While social networking sites like Facebook and LinkedIn can be great ways to meet up with people and share ideas, they can also be a big waste of time.

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The global economy was growing nicely, and analyzing it (or even paying attention to market cycles) seemed like a waste of time, as the economy came in only three flavors: good, great and awesome.

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Not only does it waste her time, but also sometimes brings her down when she sees pictures of her friends having a great time together.

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