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www.andiepetoskey.com Are you utilizing Facebook for your business? Are you generating leads on Facebook? Check out this new Advanced Search feature on Facebook! You can target your search and find quality prospects! # Where's Facebook Advanced Search? Aug 14, 2008 ... I think I'm ...
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  • SIVME.COM | The Social Network with A Twist That Gets You A Job Like Facebook?...1:27
  • Chinese Guy Searches for a Girlfriend!...3:05
  • Ashton Kutcher & Guillermo search for vp of pop culture...3:18
  • Bing for iPhone, Foursquare Android and Facebook Places...5:00
  • "Little Miss Ordinary" live by Drew Gasparini...4:21
  • Searching for Jeffrey William Sarwer - Chess Network...5:18
  • Tap Play: MMO Controller for World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, any MMO on iPad...6:18
  • Kenny Cheeze - Love Me Like (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)...3:59
  • Missed Connection - Kayte Grace (Original)...4:17
  • Science & Faith: Searching For The Same Truths? - The Atheist Experience #618...7:43
  • commandN 91 - Better Google Searching...3:05
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How to *Advance Search on Facebook*
How to *Advance Search on Facebook*
www.andiepetoskey.com Are you utilizing Facebook for your business? Are you generating leads on Facebook? Check out this new Advanced Search feature on Facebook! You can target your search and find quality prospects! # Where's Facebook Advanced Search? Aug 14, 2008 ... I think I'm way behind on this but today when searching for Facebook's advanced search feature, I ended up empty handed. www.allfacebook.com/2008/08/facebook-advanced-search/ - Cached - Similar # Facebook Advanced Search Is Officially Gone For Good Sep 7, 2009 ... Last year I noted that Facebook's advanced search functionality had become de-emphasized and was difficult to access, unless you knew the ... www.allfacebook.com/.../facebook-advanced-search-is-officially-gone-for-good/ - Cached - Similar # Advanced Search 2.0 beta | Facebook Advanced search allows you to find people in lots of different ways, not just by searching for their name like standard Facebook search! ... www.facebook.com/advancedsearch - Cached - Similar # Advanced Search 2.0 beta Discussions | Facebook Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, ... www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=2370484070 - Cached - Similar Show more results from www.facebook.com # Using the Advanced Profile Search Tool on Facebook Rated 4.6 out of 5.0 - 10 min - Feb 10, 2009 chrisrecord.com - Learn how to use the advanced profile search tool on Facebook to <b>...</b>
Bing and Facebook: Social Search
Bing and Facebook: Social Search
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  • Published: 2010-10-25
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  • Author: bing
Bing has connected with Facebook to make searching on Bing more social. Together, Bing and Facebook offer you better search results and a more personalized experience, all with the help of your Facebook friends. Your friends introduce you to new music, food, movies, and more.
Voice Search Extension for Google Chrome!! Youtube,Facebook, Google, Yahoo, & More
Voice Search Extension for Google Chrome!! Youtube,Facebook, Google, Yahoo, & More
This extension brings voice recognition search to your laptop or desktop FOR MAC AND WINDOWS USERS!!! Steps to Enable Voice Search for Google Chrome: Step 1: CLICK HERE for download chrome.google.com Step 2: Click INSTALL Step 3:Viola!! If you have problems please continue to Step 4: Step 4a: Windows users: Exit Google Chrome and then right click the program. Go to Properties. And set this as the Target field. (COPY JUST HOW IT IS!!) %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe " --enable-speech-input Step 4b: Mac users: In OSX, it's a little more complicated. You have to create an Apple Script with the following code and save it in ~/Applications/ do shell script "/Applications/Google\\ Chrome.app/Contents/MacOS/Google\\ Chrome --enable-speech-input" NOW GET SEARCHING!! iBreakApple Channel: www.youtube.com iBreakApple Website: www.ibreakapple.com RATE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE!! ENJOY!!
SIVME.COM | The Social Network with A Twist That Gets You A Job Like Facebook?
SIVME.COM | The Social Network with A Twist That Gets You A Job Like Facebook?
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  • Published: 2010-11-04
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  • Author: sivmecom
SIVME.com - For All Job Seekers & Job Switchers... Don't give up! Job search is not that hard anymore. Why? Because we created a perfect solution for you to be a smart job seeker (well, it's actually a job hunter). You can now be that by joining http where all the job seekers and employers can connect with each other EASY, FAST and FREE just like Facebook! It's The Social Media Employment Revolution!
