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Twitter — A New Kind of Mood Ring
04 months ago
by Stephy
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Using Twitter to track people’s moods
An analysis of two years of tweets concludes, among other things, that people wake up happy but get grumpier as the day progresses.
There’s a lot you can read about on Twitter — including, it now appears, the patterns of human moods.
After analyzing two years’ worth of tweets by 2.4 million people around the world, researchers at Cornell Universityhave concluded that individuals wake up happy but that their mood deteriorates as the day progresses.
That discovery, among others reported Thursday in the journal Science, will interest researchers who are trying to understand how circadian rhythms and other natural influences shape our states of mind. But the study’s primary significance may have more to do with its methods than its results.
“We now have the ability to view societies at a massive scale using the Internet,” said study leader Scott Golder, a graduate student in sociology at Cornell. “This will open up opportunities for social scientists.”
Golder said he intended to use Twitter to study behavior, not emotion. He and a fellow graduate student wrote a computer program that sampled all Twitter user accounts created between February 2008 and April 2009, collecting up to 400 messages from each account.
Rest Days are Important
04 months ago
by Stephy
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It’s another rainy day in the DC metro area — we have had the craziest weather this year, sure makes you wonder.
I am taking an extra rest day this week. Last week during one of my workouts, I realized my body was more tired and sore than usual. I just need to give my body a break and take a day off this week. Let’s see how well it works.
Be the change you wish to see in the world
04 months ago
by Stephy
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Did I have a better day yesterday? Yes and No. I am processing some things that have happened this week and have come to the conclusion that I can’t continue to deal with it the way I have been. I need to respond and react differently this time – If I don’t, it will definitely continue to happen and it’s just not right. It’s time to take the bull by the horns and deal with a certain situation that I have been tolerating for some time. Be the change you wish to see in the world —-
Ashburn Patch
05 months ago
by Stephy
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Did you check out my Ashburn Patch blog postyet entitled: Nothing Like a “State-cation” to Remind You to Be Thankful.
Back from Blogher 11 in San Diego
06 months ago
by Stephy
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I’m back from Blogher. Tired, inspired and still sick if you can believe it! I will post about it all tomorrow –my thoughts, my lesson learned —
but for now –i’m back.
2011 CrossFit Games: Here’s to Some Amazing, Strong CrossFit Chicks I know!
06 months ago
A few of my friends will be at the CrossFit Games competing and I am so excited for them –
First up is my friend Lidia Beer. If you ever want to meet an inspiration — Meet this Kick ass woman. She gives meaning to being in shape. She’s definitely a great athlete, competitor, but an even better supporter and cheerleader of other woman giving it their all. I am so proud of her and she will do whatever it takes to complete her WOD. She’s been doing actual CrossFit since she moved to North Carolina at CrossFit Coastal.
Lidia is one of the amazing women I have met since I started my fitness journey. She is probably one of the most memorable as well. Super fun, super strong, super bossy — I love this lady. Finish Strong Lidia — 3,2,1…Go!
Next up is a new friend — Christmas Abbot. I met her at the CrossFit Games Regionals and was struck by her strength and how nice she was. These people are world class athletes
and for them to be so open and down to earth was a great surprise. And then she was at my CrossFit Certification course and I liked her even more. She just is a really bad ass woman –strong, in tip top shape, has tattoos and I think she would be fun to hang out with. She lives in North Carolina which is also where Lidia lives — Is there a secret club I don’t know about in NC?
Christmas is part of CrossFit Raleigh and they are competing in the team games. Their first workout is –
For time:
Move 15 sandbags (1,700 lbs.) 200 yards
There will be a 6-log obstacle at the 50-yard line and a 4-foot wall at the end. The sandbags must be moved from the start line, over the logs, and over the wall. Once all the sandbags are over the wall, they must be returned to their original position, passing over the wall and logs again.
Best of luck to all the athletes and teams but especially these 2 amazing, strong CrossFit Chicks!
