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What's Wrong with Abortion - the case against abortion - 3 views

  • ul II writes:
  • The common outcry, which is justly made on behalf of human rights -- for example, the right to health, to home, to work, to family, to culture -- is false and illusory if the right to life is not defended with maximum determination.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      This is an appeal to religion (since the authors quote a religious authority figure) as well as to morality. Without providing any kind of evidence, the authors attempt to convince people by telling them that it is their duty to oppose abortion.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Ethos
  •  Abortion ruined my life and the woman I was involved with. We chose abortion to "save our careers" but it ended up costing everything.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      This is a personal argument based on the author's own personal experience. Although it shows what can happen, the author makes it seem as though it is an inevitable result of abortion. However, it cannot be generalized as other people may have had different experiences and feel differently about the issue.
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    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      These pictures try to persuade people by making them believe that God does not condone abortion. It is also a reference to our 'playing God', which happens to be a common religious argument against scientific advancements. Furthermore, the depiction of children serves to demonstrate that children are an essential part of 'God's plan' and must, therefore, be protected. They also look weak and defenseless, which elicits an emotional response also known as the mother's / father's instinct.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Ethos & pathos
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      This is a picture of a 14-week old fetus. It, too, is supposed to elicit an emotional response, or a protective instinct. Since the 'baby' is fully recognizable as a 'human being' (due to the fact that it certainly looks like one), it serves to reinforce the argument that abortion is murder.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Pathos
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The aborted fetus is supposed to make one feel disgusted and devastated as well as angry and sad. However, this is an 11-week old fetus (as opposed to the 14-week old fetus). It may be the case that there is a fundamental difference between an 11-week old and a 14-week old fetus in terms of their development into an actual human being.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Pathos & attempt at logos
  • I'll call this girl "Sara."
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      By giving the fetus a name and referring to it as "girl", the authors emphasize that it is (in their opinion, that is) a human being.
  • Sara could not protect herself while the "doctor" cut her head off with fore snips. This is what abortion looks like.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      This brutal description of what happened to the fetus in the picture once again elicits a strong emotional response. In addition to that, the author also fails to mention that there may be more to abortion than the 'killing' of 'human beings'.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Pathos
  • Sara will never learn how skip or play hopscotch. She will never experience her first date or the prom.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      This is an appeal to emotion. The authors make the readers recall certain significant past events such as their prom or their first date. By doing so, the reader is forced to think about what it would have been like if it had been him or her and the authors successfully make it a very personal issue.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Pathos
  • Sara has been denied the right to vote, the right to freedom of speech, the right to work. All these things that women have worked so hard to achieve have been denied to Sara.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The authors then go on to argue that abortion is not only morally wrong but also politically wrong as it takes away several rights from a 'human being'. Furthermore, they compare it to feminist issues (which is also why they chose to call the fetus "Sara" and refer to it as a "girl"), thereby appealing to women and especially to feminists (whether they be male or female).
  • This first question we must ask ourselves when considering our opinion on abortion is this: "Is something being killed?" Everyone familiar with biology will answer yes. The next question is "What is being killed?" A simple way to answer this is to ask "Does it have DNA? The answer is yes. What kind is it? Human. The DNA at 5 minutes after conception is identical to the DNA 85 years after conception.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The authors try to argue deductively. However, they assume that everything they say is based on nothing but facts even though they never prove that everything that 'has human DNA' is in fact a fully developed human being.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Attempt at logos
  • Every major abortion rights organization and doctor admits it is a human being.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The authors present this as a fact even though it is still a very controversial issue.
  • "Jane Roe" in the case has since said it was the worse mistake she ever made. How come you never hear that in the main stream media? She was a puppet for an abortion agenda, another example of the abortion industry's abuse of young women.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The authors try to persuade the readers that the women who decide to get an abortion are actually victims. Surely, some of them regret it but there are also women who do not regret it. By taking one example and presenting it as a general rule of thumb, the authors redirect the reader's anger toward the authorities and the institutions that support abortion.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Ethos
  • Abortion is not the first time this word game of personhood vs. humanity has been played with human life. During the slave trade, it was acknowledged that black people were human beings, but not "persons". During the Holocaust, Hitler acknowledged that Jews were human beings. That's why he performed horrible experiments on them, but he did not acknowledge their "personhood."
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      By comparing abortion to slavery and to the Holocaust, the authors once again elicit a strong emotional and moral response that leads to the readers thinking about the wrongness of the act. Abortion is thereby inevitably depicted as a crime (or even genocide), which is an attempt to make people want to oppose it.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      It seems like the authors are trying to make it look like an appeal to logos rather than pathos.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Once again, this picture's purpose is to convince people that fetuses are fully developed human beings and that nothing really distinguishes them from any of us.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      However, just because the fetus is comprised of 46 chromosomes does not necessarily mean that a fetus is the same as a newborn baby.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Attempt at logos
  • A newborn is not as well developed as a toddler. I am more developed than toddler.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      This comparison is invalid since the real question is whether a fetus is "alive" yet. Toddlers and the authors are without a doubt alive. Yet, the authors' use of an analogy is quite interesting as it seems to be an attempt to appeal to logic.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Attempt at logs
  • Yes the unborn baby lives in a unique environment. But I do not cease becoming a human when I travel to work, or home. Environment does not determine personhood.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Once again, this analogy is invalid. One's workplace and one's home are both situated in a world outside of the womb whereas a fetus is not a part of 'our' world yet.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Attempt at logos
  • In the last 30 years approximately 21,500,000 women have died violent deaths in the United States. They have had their arms ripped off, they have had their legs ripped off, they have had their heads cut off. These women were defenceless, they could not speak out to defend themselves. They remained silent as they were brutally murdered. These women were not fully grown. They were waiting to be born. These women died from abortion. Most abortionists are men who say that they are in favour of women's rights and they say they shun violence against women. Obviously, they are not in favour of the rights of women in the womb.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Once again, the authors appeal to feminism and claim (without any evidence) that abortion is, indeed, murder. They are thereby taking the peripheral route rather than the central route to persuasion as they focus on the emotional rather than the factual / logical aspects of the matter.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Pathos
  • Half of women carrying babies have a little boy inside them with a penis. Is that penis a part of her body? That would be a first.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The authors' use of sarcasm is quite effective in this case as it helps make a point regarding the difference between a woman's body and the fetus's body.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Logos
  • The abortion industry is a multi billion dollar industry and Planned Parenthood is now exporting this industry to countries around the world like a McDonald's franchise.  I just attended a summit on "Population Control" in Ottawa. It is scary to think that we are now trying to export abortion to countries around the world the way we export wheat. Much of this is being paid by our governments.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Making it seem as though abortion is but a business distracts from other aspects of it such as 'abortion as a result of rape' etc. and redirects anger toward the institutions that support it. Hence, people's desire to put an end to abortion grows (if they do not critically reflect on it, that is). 
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Pathos
  • I believe that as Christians we are obligated to step in. The Bible makes it clear that it is wrong to stand by as innocent blood is shed. (Deut 21:5, 7-9; Ezk 22:3-4, Is 1:15-16, Lev 18:21. ) Ruben rescued Joseph (Gn 37:21-22), Hebrew midwives rescued baby boys from the infanticide of Pharaoh (Ex 1:17) The solders of Saul rescued Jonathan from murder (1 Sam 14:45), Obadiah rescued 100 prophets from Jezebel. Esther risked her life to save her people from genocide.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Once again, this is an approach to religion and morality and abortion is depicted as murder and genocide. This also elicits an emotional response.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Ethos
  • 23,000 couples in Canada and 230,000 couples in the US want to adopt children. Many go overseas to find babies because North Americans abort the majority of our unwanted babies.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The authors distract from the real issue at hand and even blame women who decide to have an abortion for the hardship of couples who wish to adopt a child. This might actually help win them over, too.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Logos
  • "Oh Lord give us the strength to not only experience our horror at this holocaust but the courageously stand up and be counted and to follow the heroes who brought down the slave trade and those who saved Jews from the Holocaust."
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The repetition of a previously mentioned idea only re-emphasizes its importance and elicits the same emotional response again (and perhaps even a stronger one than before).
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Pathos
  • after the Genome project
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Mentioning the Human Genome Project makes the authors' claim seem more factual and believable.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Ethos
  • Fertilization is the miracle moment, and all 46 chromosomes are coming together. It's when life begins. It is new human life.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The description of the process ('a miracle') once again adds a religious or a spiritual aspect to it. Claiming that it is in fact a 'new human life' ignores the actual controversy around the issue and effectively introduces the next and final argument.
  • It is the killing of an innocent human. Lord Jesus, let Your prayer of unity for Christians become a reality, in Your way we have absolute confidence that you can bring your people together we give you absolute permission to move Amen
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Repeating the main statement (it is murder) and ending the discussion with a 'prayer' emphasizes the wrongness of the act as well as the religious aspect of it. We should not play God because 'in Your way [God's way] we have absolute confidence', meaning that if God wanted it to happen it would happen naturally (by itself). Furthermore, ending the discussion the same it started is also very effective as it demonstrates that it is now 'complete' (like a 'vicious' cycle that one cannot escape).
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      Pathos & ethos
  • I do not come to the Pro-life movement for some altruistic reason, I come through my own experience and suffering.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
       
