Sarah,
I am very impressed with your blog choice. Not only is it awesome that you are able to reconnect on another level with this family from your past, but you are also able to enjoy what they are personally experiencing through their travels.
The aesthetics, as well as the posts of this blog, kept me interested and focused. I love that they are not only including their family, but the world, through their RSS feeds. It is an invaluable experience that they are offering their children, but in turn are also offering everyone else who doesn't have the same opportunities to travel as they do. They are educating so many to another terrain and culture.
Another superior asset of this blog is the photography. I was so impressed with the quality and purity of the photographs that accompany each post. Obviously, the authors are very gifted in photography, as well as expressing their thoughts and experiences.
I really enjoyed reading your review and visiting the blog itself!!
Thanks!
http://somersusa.com/public_html/FamilyBlog/FamilyNews2010/Blog/Blog.html
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Peer Blog Response - Jim Carman
Jim,
After visiting your acquaintance Alex's blog, I too was very impressed. He must obviously be very committed and knowledgeable in the technology field. After just reading the first three posts, which focused on PFD files, web browsers and service packs for video formats, I was thrilled at the amount of verifiable and valuable information that he has posted about.
The site itself is user friendly, although its format is rather quiet. It doesn't seem to hold my attention, but in turn, the posts themselves, are much more worthwhile. I also appreciate the older entries back button, which allowed me to move around his blog with ease and move back to my original starting point without any issues. Another valuable feature that I found on his blog was the text message update calendar. This is the first time that I have found this specific feature on any blog. I was very interested in this feature because I think that it would be a super asset to add to my own personal blog.
I'm sure that your friend Alex would be very impressed with your review. His blog is a noteworthy wealth of information for any individual looking for modern technology trends and old school technology problem solutions.
Thanks again for a great recommendation and review!
http://alexspencer.net/blog/
After visiting your acquaintance Alex's blog, I too was very impressed. He must obviously be very committed and knowledgeable in the technology field. After just reading the first three posts, which focused on PFD files, web browsers and service packs for video formats, I was thrilled at the amount of verifiable and valuable information that he has posted about.
The site itself is user friendly, although its format is rather quiet. It doesn't seem to hold my attention, but in turn, the posts themselves, are much more worthwhile. I also appreciate the older entries back button, which allowed me to move around his blog with ease and move back to my original starting point without any issues. Another valuable feature that I found on his blog was the text message update calendar. This is the first time that I have found this specific feature on any blog. I was very interested in this feature because I think that it would be a super asset to add to my own personal blog.
I'm sure that your friend Alex would be very impressed with your review. His blog is a noteworthy wealth of information for any individual looking for modern technology trends and old school technology problem solutions.
Thanks again for a great recommendation and review!
http://alexspencer.net/blog/
Unit IIII Blog Post - "Unwanted Opinions of a Teenage Liberal"
While I am a little hesitant to discuss the venue and abstract of this blog, I felt it was worth the time to note its subject matter, considering it was authored by a sixteen year old “liberal”. This declared liberal actually has an opinion on his surroundings and doesn’t hesitate to voice them. I think that that is my direct appeal to the blog,” Unwanted Opinions of a Teen Liberal”.
After thoroughly reviewing this blog and taking the time to ponder its messages and biases, I must admit that I became a follower. The blog, “Unwanted Opinions of a Teen Liberal”, is penned by a sixteen-year old, young man who is trying to be as abruptly honest and opinionated through his interpretations in life. I find this blog rather course and exhibiting grammatical and spelling errors galore, but also quite humorous, interesting and sincere. It is through this blog that I can hopefully interpret my daughter’s generation by understanding the candid, yet biased views on everything from the Garden of Eden and the serpent to the ravages of his generation and the author’s perception of how his generation is affected by previous generations and affects the future generations to come.
I must admit this blog will not interest everyone. Its home view is rather bland and if not for the posts, I would surely scoff it off as a typical teenager venting his frustrations to the world. The only interesting combination is the books background which leads the reader to believe that this young man is truly interested in his education. The blog author is rather vague in his bio and never discloses any personal information, other than the fact that he is sixteen. This impresses me, because at least the young man is concerned about his safety, or maybe it is just to protect him when he rudely condemns others or expresses opinions that others may reject.
The author, I must admit, has opinions that aren't based on video game plots. He really seems to genuinely question the world and seems to be openly conscious about his surroundings both at school and on the news. Considering that this blog is authored by a sixteen year old and it is his perspective that we are reading, I must admit that I am impressed. He considers political views, religious views and educational budget cuts which affect his learning. His biases are realistic plights that affect and concern each and every one of us on a daily basis.
