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In this diagram, each level in this hierarchy trumps the next.

So, if you get a new msg on Facebook, but your landline rings, you’ll take the landline call. You might have a spasmodic moment of ‘uh? wadd I do’. But, usually, you’ll take the call.

Similarly, if you get a new SMS whilst opening a new online dating message, you’ll be hard pressed not to read that SMS. It’ll take a great force of will. You may attempt to do both simultaneously. But if you really observe yourself closely, one will take priority – even if it’s only by milliseconds. The SMS will win your attention.

And so on up the chart…

(I understand this post reveals much about my pitiful life. There’s no need to say that in the comments, thanks.)

But if I’ve missed any distractions, feel free to suggest them. I realise AIM and MS Messenger introduce a whole universe of distraction. I don’t go there. I have enough distractions.

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Consumer Complaints: Brazil the TOP IN THE LIST !

Consumer Complaints: Brazil the TOP IN THE LIST ! 

Published on August 28, 2009

The survey—the first to quantify global consumer complaints—found that Brazil topped the list of "complainant" nations, with 65% of its consumers making a product or service complaint. Japan came in last, with only 17% of its consumers doing the same.

In both the United States and Canada, 44% of consumers complained about a product or service, placing those countries—barely—in the Top 10 of "complainant" nations.

Of the 23 countries surveyed, the top 10 "complainant" nations are Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, The Czech Republic, Spain, Great Britain, United States, Canada (44%) and Australia. Findings by country:

Among the surveyed countries, those in Latin America (LATAM) are the most likely to have "complaints"; the region with the fewest is Asia-Pacific (APAC). Findings by region/grouping:

Will Businesses Switch to Windows 7?

Will Businesses Switch to Windows 7?
41% of 1,000 IT executives surveyed by ScriptLogic plan to migrate to Windows 7 by the end of 2010, just over 14 months after its release this October. 5.4% plan to make the move by the end of 2009. Asked about the biggest barrier to switching operating systems, the highest number — 42.7% — named time and resources. 39.1% pointed to application compatibility.

Who Causes Cyclists’ Deaths?

Who Causes Cyclists’ Deaths?
By FREAKONOMICS
More than 52,000 bicyclists have been killed in bicycle traffic accidents in the U.S. over the 80 years the federal government has been keeping records. When it comes to sharing the road with cars, many people seem to assume that such accidents are usually the cyclist’s fault — a result of reckless or aggressive riding. But an analysis of police reports on 2,752 bike-car accidents in Toronto found that clumsy or inattentive driving by motorists was the cause of 90 percent of these crashes. Among the leading causes: running a stop sign or traffic light, turning into a cyclist’s path, or opening a door on a biker. This shouldn’t come as too big a surprise: motorists cause roughly 75 percent of motorcycle crashes too.

Quick notes:
Toronto (90% bike+car crashes caused by driving)
75% Motorcycle crashes caused by Motorists