At the beginning of the semester (and on the syllabus), I asked each class member to get a blog reader. What populates your blog reader? If your answer is "nothing," get started finding blogs out there to read.
I try to read a lot of blogs, some regularly, some less so. A handful that I think might apply to what we're doing in class include (in no order):
- Ars Technica: a huge blog about technology and social/legal issues surrounding technology
- LifeHacker: a tech-focussed blog that tries to make our use of technology - especially software, hardware and office life - easier (usually lots of links to free downloads)
- Gizmodo: reviews (sort of) of cutting edge personal technology: everything from TVs to cell-phones to computers to insane custom devices that some engineer designed solo. It can be pretty rough around the edges; beware.
- Engadget: kind of a cross between Ars Technica and Gizmodo. Lots of gadgets. Lots of social/legal/business commentary on technology. 25% less attitude.
So, what are you reading? Leave a comment.
I don't really follow other people's blog, I do check the news, weather, and my salsa e-community.
ReplyDeleteI am in the process of creating a blog about my every day adventures, for some reason I think I can offer a value to inspire others to the edge of the table and keep their horizon growing.
This weekend for example, I did go all the way to edge of my own fears and conftable place. I rode my bike 26 miles. I am very proud now, of course. But at the time I was so tire, I wanted to go back but I could not because I was in a group and I have no idea were I was and how to get back. Any way, I did it! and now my girls believe that I am so cool now, well I should said cooler now :-)
I guess I do spend some time reading about my friends in Facebook, does that count as a blog?
Marion
Could a writer write a novel without reading other novels? Could a painter paint without having looked at other paintings? How do you know you're writing a blog unless you've read other blogs? How do you know if you're doing it in a satisfying way (a good way? an effective way?) unless you continue reading other blogs?
ReplyDeleteI am reading a lot news and articles about President Obama's current plans for the economy. I am also reading different gossip websites to stay informed about the entertainment industry.
ReplyDeleteLike what, Yolanda? Are any of them "better" than others? Do you like Site A better than Site B? Why? In what ways?
ReplyDeleteWe've got to start thinking critically about the criteria we use to evaluate the media in our lives AND the information that media deliver.
I read a lot of the entertainment blogs on BET.com. It helps me keep up with music entertainers and events. Also, I can keep up with the latest gossip about the stars! :)
ReplyDeleteWell I really dont have time to read like I would like to but when I do usually find myself reading mediatakeout.com its a website that focuses on what's going on in the world of Black entertainment. I use to find myself reading books from Eric Jerome Dickey and Zane just to name a few.
ReplyDeleteI guess your point makes sence, I probably need to reaseach more and find a blogg that I can relate
ReplyDeleteI have not been reading much...except book readings for class. I will begin to read more blogs-especially the technology ones.
ReplyDeleteI actually have this interest in looking up people that have passed away. I go to the website called LifeinLegacy.com and it has a list writers, singers, dancers, directors, political leaders, notable citizens (etc.) who have passed away. It goes week by week so I am always on top of things. If the stroy is interesting enough, I copy the name and paste in a google search to look up more information about the person. When Life in Legacy doesn't seem to be efficient enough, I'll go to wikipedia and type in the year and search through the deaths there.
ReplyDeleteI know this sounds strange, but it's kind of a compulsive thing that I do. I just find it interesting to know whether or not the person I am watching on television has passed away or not. Sometimes, I'll even go to YouTube and search through the "Rest In Peace" videos. I'll find the name and then search it on the internet. Sometimes I'll find the most interesting stories.
Now just to clarify, this isn't all that I read. I also read blogs and new stories that pertain to different issues that I find important like celebrity gossip, conspiracy theories, or controversial issues like Gay Christians. I also try to read things that are relevant to something I'm about to take part in or that I have just heard about. Recently I have been reading articles about the Drug Wars in Mexico. This issue is relevant to me, because HT's Campus Ministires is supposed to go to Mexico for Spring Break, and with the chaos going on over there, I don't think that I will be participating.
I don't really read much online whether it be blogs or news unless it has to do with sports or entertainment. The sites that I tend to check out the most are NBA.com, BET.com, and occasionally I'll read the some of the news highlights that show up on MSN or Yahoo when I check my emails.
ReplyDeleteI have not had much time to spend reading many bogs this semester, but I do enjoy Gizmodo when I get a chance to read it.
ReplyDeleteI don't read alot of things online myself.I like to keep up with things that are happening all aroung the world,whether it be in Iraq or France. I find it really weird that I find most of the information when I am not trying to look for it. For example when I am reading Jet magazine its always something in there about whats happening with President Obama. I believe this only because Jet Is a African American Magazine,but its good to know that good information can be found anywhere and when you least expect it.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Ashley. Remember, though that our job as critical readers is ALWAYS to try to discern which information is "good" and which is less "good." Figuring out how to make that distinction is at the heart of what we'll work on this semester.
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