Again this blog isn’t for everyone. It isn’t a tutorial or a teaching forum, but instead a response for all of us who deem our teenager’s generation caught up in vanity, greed and selfishness. This author, while biased, concerns himself with very important political and religious views, which I am quite sure you and I are concerned with.
http://unwantedopinionsofateenliberal.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html
After thoroughly reviewing this blog and taking the time to ponder its messages and biases, I must admit that I became a follower. The blog, “Unwanted Opinions of a Teen Liberal”, is penned by a sixteen-year old, young man who is trying to be as abruptly honest and opinionated through his interpretations in life. I find this blog rather course and exhibiting grammatical and spelling errors galore, but also quite humorous, interesting and sincere. It is through this blog that I can hopefully interpret my daughter’s generation by understanding the candid, yet biased views on everything from the Garden of Eden and the serpent to the ravages of his generation and the author’s perception of how his generation is affected by previous generations and affects the future generations to come.
I must admit this blog will not interest everyone. Its home view is rather bland and if not for the posts, I would surely scoff it off as a typical teenager venting his frustrations to the world. The only interesting combination is the books background which leads the reader to believe that this young man is truly interested in his education. The blog author is rather vague in his bio and never discloses any personal information, other than the fact that he is sixteen. This impresses me, because at least the young man is concerned about his safety, or maybe it is just to protect him when he rudely condemns others or expresses opinions that others may reject.
The author, I must admit, has opinions that aren't based on video game plots. He really seems to genuinely question the world and seems to be openly conscious about his surroundings both at school and on the news. Considering that this blog is authored by a sixteen year old and it is his perspective that we are reading, I must admit that I am impressed. He considers political views, religious views and educational budget cuts which affect his learning. His biases are realistic plights that affect and concern each and every one of us on a daily basis.
Again this blog isn’t for everyone. It isn’t a tutorial or a teaching forum, but instead a response for all of us who deem our teenager’s generation caught up in vanity, greed and selfishness. This author, while biased, concerns himself with very important political and religious views, which I am quite sure you and I are concerned with.
http://unwantedopinionsofateenliberal.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Extra Credit Response Unit III
Travis,
While we may disagree on these two article validity', I did appreciate your opinion and informatics on gathering of population increase statement from Lindzen's blog post. It is something to consider, as is the study of global warming. To be honest my opinion on the validity of that point in Lindzen's argument has changed, because of your insight and interpretation. I disagree with his critical attacks for a forum of social education, but your un-refuted point that Lindzen makes is a demanding alternative to consider.
I think that in terms of Biello's argument, he was trying to focus on the most important topics that the IRCC Report was promoting to all countries versus a long-winded analysis of the scientific communities steadfast jargon.
Interesting Post!
While we may disagree on these two article validity', I did appreciate your opinion and informatics on gathering of population increase statement from Lindzen's blog post. It is something to consider, as is the study of global warming. To be honest my opinion on the validity of that point in Lindzen's argument has changed, because of your insight and interpretation. I disagree with his critical attacks for a forum of social education, but your un-refuted point that Lindzen makes is a demanding alternative to consider.
I think that in terms of Biello's argument, he was trying to focus on the most important topics that the IRCC Report was promoting to all countries versus a long-winded analysis of the scientific communities steadfast jargon.
Interesting Post!
Extra Credit Blog Response Unit III
Jacob,
I agree totally with your perception of the two articles. Lindzen does seem focused on discrediting Al Gore and his documentary on the global warming crisis versus defending his stand on un-founded global warming trends. With such astringent credentials you would think that Lindzen would want to publish his bias in a more supported light and not defame his own person blog. It is rather sad!!
On the other note of Biello, his bias isn't as blatant and he does use key points of documented evidence to support his opinion of the continuous downfall in the global warming cycle. I have found after reading some of the blog posts that decidedly, many of us do rely on facts versus opinions in order to found our beliefs of a scientific crisis or political view.
While we both interpreted the articles in the same context, it is interesting that it was certain quotes and sources that perpetrated us to do so.
Again I appreciate your opinion and agree totally.
Thanks for the informative blog post!!
I agree totally with your perception of the two articles. Lindzen does seem focused on discrediting Al Gore and his documentary on the global warming crisis versus defending his stand on un-founded global warming trends. With such astringent credentials you would think that Lindzen would want to publish his bias in a more supported light and not defame his own person blog. It is rather sad!!