      The authors are trying to establish credibility (ethos).
clement-esene

MTN Group - 0 views

shared by clement-esene on 16 Feb 12 - No Cached
    • clement-esene
       
      I find this web page interesting because of its rich content in graphics and writing. However, the graphics change every five seconds.
    • clement-esene
       
      The united against malaria flash at the bottom right corner of the page is an appeal to emotion.
    • clement-esene
       
      The united against malaria campaign at the bottom right corner of the web page is an appeal to emotion (Pathos). showing how they contribute to the society.
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    • clement-esene
       
      At the bottom of the display, there are little icons that take us to different pictures and write up. the first one is the audited results causing an appeal to credibility,( Ethos)
    • clement-esene
       
      Next to it is the icon that shows the brand name "MTN" indicating that they have been in business for 100 years. This is also an appeal to credibility.
    • clement-esene
       
      There is also an icon for MTN Apps Competition "Thinking outside the box". They keep the public actively involve in competitions that attract rewards this rewards will appeal to the emotions of the public. and also an appeal to logos
    • clement-esene
       
      The second to the last icon represents the number of subscribers gives an idea of billions of connections. this is an appeal to this is also an appeal to credibility and to emotion.
    • clement-esene
       
      There is also an icon that represent brand values: innovation, leadership, integrity, can-do and relationship. these brand values explain and summarizes the services and benefits the company offers. They appeal to emotion and credibility.
    • clement-esene
       
      The people potential section of the webpage shows job opportunities which is a practical evidence of what the company can offer the public apart from their immediate service. This produces an appeal to Reason (logos) and also to emotion.
    • clement-esene
       
      The shade of yellow determines the meaning. Pure, bright and sunny yellow is the easiest color to see. People who are blind to other colors can usually see yellow. Yellow is full of creative and intellectual energy. the bright yellow color on the logo creates reasoning and emotion.
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    This webpage is for a mobile network in Africa.
Elias Rumley

Muscle Hack - Home of Muscle Growth - 2 views

shared by Elias Rumley on 03 Dec 10 - Cached
    • Elias Rumley
       
      The website is complete with a navigational tool bar at the top of the page, very helpful for keeping track of where you'd like to be in the website.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Another navigational standard just beneath the navigational tool bar is the search bar. Quick and easy to find information pertaining to a specific topic.
  • Home of Muscle Growth
    • Elias Rumley
       
      MuscleHack has two main slogans, the highlighted one being "Home of Muscle Growth" and the one in the logo being "Mor Muscle, Less Fat, Less Time." Mark McManus, the blogger who maintains MuscleHack, makes it clear right away that this is a website dedicated to shedding off as much fat and putting on as much muscle in as little time as possible.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      These slogans also suggest (and this can be verified by reading a few blog posts) that Mark very firmly believes that his information contained in this blog is the best (and possibly only) way to safely put on muscle quickly.
  • Muscle growth, which is sometimes called  ‘muscle hypertrophy‘, is what this site is all about. Yes there are thousands of different training systems out there, but this one is designed SPECIFICALLY to make your muscles larger – PERIOD!
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Note the first three paragraphs. "... MuscleHack, the home of muscle growth." "If you want to learn how to build muscle fast, MuscleHack is THE place to be." "... this [training program] is designed SPECIFICALLY to make your muscles larger - PERIOD!" Immediately, the blogger uses repetition (in conjunction with the slogans) to get it clear that this website is entirely about muscle gain, no questions asked.
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    • Elias Rumley
       
      To give the option to bloggers to keep informed and up-to-date on any new blog posts or pieces of information, there is an option to subscribe to an RSS feed.
  • I will NEVER sell out. I will NEVER recommend a product I don’t personally believe in. I will NEVER share your email address with ANYONE. I will NEVER try to sell you something you don’t need. I WILL keep the vast majority of everything I do FREE of charge.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      This section was preceded by the heading "Mark's promise to you". This entire bulleted list is an example of Ethos, where Mark is trying to prove that all the information provided on the blog is genuine, and that there is no scam or illegitimacy in being involved with this blog.
  • Want FREE help and advice?
    • Elias Rumley
       
      A search over the website shows that the term "free" appears 9 times on this page. Apparently Mark wants to be very clear that there is no risk in following his blog, as everything here is free. In a sense, it's Logo. This blog is free, and as proven earlier, will not scam you or abuse your information; therefore, you should have no reason to not follow this blog.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      For Mark to still turn a profit on this blog, he has some blatant advertisements through Amazon.com posted on the blog. While he probably recommends all these products, this is also his source of income.
  • The Muscle Hacker is Mark McManus, a 29 year old Certified Fitness Instructor committed to helping others build the body of their dreams. Mark is a naturally skinny guy who overcame the hardgainer's curse through years of research and personal experience. Whether you want to build new slabs of muscle or drop your body fat percentage to reveal chiseled abs, Mark CAN make it happen for you.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Mark uses Ethos by claiming he is a Certified Fitness Instructor, who was a "hardgainer" (ie, a skinny or slim male who has difficulty in developing muscle) who overcame this barrier; therefore, he must have the credentials to help you gain muscle also.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Mark also uses Pathos, by stating his commitment to helping others build the body of their dreams and making your fitness goals happen for you. The suggestion is that Mark wants to help you become fit.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Near the top of the page, you have an opportunity to "grap a copy of Mark's FREE book". I have personally looked into this myself, and what it doesn't tell you is that this is that you end up the mailing list by asking for this book. While it is very easy to withdraw from the mailing list, it is a clever trick to get you to come back to this website at least once to remove yourself from the list. Mark may realize that one return to his website could be enough to keep you coming back for more out of curiosity, something he as a blogger wants out of readers.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      The website is riddled with pictures of muscular men. This is an appeal to men who want to have that physical appearance. The pictures are an attempt to subconsciously plant the (inaccurate) logic of "If I read this blog, I will look like these men" in the minds of certain readers.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Another side note about these pictures - most of them are actually of Mark, trying to convince the reader that this blogger has seen results with his own information, and so must have some sort of credibility (Ethos).
    • Elias Rumley
       
      To provide an outlet for users to passively advertise MuscleHack, users have the option to like MuscleHack on Facebook. The ideology behind this is that this act of liking MuscleHack will result in a post in Facebook's news feed, resulting in the possibility of Mark receiving a new reader from a curious Facebooker.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Mark also provides other means to share MuscleHack. Ultimately, to obtain new readers.
  • MuscleHack is the genuine article (unlike most other sites out there). You CAN have your dream body, and it would be my privilege to coach you to success!
    • Elias Rumley
       
      In the concluding line of the "front-matter" to this website, Mark makes one more stab at using Ethos and Pathos. MuscleHack is genuine (Ethos), and Mark would be pleased to help you reach your dream body (Pathos).
    • Elias Rumley
       
      It's not a major thing, but it is still worth noticing that Mark generously uses font formatting to his advantage in his writing. Headings and sub-headings have different size and style of font. Points which call for extra attention in the body writing are written in red to draw in readers.
  • Donate To MuscleHack
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Mark either wants or needs money in order to keep MuscleHack online, so whatever finances he can't get from his own work or advertising, he needs to get from other sources, and donations from readers are an excellent thing to try.
  • Get Your Body Fat Percentage
    • Elias Rumley
       
      I find it interesting how the homepage has a cool little applet like a body-fat-calculator on the sit of the page. I am willing to bet that this is put there in order to boost the amount of hits for this page. Somebody can suggest to their friend, "Check out Musclehack.com, there's this body fat calculator on the homepage that you may find useful!" Mark is hoping that these readers who stopped by for the litlle gizmo may stay as permanent blog followers.
Anna Banana

Victims of Violence - Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse - 5 views