Chinese Guy Searches for a Girlfriend!
Chinese Guy Searches for a Girlfriend!
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  • Published: 2009-07-22
  • Uploaded: 2011-02-21
  • Author: pyrobooby
Peter Chao want a motherbitch so I am going to get a motherbitch! Connect with Peter Chao: PETER CHAO'S OTHER CHANNEL! www.youtube.com LISTEN TO PETER CHAO'S THEME SONG: www.myspace.com PETER CHAO TWITTER www.twitter.com FIND ME ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com Become a Fan of Peter Chao on Facebook: www.facebook.com
Ashton Kutcher & Guillermo search for vp of pop culture
Ashton Kutcher & Guillermo search for vp of pop culture
popchips is searching for Ashton Kutcher's vp of pop culture -- a one-year paid term offering a $50000 salary, and the chance work with popchips and Ashton in official pop culture business. pop over to www.facebook.com to declare your candidacy & vote for your favorites! check out Ashton's campaign manager Guillermo from the Jimmy Kimmel Live as he helps search for candidates now through march 2nd.
Bing for iPhone, Foursquare Android and Facebook Places
Bing for iPhone, Foursquare Android and Facebook Places
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  • Published: 2010-09-10
  • Uploaded: 2010-12-15
  • Author: phonedog
Noah Kravitz from PhoneDog on Check-Ins, GeoTags and Local Search (before Checking in on Foursquare, tagging photos on Facebook....) Checking in on Foursquare, tagging photos on Facebook, and searching locally on the go: Location Based Services are all the rage, and knowing your whereabouts can make your smartphone smarter and your laptop more useful. What should you know about using your real-world location to enhance your online life before you get started, and how can you use GPS to your advantage without worrying about privacy? PhoneDog's Noah Kravitz explains in this beginners' guide to Location Based Services. PhoneDog www.phonedog.com PhoneDog Noah on Twitter http Intel's MyLifeScoop www.mylifescoop.com
"Little Miss Ordinary" live by Drew Gasparini
Drew Gasparini and his band live in Northern California at the Throckmorton Theatre playing Drew's own, "Little Miss Ordinary." www.DrewGaspariniMusic.com twitter @DrewGasparini facebook (search) Drew Gasparini guitar/vox- Drew Gasparini bass/vox- Jason Carr sax/keys/vox- Glenn Rivera drums/percussion- Tim Carr This song is also available on Drew's newest release, "Overboard" which is available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/drewgasparini OR iTunes!!! Please help support Drew's music by finding him at: www.myspace.com/drewgasparini www.myspace.com/crazyjustlikeyou www.twitter.com/drewgasparini or find him on facebook or iLike.com by searching "Drew Gasparini" Much love!
Searching for Jeffrey William Sarwer - Chess Network
Searching for Jeffrey William Sarwer - Chess Network
FACEBOOK: facebook.com TWITTER: twitter.com MYSPACE: myspace.com i835.photobucket.com jeffsarwer.com This videos details how the movie "Searching for Bobby Fischer" ended with Joshua Waitzkin winning the final round game against Jonathon Poe at the 1986 National Primary Chess Championship. The game between the prodigies which really occurred is then shown. That game was between Joshua Waitzkin and Canadian Jeffrey(Jeff) William Sarwer (Poland) and it ended in a DRAW which meant they were co-champions. I provide the viewer with a few of my thoughts in addition to information about Jeffrey William Sarwer. Internet Chess Club (ICC) http
Tap Play: MMO Controller for World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, any MMO on iPad
Tap Play: MMO Controller for World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, any MMO on iPad
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  • Published: 2010-09-11
  • Uploaded: 2011-02-06
  • Author: ClarkeApps
Our second demo video for our new app - Tap Play: MMO Controller is an exciting way to enjoy playing your favourite Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game using your iPad. We've updated to a universal app now which means this also runs on your iPhone or iPod. Updated video coming soon. Check it out on the app store. Blog: c24cb012.zxxo.net Twitter aa0dd225.zxxo.net Facebook 2f9b4637.zxxo.net App Store Link bit.ly If you want to get in touch you can email us at clarkeapps(@)gmail.com on twitter @Clarkeapps or on Facebook by searching for the Clarke Apps facebook group. Pricing at £5.99/$9.99 Referral Codes: STRAF-738HP-4MGMK-8BW69-6EX4T STRAF-738PB-NUKJP-H9UVA-BKK7J STRAF-738BX-RY8KU-787QU-RQLFX STRAF-738UJ-WN47T-GMJWK-XVAP7 STRAF-738BJ-A7P4M-RJRXT-THWLW STRAF-3ETJU-8TMB7-8VY4W-V3NYT Put one of these in as a new player for bonus items and levelling speed.
