Somebody has probably already posted this. If so, my apologies, but I don't have time to read through the thread this morning. A friend gave me a helpful tip. If you look to the left in your "Facebook home" you'll see the list with Newsfeed, Notes, Photos, etc. Drag the item "Status Updates" to the top of the list (above Newsfeed). That becomes your default view and you don't have to see when friends take quizzes, play Farmville or Diner, or Mafia Wars... this has made Facebook much better for me. I just like to keep track of far-flung friends (and some relatives).

Deb