    • Anna Banana
       
      I am very happy to see that the age of consent and power has changed to reflect that even young children can sexually abuse. Any kind of sexual act without consent is rape, no matter the age.
  • It is a criminal offence in Canada under section 150.1 to engage in sexual activity with a child under the age of sixteen, regardless of the child’s perceived or actual consent.
  • Incest, or sexual contact with a family member, is always illegal
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  • under section 155 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • If a person touches a child directly or indirectly “for a sexual purpose” they can be charged and convicted of Sexual Interference under section 151.
  • If a person asks a child to touch them directly or indirectly “for a sexual purpose” they can be charged and convicted with Invitation to Sexual Touching under section 152.
    • Anna Banana
       
      What is it that makes sexual abuse so 'acceptable' in society? Why isn't sexual abuse looked at as a devestating-traumatic-life-altering-soul-crushing violation? What can we do to make this change and get tougher on these predators?
  • According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, pedophilia is a paraphilia in which an individual has intense and recurring sexual urges towards prepubescent children
  • there are basically two groups [of pedophiles]: those oriented exclusively toward children and those oriented toward both adults and children.” Thus, there are two main categories of pedophiles; the first category consists of Preferential Pedophiles, who like children of a certain age group and tend not to stray from that. The second category consists of Situational Pedophiles, who are often incapable of forming relationships with an equal (adult), sometimes because of a mental disability. The Situational Pedophile may turn to children after experiencing humiliation or frustration in an adult relationship.
  • large percentage of individuals who suffer from pedophilia were sexually abused as children. However, the vast majority of adults who were abused as children do not develop pedophilia or pedophilic behaviours
  • Younger children may not display signs of being harmed by sexual abuse because often the perpetrator is a person they know and trust; the child may seem unaffected by the perpetrators actions and may not show signs of resistance. However, this does not mean that the child has not been harmed by the sexual abuse. The lack of resistance children sometimes show also contributes to their feelings of guilt and their fear of disclosing because they do not want others to assume they “invited” the incident. Disclosure of sexual abuse varies. Some children disclose their abuse immediately, while some are unable to due to their feelings of fear, shame, guilt and confusion.
    • Anna Banana
       
      What a sweet baby, who would want to hurt this innocent babe?
    • Anna Banana
       
      This bright red box attracts my eye and tells me that I am on the right page. I like the tittle but it should really say Survivors of Violence
    • Anna Banana
       
      I like that the phone number is VERY visible and one of the first things you notice, and it's toll free and pretty easy to remember
  • Victims of Violence is a federally registered charitable organization.
  • To generally promote public safety and the protection of society.
    • Anna Banana
       
      I would really love to know in what part of the brain do these thoughts come from? What causes these urges in the brain? In which part of the brain do these urges stem from? Is it part of an addictive personality?
    • Anna Banana
       
      Sexual Abuse I found can be a broad topic and I have narrowed the topic down to Pedophilia before, but I was not aware of the two 'groups' of pedophiles
  • My wish is that each survivor will one day be able to give all the guilt and shame back to the perpetrator so that they can heal and live a healthy happy life.
  • My wish is that each survivor will one day be able to give all the guilt and shame back to the perpetrator so that they can heal and live a healthy happy life.
  • There seems to be a vicious cycle of this crime
  • Triggers are predictable patterns signalling when the perpetrator is most likely to offend.
  • the tendency to sexually assault children begins with a predictable circumstance or pattern of behaviour called a "trigger”
  • The best method of prevention is for the offender to abstain from contact with children until treatment is initiated and a clinical risk assessment is made.
    • Anna Banana
       
      I like that the content tab is right at the top so that you immediately know where you are and where to look :)
    • Anna Banana
       
      I like that this site is a FEDERALLY registered CHARITABLE organization
    • Anna Banana
       
      Hmmmm, does this mean that Pedophiles do not only focus on children? I find it interesting that there are different levels of pedophilia and that it is not only targeted at children. Wow.
    • Anna Banana
       
      95% of abusers know their victims. These people can be someone in our family, our doctor, our coaches, our troop leaders, our clergy, our teachers. This means that as parents we need to be more vigilant and ask questions about those who are in our childrens lives. Keep your eyes and ears open, listen to your child when they are talking to you as they often insert warnings into their conversations with us to test how we will react.
  • The effects of child sexual abuse are different for everyone.
  • Research has shown that these negative consequences most often include anxiety, refusal to eat, nightmares, anger, fear of adults and authority figures, chronic stress, posttraumatic stress disorder, drug abuse, inappropriate sexual and self-destructive behaviour, increased risk of victimization, delinquency, depression, suicide, and the inability to trust and have intimate relationships
  • Many factors can influence a victim’s response to their abuse including being believed, the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator, the duration of the abuse, personal support resources (emotional, financial), cultural factors, age and maturity of the victim, degree to which the victim feels responsible for the incident, life stressors, and time between the abuse and the beginning of therapy.
  • Psychologist Frederick Mathews’ research on child molesters, “Help for Adults Who Molest Children,” is written for individuals who sexually abuse children. The literature emphasizes that individuals who have molested a child must immediately receive help to decrease their chance of reoffending. Mathews stresses that child molesters are not likely to stop sexually victimizing children on their own, intervention is required. It is important that child molesters ask for help so that they can learn to understand why they commit these crimes, the sexual assault cycle and their triggers. There is not a quick fix to this problem, it requires a lifetime of work and treatment.
    • Anna Banana
       
      Not sure this is totally right as every piece pf research I have read states that 98% of pedophiles reoffend and that there is NO CURE for pedophilia.
    • Anna Banana
       
      No shit Sherlock! This has been happening for who knows how long, since the Romans and their grand orgies perhaps, and although many sexual abuse victims do not go on to repeat and reoffend, sexual abuse is a VICIOUS cycle that needs to stop!!
  • Protection of children from this harmful crime and its life-long negative effects must be a primary goal.
    • Anna Banana
       
      THIS IS MY MISSION!!!!
  • In 2001, Researchers at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine and University College London reviewed the case notes of 225 male sex abusers and 522 other male patients being treated in a London clinic. The study found that the child abusers had been victims of sexual violence more often than the patients who had not committed sexual abuse. This finding suggests that there is a victim-to-perpetrator cycle in some men who commit sex crimes. Psychoanalytic theory proposes that a hostile childhood can create a need to replace feelings of “defeat” with those of “triumph.” For an individual to accomplish this emotional shift they may become a sexual aggressor as an adult.
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    Child sexual abuse occurs when an older child, adolescent or adult engages in sexual activity with a younger child or youth; sexual activity includes a variety of sexual contact ranging from sexual touching to sexual intercourse.
romie_mui

Reading in a Whole New Way | 40th Anniversary | Smithsonian Magazine - 5 views

    • Elias Rumley
       
      Right away, skimming the page, I feel that there needs to be more pictures. E-readers struggle to keep their attention to text for an extended period, so pictures will help break the monotony.
    • J.Randolph Radney
       
      This is a great idea, Elias. Do you have some particular pictures in mind?
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      The picture provides a good visual that precedes the actual topic
  • American prosperity and liberty grew out of a culture of reading and writing.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Very strong statement. Perhaps a tad over-reaching, but it is effective in demonstrating the writer's belief that literacy is key in culture.
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  • As digital screens proliferate and people move from print to pixel, how will the act of reading change?
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Clearly states the general topic in a simple and easily understood manner right away
  • Books were good at developing a contemplative mind. Screens encourage more utilitarian thinking. A new idea or unfamiliar fact will provoke a reflex to do something: to research the term, to query your screen “friends” for their opinions, to find alternative views, to create a bookmark, to interact with or tweet the thing rather than simply contemplate it.
    • farouk hamood
       
      interesting
  • In ancient times, authors often dictated their books. Dictation sounded like an uninterrupted series of letters, so scribes wrote down the letters in one long continuous string, justastheyoccurinspeech. Text was written without spaces between words until the 11th century. This continuous script made books hard to read, so only a few people were accomplished at reading them aloud to others. Being able to read silently to yourself was considered an amazing talent. Writing was an even rarer skill. In 15th-century Europe only one in 20 adult males could write.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      An interesting summary of reading and writing during the ealier times
  • The first screens that overtook culture, several decades ago—the big, fat, warm tubes of television—reduced the time we spent reading to such an extent that it seemed as if reading and writing were over. Educators, intellectuals, politicians and parents worried deeply that the TV generation would be unable to write.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      It's interesting to see that, at one point, professionals believed writing would become a rare skill and the rarity of literacy would regress back to ancient times.
  • Pixels encourage numeracy and produce rivers of numbers flowing into databases.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Very strong imagery, that effectively contrasts the pixels (which are small and humble) produce a river (usually powerful and comparitively large) of information.
  • Books  
  • But screens engage our bodies. Touch screens respond to the ceaseless caress of our fingers.
  • The most physically active we may get while reading a book is to flip the pages or dog-ear a corner.
    • romie_mui
       
      interesting point
  •  The most physically active we may get while reading a book is to flip the pages or dog-ear a corner.  But screens engage our bodies. Touch screens respond to the ceaseless caress of our fingers.
  • or dog
  • pages or dog -ear a corner.   But screens
Jordan Turgeon

