuite paid for Seesmic, have not been disclosed. In addition, HootSuite was vague on what the future holds for the Seesmic client. HootSuite did, however, invite Seesmic business customers to subscribe to HootSuite Pro, suggesting that Seesmic may be shut down or rolled into HootSuite in some way. Whatever the case, its clear that HootSuite acquired Seesmic for its talent and clients, not its platform.

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HootSuite Acquires Social Management Startup Seesmic