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Alexander Condon

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

www.michelebachmann.com/about

MicheleBachmann.com president

shared by Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11 - No Cached
  • Michele wants government to make the kind of serious spending decisions that many families and small businesses have been forced to make.
    • Alexander Condon
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 18 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 18 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 18 Jul 11
       
      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
      Alexander Condon on 16 Jul 11
       
      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

EBSCOhost: Footprints in the Digital Age - 0 views

web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.tru.ca/...detail

digital footprints web2.0 technology

shared by J.Randolph Radney on 14 May 10 - No Cached
  • 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.
  • J.Randolph Radney on 14 May 10
     
    This item is about safeguarding your identity and your privacy as you use Web 2.0 tools. Review it carefully.
Sabina Donnelly

Challenge Nike and adidas to cut the chemicals and detox our water - 2 views

www.greenpeace.org/detox

shared by Sabina Donnelly on 14 Jul 11 - No Cached
  • Who will rise to the challenge and champion a toxic-free future? During a recent investigation, Greenpeace identified several major international clothing brands, including the sports giants adidas and Nike, linked to facilities in China that are releasing toxic chemicals into our water. Unfortunately, these facilities are just the tip of the iceberg. Across many countries, hazardous  chemicals are being released into our precious waterways, poisoning our water and threatening people and wildlife.Like any
  • oin us in challen
  • As much as 70 percent of China's rivers, lakes and reservoirs are affected by water pollution. During our recent investigations, Greenpeace identified links between a number of major clothing brands and textile factories in China that are releasing hazardous chemicals into our rivers.These chemicals are a serious threat to human health and the environment. Some are known hormone disruptors, whilst others can affect the reproductive system. Many of them don't break down in the environment, but instead build up in the bodies of animals and humans.
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 14 Jul 11
       
      Appeal to logic and emotion. By using these facts and statistics, Greenpeace is trying to engage the reader rationally and emotionally. As these chemical do not break down, we are now conscious of the fact that their presence is going to be a long term problem. Furthermore, Greenpeace states that these chemicals disrupt hormone function, making the situation more real and personal. Lastly, Greenpeace makes this issue hit home and persuades the reader to realize that this is not just an issue in China. Rather, across the ocean in North America, we too are affected by the use and release of these chemicals into water. The statement that these chemicals have been detected in polar bears makes the reader realize and question whether is it in our water as well
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  • ransported in our oceans, atmosphere and food chains. High levels of  cert
  • hey can also be found far beyond their original source,
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 14 Jul 11
       
      The intended audience of this video is young and active and are most likely to purchase merchandise from sportswear companies. This video uses a lot of symbolism as adidas and nike logos are prominent throughout. Furthermore, these companies' symbols are found in close proximity and correlation with the Greenpeace detox logo (asian style character "x") symbolizing unit between these companies and chemical free/reduced use.
  • If Nike and adidas learn from any of their champion athletes and superstars, they will know that every setback, every mistake, every wrong decision provides an opportunity to come back stronger than ever before.
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 15 Jul 11
       
      "Lay down the challenge" tab. This interactive module allows the reader to vote for who they think will be the first to change their business practice and limit or stop the use of harmful chemicals. After voting the polls become visible. I believe that the intended audience is actually Nike and Adidas themselves. It becomes a motivating factor for these companies to change as the winner of the poll is motivated to not disappoint its voters and the loser motivated to prove otherwise
  • "Lay down the challenge" tab. This interactive module allows the reader to vote for who they think will be the first to change their business practice and limit or stop the use of harmful chemicals. After voting the polls become visible. I believe that the intended audience is actually Nike and Adidas themselves. It becomes a motivating factor for these companies to change as the winner of the poll is motivated to not disappoint its voters and the loser motivated to prove otherwise
  • ain hazardous chemicals have even been found in polar bears!
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 15 Jul 11
       
      Graffiti appeals to a younger audience...same audience who is most likely to purchase nike and adidas goods.
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 15 Jul 11
       
      style of "detox" is a link between our North American culture and the textile producing factories in China. The black sillouette behind detox resembles the oozing of toxic chemicals
  • Sabina Donnelly on 14 Jul 11
     
    Video publication by Greenpeace
anonymous

protect your health - 1 views

www.smartklean.com/...protect_your_health.html

clean wash detergent environment

shared by anonymous on 14 Jul 11 - No Cached
  • Ecological
  • Easy.
  • Economical.
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    • anonymous
      anonymous on 14 Jul 11
       
      Economical appeals to your logic as when making new decisions you usually decide what is the most cost effective way. You dont want to buy a new product if its going to cost more than what you already pay.
  • If you can smell fragrance on your clothes when you get them out of the dryer, you are using too much detergent
  • Overuse of laundry detergent is not only wasteful and expensive, but very harmful to our environment and our health.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 14 Jul 11
       
