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Jun. 27th, 2007 12:26 pm"The research suggests those using Facebook come from wealthier homes and are more likely to attend college.
By contrast, MySpace users tend to get a job after finishing high school rather than continue their education."
BBC News
25 June 2007
This is really interesting until you consider that up until recently, Facebook was only available to college students, while MySpace has always had open access. Facebook was, I believe, originally created as a social networking site for Harvard students and it slowly spread to other American campuses and then... THE WORLD. Dun dun dun. (The Facebook addiction at my school has become epidemic). What the findings suggest is that, surprise surprise, college students tend to interact mostly with other college students or college educated people.
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The White Stripes landed in Iqaluit today. Some interesting info:
- they'll play to 600 of the town's 7200 residents.
- they have chartered a plane for their Northern dates
- 3000 kg of sound and lighting gear was flown in
- they flew in an entire road crew from Vancouver
- a stage and PA system is being assembled from scratch for their visit
(Source: Toronto Star, June 27 print edition)
Btw, for the dueSouth fans, Iqaluit was formerly known as Frobisher Bay.
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Friday June 29 is the National Day of Action The Assembly of First Nations' FAQ says:
"The National Day of Action is designed to raise awareness and support among the general public and the government for urgent action to address First Nations issues.
It is an opportunity for First Nations and all Canadians to stand together in support of a better life for First Nations citizens and a stronger, harmonious Canada."
The Day of Action was originally intended to call attention to the crisis in the Native community, but there is growing concern over militant First Nations groups who are calling for rail blockades, in an effort to force the Canadian government to more quickly settle the hundreds of land claims that are inching their way through the courts. Here is a map that can give you an idea of the number of claims that have yet to be settled, and of the enormous amount of territory involved.
Chief Terrence Nelson is a leading figure among radical Native activists. He's famous for making statements like: "There's only one way to deal with a white man. You either pick up a gun or you stand between him and his money." ( Read more... )
If you would like to show support for the Day of Action, the Assembly of First Nations suggets that you write to the Prime Minister's office at pm@pm.gc.ca, or sign their Make Poverty History Petition.
By contrast, MySpace users tend to get a job after finishing high school rather than continue their education."
BBC News
25 June 2007
This is really interesting until you consider that up until recently, Facebook was only available to college students, while MySpace has always had open access. Facebook was, I believe, originally created as a social networking site for Harvard students and it slowly spread to other American campuses and then... THE WORLD. Dun dun dun. (The Facebook addiction at my school has become epidemic). What the findings suggest is that, surprise surprise, college students tend to interact mostly with other college students or college educated people.
***
The White Stripes landed in Iqaluit today. Some interesting info:
- they'll play to 600 of the town's 7200 residents.
- they have chartered a plane for their Northern dates
- 3000 kg of sound and lighting gear was flown in
- they flew in an entire road crew from Vancouver
- a stage and PA system is being assembled from scratch for their visit
(Source: Toronto Star, June 27 print edition)
Btw, for the dueSouth fans, Iqaluit was formerly known as Frobisher Bay.
***
Friday June 29 is the National Day of Action The Assembly of First Nations' FAQ says:
"The National Day of Action is designed to raise awareness and support among the general public and the government for urgent action to address First Nations issues.
It is an opportunity for First Nations and all Canadians to stand together in support of a better life for First Nations citizens and a stronger, harmonious Canada."
The Day of Action was originally intended to call attention to the crisis in the Native community, but there is growing concern over militant First Nations groups who are calling for rail blockades, in an effort to force the Canadian government to more quickly settle the hundreds of land claims that are inching their way through the courts. Here is a map that can give you an idea of the number of claims that have yet to be settled, and of the enormous amount of territory involved.
Chief Terrence Nelson is a leading figure among radical Native activists. He's famous for making statements like: "There's only one way to deal with a white man. You either pick up a gun or you stand between him and his money." ( Read more... )
If you would like to show support for the Day of Action, the Assembly of First Nations suggets that you write to the Prime Minister's office at pm@pm.gc.ca, or sign their Make Poverty History Petition.