Is it ok to keep the power always connected on a macbook even though the battery is fully charged and battery sign shows power cable symbol?

is it ok to keep the power always connected on a macbook even though the battery is fully charged and battery sign shows power cable symbol?
How would it effect the battery life..

Apples recommendations on this http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
Stefan

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    Message was edited by: cph2133

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    Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
    http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/
    New iPad Takes Much Longer to Charge Than iPad 2
    http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html
    Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
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    New iPad Slow to Recharge, Barely Charges During Use
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    Tips About Charging for New iPad 3
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    Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips
    http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad
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