      Logic as "using too much detergent is expensive", and emotion appeal as using too much is bad for the environment, and you using too much is the reason.
  • The Solution: A big step forward in removing harmful chemicals from your home, body and environment is going detergent-free. After washing a fabric a few times with SmartKlean, you can completely eliminate all traces of detergent. With SmartKlean there is no need for laundry detergents, fabric softeners or dryer sheets. Our laundry ball is designed to wash effectively, leave clothes soft and leave zero residues behind on clothes and linens.  For those with skin sensitivities or conditions such as eczema, SmartKlean is ideal. It is important to note that even the trusted eco-friendly, hypoallergenic laundry detergents may contain SLS and SLES and other harsh chemicals. In addition, many soaps found in grocery stores contain additives that can still cause skin irritations. Although there are safer alternatives such as true soap, the easiest to use and by far the most economic choice for cleaning laundry is the SmartKlean Laundry Ball.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 14 Jul 11
       
      Because it lists in the previous paragraphs what is wrong with normal soaps, promoting this alternative option appeals to character as this company product must be good because it doesnt do all the harmful things that were listed before.
  • Then there’s eczema. Throughout the world, many people suffer from this condition. In the US over one billion dollars a year is spent trying to fight its effects. Sadly, many of these are children. 90% of eczema sufferers experience symptoms before they reach the age of 5. A common type of eczema, ‘irritant contact dermatitis’, develops after frequent exposure to a mild irritants such as detergent.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 14 Jul 11
       
      appeals to logic by telling you facts about a problem that is caused by too much irritants
  • The Problem: Regular laundry detergents leave residue in your clothes and linens each time they are washed. It is easy to verify this by smelling them. After eight washes, two percent of a garment’s weight comes from detergent residue. For people with skin sensitivities, this residue can not only cause severe skin irritations, but can also cause fabric to stiffen when it dries. Because of this, fabric softener is used to lubricate the fibers in order to make the fabric move freely again. Although it takes care of the itchy, stiff fabric, it only adds to the pile of chemical residues.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 14 Jul 11
       
      appeals to logic, as it gives you examples of what you have experienced at home. also appeals to emotion as you are becoming aware of the true cause and harmful effect of what you experience in laundry
  • “It really works! I have been using mine for about a month now and it gets the laundry clean and fresh smelling without any added detergent
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 11
       
      credibility that the product is good.
  • anonymous on 14 Jul 11
     
    Rhetoric analysis
Jennifer Rienks

Chahal Priddle LLP, Serving Kamloops & Merritt, BC, Canada. Lawyers for Personal Injury... - 4 views

www.chahallawyers.com/index.html

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  • Let's be honest, hiring a lawyer feels risky. Why should you trust Chahal Priddle LLP? We know your situation. Do you need a lawyer who suits you or someone who will get the job done? Both. You're likely skeptical and uncomfortable about your problem. But you've been prompted to take action. We understand. We'll sit down with you, find out what type of outcome you're looking for and then find the best remedy to your legal issue. You can rely on us. Most of our paralegals and assistants have been with the firm for a long time, which means they're very experienced and very good at helping you. You won't have to re-explain your file to a new assistant or wait for someone to find what should be a quick answer to your question . You'll recommend us. Past clients and fellow professionals recommend us. Repeatedly. They'll tell you that they do so because we're easy to deal with, accessible, straightforward and because we work hard to help them through a stressful process. We get results, too. Browse through our website and learn how we could help you. The quickest start to solving your problem is to make a simple phone call to our office, but we know that the decision to take action requires research. Enjoy the site and when you're ready to call, we'll help answer your questions.
    • Jennifer Rienks
      Jennifer Rienks on 28 Feb 12
       
      a use of an appeal to character.
    • Jennifer Rienks
      Jennifer Rienks on 28 Feb 12
       
      The catch Phrase " you can Rely on us" Is a very obvious appeal to character, Throughout the sight they ensure that you can trust their expertise. This cements this idea to the reader.
    • Jennifer Rienks
      Jennifer Rienks on 28 Feb 12
       
      The photo of the Kamloops area, ensured the reader and potential clients that they are a small town company and care about the community, not just the monetary benfits.
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    • Jennifer Rienks
      Jennifer Rienks on 28 Feb 12
       
      the type of language they use throughout the site, appears to have been designed to let the reader know that they are not just stuffy lawyers who use legaleze or complicated language, but are individuals who can relate and will fight for your well being.
  • Jennifer Rienks on 28 Feb 12
     
    Rhetorical Analysis
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