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Submitted by David on Wed, 2010-10-13 02:26
Small Change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted.
In Malcolm Gladwell's words: "Social networks are effective at increasing participation—by lessening the level of motivation that participation requires." As he notes, supporting a group or cause on Facebook doesn't amount to much, with charity fundraising campaigns often recording only a few cents of contributors per member of the group. Similarly with political causes, it's much easier to post a tweet about something than to actually make an impact.
Free shipping threshold at Amazon.ca changed to $25
That's starting to get a little better. And, of course, Chapters followed suite shortly thereafter. Wonder if this has anything to do with Amazon receiving approval back in March to establish more of a Canadian presence
Hypothalamic regulation in relation to maladaptive, obsessive-compulsive, affiliative, and satiety behaviors in Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Amusingly enough, the actor portraying the newest character on the Big Bang Theory actually has a Ph.D. in neuroscience. And, to further mess with your mind, she's also taking up homeschooling for her kids.
Hey, Small Spender
Here Paul Krugman argues that the total number of government employees has fallen rather than risen under Obama. I should note some lack of confidence in Krugman's facts, considering that others associated with the New York Times itself (where Krugman write) seems to fairly regularly inform me that his claims are often false. However, if true, it's kind of interesting. Also seems to support my hypothesis rather the U.S. Republicans and Democrats are more alike then they are different. Consider as well, for example, that Bush actually significantly increasing spending on both education and regulations.

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Sarennah

Wed, 2010-10-13 18:17

Woohoo $25!! That's awesome!