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Apparently the World Cup final represented the largest period of sustained activity for an event in Twitter’s history. According to Twitter Blog, during the final, people from 172 countries tweeted in 27 different languages. I really don’t have anything to add to the post, as it speaks for itself. Clearly Twitter is now a global phenomenon.
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Some Grey Bloke is a Favorite
Some Grey Bloke is one of my favorite YouTube channels. Here are two recent videos that make me laugh. The first raises the question of the World Cup and just why we call it that. Now that Graham mentions it, I’m annoyed, too.
About 1 GOAL: Education for All
As soccer/football fans know, this year’s FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association or International Federation of Association Football) World Cup is being held in South Africa. Seizing the opportunity provided by the publicity this phenomenally popular event brings, (imagine Super Bowl x2), FIFA is using the opportunity to promote universal access to education.
This World Cup, we’re asking fans to sign up to give 75 million children a fair chance in life. Education beats Poverty – and gives people the tools to help themselves.
Global football stars, the football world and its governing body, FIFA, are behind 1GOAL. This World Cup is a moment for us to shine – let’s leave a legacy of education. We don’t want your money – we just want you on our team. Write Your Name for those who can’t. Join1GOAL.org
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