Kenny Cheeze - Love Me Like (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
Kenny Cheeze - Love Me Like (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
This is a new video from Torontos young talent. This track is from his 2nd mixtape (Verbal Logik Vol.1) It is available at DatPiff.com If you want to get in contact with Kenny, search Kenny Cheeze on facebook...... or simply visit his myspace page at www.kennycheeze.com This video is directed by myself, under the business name "Life Movements" that is co-owned by myself as well as my brother. You could contact me on Facebook by searching LaShawn 'Elcee' P. Holla, Elcee
Missed Connection - Kayte Grace (Original)
Missed Connection - Kayte Grace (Original)
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  • Published: 2009-01-05
  • Uploaded: 2011-01-11
  • Author: KayteGrace
buy "Written on" at kaytegracemusic.com CDs & MP3s available! become a fan on Facebook! search "Kayte Grace" www.twitter.com www.myspace.com www.kaytegracemusic.com *Soaked You In EP available now on iTunes & http here are the lyrics: running and searching to find the one where do you meet for journey to come? the time's ticking down now, you're reading the signs grab all your baggage, get ready to fly and you lose all your defenses trying to find all of the signs and you wrestle with contentment struggle to wait, and pretend that you're fine driving back home now with all of your things see when you got there you were watching it leave your heart drops to your knees now how could this go down!? you missed your connection and are stuck on the ground and you lose all your defenses trying to find all of the signs and you wrestle with contentment struggle to wait, and pretend that you're fine although it's over that ship's already sailed you can't help but wonder ask 'why didn't they care?' your heart drops to your knees now how could this go down!? you missed your connection and are stuck on the ground and you lose all your defenses trying to find all of the signs and you wrestle with contentment struggle to wait, and pretend that you're fine. © Kayte Grace 2008
Science & Faith: Searching For The Same Truths? - The Atheist Experience #618
Science & Faith: Searching For The Same Truths? - The Atheist Experience #618
Science & Reason on Facebook: tinyurl.com "Deconstructing 'Faith' In Science (Part 3/5): Science & Religion: Searching For The Same Truths?" is a clip from TheAtheist Experience #618, with Matt Dillahunty and Tracie Harris: blip.tv --- Please subscribe to Science & Reason: • www.youtube.com • www.youtube.com • www.youtube.com • www.youtube.com --- What is The Atheist Experience? The Atheist Experience is a weekly cable access television show in Austin, Texas geared at an atheist and non-atheist audience. The Atheist Experience is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals. • www.Atheist-Experience.com • http • www.NonProphetsRadio.com Watch The Atheist Experience live (Sundays) • tinyurl.com Support the ACA (donations/membership): • www.Atheist-Community.org • www.Atheist-Community.org • Blog: AtheistExperience.blogspot.com • Wiki www.IronChariots.org • DVDs atheist-community.org • Blip.tv: atheistexperience.blip.tv • Cartoons Atheist-Community.org • E-mail: tv@atheist-community.org .
commandN 91 - Better Google Searching
commandN 91 - Better Google Searching
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  • Published: 2007-06-25
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  • Author: commandN
Jeff MacArthur shows how-to search better in Google. Watch this full episode at commandn.tv
Facebook Fan Check Virus scare leads to malware
Facebook Fan Check Virus scare leads to malware
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  • Published: 2009-09-07
  • Uploaded: 2011-01-15
  • Author: SophosLabs
Searching for information about the Facebook Fan Check Virus can lead you to dangerous websites designed to infect you with fake anti-virus software. More information at www.sophos.com If you're on Facebook you should join the Sophos Facebook page to be kept up to date on the latest threats: www.facebook.com
Firefight! 3/5 Marines Fight to Secure Sangin, 01/06/2011 (HiDef!)
Firefight! 3/5 Marines Fight to Secure Sangin, 01/06/2011 (HiDef!)