Kinect - Xbox.com - 2 views

shared by Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10 - No Cached
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Easily understandable heading list of different sections of the web-site
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Videos provide an insight towards how the product is used. Also, it promotes a fun factor for various ages and families alike
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Similar heading style that directs people to specific and well-identified areas. The added colours makes them easily distinguishable
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    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Lots of visuals which help the reader further understand the product without the need for large amounts of text
  • You are the controller. No gadgets, no gizmos, just you!
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Strong statement and direct. States exactly what the product does up front
  • Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways without using a controller. Imagine controlling movies and music with the wave of a hand or the sound of your voice. With Kinect, technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Gives a small description of the product in text. It supports the given images by providing meaning to what the people are actually doing. It's simple and short so people will take the time to read or skim it
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Clever use of drop down menus. Prevents unnecessary clutter
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Neat features; however, they should be placed on another page for those who are interested. All these do is slow the page down and provide distractions
  • Controller-free gaming means full body play. Kinect responds to how you move. So if you have to kick, then kick. If you have to jump, then jump. You already know how to play. All you have to do now is to get off the couch.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Generally points towards the involvement of a form of physical activity - something that is an issue today
  • It's All About You Once you wave your hand to activate the sensor, your Kinect will be able to recognize you and access your Avatar. Then you’ll be able to jump in and out of different games, and show off and share your moves.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Gives a personalized image of what the product actually does and is supported with the given picture. This implies you are in control
  • Endless Entertainment Enjoy HD movies, music and sports through Xbox LIVE without any extra accessories. Just use a wave of your hand or the sound of your voice to enjoy 3,500 games on ESPN, HD movies through Zune, streaming music from Last.fm.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Adds persuasive appeal by commenting that almost anything you'd want can be accessed from one common place using this device
  • Something For Everyone Whether you’re a gamer or not, anyone can play and have a blast. And with advanced parental controls and movies for the family, Kinect promises a gaming experience that’s safe, secure and fun for everyone.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      This statement argues that this product is good for anyone, and not just gamers. The whole family can have fun and enjoy
  • You're Ready to Play Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch and moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kick it. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      creates appeal using ease of use and fun as a basis
  • Games For Everyone
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Repetition that increases the message that this product is fit for anyone
  • More Than Just Games
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Further repetition - lets people know again that you can do more than just game with this product
  • Games Anyone Can Enjoy Kinect™ for Xbox 360® has a collection of games to suit any style of play. And they're designed for full body play, so each one is as unique as the person playing them. Yep, that means you.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      More repetition aimed at diverse levels of enjoyment and uniqueness. It's different for everyone
  • Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE offer more than just games With Xbox LIVE, whole world of extraordinary entertainment experiences await, including music, movies, Facebook and more.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Again re-iterates the other possibilities this product offers
  • *Media content sold separately. Zune music streaming requires an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and a Zune Pass subscription. Live sports and highlights from ESPN on Xbox LIVE requires an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and and ESPN3.com affiliated broadband provider and may include affiliate-specific access requirements. See ESPN3.com for providers. **190 MB storage required. ***Download tokens included in marked packages at launch, at participating retailers, while supplies last.  80 MB required to download from Xbox LIVE.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Necessary information but it's not something they want people to see - smaller fonts and colours that blend in
  • Which Kinect bundle is right for you?
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Statement in large font that attracts the attention of the reader. Makes them think an option is right for them
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Cool design that attracts attention to the center of the page
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Seems like something is missing from this side. And I don't think grey is the best colour for this spot. It conflicts with the happy environment they are creating in the middle section of the page
  • Why Kinect?
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Catches the users attention - they will be attracted to the information that follows
jenna swift

Charitable Gift Giving that Makes a Difference | Heifer International - 4 views

    • jenna swift
       
      Heifer Logo is consistently in this location to allow easy access to the home screen from any linked page.
  • Heifer International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR/USA 72202 (800) 422-0474 | 501(c)(3
    • jenna swift
       
      Company's identification information.
  • Contact Us
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    • jenna swift
       
      The home page is lacking an informative introduction which explains the corporations purpose.
    • jenna swift
       
      This horizontal navigation bar is handy and consistent on each linked page. The titles are informative but could use some colour to make them more obvious.
    • jenna swift
       
      Colour coding each title with its subsequent link would make this website more interesting and increase accessibility.
    • jenna swift
       
      The drop down menus under each title are also very convenient. This means you can find what you are looking for faster, without having to filter through information you don't want. In addition, you can easily move between the linked pages.
    • jenna swift
       
      These changing graphics give the viewer an overall sense of the organizations purpose (if they wait for the five sequences to shuffle through). They provide pictures of hope and a few words of information, seeking to appeal to the viewer's feelings.
    • jenna swift
       
      A few of the messages also persuade the viewer logically and ethically, giving strong facts and personal testimonies.
  • Sign up for Heifer's email updates:
    • jenna swift
       
      This is the organizations way of telling you even more about the charity and reminding you by sending regular e-mail updates. This seems like a good idea for any business.
    • jenna swift
       
      The text is easy to read with lots of whitespace. The black lettering on white background is consistent throughout the website but it's a bit boring.
    • jenna swift
       
      The highlighting techniques are appropriate; hyperlinks are underlined and headings are in red or blue.
    • jenna swift
       
      The site uses pronouns throughout to engage the viewer.
    • jenna swift
       
      The writing style throughout this website is serious yet personal.
    • jenna swift
       
      The corporation's message is obvious: please donate! There are numerous links on this page for the viewer to click to contribute, making it an easy process.
    • jenna swift
       
      Heifer wants to spread the word about their charity. These links provide a way to tell the people you know about this great organization.
  • Contact Us
    • jenna swift
       
      Conventional search bar.
    • jenna swift
       
      This picture is a great use of pathos. Unlike an organization such as World Vision, Heifer influences its viewers by giving positive images of success and happiness.
    • jenna swift
       
      The video does not require an add-on that needs to be downloaded and does not play immediately when this page opens. The video must be clicked on to play it, meaning it won't slow down the site once you navigate here.
  • Story Of Hope
    • jenna swift
       
      The "Contact Us" page does not actually provide information for getting a hold of anyone at Heifer. This link would be more appropriately titled "Questions".
  • Pierre Ferrari, Heifer's CEO, addresses web visitors in this short video.
    • jenna swift
       
      This video provides the website with a strong ethical argument. The CEO informs the viewer that this organization is trustworthy and credible; it has been increasing sustainability in needy villages for 66 years!
  •  
    Jenna's Rhetorical Analysis Assignment
farouk hamood

