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Elias Rumley

Muscle Hack - Home of Muscle Growth - 2 views

www.musclehack.com

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

Child Care Network - Free Child Care Search for Canadian Parents Helping Find Local Day... - 1 views

www.childcarenetwork.ca

child network free search canadian parents find daycare local helping business education social Communication

shared by Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12 - No Cached
    • Hiliary Leon
      Hiliary Leon on 25 Feb 12
       
      This photo gives me a sense of family and friendliness.
  • Welcome
  • Join us in our effort to become Canada's #1 child care resource.
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  • Benefits for Parents Free access to national daycare listings Basic and advanced searching capabilities make it easy tofind daycare that meets your needs Ability to compare multiple daycares simultaneously Simple to use format with quick results Useful links on child care expenses and interviewing daycares One-stop resource for finding child care.
  • Benefits for Child Care Providers Personalized web page Printable business cards Newspaper and online advertising Increased client exposure Cost effective marketing Professional means of business promotions No more classified ads or homemade signs
    • Hiliary Leon
      Hiliary Leon on 25 Feb 12
       
      This website is very simple and easy for the read to find what they are reading. 
  • online
  • Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12
     
    Welcome to ChildCareNetwork.ca - Canada's newest resource for finding child care. Our company is dedicated to helping child care providers market their services while offering parents a fast, free, and easy resource for finding local child care. We offer both groups many benefits.
ivanhartling

ING DIRECT Canada: Savings Accounts - 2 views

www.ingdirect.ca/...index.html

shared by ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10 - No Cached
    • ivanhartling
      ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10
       
      Business logo provides a quick and easy link to the home page.
    • ivanhartling
      ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10
       
      Not having any writing on the sides of the page makes the page more simple and the reader does not have to scan and search the whole page to find information.
    • J.Randolph Radney
      J.Randolph Radney on 15 Dec 10
       
      There is also a simple seasonal element to the background.
    • ivanhartling
      ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10
       
      The orange background, tabs, and writing reinforce brand recognition.
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    • ivanhartling
      ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10
       
      "I'm a Client, let me in!" and "Sign me up!" envoke more of an emotional response than just a login and sign up tab.
  • You'd be surprised at just how little it takes to save with ING DIRECT – especially since we don't use words like 'minimum balance' or 'fees'
    • ivanhartling
      ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10
       
      By talking about words that ING does not use they are looking create an emotional response.
  • The product that started the revolution
    • ivanhartling
      ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10
       
      Invoking previous knowledge of the company and relying on its reputation appeal to ethos.
  • 1.50%
    • ivanhartling
      ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10
       
      Putting in the interest rate applies to logos
  • The product that started the revolution is now even better. Save your money and earn tax-free interest considerably higher than the average of the big banks. With no minimum balances, no service charges, and now with high tax-free interest, all the money you put into your Tax-Free Investment Savings Account will grow like never before. Yet it's still there, when you need it.
    • ivanhartling
      ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10
       
      Uses deductive reasoning to show why to use this account.
    • ivanhartling
      ivanhartling on 03 Dec 10
       
      Links on the side provide quick navigation to each account, so users do not have to scroll down if they know what they are looking for.
trehbein