On the other note of Biello, his bias isn't as blatant and he does use key points of documented evidence to support his opinion of the continuous downfall in the global warming cycle. I have found after reading some of the blog posts that decidedly, many of us do rely on facts versus opinions in order to found our beliefs of a scientific crisis or political view.
While we both interpreted the articles in the same context, it is interesting that it was certain quotes and sources that perpetrated us to do so.
Again I appreciate your opinion and agree totally.
Thanks for the informative blog post!!
Unit III Extra Credit Response - Sarah Linde
Sarah,
I must say that I do appreciate your refreshing opinion on the article reviews. While I must admit I do disagree, the reasons are a little bit different.
My directive for disagreement on persuasion of Lindzen's article was that it was a blog and traditionally blogs are biased by their authors, because they are personal insights and feelings.
I do appreciate Biello's article because it does offer a proven document that the reader is able to research on their own, without Biello's signatory bias.
While your point is refreshing about not requiring certain documented information in order to be convinced of a political or scientific forum, I look for un-refuted analysis by persuasion. I have a tendency to try to stick to statistical information and signature documents as my key persuaders.
Just as we are peers to one another's blogs, our opinions will vary and agree to disagree. This is similar to these two articles. They are advocating for two different views of a global issue through persuasion. I suppose the bottom line is who the better persuader portrays their view as....we all have certain values that will validate their influence on our opinions. This was interesting look at both articles!
Very informative Post!
I must say that I do appreciate your refreshing opinion on the article reviews. While I must admit I do disagree, the reasons are a little bit different.
My directive for disagreement on persuasion of Lindzen's article was that it was a blog and traditionally blogs are biased by their authors, because they are personal insights and feelings.
I do appreciate Biello's article because it does offer a proven document that the reader is able to research on their own, without Biello's signatory bias.
While your point is refreshing about not requiring certain documented information in order to be convinced of a political or scientific forum, I look for un-refuted analysis by persuasion. I have a tendency to try to stick to statistical information and signature documents as my key persuaders.
Just as we are peers to one another's blogs, our opinions will vary and agree to disagree. This is similar to these two articles. They are advocating for two different views of a global issue through persuasion. I suppose the bottom line is who the better persuader portrays their view as....we all have certain values that will validate their influence on our opinions. This was interesting look at both articles!
Very informative Post!
Unit III Blog Response Amanda Williford
Amanda,
I must admit our line of thinking is along the same parallel. It is a shame that Lindzen uses his blog forum as a stand for mockery and distaste for others, when he should be a posting a model post. His credentials, while admirable, are made personally defragmented by his ill-attempt at convincing his readers to dismiss global warming trends. The one reprieve that Lindzen has is that it is his blog and his forum of bias is allowed. Unfortunately his blog doesn’t have to serve any tasteful forum because it is his opinion. The downfall is that it doesn’t seem to sway anyone in favor for his unethical soapbox. It is sad that he seems to be more concerned with convincing defamation, than to sway his reader’s minds that there could possibly be a hidden truth of groundless global warming effects.
Also I am pleased that we both are sound in Biello's article in the Scientific American. He too is biased, but maintains legitimate sources to back up his founded truths of global warming trends.
While both authors are well credentialed, these articles show how far oppositions are on such controversial social issues’. These two articles also show the ignorance of single-minded intelligence!
Your comment about making the world livable and humanity stepping up for that, is a great ending to a serious issue that Lindzen seems to ignore.
Great Post!!
I must admit our line of thinking is along the same parallel. It is a shame that Lindzen uses his blog forum as a stand for mockery and distaste for others, when he should be a posting a model post. His credentials, while admirable, are made personally defragmented by his ill-attempt at convincing his readers to dismiss global warming trends. The one reprieve that Lindzen has is that it is his blog and his forum of bias is allowed. Unfortunately his blog doesn’t have to serve any tasteful forum because it is his opinion. The downfall is that it doesn’t seem to sway anyone in favor for his unethical soapbox. It is sad that he seems to be more concerned with convincing defamation, than to sway his reader’s minds that there could possibly be a hidden truth of groundless global warming effects.
Also I am pleased that we both are sound in Biello's article in the Scientific American. He too is biased, but maintains legitimate sources to back up his founded truths of global warming trends.
While both authors are well credentialed, these articles show how far oppositions are on such controversial social issues’. These two articles also show the ignorance of single-minded intelligence!
Your comment about making the world livable and humanity stepping up for that, is a great ending to a serious issue that Lindzen seems to ignore.
Great Post!!
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