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By Janell Hazelwood | Published January 4, 2011 | Full size is 1000 × 952 pixels

GEOSOCIAL NETWORKING: The idea of people knowing where you are and what you're doing at all times might seem daunting to some, but this trend is one that's expected to continue picking up speed since the introduction of Foursquare. Sites such as FastSociety.com and LikeOurselves.com are making it easier for people to link up with friends or meet new people who have similar interests in real-time without much planning or fuss. Phone apps allow you to coordinate meet-ups, find new hotspots of interest, and even make love connections—no phone call, text message, or e-mail invite needed.

GEOSOCIAL NETWORKING: The idea of people knowing where you are and what you’re doing at…