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'Haters' Are Going To Hate This Story. Hide captionThe word "Hater" — as it's often used today — is derived from the term "Player Hater," a phrase popularized by late rapper Notorious B.I.G., shown here clutching his Billboard Music Awards in 1995. Mark Lennihan/AP The word "Hater" — as it's often used today — is derived from the term "Player Hater," a phrase popularized by late rapper Notorious B.I.G., shown here clutching his Billboard Music Awards in 1995. Haters are here. And there.

And everywhere. And the word "hate" is in the air. Fox has a new sitcom: I Hate My Teenage Daughter. Mention lightning-rod superstars Tim Tebow, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga or umpteen others, and all the Haters come out to hate. Haters and hating are popular fodder for singers and songwriters, such as Miranda Brooke, who just debuted a new single, "Hater. " Sure, there have always been Haters. And by Haters, we mean people who say they hate everything. What's the meaning of all the pious clamor, condemning cocks and hens? What is their point? Made Better in Japan. Imagine going into an espresso bar, as I did in Tokyo, ordering a single shot, and being told that it's not on offer. The counter at No. 8 Bear Pond may feature the shiniest, spiffiest, newest La Marzocco, as well as a Rube Goldberg–esque water-filtration system, but the menu, which lists lattes and Americanos, makes no mention of espresso or cappuccino.

"My boss won't let me make espressos," says the barista. "I need a year more, maybe two, before he's ready to let customers drink my shots undiluted by milk. And I'll need another whole year of practice after that if I want to be able to froth milk for cappuccinos. " Only after 18 years as a barista in New York did his boss, the cafe's owner, feel qualified to return home to show off his coffee-making skills. "I think these are Spanish napkins," Gonzalo, my Bilbao-born companion, says in disbelief.

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DIGITAL. LIFE. As Scorn for Vote Grows, Protests Surge Around Globe. The Stayover as a Relationship. Business Week Popularity 2011. FEMINISM. Positive Futurist Blog >> Future of Relationships. The New York Times Insights - The Psychology of Sharing. There has been an abundance of research on social media, but to date, no one has asked in a comprehensive way: why do people share? The Psychology of Sharing reveals groundbreaking research that fills this knowledge gap. This study uncovers: Primary motivations for sharing Six sharing personas Essential steps for marketers aiming to get their content shared Impact of sharing on Information Management Cycle of sharing Enduring role of e-mail in the age of social media.

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