Social media statistics are changing constantly, with new networks,  audiences, and users creating an ever-changing landscape when it comes to social media. With over 1.1 billion users, Facebook has secured its spot at the top of the list of most used social networks, but which network has grown the most since 2012? What network boasts the most monthly visits in the second quarter of 2013?

Here are 7 updated social media stats of 2013 that might surprise you: 

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There is some good news for Republicans in today’s Quinnipiac Poll of attitudes about the government shutdown.

Month 4, September 2013

"The way to get started is to quit talking, and start doing." – Walt Disney

As Democratic voters in New York City head to the polls for the public advocate run-off primary, Adolfo Carrión faces his own challenge in the candidacy for the mayor: insisting that the election is actually a three-way race.

With the new fiscal year upon us, and Congress still bickering about Obamacare as a condition of passing a stop-gap measure, military members, their families, veterans, and DoD civilian employees are facing the stark reality of having to perform their duties with no idea when they will see a paycheck.

eventually. Civilian defense department personnel may not even be that lucky.

As the United States government is just hours away from its first shutdown in 17 years, Senate Democrats and House Republicans continue to go back and forth on who is to blame instead of sitting down and having a real discussion on practical solutions. If a budget deal is not met by 12:01 Tuesday morning, departments classified as "non-essential" will close until Congress agrees on a budget for the 2014 fiscal year.

Ever since he began running for office, Rand Paul has been publicly contrasted with his former congressman father. Below are 8 ways Rand Paul is different from Ron Paul: