Google Plus features v Facebook in Ireland

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How is Google Plus doing in Ireland.
Any predictions on its fight with FaceBook.
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Need a invite to Google Plus, mail me.
Very cool features, it is a sort of mix of the best of Facebook and Twitter.

A quick look at the first features of the Google Plus project.
Sharing is a huge part of the web, a part that we think could be a lot simpler. That's why we've been working on adding a few new things to Google: To make connecting with people on the web more like connecting with them in the real world. We hope that you like what we've cooked up so far. And stay tuned, because there's more to come.
Basic Features of Google Plus
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Circles
You share different things with different people. But sharing the right things with the right people shouldn't be a hassle. Circles makes it easy to put your friends from Saturday night in one circle, your parents in another and your boss in a circle all on his own – just like in real life.
Google+ Circles helps you organize everyone according to your real-life social connections--say, 'family,' 'work friends,' 'music buddies,' and 'alumni'. Then, you can share relevant content with the right people, and follow content posted by people you find interesting. For example, you might post an announcement about your engagement and show it only to people in your friends and family circles, or maybe you see a post from the circle you created for your book club that there's a recent article on your favorite author.

Sparks
Remember when your Grandpa used to cut articles out of the paper and send them to you? That was nice. That's kind of what Sparks does: It looks for videos and articles that it thinks you'll like, so that when you're free there's always something to watch, read and share. Grandpa would approve.
Sparks brings you stories on the things you love from all across the Web, so it's easy to strike up meaningful conversations with your friends.
Hangouts
Bumping into friends while you're out and about is one of the best parts of going out and about. With Hangouts, the unplanned meet-up comes to the web for the first time. Let your mates know that you're hanging out and see who drops by for a face-to-face-to-face chat. Until we perfect teleportation, it's the next best thing.
Hangouts are the best way for you to say, “I’m online and want to hangout!” Hangouts lets you:

Chill with friends that are scrolling through the web, just like you!
Use live video chat that puts you in the same room together!
Coordinate plans, whether it's working on a project or meeting up for coffee.
Maybe you’re bored. Start a hangout, invite your circles, see who’s around!

Mobile features of Google Plus

Instant Upload
Taking photos is fun. Sharing photos is fun. Getting photos off your phone and on to the web is pretty much the opposite of fun. That's why we have created Instant Upload: So that from now on, your photos upload themselves. You don't even have to say 'cheese'.

Huddle
Texting is great, but not when you’re trying to get six different people to decide on a movie. Huddle takes care of it by turning all those different conversations into one simple group chat, so everyone gets on the same page long before thumbs get sore.
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