Peace River Coal | Peace River Coal Safety - 1 views

peacerivercoal.com/peace-river-coal-safety.html

shared by trehbein on 07 Mar 11 - No Cached
  • At Peace River Coal Safety is Paramount
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      Could be made more readable, such as: At Peace River Coal, Safety Is Paramount.' By putting a comma in, and ending with a period, it might make a bolder, more thought-out looking statement.
  • zero harm policy
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      If this is the name of an actual policy, it could be capitalized to emphasize it's importance.
  • same, non-negotiable rules
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      Should not be a comma after 'same', as it isn't really a listable descriptive term as used here.
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  • Ensure that all of our operations have fundamentally safe, well designed plant, equipment and infrastructure
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      The grammar here isn't quite correct. It's difficult to read 'All of our operations have... well designed plant,..'
  • Compliance with legislative and other requirements placed upon us, including those to which we voluntarily subscribe, is fundamental to the way we do business. 
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      This is a long and potentially confusing sentence that could be re-worded for readability.
  • Rescue team
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      'Rescue Team' should possibly all be capitalized, or be all lower-case, unless the team is just called 'Rescue'.
  • On September 18, 2009 Peace River Coal celebrated achieving the milestone of One-year Lost Time Injury Free operation.
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      Again, could be re-worded, to something such as "...Peace River Coal operation celebrated the achievement of One-year Lost Time Injury Free." Or, "..celebrated achieving the 'One-Year Lost Time Injury Free' milestone.
  • successful recipients of the "Best and Overall First Aid Award" at the Regional Mines Rescue Competition - July 2009
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      Ethos: Exemplifying this proud moment causes the reader to see more respectability in the company. This is not exactly using the company's pre-existing reputation to make a point believable, but it is making a believable point about how the company should be respected by using examples that appeal to the reader's view of the company overall.
  • We recognize that our strength as a company resides in the men and women who contribute to our business.
    • trehbein
      trehbein on 07 Mar 11
       
      Logos: The logical statement here implies that happy, healthy workers contribute more strength to the company itself than unhappy, injured ones, so this statement clearly states that it's in the best interests of the company to keep everyone safe. This is something that the reader can take and agree with at face value because it's an honest, logical statement.
Hiliary Leon

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

en.wikipedia.org/FASD

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shared by Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12
     
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) describes a continuum of permanent birth defects caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, which includes, but is not limited to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).[1][2] Approximately 1 percent of children are believed to suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.[3]
Hiliary Leon

Hearing impairment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

en.wikipedia.org/Deafness

hearing loss deafness education social Communication free children

shared by Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Hearing impairment is a disability wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired. Deafness can mean the same thing, but is more commonly applied to the case of severe or complete hearing impairment.
kenmcintyre

British Columbia Teachers' Federation - 0 views

bctf.ca

shared by kenmcintyre on 01 Mar 12 - Cached
    • kenmcintyre
      kenmcintyre on 01 Mar 12
       
      Why have they used this image, what were they trying to say?
    • kenmcintyre
      kenmcintyre on 05 Mar 12
       
      this is trying to show the support that the teachers movement has.
    • kenmcintyre
      kenmcintyre on 05 Mar 12
       
      There are always different videos too look at on the homepage.
    • kenmcintyre
      kenmcintyre on 05 Mar 12
       
      lots of colors used 
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  • A total of 27,946 teachers voted yes in a province-wide vote conducted February 28 and 29, 2012. In all, 32,209 teachers cast ballots, of whom 87% voted yes. More...
  • Free the kids and control the teachersThis is the implicit message in the Ministry of Education Service Plan released with the provincial budget on February 22. Read the analysis here.
  • A signed agreement is in everyone's best interests     [Feb 21]
    • kenmcintyre
      kenmcintyre on 05 Mar 12
       
      Pathos.  The BCTF is trying to get their message across in bold letters in a font that looks like a child's printing.
farouk hamood

What is Cancer? What Causes Cancer? - 3 views

www.medicalnewstoday.com/...cancer-oncology

shared by farouk hamood on 30 Nov 10 - No Cached
  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
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  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
  • In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 30 Nov 10
       
      This is pathos because people passing away due to cancer diagnosis is very emotional.
  • Physicians and researchers who specialize in the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer are called oncologists.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 30 Nov 10
       
      This is ethos because people listen to the physicians and researchers because of the label they have made for themselves.
  • Cancer is ultimately the result of cells that uncontrollably grow and do not die. Normal cells in the body follow an orderly path of growth, division, and death. Programmed cell death is called apoptosis, and when this process breaks down, cancer begins to form. Unlike regular cells, cancer cells do not experience programmatic death and instead continue to grow and divide. This leads to a mass of abnormal cells that grows out of control.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 30 Nov 10
       
      This is logos because it depends on rationality, reason and proof.
  • Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. There are over 100 different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 30 Nov 10
       
      This is logos because its is purely based on logic.
  • Cancer harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors (except in the case of leukemia where cancer prohibits normal blood function by abnormal cell division in the blood stream). Tumors can grow and interfere with the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems, and they can release hormones that alter body function. Tumors that stay in one spot and demonstrate limited growth are generally considered to be benign.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 30 Nov 10
       
