Some sites to wrestle with...

The following list of descriptions and sites is composed of a variety of different links that are sometimes directly, and other times indirectly or subtly related to the content, both already posted and yet to be posted, of my blog. They are all fairly interesting, so just check out the ones that may appeal to you! Enjoy...

This first link is one that is very intersting, in my opinion. You will find a few quick questions as to "how persuasive you are" or as to how effective you are at influencing someone. It doesn't take long at all, trust me, I can't stand those 300 page online IQ quizes. It does bring up some interesting points though, check it out
http://www.influenceatwork.com/nq_test.html

Who's more vulnerable to being persuaded or influenced? Is it the person who holds himself in high esteem and thinks he will never be persuaded? Or the lady who thinks lowly of herself and thinks that it wouldn't take too much to persuade her? I think the answer will baffle some of you, check out this quick article to find out. And the last paragraph even mentions the 'implications'.
http://www.insideinfluence.com/current/article_oct.htm

Are you skimming over these links because you really enjoy them? Or is it because you don't have any friends to go hang out with right now. If you answered 'no friends' then this is the link for you, you who needs some help in your ability to influence people into liking you. Taken from an age old classic, check out these influence/dealing with people tips that have been effectively around since 1936. (But don't forget to ask yourself, "should I allow myself to be influenced by these guidelines for influence?)
http://www.westegg.com/unmaintained/carnegie/win-friends.html

What does it mean to live in a real world of scarcity? When some things become hard to obtain, and if such conditions remain in today's world, what do we do in order to remain at such a high standard of living in America? see what one lady suggests...
http://dieoff.org/page50.htm

What does good old wikipedia say about social influence? Is there any difference between actual influence and peer pressure? Peer pressure is just being influenced by one's peers? Or is it?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_influence

This site includes some quick and very brief details concerned with social influence. If you're one who prefers bullets and quickness then just browse through this page. Social Influence is the second topic from the top. However, the other terms discussed on this page are interesting as well..
http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/comm321/gwalker/influence.htm

This is Under Armour's official site, with the click of a mouse, or trackpad, you are instantly bombarded with pictures of professional athletes wearing the Under Armour gear. Just keep these images in mind as you read my future posts! And of course, some of the Under Armour commercials could get you pumped up if you're about to go play some sport, just an idea. After all, we must protect this house.
http://www.underarmour.com/

Here it is, I know you've all been waiting for it. Time Magazine's list of the most influential people in the world, or as they put it "The People Who Shape Our World- Here's our list of the 100 men and women whose power, talent or moral example is transforming the world." See how your favorite leaders/politicians/movie stars turn out, or if they just didn't make the cut.
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100

Now that we've got Time's List, here is a braoder list of the most important people in the world. Unfortunately, those people that have a large degree of influence, often can be viewed by some people as the 'most important.' Here's one website's ratings as to who wields such importance.
http://www.rateitall.com/t-1283-most-influential-people-in-world-history.aspx

With Time Magazine's list in your head, see how ABC rates the most Influential people of the world, you won't want to skip this one!
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Technology/TenWays/story?id=3603365&page=1

Okay, so some of you don't know any other outside world than that of sports. For those of you like this, don't worry, there is such a list for you too! When it comes to influence, see how Peyton Manning compares to Roger Goodell, the NFL Commissioner. Ironically enough, the list is brought to you by businessweek.
http://www.businessweek.com/table/07/0926_power100.htm

This one, I know, is advertising a book. However, beside it, and along with the book's title, you will find actually the 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived! It's real quick and real interesting to see such familiar names or people, who... aren't actaully real people at all...
http://www.101influential.com/

This follow up link discusses the importance and significance towards society of those on the list you just read. If that previous list left you wanting just a little more, then check out this very brief statement about the importance of fictional influence.
http://www.101influential.com/Importance.htm

So you've heard differenct celebrities endorsing or tearing down political candidates and office holders time and time again. For some reason, some poeple think that with money and fame comes an instant knowledge of who or what is better for the nation. But does everyone think this? How influential are these celebrities when election day comes around?
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Entertainment/2007/10/24/poll_celebrities_dont_influence_voters/4121/

What does it mean to have social status? Does social status really grant one individual influence over another? Or is social status completely man made that has actually little weight when it comes to reality?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_status

Are all societies in heirerchichal form? Is there any society where no single individual has influence or power over any other individual? See what some have to say about non-stratified societies
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_stratification

In America, we are socialized to beleive that the "majority rules." If this is the case, does the minority have any power or influence? If so, what are the standard conditions needed for this to take place, for example, does the minority only obtain influence if they are a certain size, or there is a certain cirumstance occuring?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minority_influence

For this site, I would like for you to read the two sentence quote by Scott Adams. Can you think of people in your life that he may be describing? It is an interesting concept, do such people have more power than those who were listed on Time Magazine's list?
http://thinkexist.com/quotations/influence/

What do other students, some younger, think about how much influence celebrities have on us in the market place? For example, if a celebrity is seen wearing a certain brand, how much more do you want to wear that brand than you did before you saw famous sally wearing it? See what other students think about you!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/chat/your_comments/newsid_3247000/3247161.stm

So, what do you buy and why do you buy it, one CEO has listed some facts, in bulleted form, for you to see who others are turning to before they purchase a product.
http://thepowerofinfluence.typepad.com/the_power_of_influence/2007/05/where_are_you_s.html