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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.
Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo

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

www.davidmacd.com/...abortion_general.htm

shared by Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12 - Cached
  • 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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      Ethos & pathos
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      Pathos
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      Pathos & attempt at logos
  • I'll call this girl "Sara."
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      Pathos
  • Sara will never learn how skip or play hopscotch. She will never experience her first date or the prom.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      Attempt at logos
  • Every major abortion rights organization and doctor admits it is a human being.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      It seems like the authors are trying to make it look like an appeal to logos rather than pathos.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      Attempt at logos
  • A newborn is not as well developed as a toddler. I am more developed than toddler.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      Pathos
  • after the Genome project
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      Mentioning the Human Genome Project makes the authors' claim seem more factual and believable.
    • Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 28 Feb 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      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
      Marcus Ramirez-Santoyo on 04 Mar 12
       
      The authors are trying to establish credibility (ethos).
eliza ediger

The Morgan Horse - 2 views

www.albertamorganhorseclub.com/morgan_horse.htm

shared by eliza ediger on 17 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Beginning in 1789 from a single stallion, Justin Morgan, today’s Morgan continues to carry the features of its founding sire.
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 17 Feb 12
       
      the first paragraph of this site tells a little about the Morgan horse. It also discribes the horse, making it sound like a well built horse, that can be used for any riding type. Finally they end the first paragraph, telling us that once you have one Morgan you would most likely like another.
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 02 Mar 12
       
      This paragraph appeals to character, since the first morgan horse was so willing and strong the Morgan today should carry some of the originals personality.
  • A short broad head, small sharp ears, a long laid-back shoulder, deep body and straight, clean-boned legs, make the Morgan the choice of both casual rider and the earnest professional. Once you have owned one Morgan, you will want another.
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 17 Feb 12
       
      Black and white picture, show the old roots of the Morgan horse breed, this lets you feel comfortable if someone wants to learn more or thinks of buying a Morgan horse.
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  • Agility, athletic ability and stamina, make the Morgan and ideal working horse - whether it is used for stock horse events, competitive trail riding, or jumping. The in-bred ground-covering trot make the Morgan the first choice as a driving horse, for pleasure or show.
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 27 Feb 12
       
      What types of riding the morgan horse is used for and is good at is described in short paragraph, showing how much the horses can do and how useful this horse can be.
  • The Morgan Horse     Athletic, Agile and Active For Sport, Pleasure and Show Alert, Intelligent and Kind
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 27 Feb 12
       
      This website has a kind of slogan for the morgan horse, this would apeal to emotion.
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 27 Feb 12
       
      The website colours are shades of green and white. The white is useful for contrast between the words and pictures making the words easy to read and pictures standout. Altrough the green looks good on the title banner and menu bar, the green colour around the page seems not to go good with the website.
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 27 Feb 12
       
      The title banner has show pictures of morgan horses and some morgans relaxing. This banner's green shade is relaxing and comforting, it makes the Alberta Morgan Horse Club seem like it will be a comfortable environment to learn about the activities of the Morgan horse.
  • And did someone mention Verstatile?
  • The finest and oldest of North America’s light horse breeds     The Horse with a Future     Elegant, Willing and Versatile
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 02 Mar 12
       
      Appeals to pathos, by saying that his horse has a future and has had a historicla past.
  • Sales of Alberta-bred Morgan horses throughout Canada and the United States attest to the high quality of stock produced
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 02 Mar 12
       
      This appeals to logic beacause if some one is buying a morgan horse to breed or show, they would want a "well-bred" horse. And this site is saying that the horses bred in Alberta are sold in Canada and the United States. So if you want a horses they say you could get a good one from Alberta.
    • eliza ediger
      eliza ediger on 02 Mar 12
       
      All the pictures of the morgan horse doing different disciplines, shows and pleasure riding shows how the horse is verstatile. These pictures appeal to emotion because the rider who gets a morgan could use them for anything. And logic because they may want a hore that is willing to do whatever discipline they want to pursue.
J.Randolph Radney

