Tweeted joke lifespans and appropriated punch lines: Practices around topical humor on social media

During the coverage of breaking news and broadcasts on social media, journalists and audiences alike share links, comments, and opinions in response to new developments. On Twitter, such content can gain increased visibility by receiving retweets from other users, through automated functions, or by manually republishing and modifying comments. This article studies tweeted coverage of the doping scandal involving Lance Armstrong in 2012 and 2013. Humorous framing is found to be popular in this discussion, and such comments experience different longevity to breaking news tweets. With these patterns come new opportunities for users to modify and appropriate punch lines in attempts to receive increased attention���and for the serendipitous creation of similar jokes���which raise questions of authorship and attribution.

H��iritsev��n erilaiset : Ty��nvieroksunta Helsingiss�� 1946 - 1948

Tutkielma k��sittelee viime sotien j��lkeisi�� sosiaalisia ongelmia niin sanotun pinnarilain kautta. Laki ty��t�� vieroksuvien henkil��iden m����r����misest�� ty��h��n tai erikoisty��laitokseen oli voimassa 1946���1948. Tutkielma selvitt����, miten viranomaiset sovelsivat pinnarilakia Helsingiss�� ja avaa ty��nvieroksunta-k��sitteen sis��lt���� ja m����rittely��. Tutkielman n��k��kulma pohjautuu kontekstikonstruktivismiin. Erilaisuuden ja sosiaalisten ongelmien m����rittely on jatkuvan keskustelun ja kiistelyn alainen aihepiiri, sill�� kyseisiss�� ilmi��iss�� ja niiden hallinnassa t��rm����v��t erilaiset intressit ja tavoitteet. Sosiaalisen ongelman m����rittely on tulosta aktiivisesta kollektiivisesta m����rittelyprosessista, johon osallistuu useita toimijoita. Koska itse laki m����ritteli ty��nvieroksunta-k��sitteen ja rajasi lain soveltamisalan hyvin v��lj��sti, paikalliset viranomaiset saivat laajat toimintavaltuudet. T��m��n vuoksi on t��rke�� tutkia, millaiset henkil��t koettiin ongelmallisiksi, ���h��iritsev��n erilaisiksi���. T��rkein l��hdemateriaali ty��ss�� on kunnallisen ty��asiainlautakunnan laatimat henkil��aktit ty��nvieroksujina k��sitellyist�� henkil��ist��. Henkil��aktit sis��lt��v��t lautakunnan omien merkint��jen lis��ksi poliisin huolto-osaston, huoltolautakunnan ja l����k��reiden asiakirjoja. Systemaattisen otannan avulla akteista on koottu noin 350 henkil��aktin otos. N��m�� henkil��t on jaettu nelj����n ryhm����n sen perusteella, mitk�� syyt ovat johtaneet henkil��n p����tymiseen pinnarik��sittelyyn. N��in muodostuneen nelj��n ryhm��n nimet ovat rikolliset, alkoholiongelmaiset, irtolaisnaiset ja ���kunnon kansalaiset���. Ryhmi�� analysoidaan vertailun ja tilastollisten menetelmien avulla. Pinnarilaki oli yht�� aikaa ty��markkina-, sosiaali- ja kontrollipolitiikkaa. Sen soveltamisessa tulivat ilmi valtion ty��voimapoliittiset intressit j��lleenrakentavassa ja ty��voimapulasta k��rsiv��ss�� maassa. Ty��nvieroksujien joukkoon p����tyi niin yhteiskunnan syrj��ss�� roikkuvia moniongelmaisia kuin ty��kyvytt��myydest�� tai ty��n puutteesta k��rsivi�� tavallisia kansalaisia. Pinnarilaki sai sovellettaessa ���kaatoluokka���-luonteen: sen avulla viranomaisten kynnys puuttua ep��ilytt��vin�� pit��miens�� henkil��iden el��m����n madaltui, sill�� esimerkiksi alkoholisti- ja irtolaislains����d��nn��n soveltamisala oli rajatumpi. Sotatoimien p����tytty�� viranomaiset k��viv��t taistoon yhteiskunnan sis��isi�� vihollisia, kohonnutta rikollisuutta, muuttuneita moraalik��sityksi�� ja lis����ntynytt�� p��ihteidenk��ytt����, vastaan. T��ss�� taistelussa pinnarilaki oli viranomaisten t��rkein ase ja kontrollikeino.

