Facebook, facing criticism, ramps up privacy options

I for one believe that online social networks are dangerous. Sites like facebook, twitter, hi5, etc.. put your life out there for everyone to see and sometimes you don't even know how or might not even be able to control what can be seen by everyone online. I've had problems in the past where someone posts something about my personal life on facebook and people like my parents or co-workers end up finding out about it. Luckily no major problem has resulted from this, but the possibility of severe problems resulting from poor control over what you put out there exists. Hopefully efforts like the one mentioned on the following link will help solve this issue. Do you believe facebook is on the right path to solve this problem??

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/social.media/05/26/facebook.privacy/index.html?hpt=C1

E-commerce has revolutionized business

E-commerce has revolutionized the way people buy and sell merchandise. In the past you literally had to drive yourself down to the nearest store or mall and search for the product you desired. Now due to e-commerce, the whole shopping experience has been simplified. You no longer have to drive around hoping to find what you are looking for. Now you just have to log on to the internet and search for whatever it is you desire and have it shipped to your home. It has also created the possibility for people like you and me who are trying to start a business to reach a larger target. For example look at this website that facilitates access to places where hand bags and accessories from movie stars are sold.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/29/a-private-sale-site-for-shopping-tv-shows/?scp=7&sq=e%20commerce&st=cse