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How do you know if you're getting the scoop on Snoop or some impostor?  Facebook's name-verification facelift. If you didn't get notified, you need to raise your level of clout…

Badgeville also made changes, integrating information from Klout, giving brands the ability to interpret if social 'studs' or 'duds' are taking part in 'gamification.'

Are tweets allowed in all countries?  That's a good question explored in Ryan Buddington's post on Twitter and international censorship.

Do you plan on taking a trip this spring?  If you're using Kayak to book a hotel, you'll be pleased to know Durba Chatterjee blogged about how Kayak has integrated TripAdvisor ratings, helping the former's users make better decisions based on the experiences of others.

Around the Web

Ken Wisnefski and Danny Sullivan were featured in a Fox News article on political Google bombs.

Rand Fishkin discusses and provides suggestions in regard to forming a Web marketing team.

Todd Bailey comments on social media remembering Whitney Houston.

Greg Sterling reflects Valentine's search and mobile stats.

Matt McGee on January, online usage stats.

Liz Borod Wright on social media tips for bloggers.

Neil Patel on getting attention through social sharing.