      This is logos because it can persuade people logically.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is logos because it is logical, and it is showing people through a video what cancer is.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is logos because it is a logical form of showing people what cancer is through a video.
  • A short, 3D, animated introduction to cancer. This was originally created by BioDigital Systems and used in the Stand Up 2 Cancer telethon.
  • Cells can experience uncontrolled growth if there are damages or mutations to DNA, and therefore, damage to the genes involved in cell division. Four key types of gene are responsible for the cell division process: oncogenes tell cells when to divide, tumor suppressor genes tell cells when not to divide, suicide genes control apoptosis and tell the cell to kill itself if something goes wrong, and DNA-repair genes instruct a cell to repair damaged DNA. Cancer occurs when a cell's gene mutations make the cell unable to correct DNA damage and unable to commit suicide. Similarly, cancer is a result of mutations that inhibit oncogene and tumor suppressor gene function, leading to uncontrollable cell growth.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is logos because it explains the growth of cancer and how it spreads.
  • Carcinogens are a class of substances that are directly responsible for damaging DNA, promoting or aiding cancer. Tobacco, asbestos, arsenic, radiation such as gamma and x-rays, the sun, and compounds in car exhaust fumes are all examples of carcinogens. When our bodies are exposed to carcinogens, free radicals are formed that try to steal electrons from other molecules in the body. Theses free radicals damage cells and affect their ability to function normally.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is logos because it tells what promotes cancer in an understanding and logical way.
  • Cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, the stage of the cancer (how much it has spread), age, health status, and additional personal characteristics. There is no single treatment for cancer, and patients often receive a combination of therapies and palliative care. Treatments usually fall into one of the following categories: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, or gene therapy.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is pathos because being treated through cancer is a very emotional experience for people that have to go through it.
  • Surgery is the oldest known treatment for cancer. If a cancer has not metastasized, it is possible to completely cure a patient by surgically removing the cancer from the body. This is often seen in the removal of the prostate or a breast or testicle. After the disease has spread, however, it is nearly impossible to remove all of the cancer cells. Surgery may also be instrumental in helping to control symptoms such as bowel obstruction or spinal cord compression.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is pathos because for a cancer patient to go through surgery, it takes tons out of them.
  • Radiation treatment, also known as radiotherapy, destroys cancer by focusing high-energy rays on the cancer cells. This causes damage to the molecules that make up the cancer cells and leads them to commit suicide. Radiotherapy utilizes high-energy gamma-rays that are emitted from metals such as radium or high-energy x-rays that are created in a special machine. Early radiation treatments caused severe side-effects because the energy beams would damage normal, healthy tissue, but technologies have improved so that beams can be more accurately targeted. Radiotherapy is used as a standalone treatment to shrink a tumor or destroy cancer cells (including those associated with leukemia and lymphoma), and it is also used in combination with other cancer treatments.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is pathos because going through radiation takes a lot out of anyone.
  • As cancer cells use the body's energy and interfere with normal hormone function, it is possible to present symptoms such as fever, fatigue, excessive sweating, anemia, and unexplained weight loss. However, these symptoms are common in several other maladies as well. For example, coughing and hoarseness can point to lung or throat cancer as well as several other conditions.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is pathos because the symptoms of cancer bring people down tons.
  • There are five broad groups that are used to classify cancer. Carcinomas are characterized by cells that cover internal and external parts of the body such as lung, breast, and colon cancer. Sarcomas are characterized by cells that are located in bone, cartilage, fat, connective tissue, muscle, and other supportive tissues. Lymphomas are cancers that begin in the lymph nodes and immune system tissues. Leukemias are cancers that begin in the bone marrow and often accumulate in the bloodstream. Adenomas are cancers that arise in the thyroid, the pituitary gland, the adrenal gland, and other glandular tissues.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is logos because it tells the facts about how cancer is classified.
  • Early detection of cancer can greatly improve the odds of successful treatment and survival. Physicians use information from symptoms and several other procedures to diagnose cancer. Imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, and ultrasound scans are used regularly in order to detect where a tumor is located and what organs may be affected by it. Doctors may also conduct an endoscopy, which is a procedure that uses a thin tube with a camera and light at one end, to look for abnormalities inside the body. Extracting cancer cells and looking at them under a microscope is the only absolute way to diagnose cancer. This procedure is called a biopsy. Other types of molecular diagnostic tests are frequently employed as well. Physicians will analyze your body's sugars, fats, proteins, and DNA at the molecular level. For example, cancerous prostate cells release a higher level of a chemical called PSA (prostate-specific antigen) into the bloodstream that can be detected by a blood test. Molecular diagnostics, biopsies, and imaging techniques are all used together to diagnose cancer.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is ethos because the information is clearly stated by a reliable source from the way they have put it.
  • Cancers that are closely linked to certain behaviors are the easiest to prevent. For example, choosing not to smoke tobacco or drink alcohol significantly lower the risk of several types of cancer - most notably lung, throat, mouth, and liver cancer. Even if you are a current tobacco user, quitting can still greatly reduce your chances of getting cancer. Skin cancer can be prevented by staying in the shade, protecting yourself with a hat and shirt when in the sun, and using sunscreen. Diet is also an important part of cancer prevention since what we eat has been linked to the disease. Physicians recommend diets that are low in fat and rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Certain vaccinations have been associated with the prevention of some cancers. For example, many women receive a vaccination for the human papillomavirus because of the virus's relationship with cervical cancer. Hepatitis B vaccines prevent the hepatitis B virus, which can cause liver cancer. Some cancer prevention is based on systematic screening in order to detect small irregularities or tumors as early as possible even if there are no clear symptoms present. Breast self-examination, mammograms, testicular self-examination, and Pap smears are common screening methods for various cancers.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This is logos because it is logical.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This website is useful for any information on cancer. It has many facts about cancer and how cancer is produced. I chose this website because I find cancer a very interesting topic and it has endless amounts of information.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      This website is also full of rhetorical answers about cancer.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 02 Dec 10
       