Trust, participation and health among ageing people : A cross-sectional cohort study of men and women born in 1926-30, 1936-40, and 1946-50 in the Lahti region, southern Finland

The purpose of the present study was to explore the associations between good self-rated health and economic and social factors in different regions among ageing people in the P��ij��t-H��me region in southern Finland. The data of this study were collected in 2002 as part of the research and development project Ikihyv�� 2002 2012 (Good Ageing in Lahti region GOAL project). The baseline data set consisted of 2,815 participants born in 1926 30, 1936 40, and 1946 50. The response rate was 66 %. According to the previous studies, trust in other people and social participation as the main aspects of social capital are associated with self-rated health. In addition, socioeconomic position (SEP) and self-rated health are associated, but all SEP indicators do not have identical associations with health. However, there is a lack of knowledge of the health associations and regional differences with these factors, especially among ageing people. Regarding these questions, the present study gives new information. According to the results of this study, self-perceived adequacy of income was significantly associated with good self-rated health, especially in the urban areas. Similar associations were found in the rural areas, though education was also considered an important factor. Adequacy of income was an even stronger predictor of good health than the actual income. Women had better self-rated health than men only in the urban areas. The youngest respondents had quite equally better self-rated health than the others. Social participation and access to help when needed were associated with good self-rated health, especially in the urban area and the sparsely populated rural areas. The result was comparable in the rural population centres. The correlation of trust with self-rated health was significant in the urban area. High social capital was associated with good self-rated health in the urban area. The association was quite similar in the other areas, though it was statistically insignificant. High social capital consisted of co-existent high social participation and high trust. The association of traditionalism (low participation and high trust) with self-rated health was also substantial in the urban area. The associations of self-rated health with low social capital (low participation and low trust) and the miniaturisation of community (high participation and low trust) were less significant. From the forms of single participation, going to art exhibitions, theatre, movies, and concerts among women, and studying and self-development among men were positively related to self-rated health. Unexpectedly, among women, active participation in religious events and voluntary work was negatively associated with self-rated health. This may indicate a coping method with ill-health. As a whole, only minor variations in self-rated health were found between the areas. However, the significance of the factors associated with self-rated health varied according to the areas. Economic factors, especially self-perceived adequacy of income was strongly associated with good self-rated health. Also when adjusting for economic and several other background factors social factors (particularly high social capital, social participation, and access to help when needed) were associated with self-rated health. Thus, economic and social factors have a significant relation with the health of the ageing, and improving these factors may have favourable effects on health among ageing people.

John Ettinger Collection 1941-1946

John Ettinger, 1987.

The File Marked "Rita". Selections from the Letters of Herbert Mueller and Rita Klein (1939-1945) 1939-1946

Exchange of letters between Herbert Mueller and Rita Klein after Mueller's emigration to England in 1939; Rita Klein's attempt to obtain divorce; suicide attempt by her husband Leo Klein; correspondence through intermediaries after outbreak of World War II; notice of Rita Klein's deportation to Auschwitz; (translation from original German)

Ernest W. Michel Papers, 1698, 1938-1996 (bulk 1946-1987)

This collection contains the papers of Ernest W. Michel, Holocaust Survivor Journalist and public speaker,including clippings of newspaper articles written by and about Michel, correspondence between Michel and many important Jewish and political figures and autograph files, which Michel collected. Many of these files concern Michel���s Holocaust experiences, speaking engagements, the World Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, and Michel���s work with the United Jewish Appeal.

Solis-Cohen family papers, 1808-1990.

Correspondence, diaries, acount books, pamphlets, and other personal and professional materials pertaining to Jacob da Silva Solis and his descendents.

Milton Weill papers, 1918-1950.

Contains correspondence, memoranda, speeches, etc. to various departments on the National Jewish Welfare Board, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S. relating to Jewish personnel in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II and concerned with public relations, anti-Semitism and discrimination, the chaplaincy, etc.; includes also published articles and radio addresses for the same period and extensive correspondence with Rabbi Milton Steinberg from 1946 to 1950, as well as material by and about Rabbi Steinberg. The collection also contains personal family correspondence while Weill was serving overseas during World War I, memorabilia and a scrapbook relating to these military experiences, and undated typescript copies of dramatic sketches.

Synagogue Council of America records 1935-1974

Contains the constitution, by-laws, correspondence, papers, and minutes of the Synagogue Council of America (1935-1958), an incomplete set of the minutes of the Plenum, (1949-1965), the minutes of the Executive Committee (1946-1969), Officers' (Summit) Meetings (1955-1967) and the minutes and reports of the Budget Committee (1946-1966), financial reports and statements for 1942-1965 and fundraising activities (1958-1968).

Herbert Leiser Collection 1932-1946

Zeitschrift K.C. Blaetter (1932-1933); Festschrift of K.C., New York, 1946; Literaturwegweiser fuer den K.C., Berlin 1926; Hochschulhefte, 1921; misc. printings and publications of the K.C. including fraternity postcards with logos; clipping about the voyage of ship to St. Louis (1939).

Letter of Moses Lopez, Newport regarding subscription of New York members for furniture etc.

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Letter of B. S. Judah, presenting Tebah cloth, etc. for escaba for his grandfather

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Various bills, warrants, etc.

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