The emoticon for "smile" in most western cultures is this :). In Japan, however, emoticons tend to emphasize the eyes, such as the happy face (^_^) and the sad face (;_;).
You might think that's just because the traditions evolved separately, but emotion researcher Masaki Yuki doesn't buy it. He argues that the difference in Japanese emoticons is related to cultural differences. [Cognitive Daily]
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Sunday, 3 June 2007
Amish Are Ultimate Early Adopters of Solar Energy
What community has the highest per-capita use of solar energy in Ohio? None other than the Amish.
It might sound strange to people who think of the Amish as 19th century holdovers, but that's an oversimplification. Instead, after considering the impact to their values and way of life, Amish communities decide communally whether to adopt new technologies. [Wired]
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