LATimes.com: Google+ plans to add social games capability

I read that Google+ has added millions of users in the first couple of weeks.  The plan is to add "social games" to try and get additional users.  Currently Facebook collects about 30 percent from current vendors who sell "virtual" things on Facebook.  There is a complaint to the United States Federal Trade Commission that Facebook is creating their own currency.  This action may place further pressure on Facebook, but this is good competition that should drive forces towards market prices.

Related websites:

• LATimes.com article
• Yahoo! News article about Antitrust complaint against Facebook

LATimes.com: In touch too much?

Here is an interesting read.  It is about how electronics including wireless phones and the internet and allowing children to stay in touch with their parents after high school.  This was previously the time where the children would be "shipped" off to college and would normally only be available by phone call or mail.

To view more details, click here to go to the website.

LATimes.com: Extending the shelf life of frequent-flier miles

I like reading David Lazarus' columns.  I do not currently subscribe to the Los Angeles Times, but every once in a while I come across a copy.

In the October 15, 2010 issue, he discusses what to do with airline miles and extend the "life" of the miles without them expiring (and you losing them).  Some of the options include:

• Flying somewhere
• Buying miles
• Buying non-miles-merchandise on-line / Subscribing
• Viewing promotional videos and responding to surveys
• Take on-line surveys
• Gifting/Transfer miles (usually for a fee)

Click here to go to LATimes to get more details.