Seth's Blog: Really Bad Powerpoint - 0 views

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shared by J.Randolph Radney on 16 Jul 12 - Cached
  • Four Components To A Great PresentationFirst, make yourself cue cards. Don’t put them on the screen.
  • Four Components To A Great PresentationFirst, make yourself cue cards. Don’t put them on the screen.
  • Second, make slides that reinforce your words, not repeat them.
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  • Third, create a written document.
  • Fourth, create a feedback cycle.
  • Here are the five rules you need to remember to create amazing Powerpoint presentations: No more than six words on a slide. EVER. There is no presentation so complex that this rule needs to be broken. No cheesy images. Use professional stock photo images. No dissolves, spins or other transitions. Sound effects can be used a few times per presentation, but never use the sound effects that are built in to the program. Instead, rip sounds and music from CDs and leverage the Proustian effect this can have. If people start bouncing up and down to the Grateful Dead, you’ve kept them from falling asleep, and you’ve reminded them that this isn’t a typical meeting you’re running. Don’t hand out print-outs of your slides. They don’t work without you there.
  • Powerpoint could be the most powerful tool on your computer. But it’s not. Countless innovations fail because their champions use PowerPoint the way Microsoft wants them to, instead of the right way. Communication is the transfer of emotion.
  • Four Components To A Great PresentationFirst, make yourself cue cards.
Ryan Khungay

TD Canada Trust - 2 views

www.tdcanadatrust.com

shared by Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10 - Cached
  • "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Big Five Retail Banks"
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      This quote shows the ethos of the website. It is displaying that is has the highest customer satisfaction and this allows them to be more reliable and trustworthy. This simple quote also plays into the logos of the website. By using customer surveying it has proof of its reliability and it persuades the customer to choose this bank over others
  • Investment and wealth management for every stage of your life.
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      Having a heading such as markets & research displays the logos of this website. Displaying that this company does do research allows it to prove why it is the best bank to choose through statistics, evidence, data, and research.
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    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      These two boxes at the bottom of the webpage give guarantees that TD is able to help, and make the customers finances easy. These guarantees are more examples of logos displayed on this webpage.
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      This heading speaking of safety, and security strengthen the ethos of the website because it allows the company to become more trustworthy. The more trust the company receives from customers, the more customers will believe what this company has to say.
  • TD Waterhouse  •  1Investment and wealth management for every stage of your life.
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      The heading speaking of earning bonus points, and more money with a certain type of credit card is another example of pathos. This will pull out emotions such as excitement and happiness from the audience.
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      The headings such as fraud prevention, green banking, community giving, first nations bank and so on give the website ethos because it is making the company come off as caring, environment friendly, safe, and non-discriminitory. What is not to trust?
  • Take a Tour!
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      This webpage uses highlighting techniques sparingly and because of this whatever highlighted either through bolded words, lines, or bullets really stands out. Also, there is a perfect amount of white space on this webpage which allows the text to be easy to read, and not so overwhelming.
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      The graphics used on this website are extremely appropriate and are not over used. The few graphics that are used stand out and make the audience actually pay attention to them.
  •  •  Corporate Information  •  Investor Relations  •  TD Economics  •  Community Giving  •  Career Centre  •  Press Releases  •  Fraud Prevention  •  Green Banking  •  Japanese Banking Centre  •  First Nations Bank
  • Contact Us
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      There is a contact us section that is very visable.
  • My Accounts    Customer Service     Products & Services    Markets & Research    Planning  
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      The webpage has a really good navigation section that is visible on each page that you visit throughout the webpage. Also the company's name is very clear and visible and by simply clicking the logo a viewer is re-directed back to the homepage.
  • Accounts   Personal Credit   Mortgages   Credit Cards   Foreign Currency Services   Student Life   Green Banking   Electronic Banking
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      This webpage also features a sub-navigation section so that one webpage is not overflowed with text. A customer can simply click on one of these sub-sections if they require any further information.
    • Ryan Khungay
      Ryan Khungay on 03 Dec 10
       
      The fonts used on the webpage are simple and easy to read. Also, the same font is used throughout the webpage giving the webpage a nice clean look.
Japjot Singh

Justice Institute of British Columbia | Canada's leading public safety educator - 1 views

www.jibc.ca

shared by Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11 - No Cached
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      The website uses blue color to appeal to its viewer.
    • J.Randolph Radney
      J.Randolph Radney on 09 Mar 11
       
      There are different sorts of appeal; what kind is blue likely to evoke? What sort of appeal is this (logos, ethos, pathos)?
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 10 Mar 11
       
