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— More Facebook Users Are 'Defriending' Than Ever

NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Users of Facebook and other social networks are finally starting to get the message that the stuff they post on the internet can come back to haunt them.

A study from the Pew Internet & American Life Project looks at how users of social networks manage their reputations on social networks by restricting who can view their profiles. And they're doing so by culling "friends" more than ever. The survey of more than 2,000 adults in the spring found that 63% of social network users have deleted a friend at some point, up from 56% who said the same in a similar survey conducted in 2009.

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— Is There a Bad Day of the Week to Apply for Jobs?

NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- There's no question timing is key to landing the right position, but some job hunters may focus a little too much on figuring out the perfect moment to send in an application. The truth, according to two recruiting experts, is that there is no bad time to apply for a job unless you wait too long.

"The best day to respond to an ad is the day it appears. The worst day is any other day," says Bruce Hurwitz, president of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing. It doesn't matter as much whether that day happens to be a Saturday or a Tuesday, as long as you're quick to apply. This wasn't always the case.

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— This Is How We'd Like to Ask for a Raise Continued...

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Knowing your value to the company and being able to prove it is often the key to asking for a raise.

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— Airlines Bring On the Amenities in First Class

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (MainStreet) -- In an era of scaled-back travel services and many airlines opting for a two-class cabin versus a traditional three, there are still airlines ramping up their first-class offerings with unprecedented amenities and luxury services that bring aviation back to its golden age -- providing you're seated in the right part of the plane.

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