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Google Goes Gaming?

Kapp Notes

Here are some recent highlights; Google purchased a company called Slide , an app developer that works with popular social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace to create community-driven entertainment applications. The deal is worth a reported $182 million.

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Social Network = Social Class?

Kapp Notes

Anna Owens says "MySpace has one population, Facebook has another." A study by market research firm Nielsen Claritas found that people in more affluent demographics are 25 percent more likely to be found friending on Facebook , while the less affluent are 37 percent more likely to connect on MySpace.

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Writing & Grammar Workshop: Funny? Do You Think That's Funny?

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Even in the For Dummies series and its competitor The Complete Idiot's Guide to. Rozakis' The Complete Idiot's Guide to Grammar and Style begins with a quote from comedian Jerry Seinfeld. group, both known for their clear and readable text, humor was rarely on display. I did find some exceptions.

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Change Our Traditional Approach to Education

Kapp Notes

Friends are made over digital networks and kids who have met one time keep in contact for years via updates to Facebook, MySpace or other social networking pages. Like "growing up" is a process, "learning" is a process. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.

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Second Life Take Over Rumors.

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found after their acquisition of MySpace. Thanks to Mal Burns , Mark Oehlert and Clark Quinn for the heads up via twitter. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide. But please be careful with rumors.

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Tonight.I will be Appearing On Local News Station

Kapp Notes

Are online social networking websites like Myspace actually harmful to hormone-crazed teens? You can read about my previous television appearance on my post Roll The Tape! __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide We'll tackle these topics and more starting at 7 pm.

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Shout Out: Abbey Stahl--All the Rage

Kapp Notes

However, one article caught my eye "MySpace, IM--why so addictive?" Here is some of the article: Yes, these terms --Instant Messanger and Myspace--may seem foreign to your parents, but to us teenagers they're essential to keep up with the lastest ins and outs. About Teens! But who wants to mail a letter and wait a week for the reply?