      Blue color is likely to evoke the emotional approach of the reader. So, i would say it pathos
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      The website uses various links at the bottom of the first page, so that viewer can get a better understand of the website. It also provides the company's contact details at the top right and bottom of the page, making it really easy for someone who wants to quickly look at some important data and then contact the company for more detailed information.
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      The main page has a very strong impression on the viewer as it provides a very detailed information about six main outlines on the top of the first page and can be really helpful.
    • J.Randolph Radney
      J.Randolph Radney on 09 Mar 11
       
      What do you mean by 'impression'?
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 10 Mar 11
       
      By " Impression", I mean to say that the website impresses the viewer by providing almost all the required information under six main outlines on the front page. These "Drop down" boxes give an impression of a good website.
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  • Future Students Current Students Alumni International Clients Faculty & Staff
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      Use of Quicklinks to target particular individuals for simplification of information.
  • Five things to know about JIBC
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      Describes how jibc is changing itself to get more better(Enhancing law enforcement capacity, New JIBC website)  and providing extended services (like tution tax receipts)
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      Uses various social networks to be accepted by wide variety of viewers.
  • Find Programs Find Courses
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      A handy quick search for easy individual approach.
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      Rhetorical Analysis on www.jibc.ca
Kayla Fagg

Sundance Guest Ranch - Welcome - 3 views

www.sundanceguestranch.com

guest ranch welcome dude

shared by Kayla Fagg on 18 Feb 12 - No Cached
    • Kayla Fagg
      Kayla Fagg on 18 Feb 12
       
      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
      Kayla Fagg on 18 Feb 12
       
      "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.
  • but that's not it.
  • 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.
  • This is it - this is your ranch, only four hours from Vancouver, Canada!
  • 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.
  • Kayla Fagg on 18 Feb 12
     
    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.
Hiliary Leon

Hearing Disorders in Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Findings From Case Reports - 0 views

pediatrics.aappublications.org/...147

hearing disorders children alcohol syndrome findings case reports

shared by Hiliary Leon on 28 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Hiliary Leon on 28 Feb 12
     
    Fourteen children with the fetal alcohol syndrome were evaluated by standard audiologic procedures. Thirteen of the 14 children had childhood histories of hearing disorders. All 13 of these children (93%) had clinically significant histories of bilateral recurrent serous otitis media (ie, they were otitis prone), and at least four children (29%) had bilateral sensorineural hearing losses in addition to being otitis prone. Many of the children with recurrent serous otitis media required repeated myringotomies with placement of ventilation tubes, and those with sensorineural hearing losses required sound amplification during childhood. Recurrent respiratory infections (secondary to immune deficiencies) and eustachian tube dysfunction (secondary to embryonic malformations of the first and second branchial arches) are discussed as possible etiologic factors in the presence of the recurrent serous otitis media. An alcohol-induced neuroectoderm syndrome and alcohol ototoxicity are discussed as possible etiologic factors in the occurrence of sensorineural hearing loss. The findings suggest that hearing disorders are a heretofore unrecognized characteristic of the fetal alcohol syndrome. Such hearing disorders may contribute to the speech and language and learning difficulties seen in children with fetal alcohol syndrome. The present study also provided confirmatory evidence of visual, health, and speech and language disorders in 
J.Randolph Radney

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

www.healthguidance.org/...rnet-Use-Outweigh-the-Bad.html

shared by J.Randolph Radney on 04 Dec 10 - No Cached
  • Before we get onto the positive effects of internet use, let’s start with these much touted negative side effects.
    • Yingpeng Wu
      Yingpeng Wu on 05 Dec 10
       
      reduction to absurdity
    • Yingpeng Wu
      Yingpeng Wu on 05 Dec 10
       
      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
      Yingpeng Wu on 05 Dec 10
       
      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
      Yingpeng Wu on 05 Dec 10
       
      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
      Yingpeng Wu on 05 Dec 10
       
      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
      Yingpeng Wu on 05 Dec 10
       
      This is a Paradox: the Internet can make deviant live normal
    • J.Randolph Radney
      J.Randolph Radney on 14 Dec 10
       
      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.
Jovan Gill

what is yoga? types of yoga, videos & more | lululemon athletica - 2 views

www.lululemon.com/yoga

shared by Jovan Gill on 03 Dec 10 - No Cached
  • Yoga energizes our bodies and calms our minds.
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 17 Jul 11
       
      This simple statement is very powerful. By claiming that yoga energizes our bodies and clams our minds will appeal to many people, as everyone wants peace of mind and an energized body.
  • yoga quickguide
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 14 Jul 11
       
