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New study finds that nearly all organizations have employees using Internet apps at work, and 60% use social networking at the office.
One of IT's worst nightmares may be coming true: according to a new survey, organizations where more employees are using social networking at work now than six months ago have experienced more security incidents.

Chinese hospitals will open special units to treat internet addiction after surveys revealed that over four million teenagers spend more than six hours a day online.

China is likely to become the first country in the world to officially recognise internet addiction as a clinical disease as it battles with the increasing number of people who spend almost of their time in chatrooms, blogging or playing online games.

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clipper's remarks: And Clipmarks is as important as your real life.

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I mean sure, we all have lazy days — but seriously, is there nothing more pathetic than some big corporate brand slapping its 30- or 60-second spot up on a website, blasting a big email out and maybe even putting some “uber-cool” badge on its homepage directing customers to “check out our cool new video.” Arrrggggg, please, for the love of Susan Powter, stop the insanity!

We all know how tantalizing video shoots are — they make us feel like junior Bruckheimers and Speilbergs — but the reality is that traditional spot TV does not work on the Internet.

There are some conversations that don't belong in the workplace. Topics to avoid include those that could become fodder for the office grapevine and personal information that might negatively influence the perceptions others have about your ability to do your job effectively. You should also avoid lengthy discussions about controversial subjects. Staying away from discussing the following topics will make your work life a lot easier.