What is Cancer? What Causes Cancer? - 3 views

  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
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  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is pathos because people passing away due to cancer diagnosis is very emotional.
  • Physicians and researchers who specialize in the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer are called oncologists.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is ethos because people listen to the physicians and researchers because of the label they have made for themselves.
  • Cancer is ultimately the result of cells that uncontrollably grow and do not die. Normal cells in the body follow an orderly path of growth, division, and death. Programmed cell death is called apoptosis, and when this process breaks down, cancer begins to form. Unlike regular cells, cancer cells do not experience programmatic death and instead continue to grow and divide. This leads to a mass of abnormal cells that grows out of control.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is logos because it depends on rationality, reason and proof.
  • Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. There are over 100 different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is logos because its is purely based on logic.
  • Cancer harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors (except in the case of leukemia where cancer prohibits normal blood function by abnormal cell division in the blood stream). Tumors can grow and interfere with the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems, and they can release hormones that alter body function. Tumors that stay in one spot and demonstrate limited growth are generally considered to be benign.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is logos because it can persuade people logically.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is logos because it is logical, and it is showing people through a video what cancer is.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is logos because it is a logical form of showing people what cancer is through a video.
  • A short, 3D, animated introduction to cancer. This was originally created by BioDigital Systems and used in the Stand Up 2 Cancer telethon.
  • Cells can experience uncontrolled growth if there are damages or mutations to DNA, and therefore, damage to the genes involved in cell division. Four key types of gene are responsible for the cell division process: oncogenes tell cells when to divide, tumor suppressor genes tell cells when not to divide, suicide genes control apoptosis and tell the cell to kill itself if something goes wrong, and DNA-repair genes instruct a cell to repair damaged DNA. Cancer occurs when a cell's gene mutations make the cell unable to correct DNA damage and unable to commit suicide. Similarly, cancer is a result of mutations that inhibit oncogene and tumor suppressor gene function, leading to uncontrollable cell growth.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is logos because it explains the growth of cancer and how it spreads.
  • Carcinogens are a class of substances that are directly responsible for damaging DNA, promoting or aiding cancer. Tobacco, asbestos, arsenic, radiation such as gamma and x-rays, the sun, and compounds in car exhaust fumes are all examples of carcinogens. When our bodies are exposed to carcinogens, free radicals are formed that try to steal electrons from other molecules in the body. Theses free radicals damage cells and affect their ability to function normally.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is logos because it tells what promotes cancer in an understanding and logical way.
  • Cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, the stage of the cancer (how much it has spread), age, health status, and additional personal characteristics. There is no single treatment for cancer, and patients often receive a combination of therapies and palliative care. Treatments usually fall into one of the following categories: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, or gene therapy.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is pathos because being treated through cancer is a very emotional experience for people that have to go through it.
  • Surgery is the oldest known treatment for cancer. If a cancer has not metastasized, it is possible to completely cure a patient by surgically removing the cancer from the body. This is often seen in the removal of the prostate or a breast or testicle. After the disease has spread, however, it is nearly impossible to remove all of the cancer cells. Surgery may also be instrumental in helping to control symptoms such as bowel obstruction or spinal cord compression.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is pathos because for a cancer patient to go through surgery, it takes tons out of them.
  • Radiation treatment, also known as radiotherapy, destroys cancer by focusing high-energy rays on the cancer cells. This causes damage to the molecules that make up the cancer cells and leads them to commit suicide. Radiotherapy utilizes high-energy gamma-rays that are emitted from metals such as radium or high-energy x-rays that are created in a special machine. Early radiation treatments caused severe side-effects because the energy beams would damage normal, healthy tissue, but technologies have improved so that beams can be more accurately targeted. Radiotherapy is used as a standalone treatment to shrink a tumor or destroy cancer cells (including those associated with leukemia and lymphoma), and it is also used in combination with other cancer treatments.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is pathos because going through radiation takes a lot out of anyone.
  • As cancer cells use the body's energy and interfere with normal hormone function, it is possible to present symptoms such as fever, fatigue, excessive sweating, anemia, and unexplained weight loss. However, these symptoms are common in several other maladies as well. For example, coughing and hoarseness can point to lung or throat cancer as well as several other conditions.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is pathos because the symptoms of cancer bring people down tons.
  • There are five broad groups that are used to classify cancer. Carcinomas are characterized by cells that cover internal and external parts of the body such as lung, breast, and colon cancer. Sarcomas are characterized by cells that are located in bone, cartilage, fat, connective tissue, muscle, and other supportive tissues. Lymphomas are cancers that begin in the lymph nodes and immune system tissues. Leukemias are cancers that begin in the bone marrow and often accumulate in the bloodstream. Adenomas are cancers that arise in the thyroid, the pituitary gland, the adrenal gland, and other glandular tissues.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is logos because it tells the facts about how cancer is classified.
  • Early detection of cancer can greatly improve the odds of successful treatment and survival. Physicians use information from symptoms and several other procedures to diagnose cancer. Imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, and ultrasound scans are used regularly in order to detect where a tumor is located and what organs may be affected by it. Doctors may also conduct an endoscopy, which is a procedure that uses a thin tube with a camera and light at one end, to look for abnormalities inside the body. Extracting cancer cells and looking at them under a microscope is the only absolute way to diagnose cancer. This procedure is called a biopsy. Other types of molecular diagnostic tests are frequently employed as well. Physicians will analyze your body's sugars, fats, proteins, and DNA at the molecular level. For example, cancerous prostate cells release a higher level of a chemical called PSA (prostate-specific antigen) into the bloodstream that can be detected by a blood test. Molecular diagnostics, biopsies, and imaging techniques are all used together to diagnose cancer.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is ethos because the information is clearly stated by a reliable source from the way they have put it.
  • Cancers that are closely linked to certain behaviors are the easiest to prevent. For example, choosing not to smoke tobacco or drink alcohol significantly lower the risk of several types of cancer - most notably lung, throat, mouth, and liver cancer. Even if you are a current tobacco user, quitting can still greatly reduce your chances of getting cancer. Skin cancer can be prevented by staying in the shade, protecting yourself with a hat and shirt when in the sun, and using sunscreen. Diet is also an important part of cancer prevention since what we eat has been linked to the disease. Physicians recommend diets that are low in fat and rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Certain vaccinations have been associated with the prevention of some cancers. For example, many women receive a vaccination for the human papillomavirus because of the virus's relationship with cervical cancer. Hepatitis B vaccines prevent the hepatitis B virus, which can cause liver cancer. Some cancer prevention is based on systematic screening in order to detect small irregularities or tumors as early as possible even if there are no clear symptoms present. Breast self-examination, mammograms, testicular self-examination, and Pap smears are common screening methods for various cancers.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This is logos because it is logical.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This website is useful for any information on cancer. It has many facts about cancer and how cancer is produced. I chose this website because I find cancer a very interesting topic and it has endless amounts of information.
    • farouk hamood
       
      This website is also full of rhetorical answers about cancer.
    • farouk hamood
       
      The website shows all different examples of ethos, pathos and logos, which also gives great examples of the rhetorical answers.
    • J.Randolph Radney
       
      Instead of a floating sticky note making general claims about the site, there should be specific comments where specific examples of rhetorical elements exist. The floating notes are for predominantly visual elements of rhetoric that cannot be highlighted.
    • farouk hamood
       
      One really important thing is that they use a white background and black text and the reason for that is because its proven that its the easiest to read and they would like for people to be able to read the context as much as possible. Also choosing the right combination of pictures and videos must have taken lots of time for them because its really important for them to target the right people.
Cassaundra Rowe

Personal Characteristics & Skills of a Probation Officer | eHow.com - 2 views

    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      The toolbar makes it easy to navigate the website
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      The search box will make looking up certian keywords easier for any user
  • References Bureau of Labor Statistics: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      Allows for users to look at referances
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    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      The list of Characteristics and Skills allows it to be read easily.
  • Top 5 To Try How to Become a Probation Officer in Canada Juvenile Probation Officer Qualifications The Training Required for a Probation Officer in Pennsylvania Definition of a Juvenile Probation Officer Probation Officer Rights
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      Top 5 links related to the subject helps to further the research aspect.
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    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      This clutters the web page. It is too close to the body of text.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      The colour scheme is easy on the eyes. It is a nice contrast.
  • print email favorite share
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    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      I don't like the flashing of this picture. It draws the attention away.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      I do not like pictures on a web page that I am trying to read.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      This one really does not communicate anything about Probation Officers.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      I like how these are at the bottom of the page. Some websites have them on the side or on top.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      I am refering to the other unrelated articles at the very bottom
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    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      I feel this should be put somewhere else not right below the text of the article. For a few moments I thought it was a part of it.
  • Law-Abiding
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      The large font of the characteristics allows the reader to know what the characteristics are, as they stand out.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      The font on thsi website is a perfect reading font. The background also is perfect for this type of website.
  • be & Mail - Leadershipwww.theglobeandmail.com/Gets tips and advice from prominent figures on how to effectively lead.Ask A Lawyer Online NowLaw.JustAnswer.com12 Lawyers Are Online! Ask a Question, Get an Answer ASAPLeadership Classes Onlinewww.VillanovaU.com/CertificateLearn to Influence, Persuade and Be a More Responsive, Proactive LeaderSales Management TrainingTopLineLeadership.com/train-manager
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      This looks as if it is a part of the text.
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    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      This is another repeat of the Top 5 to try and the related articles.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      I am unsure if th comment box is really needed. But I like how it is at the end. It might be a basic thing ont he website, however some articles don't really need it.
  • Read Next Article UserAction.add(function() { $.getScript("http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=dmseo", function(){ addthis.init(); }); });
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      This is another navigation key that is helpful for users. It just needs to be moved closer to the actualy text.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
       
      I also find it nice that the next article is related to this topic
J.Randolph Radney

Breatheasy Stress Relief | Stress Management - 2 views

    • salma moideen
       
      Add a proper video showing how these CD's actually work on person. it will help to impress and get the attention of the audience more.
  • "Science Meets Nature" - not just a meaningless marketing slogan! The BreathEasy System merges ancient, natural healing arts with clinical science to create a genuine breakthrough in stress management: lasting stress relief.
    • salma moideen
       
      Pathos: This is pathos, trying to persuade the audience in a pshycological approach.
    • J.Randolph Radney
       
