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The story with the picture appearing at the top of the list in Google search results for Mrs. Obama query has gained a rather controversial tone lately. As a result Google placed a text ad above the image with title "Offensive search results", however web giant denied to remove the image from search results completely saying that its apologizes someone has an upsetting experience using Google, but the search engine does not remove images simply because of unpopular content or complaints."Google views the integrity of our search results as an extremely important priority" it says.

However, the web giant says it will take down certain images, if required by law to do so. Such cases already took a place in countries like China, where Google conform to moral and cultural principles set by the government of Republic of China.

Is there a need to introduce some kind of regulation for search results? And who should regulate it, search engines or competent authorities?

The largest professional social network Linkedin and the fastest growing social-micro-blogging service Twitter established a linkage.

The two very concepts which just recently might have seen as a complete antagonisms, as Linkedin stand for clear identity online, while anyone can set up an account in Twitter without revealing real identity, nevertheless have combined their efforts in attempt to make social media better.

Now, according to Allen Blue, a co-founder of Twitter, all of those armies of LinkedIn and Twitters members are able to cross-post their updates to each other's services, by checking a box on either Twitter or Linkedin. Blue said users can select what materials send to Twitter.

In addition to increase visibility and audience there are additional searching capabilities for both Linkedin and Twitter users. By cross-posting they appeal to followers and to the broader Twitter audience that searches for tweets by keywords, location and other filters.

Will Twitter take advantage of the strong identity of Linkedin members? And, will Linkedin enhance its delivery power through Twitter wide audience remains to be seen.