technology blog -- Mar 4 -- "usa today's web site has been redesigned, but more than that, it has incorporated a lot of social features -- including reader blogs." FULL ARTICLE

Now when you read your USA Today online you will be able to network with others that are reading the same stories you are reading. There is now a place for you to leave opinions about the news stories you are reading, recommend stories to other readers and even join in the discussion forums.

Upload a picture of yourself if you want to your USA Today profile or use an avatar instead. Get notified when other people post comments on the same stories you posted comments on so you can continue your discussion. Be part of the news as you tell your side of what's happening and interact with other people with the same opinion or totally different opinions.