      I don't agree with your analysis here. Pathos is an appeal to emotion.
  • That's how Breatheasy user Dr. George Szczerbaniuk puts it. The Breatheasy soundtrack contains a pleasant and natural-sounding breathing track (actually created from an ocean wave) actually woven into the fabric of the music. The breathing track gently and gradually slows your breathing from the overly tense and fast way we tend to breathe down to the slow and precise pattern proven to relieve chronic stress and anxiety and even reduce high blood pressure.
    • salma moideen
       
      Ethos : this is ethos,since it is strongly recommended by a Dr.George and convincing the readers how the CD's actually work on people
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  • And stress is not just a rotten feeling that makes us and those around us feel miserable. Chronic and severe stress is a killer. It provokes the release of harmful hormones like cortisol that attack and weaken our natural defenses. Cortisol can even penetrate a mother's womb to harm her unborn child.
    • salma moideen
       
      Logos: this is logos, since it is strongly admitting the logical reasons of having stress
    • J.Randolph Radney
       
      While this is true, I believe the appeal to avoid death is more an appeal to pathos here than in the previously highlighted text.
  • Fully portable: use with any CD or mp3 player (mp3 version now available with every purchase) - start today! User-friendly: carry in an iPod or mp3 player and use discreetly at work, in the doctor's waiting room... anywhere that you can be threatened with stress! Simple: no complicated "yoga breathing" routines. No tedious counting. No mysterious rituals or mumbo-jumbo. Just relax to beautiful music and breathe along with the unique guided breathing soundtrack. Enjoyable: uses real music in a wide range of styles (highest quality commercial recordings in various music styles - no muzak here!) Versatile: Master the method and apply independently to a huge range of circumstances... effortlessly acquire a method with a lifetime payoff! Kind to your heart... and your pocketbook: a mere fraction of the price of other stress management programs, high-tech audio devices and other methods you may have seen advertised... and no recurring costs! Unconditionally guaranteed with a full 6-month, zero-risk trial!
    • salma moideen
       
      Pathos: This is pathos, it is strongly influencing the audience by providing enough convenient.
anonymous

Starbucks Coffee Company - 1 views

shared by anonymous on 01 Dec 10 - Cached
Brandon Del Debbio

Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA Home Page - 2 views

  • Did you know that the Y believes that no-one should be denied the opportunity to participate in our programs and facilities? If you need financial assistance, please contact us.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      Attracts the emotion of equalitity anong people. Offers financial assistance which may appeal to one's logic of reasoning for why they should go since money issues can be worked out.
  • facilities
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      This picture shows customers having a pleasant time on the machines. All the machines in this image are being occupied by customers that seem satisfied. This may appeal to pathos because people may want to work out in an happy environment
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  • Y members!Please help us serve you better by filling out the 2012 Member Satisfaction Survey.
  • Click HERE for more details. All proceeds from both events go to the Y Strong Kids Campaign.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      Direct information on where money is donated.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      The "Donate Now" button contains the colors of red and orange. This may be to attract attention. It also may may appeal to ethos in a way since some may want to click on an unique coloured button.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      The picture with the young child swimming with a parent while in a lifejacket may appeal to pathos, ethos, and logos. Pathos because it appeals to the emotion of fun and saftey of child. Also there is "Tell us about your Y" title under which makes it more personal. Ethos because the guardian and child do seem like real patrons which gives credability.Logos because it makes sense of taking your child for a swim where it is safe and happy.
  •  
  • Y Gold and Y Platinum Members Check HERE for the winner of the Y Gold Y Platinum monthly draw and other exclusive benefits!
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      Notice the letters in gold color. May suggest supreme or top notch.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      The "YMCA-YWCA Strong Kids Campaign" logo is in red rectangular box with an orange box in the background. Possibly to make it stand out on a white coloured background.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      The YMCA logo where it says "We Build Strong Kids, Strong Families, Strong Communities" appeals to pathos. It appeals to community pride.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      On this homepage/dontation page, selected typing is pink. May be pink to help make it stand out but pink may also be seen as a positive color and health.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      The Y logo is black with a little red. This color scheme may make it memorible.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      The options/links of other pages are blue. This makes it a different eye catcher than all the different colors.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
       
      This text also appeals to emotion and logos by providing good service by trying to get feedback for improvement
Hiliary Leon

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Childhood and Adolescence - Public Health Agen... - 0 views

  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of disabilities that result from prenatal alcohol exposure.
    • Hiliary Leon
       
      This page lays out there information clearly and neat.
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Initiative
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    • Hiliary Leon
       
      The links are in a column easy for the reader to read. The light background colour is dark enough to recognize from the page background colour.   
  • Division of Childhood and
  • Division of Childhood and
    • Hiliary Leon
       
      This title has a dark and more noticeable to catch the readers attention. 
  •  
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of disabilities that result from prenatal alcohol exposure. It is the leading known cause of developmental disability in Canada.
Kayla Fagg

Sundance Guest Ranch - Welcome - 3 views

    • Kayla Fagg
       
      The photos of the older style saddles once again brings the idea to mind that you can escape the city by climbing into one of these saddles and riding into the sunset ranch.
    • Kayla Fagg
       
      "The first time, it's a vacation- after that, it's coming home." creates this idea that ranch is the place you will come 'home' and you will consistantly re-visit. The phrase 'coming home' has a positive connotation and tended to create a warm-fuzzy feeling within a person.
  • This is it - this is your ranch, only four hours from Vancouver, Canada!
  • just some place new where you can really get away from it all, you've found it.
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  • but that's not it.
  • but that's not it.
  • but that's not it either.
  • truly wonderful, whether you're looking for relaxing, instructive or exciting... but even that's not it.
  • "The first time, it's a vacation -  after that, it's coming home."
  • This is your Ranch.
  •  
    Sundance guest ranch does an awesome job with making a 'city folk' feel like they can buy a 'weekend pass' of the cowboy lifestyle. The main photo has the cowboy standing in an authentic way as he and his horse looks onto the ranch. This is a photo that you may see in a western painting. The text constantly refers back to the ranch as being 'home' which has a very positive connotation for many people.
J.Randolph Radney

Why the Positive Effects of Internet Use Outweigh the Bad - 7 views

  • Before we get onto the positive effects of internet use, let’s start with these much touted negative side effects.
    • Yingpeng Wu
       
      reduction to absurdity
    • Yingpeng Wu
       
      before we talk about the positive effect, we first talk something about negetive.
  • The same things were said about rock music when records were at their most popular, and about televisions when they were first invented.
    • Yingpeng Wu
       
      This is an Analogy: The comparison of among the Internet, rock music, and television. They are popular and controversial (with negative effects).
  • There are also positive effects of internet usage in business.
    • Yingpeng Wu
       
      Exemplification: Provide an example of good effect in business.
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  • anyone can make money online . With the ‘One Child One Laptop’ scheme that’s heading to Africa, and the large-scale attempts to provide the continent with a secure internet connection this could see one of the largest continents joining us online to share their views and earn themselves some money. This will give them access to all the education they could need as well as the resources they’d need to make the most of that. Many of them could see themselves working their way out of poverty – and online they can expect the same wages as other continents as its faceless nature eradicates discrimination. One of the positive effects of internet use then is that it could help some people in escaping from the poverty trap.
    • Yingpeng Wu
       
      this is another example for good effect of the Internet which is everyone can use the Internet making money.
  • Destroying industry and providing a place for these deviant ‘subcultures’ to converse? Those too are perhaps the most positive effects of internet use. These are the things that promise to change the way politics and business work forever and potentially usher in a new age of supreme democracy and resources. Granted, there are some sub groups online that we’d probably rather there weren’t, but at least if they’re online they can talk to each other and leave us alone. Other ‘subcultures’ however simply reflect different ways of thinking – and the internet gives them an open forum to freely express themselves, something that everyone has a right to do.
    • Yingpeng Wu
       
      This is a Paradox: the Internet can make deviant live normal
    • J.Randolph Radney
       
      All your comments are relative to highlighted text. It would have been good to have included some floating sticky notes on more visual aspects of the site's message.
J.Randolph Radney