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  • Published: 2011-01-06
  • Uploaded: 2011-02-19
  • Author: 3rdID8487
Video of Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines have been operating in the upper Sangin valley for three months. When they arrived, Marines say they couldn't move beyond several hundred feet from their post before being engaged by Taliban fighters. Over their time here, they have expanded that security zone, but they still meet the Taliban almost daily in fire fights. In this video, Marines are seen patrolling, scouting, searching for IEDs, shooting at Taliban fighters and searching compounds. 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines is based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Produced by Sgt. Dean Davis. If you like this video take a look at some of the over 2000+ other videos with 12 million views on this channel! www.youtube.com You can also follow us Facebook now! Search the name "Military Videos" www.facebook.com we are adding photos from the Frontlines also!!
Pursuit of Happiness - We The Gentlemen (ORIGINAL)
Pursuit of Happiness - We The Gentlemen (ORIGINAL)
We The Gentlemen's newest original written by JJ Remo. JJ and Chris on guitar, RJ on bongo. This song is dedicated to all those people Valentineless. Enjoy. SUBSCRIBE if you like what you hear...or see ;) Download Link!!! - www.4shared.com Myspace - www.myspace.com JJ Remo - www.myspace.com Chris Tengco - www.myspace.com Find us on Facebook! search We The Gentlemen, JJ Remo, Chris Tengco, RJ Barrientos God bless Sometimes I feel so lonely As I'm thinking to myself how did i end up here like a worthless trophy on the shelf but the thing about a trophy is, it's the winning prize i wanna be that trophy first place in someone's life [chorus] so where do i go i'm stuck on this road, headed in the wrong direction been roamin around i'm lost in this town. i need a map to find perfection there's no need to run, so i'm takin it slow i'll follow my heart til one day i'll know... the girl i can call my own Some people say they're in love and others have it tough am i the one unlucky or has cupid lost his touch sometimes i feel like stopping giving up cuz it's too much but the fact is, i'll keep searching to find my one true love [chorus]
Drake - Light Up Remix
Drake - Light Up Remix
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  • Published: 2010-07-14
  • Uploaded: 2011-01-09
  • Author: Cameo131
Full version (Including Drake & Jay Z) @ www.facebook.com Records I am breaking it, History I'm making it King's Crown, Taking it by force, Make it fit Killing all these instrumentals, Only way of making it Shining off these niggas' samples, You can call me Yankovic Raw shit you cant ignore, Nauseous with every bar More sick than cancer, You're lost in my metaphors, You can't see me, Morph into camouflage, More gifts than Santa Clause, Aw shit, Stand applause Light Up, Strike a match, It takes three Gonna need more than bad beef to mistake me Coming up with these incredible thoughts is what sets us apart Ready for a new era, Windows 7 Support Let it start! The wait is over like Precious on a scale CaM is like baking soda, Fresh and never stale Dreams of being famous and someday touring With girls that are easy like Sunday morning Courtrooms, I am not found, Never a case booked Lawyers keep my background cleaner than facebook Searching for that hot sound? No need to waste looks I will never backdown! Homie I ain't shook Keep talkin', That dumb shit will lead to a tragic loss, And I am not the 1 to fuck with, Magic Johnson Got enough of my niggas with me to match the Spartans Outnumbered, V8 advantage, Aston Martin Dead, Deceased, Rest in peace, Casket, Coffin Check out the last lines, You'll see that I'm basket ballin' There's no food between my teeth when you catch me flossing 'Cept for carrots, Keep the green on me like I'm backing Boston I need a favor from my savior, I <b>...</b>
Gays of the Week: We're Looking For A New Tuesday and Thursday!
Gays of the Week: We're Looking For A New Tuesday and Thursday!