      The website shows all different examples of ethos, pathos and logos, which also gives great examples of the rhetorical answers.
    • J.Randolph Radney
      J.Randolph Radney on 15 Dec 10
       
      Instead of a floating sticky note making general claims about the site, there should be specific comments where specific examples of rhetorical elements exist. The floating notes are for predominantly visual elements of rhetoric that cannot be highlighted.
    • farouk hamood
      farouk hamood on 06 Dec 10
       
      One really important thing is that they use a white background and black text and the reason for that is because its proven that its the easiest to read and they would like for people to be able to read the context as much as possible. Also choosing the right combination of pictures and videos must have taken lots of time for them because its really important for them to target the right people.
anonymous

Starbucks Coffee Company - 1 views

www.starbucks.com

shared by anonymous on 01 Dec 10 - Cached
daniel friesen

Text Message (SMS) Polls and Voting, Audience Response System | Poll Everywhere - 1 views

www.polleverywhere.com

shared by daniel friesen on 11 Dec 10 - Cached
    • daniel friesen
      daniel friesen on 11 Dec 10
       
      feedback from costomers
    • daniel friesen
      daniel friesen on 11 Dec 10
       
      shows plans and rates
    • daniel friesen
      daniel friesen on 11 Dec 10
       
      can try out a poll right from the home page
  • daniel friesen on 11 Dec 10
     
    good free poll site
hyram swenson

Taxes | Personal Income Tax | Canada Taxes | Online Income Tax Returns And Planning - H... - 0 views

www.hrblock.ca/index.asp

shared by hyram swenson on 04 Mar 11 - No Cached
  • Our Company
  • Personal TaxesStudent Tax PromoInstant Cash BackDebit Card FAQDebit Card BenefitsSecond LookThe H&R Block AdvantageAudit Assistance / CRA CorrespondanceFiling out of CountryU.S Citizens in CanadaSmall BusinessesBookkeeping and Accounting ServicesCorporate Tax ServicesTax TipsRRSPsDo Your Taxes OnlineHow Does It Work?NETFILE InformationSecurityPaymentOnline Tax FAQDesktop Software qm_create(0,false,0,500,false,false,false,false,false);
    • hyram swenson
      hyram swenson on 04 Mar 11
       