      A quick and easy description of the different types of yoga is a definite attraction. One doesn't have to read the complete pararaphs below to get small description about the various types of yoga. One can also find out what types they are interested in and then read in further detail about those certain types.
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 14 Jul 11
       
      The video showcases a certain type of yoga, which catches the eye and appeal of those watching. If you watch some of the video you can't help but wonder what it would be like to try antigravity yoga, and how much a hammock could make a diffeerence in your stretching compared to just the sterotypical on the ground yoga.
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  • This practice is very athletic and made up of six vigorous series of postures
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 14 Jul 11
       
      This type of yoga attracts those who are looking for a high intensity workout, and maybe did not expect that yoga could be a very athletic activity.By putting very athletic and vigourous in the same sentence a picture of a tough but appealing activity comes to mind, well appealing for those who want a intense workout.
  • Heads up - humidity is 40% and will knock you over the first time.
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 17 Jul 11
       
      By saying that the humdity will knock you out the first time, the reader knows that this type of yoga is not for those who are looking for a leisurely activity. It attracts those to it by clearly saying "Heads up", which implies an important point that should likely not be missed.
  • By adding heat it is said that classes will help you lose weight, loosen your muscles (by adding increased range of motion) and improve your cardiovascular system.
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 17 Jul 11
       
      By simply adding heat to yoga, so much more is achieved from exercises. Many people do yoga in order to lose weight, and by adding heat that goal can be achieved all the much easier.
  • Don't be surprised if your waving your hands like you just don't care or laughing uncontrollably, this practice is intended to wake up the kundalini energy coiled at the base of your spine while activating chakras (energetic centers in the body), as well as detox the body and mind.
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 17 Jul 11
       
      This paragraph gives a different aspect of yoga that most people don't think about. "Laughing uncontrollably" and "waving your hands like you just don't care" imply a fun and energetic workout, which attracts anyone that wants to have a good time. It's a great thing that kundalini yoga awakens the energy coiled up at the base of your spine. So you get energized and receive a detoxification of the body and mind.
  • Remember: your body is your best guide. You don't have to stick to one kind of yoga, just do what your body needs!
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 17 Jul 11
       
      This sentence relieves any tension or stress one may feel when they are thinking about taking up yoga. It tells the reader that if you don't feel right about doing a certain type of yoga, try a different kind. There is no pressure to keep up with the same type of yoga if your body doesn't feel right doing it. This lessens the anxiety most people feel when they are considering taking up a new activity.
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 17 Jul 11
       
      In this picture a sense of community is felt. The many legs with black yoga pants on top of the colourful yoga mats with a sunset in the background give a sense of happiness and belonging. Everyone is doing the same pose which shows that anyone can do yoga. Since only legs are shown and no faces or bodies, it implies that it doesn't matter what race, age, sex or athletic ability you are, anyone can participate in yoga and become a part of a community while getting healthier.
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 17 Jul 11
       
      In this picture the bright colours of the woman's clothing and the prop that is helping her with her yoga poses immediately grabs the attention of the reader. Her closed eyes imply a relaxed state, which shows that props help enhance a peace of mind and serenity.
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 17 Jul 11
       
      The lush green field with the three people doing a sun salutation makes most people want to be there and do yoga. The bright sunlight in the video, with a luscious green field act as a open invitation to those who want to practice yoga. And in this video they are teaching the perfect exercise for that scenery, the sun salutation.
    • Jovan Gill
      Jovan Gill on 17 Jul 11
       
      The light pink/peachish colour brings the readers attention to this quote. On a page that is full of black text on a white background our eyes are drawn to the saying which sticks out like a sore thumb on the web page. Also the swirly type text pulls in the reader, since the rest of the page has a standard text that is easy to read but not nearly as appealing. This quote changes everytime one opens the page, and it is also a part of the lululemon manifesto. These quotes appear on many pages of the site, and they are the attention grabing text on every page.
Kim Tuerlings