EBSCOhost: Footprints in the Digital Age - 0 views

  • A recent National School Boards Association survey (2007) announced that upward of 80 percent of young people who are online are networking and that 70 percent of them are regularly discussing education-related topics.
  • these shifts demand that we move our concept of learning from a "supply-push" model of "building up an inventory of knowledge in the students' heads" (p. 30) to a "demand-pull" approach that requires students to own their learning processes and pursue learning, based on their needs of the moment, in social and possibly global communities of practice.
  • Last December, in an effort to honor the memory of her grandfather who had died the year before, Laura decided to do one good deed each day in the run-up to Christmas. She decided, with her mother's approval, to share her work with the world.Laura's blog, "Twenty-Five Days to Make a Difference" (http://twentyfivedays.wordpress.com), quickly caught the eye of some other philanthropic bloggers.
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  • Laura is not just publishing, and others are not just reading. Now when she wants ideas for charities to work for as her project enters its 11th month, Laura says, "I ask my readers" (Richardson, 2008).
  • In addition, under her mother's guidance and care, Laura is learning online network literacies firsthand. As Stanford researcher Danah Boyd (2007) points out, we are discovering the potentials and pitfalls of this new public space. What we say today in our blogs and videos will persist long into the future and not simply end up in the paper recycling bin when we clean out our desks at the end of the year. What we say is copyable; others can take it, use it, or change it with ease, making our ability to edit content and comprehend the ethical use of the content we read even more crucial. The things we create are searchable to an extent never before imagined and will be viewed by all sorts of audiences, both intended and unintended.
  • These new realities demand that we prepare students to be educated, sophisticated owners of online spaces. Although Laura is able to connect, does she understand, as researcher Stephen Downes (2005) suggests, that her network must be diverse, that she must actively seek dissenting voices who might push her thinking in ways that the "echo chamber" of kindred thinkers might not? Is she doing the work of finding new voices to include in the conversation? Is she able to make astute decisions about the people with whom she interacts, keeping herself safe from those who might mean her harm? Is she learning balance in her use of technology, or is she falling into the common pattern of spending hours at the keyboard, losing herself in the network? This 10-year-old probably still needs to learn many of these things, and she needs the guidance of teachers and adults who know them in their own practice.
  • More than ever before, students have the potential to own their own learning — and we have to help them seize that potential. We must help them learn how to identify their passions; build connections to others who share those passions; and communicate, collaborate, and work collectively with these networks.
  • Will Richardson is the author of Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Tools for Classrooms (Corwin Press, 2006) and cofounder of Powerful Learning Practice (http://plpnetwork.com). He blogs at http://weblogg-ed.com and can be reached at weblogged@gmail.com.
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Annie Wong

Apple: It's All About the Brand - 1 views

    • Annie Wong
       
      This site appeals to many readers because of all the different sections they provide. The tabs keep the page organized and easy to use.
    • Annie Wong
       
      Paragraphs are kept short, and with spacing in between.. allows for an easier read
  • Move over Michael Bull, there's a new "Professor iPod" in town
    • Annie Wong
       
      There is a tone in this sentence.. can't quite put my finger on it.. I almost want to say sarcasm/humorous? Or like a radio announcer..
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    • Annie Wong
       
      the ads on the side here are slightly distracting.. makes the eye wander from the actual content.
  • Giesler has researched and written extensively on technology, consumption and marketing. He has
    • Annie Wong
       
      This whole article uses the element of exemplification. The author is Leander Kahney, but not once in the article does he speak/have input.. it is all based on his interview of Markus Giesler and his research findings/experiences.
  • storing the soundtrack of a lifetime, as well as names, addresses, calendars and notes.
    • Annie Wong
       
      iPod is a person's second brain
  • entirely new beas
  • IPod and user form a cybernetic unit," said Giesler. "We're always talking about cyborgs in the context of cultural theory and sci-fi literature, but this is an excellent example that they're out there in the marketplace.... I have seen the future, and it is called the cyborg consumer
  • users give their iPods names
  • hybrid entertainment matrix -- iPod, computer and music store
  • "Consumers often say the iPod has become part of themselves," Giesler said. "The iPod is no longer just an instrument or a tool, but a part of myself. It's a body extension. It's part of my memory, and if I lose this stuff, I lose part of my identity.
    • Annie Wong
       
      Points out to readers and consumers just how much the iPod means to them.. makes them realize just how much they rely on their iPods.. and just how sad/devastating it could be if they lost it.. pulls on the emotional strings
    • Annie Wong
       
      Refers to iPod as a part of themselves, would be lost without them
  • allow consumers to become "technotranscendent
  • They're not sitting in front of the TV, they're inside the game
  • "They're not sitting in front of the TV, they're inside the game
    • Annie Wong
       
      gives examples of what he means by transcendence
  • "hybrid entertainment matrix"
  • online music stores,
  • iPod, a computer, the internet,
  • a revolutionary device that transforms listeners into "cyborgs" through a process he calls "technotranscendence."
    • Annie Wong
       
      and to the listeners as "cyborgs" or robots
    • Annie Wong
       
      personification.. refering to the iPod as a beast..
  • only really useful when it's interconnected
  • Pod is important
Garrett Paluck

League of Legends - Free Online Game | LoL - League of Legends - 2 views

    • Garrett Paluck
       
      The first thing you notice when you come to this website is the big red button labeled ``Play For Free`` It`s big,bright, in your face, and it tries to send a message. (Text)
    • Garrett Paluck
       
      The background image is eye catching. A red woman and a blue entity are fighting on a cliffside, it shows wonder and mystery.
    • Garrett Paluck
       
      non-text
    • Garrett Paluck
       
      The news board show alternating images of new/important information. Each new concept is supported by an attractive picture which makes people want to look into what the images mean.
    • Garrett Paluck
       
      non-text
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    • Garrett Paluck
       
      The logo itself is pretty eye catching. Gold Letters against a grayish black background look pretty appealing. On top of that, the logo takes up lots of space; they are trying to make people remember it. (non-text)
    • Garrett Paluck
       
      The text that reads "Join Riot Games" is big, noticeable, and written weird. This could just be an add to attract new employees, but I think it's also a marketing tool. This add makes this company seem more like a locally owned business, rather than a big corporate giant, making people feel more comfortable around it. (text)
    • Garrett Paluck
       
      The tabs on this website are simple to read, easy to find, and link people to the relevant part of the website. (text)
    • Garrett Paluck
       
      These tabs will link people to relevant in game content. Each tab is included with an interesting picture. (text/non-text)
    • Garrett Paluck
       
      These links are feature interesting looking characters to appeal to people to click on them. By doing so (linking to their facebook, twitter, or youtube) they will be informed about the game's future news and be inticed to return. (text/non-text)
Alexander Condon

A Conservative Choice for President | Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com - 0 views

  • Michele wants government to make the kind of serious spending decisions that many families and small businesses have been forced to make.
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Here she is aligning herself with the middle-class which could serve to distinguish her from some of the other Republican candidates who have been critiqued for over-looking the middle-class. It also alludes to her dissatisfaction with recent government spending and bailout packages. She is siding with the everyday American who protested the extreme government spending amid the recession. Provides pathos as it shows her sense of financial responsibility and similarity with everyday Americans.
  • Michele is a leading advocate for tax reform, a staunch opponent of wasteful government spending, and a strong proponent of adherence to the Constitution, as intended by the Founding Fathers.
    • Alexander Condon
       
      The sentence is elegantly written and effectively uses parallel structure which appeals to the audience's logic. The sentence concludes with a reference to the Founding Fathers which rouses nostalgia for the beginning of the United States. This nostalgia can be very affective as many Americans (especially Republicans) feel that government was best under the Founding Fathers. The Founding Fathers personify all that is great about being American-independence, democracy and strength. Founding Fathers also alludes to the joyous celebration of the Fourth of July (Independence Day) which provokes pathos.There is also a simile here as she compares herself to the Founding Fathers.
  • She is also a defender of the unborn and staunchly stands for religious liberties.
    • Alexander Condon
       
      As " a defender of the unborn", Bachmann positions herself as pro-life. The phrase is a euphemism as it is a nicer way of saying against abortion. The second part of the sentence "staunchly stands for religious liberties" is likely a second euphemism stating her siding with the bible on topics such as same-sex marriage. Both stances develop ethos especially amongst Republicans and may also appeal to emotion as the topics are deeply personal.
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  • In July 2010, Michele hosted the first Tea Party Caucus meeting. She is seen as a champion of Tea Party values
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Here she positions herself of a leader of the Tea Party which adds considerable credibility (ethos) to her candidacy because of the Tea Party's considerable resources and growing popularity. It is important for Bachmann to identify herself as a leader as that is what people are voting for. Also note how the term "champion" is consistent with the website's continued emphasis on winning.
  • Michele and Marcus have five children, Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline, and Sophia. In addition, the Bachmann family has opened their home to 23 foster children
    • Alexander Condon
       
