Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Participation Points

  1. What blog could you use to find a good place to eat in Tempe? http://blog.tempecvb.com/
  2. What blog could you use to learn about how to invest in the stock market? seekingalpha.com
  3. What blog could you use to learn about social media tools? http://freelancefolder.com/35-social-media-tools-make-life-easier/
  4. What blog could you use to learn about new video games? IGN
  5. What blog could you use to read movie reviews? Rotten Tomatoes
  6. What blog would you use if you wanted to learn about where your favorite band/musician was playing? www.livemusicblog.com
  7. What kind of information is found on the following blogs:
    • Boy Genius Report - This is a blog about electronic devices. Mostly comparing mobile devices
    • Gadling - Gadling is a travel blog. Keeps you up-to-date on places to travel and possibly if it is safe
    • Tnooz - This is a blog based upon technology around the world and what is being introduced/tested
    • Off Wing Opinion - Off Wing is an NHL Hockey Blog
    • Rotten Tomatoes - Rotten Tomatoes is a blog for reviewing movies and ratings are given
  8. What is the difference between a blog and a micro-blog? Blogging consists of complete thoughts and ideas. Micro-blogs are just short quick comments or answers almost like twitter
  9. Is Wordpress a blog or a micro-blog? I feel that Wordpress would be labeled as a blog because the content is large
  10. What is an "Enterprise Micro-blog"? A way to follow companies and find out news in the workplace
  11. Name one enterprise micro-blogging service. YAMMER
  12. Out of all the blog sites you visited, which one was your favorite? Please explain why?