Something\'s not right here.

If you spend any time at all talking about online communities, you’re bound to stumble across the 90-9-1 Principle. The idea is simple: In social groups, some people actively participate more than others. Researcher Jakob Nielsen calls this “Participation Inequality“.

Thanks NC government:

We regret to inform you that the North Carolina state legislature (the General Assembly) appears ready to enact an unconstitutional tax collection scheme that would leave Amazon.com little choice but to end its relationships with North Carolina-based Associates. You are receiving this e-mail because our records indicate that you are an Amazon Associate and resident of North Carolina.

Please note that this is not an immediate termination notice and you are still a valued participant in the Associates Program.

Came across this earlier. Interesting in theory:

http://mygallons.com/

Basically, for $40/year membership, you prepay for gas at today's rate and that's what you pay until you use it all up.  Sort of like a gift card for gas, but the number of gallons on the card stays the same, regardless of price changes.

Too bad this idea didn't come up years ago.

FEMA housing inspector Vincent Koley, 74, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after the 11:30 a.m. incident, the Cedar Rapids Police Department reported.

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NC will replace up to 10000 license plates that have the letters "WTF" in them.

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You've got to be kidding me. I mean, WTF?