      This sentence develops both ethos and pathos. Ethos as she is seen more reputable and trustworthy by having such a large and seemingly happy family. The main purpose here is pathos as she depicts herself as a loving and devoted humanitarian. She is portrayed here as a mother figure, someone responsible that can look after a large and diverse household (a metaphor for the United States?).This last statement develops a paradox between her portrayal throughout the passage as a tough candidate like one of the Founding Fathers, and her portrayal as a loving, responsible mother who can take care of the nation. Very Interesting.
  • Michele is the first Republican woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Interestingly, this is the only line in the passage that directly points to Bachmann's uniqueness as a female candidate. Potential supporters who were unsure whether she could become the first female president will be reinforced by her being the first Republican elected to the House of Representatives from Minnesota. It achieves ethos as she becomes a more credible candidate as well as logos because "if she was the first woman from Minnesota than why can't she be the first woman president". For the female audience, it may also be pathos as she is seen as breaking down barriers to womens freedom.
  • Michele Bachmann is running for president to bring a new voice to the White House
    • Alexander Condon
       
      The main use of rhetoric in Bachmann's opening line is "bring a new voice to the White House". The new voice rhetoric is very common among presidential candidates as it is a metaphor for change. Indirectly this new voice represents the possibility of correcting the current governmental problems. It appeals mostly to ethos as it could inspire hope in the audience. 
  • She recognized the need for quality schools and subsequently started a charter school for at-­‐risk kids in Minnesota.
    • Alexander Condon
       
      The sentence develops ethos and pathos in the audience. Ethos as her character and reputation is bolstered by her emphasis on education. Pathos as she highlights having started a school for at-risk kids; specifying "at-risk kids" adds emotion to the description and depicts her as empathetic. 
  • Serving on the Intelligence Committee, she has consistently advocated peace through strength to ensure America's national security. She has proudly taken a vow to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Here she states her stance on foreign policy. She successfully aligns herself with the Americans who seek an end to the War in Afghanistan by stating that "she has consistently advocated peace". Also she answers the critics who think she won't be tough enough by saying that "she has proudly taken a vow to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies". She shows experience and ability by having served on the Intelligence Committee (logos). "Taking a vow" appeals to emotion as it carries the connotative meaning of commitment, dedication, and marriage. 
    • Alexander Condon
       
      The video introduction is a very persuasive addition to the website for several reasons:1. It provides a quick synopsis of the website that young voters and those pressed for time will greatly appreciate.2. Logos: She emphasizes having already been successful as a congresswoman. Describes herself as a hard-worker. Also note the attention to detail in having the message exactly one minute long.3. Ethos: She begins by establishing herself as an official candidate having done all the paperwork. Seems trustworthy through eye contact and fluent speech.4. Pathos:Talks about "taking your voice" to the White House and being a "winning team". Concludes by passionately telling viewers that "we can do this".
    • Alexander Condon
       
      It's worth noting that she's wearing the exact same outfit from the picture in the top. This aspect is puzzles me, perhaps it's done to depict her as simple and relatable to the everyday American. Very interesting. 
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Argument/PurposeThe website is intended to convince Republican delegates and all other voting-age American citizens that Michele Bachmann should become the next US President and that they should vote for her.  Audience: The audience is voting-age Americans. It is not intended for Canadians or audiences from any other nationalities.
    • Alexander Condon
       
      The picture depicts Bachmann as patriotic (the flag on her collar), conservative (seems to be conservatively dressed), and happy (the big smile-ethos). It's interesting that she's not looking at the camera but rather up and to the side. Might have been done because she looks better from this angle, or potentially to show her as ambitious and aspiring. -also note her husband's smiling picture located underneath the video. He is well-dressed (ethos) and again smiling (pathos). Showing that she's married also adds to her candidacy especially among the more conservative Republicans.  
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Bachmann logo found here at the top as well as at the very bottom serves to authenticate the document. It's symbolic of an official stamp or even the presidential seal. Of note are the stars (again the allusion to success and winning, as well as patriotic); the red, white, and blue classic American colours; and the red and white stripes through the 'H' in Bachmann which allude to the American flag. The authenticity of the stamp appeals to the logic (logos) of the viewer as well as adding to Bachmann's credibility (ethos). The patriotic symbolism appeals to the strong patriotic emotions of the visitors. 
    • Alexander Condon
       
      The page is entitled "A Conservative Choice for President | Michele Bachmann for President". It is significant because Michele is a Republican candidate and the party is built on conservatism. She is evoking ethos as stressing herself as a "Conservative Choice" establishes her as a good fit for the party. 
    • Alexander Condon
       
      The page exhibits a red, white, and blue theme. These symbolic American colours are used to evoke both pathos and ethos in visitors. Pathos as the colours appeal to emotions by giving American's a comforting patriotic feeling. Ethos as the colours help develop Bachmann's character as patriotic, loyal, and trust worthy. The colours also make it nice to read as they provide visual continuity.
    • Alexander Condon
       
      also of note are the American flags hanging down from both sides which could be metaphoric of the hanging flags during the presidential inauguration
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Notice how she puts social media options: email, texting, facebook, right at the top of the page where they will be seen by most visitors. This increases the accessibility to her site and updates and will be welcomed by younger voters especially. It also shows her as technically savvy and in-touch with the latest in technology (ethos).  
    • Alexander Condon
       
      It's interesting the attention being payed to social media in the wake of Obama being so effective using these tools in the last election
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Another purpose of the site is to bring in donations from supporters to fund her campaigning. Notice how the donate button is coloured red so to stand out and draw attention. The red colour actually makes the audience want to click it, especially as it stands out from the other white tabs. It's that red button that we all want to press.
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Pictures of Bachmann speaking with people in the community are persuasive by developing logos, ethos, and pathos. Logos: seeing her speaking with seemingly everyday people adds support to her claims of being "the voice of the people". Ethos: the pictures make her appear more trustworthy and reputable. especially the picture of her shaking a woman's handPathos: She is again smiling in the pictures which evokes happiness. She is also photographed speaking with hand gestures which shows passion. 
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Notice the applauding crowd in the background; the viewer assumes that the crowd is applauding for Bachmann and this provokes ethos as her credibility is enhanced by the image. It is also potentially pathos as it can be seen as a metaphoric image of a crowd during a (presidential) victory speech. The symbolic image of the victory speech evokes happy emotions of winning; relate it back to the video where she calls it "a winning team".
    • Alexander Condon
       
      the audience almost seems to be looking up and towards the webpage, as if applauding Bachmann's message
  • she spent five years as a federal tax litigation attorney, working on hundreds of civil and criminal cases. That experience solidified her strong support for efforts to simplify the Tax Code and reduce tax burdens on family and small business budgets.
    • Alexander Condon
       
      Here she documents her considerable experience with the tax system (logos). It serves to back her claims at being able to reform the tax system. Also we again see her aligning with the middle-class.
J.Randolph Radney

When Working From Home Doesn't Work - The Atlantic - 0 views

  • the research starts to make a little more sense if you ask what type of productivity we are talking about.
  • If it’s personal productivity—how many sales you close or customer complaints you handle—then the research, on balance, suggests that it’s probably better to let people work where and when they want.
  • But other types of work hinge on what might be called “collaborative efficiency”—the speed at which a group successfully solves a problem. And distance seems to drag collaborative efficiency down. Why? The short answer is that collaboration requires communication. And the communications technology offering the fastest, cheapest, and highest-bandwidth connection is—for the moment, anyway—still the office.
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  • For jobs that mainly require interactions with clients (consultant, insurance salesman) or don’t require much interaction at all (columnist), the office has little to offer besides interruption.
  • The power of presence has no simple explanation. It might be a manifestation of the “mere-exposure effect”: We tend to gravitate toward what’s familiar; we like people whose faces we see, even just in passing. Or maybe it’s the specific geometry of such encounters. The cost of getting someone’s attention at the coffee machine is low—you know they’re available, because they’re getting coffee—and if, mid-conversation, you see that the other person has no idea what you’re talking about, you automatically adjust.
  • But IBM has clearly absorbed some of these lessons in planning its new workspaces, which many of its approximately 5,000 no-longer-remote workers will inhabit. “It used to be we’d create a shared understanding by sending documents back and forth. It takes forever. They could be hundreds of pages long,” says Rob Purdie, who trains fellow IBMers in Agile, an approach to software development that the company has adopted and is applying to other business functions, like marketing. “Now we ask: ‘How do we use our physical space to get on and stay on the same page?’ ”
  • The answer, of course, depends on the nature of the project at hand. But it usually involves a central table, a team of no more than nine people, an outer rim of whiteboards, and an insistence on lightweight forms of communication. If something must be written down, a Post‑it Note is ideal. It can be stuck on a whiteboard and arranged to form a “BVC”—big, visual chart—that lets everyone see the team’s present situation, much like the 727’s instrument panels. Communication is both minimized and maximized.
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