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Further investigation into sub-categories of blogs reveals significant differences among technology blogs, while news blogs and
individual blogs differ less significantly. An examination of possible causes shows that geographical origin, the situational
characteristics of the register, and the internet as a medium play a role in variation. It is further suggested that internet
registers might be evolving rapidly with the fast-changing landscape of products and services on the internet.
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