Gays of the Week is searching for TWO new gays to host the vacant Tuesday & Thursday spots on our channel. We invite & encourage you to audition! If you know anyone who would be a perfect fit, let them know that we are looking for them. Audition videos must be no longer than 2 minutes in length & are due by 12am PST on Sunday, February 13th, 2011. Post it as a video response to this video! Good luck & we can't wait to see your video :-) RYAN's: Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: tinyurl.com Personal Channel: youtube.com SCOTT's: Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: facebook.com YouTube: youtube.com Blog: scottsays.tumblr.com MILES' Facebook: tinyurl.com Twitter: twitter.com Dailybooth: dailybooth.com Other YouTube Channels: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com
Magic - Winter In The Streets (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) HD
Magic - Winter In The Streets (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) HD
Directed by Mubashar Iqbal and Jerome Holder and in association with LDN Entertainment. comes the DEBUT music video for E5's finest rapper - Magic, and his DEBUT single "Winter In The Streets". His EP is coming soon, so be sure to support British talent! Add Magic on twitter: www.twitter.com/magic__music, and find him on FaceBook, by searching "Magic UK Rapper" in its respective search engine. Also for music video and management enquiries, become a fan of LDN Entertainment: www.facebook.com
EDL riddled with Nazis - PROOF
EDL riddled with Nazis - PROOF
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  • Published: 2010-09-27
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  • Author: CY2290
The 1st image in this video shows EDL supporter Bryan Powell and his mates driving back from the disastrous EDL demo in Swansea. The 2nd photo shows Bryan with the EDL Welsh Defence League flag. The 3rd photo shows Bryan at the Swansea demo with his Sieg Heiling Nazi mate Ken "Jacks" (real name probably Ken Davies). The 4th photo shows the front-end of Bryan's Facebook*, proving he supports the BNP. The 5th image is from Bryan's Facebook photos, showing Bryan (now with moustache shaved off) Sieg Heiling in front of a Nazi flag! Casuals United (a one-man-and-his-dog hooligan outfit that helps organise the EDL) said they'd chuck Nazis like Bryan Powell and Ken Jacks off EDL demos after The Daily Mail showed them giving Nazi salutes, but... a/ they didn't, b/ Casuals United promote music by the Nazi singer Saga, c/ a search for "EDL" in Bryan Powell's Facebook showed 77 EDL supporters who were happy to be friends with this open Nazi - including the EDL Halifax, EDL Brentford, EDL Bristol, EDL Birtley, EDL Hucknall, EDL Notting Hill, EDL East Midlands and EDL Nottingham Divisions. Bearing in mind that more of their friends are EDL supporters and/or Fascists without openly saying so in Facebook profiles, searching for the term "EDL" in Ken Jacks Facebook shows 75 EDL supporters who were happy to befriend this Nazi - also including EDL Preston, EDL Ripley, EDL St George, EDL North Wales and EDL London Divisions. In fact, since this video was first posted, it's also been proven <b>...</b>
FaceBook Blaster Pro newest working fully cracked version 7.1.1 + tutorial guide
FaceBook Blaster Pro newest working fully cracked version 7.1.1 + tutorial guide
100% tested and worked !! (Updated September 2010) Great FaceBook adder tool. Newest updated version, 100% tested and worked ! FaceBook Blaster Pro v7.1.1 full features: + Full video tutorial guides + Add unlimit account + No need serial or keygen + No installation require. + Just download and run the application + Searching and gathering FaceBook userID more faster + Mass Facebook Amber Alerts + Mass Facebook Friend Requests + Mass Facebook Friend Messages + Mass Facebook Friend Pokes + Mass Facebook Wall Poster + 100% CAPTCHA Bypass* + Supported Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Requirements: Microsoft.Net Framework 2.0 Free download FaceBook Blaster Pro v7.1.1 here tinyurl.com
Building a Country Cottage in the Sims 3
Building a Country Cottage in the Sims 3
This is a video showing the construction of a Country Cottage just in the foothills of Sunset Valley. ***PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CURTIS ONLY ACCEPTS HOUSE SUGGESTS VIA THE MODERATOR THAT CAN BE FOUND ON THE MAIN CHANNEL PAGE, OR ON THE CURTIS PARADIS SHOW WEBSITE.*** - Suggest a House: web.mac.com The Homes you see me construct are now available for download: www.thesims3.com Follow me on twitter at: www.twitter.com/curtisparadis Follow me at Facebook by searching "The Curtis Paradis Show" on Facebook
Building a Modern house in the Sims 3
Building a Modern house in the Sims 3
A video showing me constructing a Modern House on the cliff tops in Sunset Valley. ***PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CURTIS ONLY ACCEPTS HOUSE SUGGESTS VIA THE MODERATOR THAT CAN BE FOUND ON THE MAIN CHANNEL PAGE, OR ON THE CURTIS PARADIS SHOW WEBSITE.*** - Suggest a House: web.mac.com All my homes are now available for download at: www.thesims3.com Follow me on twitter at: www.twitter.com/curtisparadis Follow me at Facebook by searching "The Curtis Paradis Show" on Facebook.

