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Interesting study which claims that people suffer from Email apnea, where they hold their breath while reading emails. Just another example of new illnesses forming from out technology addiction

An article by the CEO of Hootsuite about how email kills productivity. namely, he argues it is linear and not social. Interesting read in light of our discussions on synchronous and asynchronous communications

This in an interesting study about newsletters and usability issues on a mobile platform, that came to me via some of my Linkedin contacts. I have been responsible for the office newsletter in several workplaces and making the newsletter accessible via mobile phones is definitely something to think about especially as more companies are providing smartphones for employees.

Facebook is thinking of getting rid of its policy of allowing users to vote on changes to major governance policy. It also notes that a vote is only binding if 30% of users participate - a number they didn't reached in their last two votes.

sandy's effects on the virtual world...

An article about what julius ceasar could teach us about leadership and social media. Interesting as we look at building our "personal brands" 

Social media's impact on university "partying" and the bar scene. 

If you're a former "burner" like me - this article presented a really interesting look at how digital communications and social networking are affecting an event that has always been about rejecting mass media/the ordinary and cultivating face to face relationships. 

An interesting look at how innovations in technology and communications devices are affecting healthcare.