Corporate Culture Drives Customer Loyalty and Bottom-Line Profitability -- re> DALLAS, ... - 0 views

www.prnewswire.com/...ne-profitability-51641707.html

business communication retaining customers bottom line

shared by Kim Tuerlings on 20 Feb 10 - Cached
  • 1. Visionary leadership -- Leaders who are available, approachable and open with minimal micro management. 2. Consistent and effective communication -- Multi-way communication explains the "whys" information is shared and requested without fear of retribution. 3. Select for fit and ongoing development of staff -- Wait for the right person to fill a position and have the courage to let go of the wrong. 4. Agile and open culture -- A sense of pride, collaboration, respect and quality in a "blame-free" environment. 5. Put service first -- Strong standards put consumers first. In healthcare; that includes patients, families, physicians and colleagues. 6. Ongoing recognition and community outreach -- Recognition and appreciation must occur formally and informally at all levels. 7. Solid relationships -- Collaborative relationships are the key to success.
J.Randolph Radney

Weblogg-ed - 1 views

weblogg-ed.com

education web2.0 blog technology WillRichardson teaching

shared by J.Randolph Radney on 23 Jan 10 - Cached
  • Description: The next ten years promise to be hugely disruptive for the traditional idea of school as more and more alternative learning platforms are created and expanded.
  • Our generation faces a…radically new, design challenge. We are dealing with a mature, stable system of education designed to adapt to gradual change, but ill-suited to embrace radical change.
  • What does this new design look like? What are the big questions regarding learning, teaching and schooling that we need to begin to address?
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  • One of my favorite things that Sheryl says when she talks about the challenges that schools face right now is that this generation of kids in our schools is the first not to have a choice about technology.
  • One of my favorite things that Sheryl says when she talks about the challenges that schools face right now is that this generation of kids in our schools is the first not to have a choice about technology.
  • As a parent right now, I would gladly give up a lot of the “knowing” that my kids are doing, a lot of the content that’s being crammed in their heads, in exchange for time spent on what learning can be at a time when they have 2 billion potential teachers at their fingertips.
  • J.Randolph Radney on 23 Jan 10
     
    Hey Everyone! Just testing the tools on Diigo. Don't feel the need to read....
trehbein

Peace River Coal | About Us - 0 views

peacerivercoal.com/aboutus.html

shared by trehbein on 07 Mar 11 - No Cached
  • PRC  conducts
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      Too many spaces between these words; takes away from credibility.
  • The Peace River coalfield, which extends for 400 km through the northeast part of British Columbia, was first discovered in 1793. Due to lack of infrastructure, mining in the early days was limited to small operations serving local needs. The expansion of steel production in the mid-1960's, led by the Japanese steel mills, stimulated exploration for metallurgical (coking) coal on a global scale. Within ten years the majority of the land within the Peace River coalfield with coal mining potential had been acquired and explored by various mining and oil companies.
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      Flashback: This paragraph talks about an earlier time in the company's history in order to give the reader a better understanding of how the company started out, and how it has progressed.
  • Tumbler Ridge has a population of approximately 3,300 people and sits on the edge of a vast, little-explored wilderness. Isolated, yet still accessible, the pristine mountain ridges and valleys around the town abound with rich natural resources and wildlife.
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      Imagery: The use of descriptive language to add appeal to the prospect of living in the area near the mine.
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  • Tumbler Ridge was established in the early 1980s to service the Quintette and Bullmoose Mines, which were anticipated to provide 100 million tons of metallurgical coal to Japan in its first 15 years
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      Narration: The recounting of an event to give more insight into the company's origins.
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
Anna Banana

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

www.victimsofviolence.on.ca/...index.php

shared by Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11 - No Cached
    • Anna Banana
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      What a sweet baby, who would want to hurt this innocent babe?
    • Anna Banana
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      I like that this site is a FEDERALLY registered CHARITABLE organization
    • Anna Banana
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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
      Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
       
      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.
  • Anna Banana on 13 Jul 11
     
    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.
clement-esene

MTN Group - 0 views

www.mtn.com/Home.aspx

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    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 01 Mar 12
       
      I find this web page interesting because of its rich content in graphics and writing. However, the graphics change every five seconds.
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      The united against malaria flash at the bottom right corner of the page is an appeal to emotion.
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      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
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      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
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      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
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      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
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      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
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      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
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      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
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      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.
  • clement-esene on 16 Feb 12
     
    This webpage is for a mobile network in Africa.
Hiliary Leon

The Official Eric Carle Web Site - 1 views

www.eric-carle.com/home.html

Books children author illustration reading Authors business education Communication social

shared by Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12 - Cached
    • Hiliary Leon
      Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12
       
      The background colour is plain white to really make the link options to stand out. When I first opened this page my eye had to adjust, I find it very unusually that Carle has made his back ground colour white. 
    • Hiliary Leon
      Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12
       