Facebook - Social Network - Internet 
Facebook is increasingly being used in courts to decide who is—and who isn't—suitable to serve on a jury, the latest way in which the social-networking site is altering the U.S. court system.
Prosecution and defense lawyers are scouring the site for personal details about members of the jury pool that could signal which side they might sympathize with during a trial. They consider what potential jurors watch on television, their interests and hobbies, and how religious they are.

Josh Marquis, district attorney of Clatsop County in Oregon, did background searches on Facebook to help pick a jury for a penalty trial last summer to determine if a convicted murderer should get the death penalty. He was looking for clues on how potential jurors might feel about the defendant, a man who killed a couple as a teenager in 1988. The jury imposed the death penalty.
Jury consultant Amber Yearwood in San Francisco found that one potential juror in a product-liability case last year held strident opinions on a host of issues, and dispensed unsolicited medical and sex advice. "Often juries offer opinionated people like that the perfect opportunity to wield their influence," said Ms. Yearwood. The prospective juror was bounced.
Some legal experts oppose this growing practice of scouring social-media sites, arguing that the traditional jury-selection process, which involves lawyers questioning prospective jurors, provides more valuable information than out-of-context online comments.
"I don't think we should abandon that system in favor of Internet snooping," said Jason Schultz, co-director of the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic at the University of California, Berkeley, law school. "There are a number people who post who they want to be, as opposed to who they are."

Some appellate courts have upheld lawyers' rights to research jurors online, including one in New Jersey that ruled last year that a lower-court judge erred by prohibiting a plaintiffs' attorney from using the Internet in the courtroom. The court wrote: The fact that the plaintiffs' lawyer "had the foresight to bring his laptop computer to court and defense counsel did not, simply cannot serve as a basis for judicial intervention in the name of 'fairness' or maintaining a 'level playing field.' "
Jury selection is not the only way in which social media are altering the nation's courts. Divorce lawyers have used information in social-media posts to extract higher alimony payments from indiscreet spouses, experts and lawyers report. And in some juvenile courts, judges considered what defendants wrote online to help determine whether they were remorseful.
Using Facebook and other social media such as MySpace and blogs are particularly appealing during jury selection because lawyers have limited time to ask questions. Social-networking sites often contain candid, personal information generated directly by the user. "These days, it's the place where people voice their opinions," said jury consultant Art Patterson.
Armando Villalobos, the district attorney of Cameron County, Brownsville, Texas, last year equipped his prosecutors with iPads to scan the Web during jury selection.
He acknowledged that they sometimes dug up only the unprotected tidbits that Facebook users share with everyone, such as their alma mater or favorite band.
Many people, he said, limit access to more telling details to those they have "friended." (It's unclear, for example, what his prosecutors would glean from Mr. Villalobos's own Facebook page, without friending him: It shows he is married and a fan of the TV show "Spartacus.")
Mr. Villalobos is considering a method to get behind the site's private wall to learn more. One option: granting members of the jury pool free access to the court's wi-fi network in exchange for temporarily "friending" his office.
Some citizens in Brownsville are apprehensive about lawyers rummaging through their online lives. "It feels as if they are tapping into our personal lives," said Lazaro Leal in an interview conducted via Facebook. Legal teams aren't convinced by that reasoning.
David Cannon, a Los Angeles-based trial consultant, discovered on blogs that a potential juror in a personal-injury case had made extensive attempts to contact extraterrestrials. He recommended that his clients, who were representing the defendants, not select her. "It just showed an instability," he said.
Paul Kiesel, a plaintiffs' lawyer in Beverly Hills, Calif., said his firm ran searches of social-networking sites during the jury-selection process in a recent sex-abuse case involving a Catholic priest. The case was settled, but Mr. Kiesel said the information would have proved invaluable.
"We could glean whether someone was identified with a religion, and get a sense of how devout they seemed to be," he said. "It's a waterfall of information, compared to the pinhole view you used to get."
Mr. Marquis, the Oregon DA, said that even small details, like a person's favorite show, could say something about them. A predilection for crime shows, such as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," tells Mr. Marquis that the prospective juror might have unrealistic expectations that DNA evidence could be obtained from every crime scene.
"It's way more complicated and expensive than it is on TV," he said
 
 
 
 
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