The answer to the question may depend upon the demographics you are trying to reach according to a study reported this week by eMarket.com.

Overall 70 percent of adult Internet users said they used a social network in November and December 2008. The report indicated the use equally spans genders, household incomes and educational levels.

As could be expected, younger adults made more use of social networks than those who were 45 or older -- just 19 percent of those 45 or older used a social network compared to 75 percent of those 18 to 24 years old.

Interestingly, the report shows Hispanics and African Americans are using social networks at a much higher rate than whites.

The full article can be found here.

Most people think aftershocks of earthquakes are felt weeks or even months later, but an earthquake that hit part of New Hampshire about 4:30 PM December 21, may be an aftershock of a quake that hit the region in 1727.

Dr. John Ebel of  Massachusetts' Weston Observatory said aftershocks to the 1727 earthquake have continued for nearly 300 years. The original quake was estimated to have been a magnitude 5.6 and was reported to have struck near Merrimack, N.H.

It is a common question: What state has the most disasters?

The answer according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is Texas. That state has led the nation in Federal disaster declarations since 1953 with 81.

Other top five states, in declining order are: California (73), Florida (59), New York (56) and Oklahoma (54).

You can see the entire list here: http://www.fema.gov/news/disaster_totals_annual.fema

It was Super Tuesday the so-called national primary, when a burst of tornadoes battered Arkansas. People were killed, many more injured, homes, businesses, churches, schools and hospitals were damaged. But what was the single headline on CNN about the storm well after midnight (East Coast time)? "Deadly Storms Halt Southern Voters"

So politics is more important than people's lives?

Talk about skewed priorities.

Still looking for the perfect gift?

Consider a hive of bees. That's what the staff in our office gave me this Christmas and I couldn't be happier!

Fortunately, as I have a severe allergic reaction to bee stings, I won't ever have to handle the bees of this hive. But for the family who does receive the bees, it could be a live-changing event.

The bees were chosen from one of the faith-based disaster response alternative gift catalogs. By choosing a gift from one of these catalogs, you can make a difference in lives pummeled by disasters and/or challenging living conditions at the same time you honor a friend or loved one.

At least four faith-based disaster response organizations offer online alternative gift catalogs.

For example, a $150.00 gift to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). A gift of $50.00 to the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) buys roofing materials for volunteers to work on a house. Or make a $40.00 gift to Lutheran Disaster Response to buy a 50-pound bag of nails to be used by volunteers repairing homes, while $25.00 given to Brethren Disaster Ministries will pay for supplies for therapeutic play activities for Childrens' Disaster Services.

And that's just a few options. If you are still looking for that perfect gift -- check out some of the possibilities shown in these alternative gift catalogs. Your gift could change a life -- and that, afterall, is what Christmas is supposed to be all about.