      Very simple but it could almost be too simple but I believe that is page is more geared towards people who don't go online very often or children. 
    • Hiliary Leon
      Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12
       
      Carle displays some of his characters on this page so it really gives a sense of who Carle is.
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    • Hiliary Leon
      Hiliary Leon on 01 Mar 12
       
      This icon flashing makes me want to click on this link to explore the icon.
  • Welcome to The Official Eric Carle Web Site
  • Resources
    • Hiliary Leon
      Hiliary Leon on 04 Mar 12
       
      the resources isn't really that great of ideas, however, I like that there is a bulletin board exchange is this is where educates or parents can exchange ideas on how to use the stories. 
  • About Eric CarleEric Carle’s BlogNews
lindsay jmaiff

WWF Canada - Species - 1 views

wwf.ca/species

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  • Across Canada, habitat loss, pollution, foreign invaders, climate change, and unsustainable harvesting have pushed over 500 species dangerously close to extinction
    • lindsay jmaiff
      lindsay jmaiff on 01 Mar 12
       
      Pathos: draws to emotion, if youre an animal lover. Feel sad about species going extinct
    • lindsay jmaiff
      lindsay jmaiff on 01 Mar 12
       
      Pathos: Image is clearly drawing attentin to the use of animal (crocodile skin) to make these items. Could have been placed at the top but still fits in the smae first page without scrolling, attention grabber.
    • lindsay jmaiff
      lindsay jmaiff on 01 Mar 12
       
      Iconic simple recognizable image, maybe the image animal mascot was chosen because panda bears are known or recognized as being non threathening and cuddly: pathos: ethos
    • lindsay jmaiff
      lindsay jmaiff on 01 Mar 12
       
      Image appears on the heading of each page
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      lindsay jmaiff on 01 Mar 12
       
      Appeals to children, the stuffed animals will make the children nag at their parents to invesgate into the cause due to the childrens want for the toy.
pardeep tiwana

Ladies Only Fitness: Welcome - 5 views

ladiesonlyfitness.ca

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  • We encourage you to come into the facility and one of our friendly staff will be happy to give you a tour
    • pardeep tiwana
      pardeep tiwana on 03 Mar 12
       
      (pathos)Ending the text using words like " friendly staff will be happy to give you a tour" is both welcoming/comforting for the readers.
  • Balance, Strength, and Empowerment
    • pardeep tiwana
      pardeep tiwana on 03 Mar 12
       
      logos: The words balance,healthy, happy, empowerment, and beauty are used numerous times in the text.
  • Location1055 Victoria StreetKamloops, BCV2C 2C3 Phone Number(250) 374-1220 ladiesonly2005@hotmail.com
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  • Living a balanced, healthy lifestyle not only physically, but mentally and spiritually is the key to reaching your full potential and living a happy , fulfilled beautiful life.
    • pardeep tiwana
      pardeep tiwana on 05 Mar 12
       
      This paragraph is using logs to persuade the readers
  • pardeep tiwana on 02 Mar 12
     
    The color yellow was choosen in regards to pathos, it implies postive emotions along with symbolizing a well balanced mentally healthy life style. Along with the color yellow, there is also a picture of a women showing her strength, again capturing emotions regarding to health and wellbeing which result in positivity. It is important to note the size of the picture, it is the first thing you see on the page. The company uses "18- years in business " to start their text; this is to suggest to the viewers that the bussiness has been runing for many years which makes this credible. These appeals to ethos
jessica fennell

Home Decor Bed & Bath Bedroom Kitchen Bathroom Dining Room Decor - 1 views

www.homesense.ca/...discover-hs.asp

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  • DISCOVER HOMESENSE
    • jessica fennell
      jessica fennell on 03 Mar 12
       
      (pathos) Make your home as unique as you are
  • drab to fab.
    • jessica fennell
      jessica fennell on 03 Mar 12
       
      Pathos: telling the consumer that they can improve their home design from drab to fab
  • the perfect balance between fashion and function
  • jessica fennell on 03 Mar 12
     
    Discover unique decorative ideas for your home. HomeSense has a fine selection of Bed & Bath, Home Décor, Gourmet Food, Kids Toys, and Pet products a great prices. Find a HomeSense store near you. Many of our stores offer expanded store departments offering a variety of great gift ideas.
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