      A really nice feature, instant refund! i would do this if I had simple tax return
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    • hyram swenson
      hyram swenson on 04 Mar 11
       
      Try it for free! who wouldn't but whats the catch?
    • hyram swenson
      hyram swenson on 04 Mar 11
       
      there are lots of good headings and navigation bars to aid user in finding desired info fast
    • hyram swenson
      hyram swenson on 04 Mar 11
       
      the color green is associated with growth, safety, and harmony.
  • With more than 1,100 locations, H&R Block is a member of hundreds of communities across Canada. We believe that strong communities benefit everyone. From our Block Builders program to help lower income Canadians file a tax return to providing free tax advice days to sponsoring world-class athletes, H&R Block Canada believes that supporting local initiatives in communities like yours can make a difference.
    • hyram swenson
      hyram swenson on 04 Mar 11
       
      many people are looking for organizations that invest in there community this could be a powerful marketing tool
    • hyram swenson
      hyram swenson on 08 Mar 11
       
      this is important stuff! the fine print...yikes
    • hyram swenson
      hyram swenson on 08 Mar 11
       
      wow! this is a really cool service. this builds trust because it is not very average for anyone to do anything for anyone in todays world.
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

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    • 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.
Garrett Paluck

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

www.leagueoflegends.com

rhetoric

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    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 13 Jul 11
       
      The first thing you notice when you come to this website is the big red button labeled ``Play For Free`` It`s big,bright, in your face, and it tries to send a message. (Text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 14 Jul 11
       
      The background image is eye catching. A red woman and a blue entity are fighting on a cliffside, it shows wonder and mystery.
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 14 Jul 11
       
      non-text
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      The news board show alternating images of new/important information. Each new concept is supported by an attractive picture which makes people want to look into what the images mean.
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      non-text
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    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      The logo itself is pretty eye catching. Gold Letters against a grayish black background look pretty appealing. On top of that, the logo takes up lots of space; they are trying to make people remember it. (non-text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      The text that reads "Join Riot Games" is big, noticeable, and written weird. This could just be an add to attract new employees, but I think it's also a marketing tool. This add makes this company seem more like a locally owned business, rather than a big corporate giant, making people feel more comfortable around it. (text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      The tabs on this website are simple to read, easy to find, and link people to the relevant part of the website. (text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      These tabs will link people to relevant in game content. Each tab is included with an interesting picture. (text/non-text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      These links are feature interesting looking characters to appeal to people to click on them. By doing so (linking to their facebook, twitter, or youtube) they will be informed about the game's future news and be inticed to return. (text/non-text)
Kristina Moller

SMART SET - Collection - TOPS - 2 views

www.smartset.ca/tops.aspx

tops collection fashion

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  • APPAREL TOPS View all CARDIGANS SHAWLS SWEATERS BASICS BLOUSES FASHION TOPS T-SHIRTS TANKS & CAMIS BASICS BLAZERS & JACKETS DRESSES
    • Kristina Moller
      Kristina Moller on 16 Feb 12
       
      The background is most likely white to make the clothing stand out more against the background
    • Kristina Moller
      Kristina Moller on 16 Feb 12
       
      The picture labeled "Tops" at the top of the page- this picture uses attractive females who look happy and look like they're having fun. What the company is trying to say is that if you buy these clothes, you will look and feel like these women as well.
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  • APPAREL TOPS View all CARDIGANS SHAWLS SWEATERS BASICS BLOUSES FASHION TOPS T-SHIRTS TANKS & CAMIS BASICS BLAZERS & JACKETS DRESSES BOTTOMS View all BERMUDAS AND SHORTS CAPRIS PANTS SKIRTS DENIM DENIM SHOP SPECIAL SIZES TIGHTS, LEGGINGS AND SOCKS ACTIVEWEAR SMART DEALS SALE
    • Kristina Moller
      Kristina Moller on 16 Feb 12
       
      The Apparel is listed in a clear and easy to access way to make it simple for customers to skip around and look at each different clothing department. If it were difficult to do so, customers would get frustrated and give up.
  • SALE
    • Kristina Moller
      Kristina Moller on 16 Feb 12
       
      The word SALE is in large pink capital letters to draw peoples attention to it immediately. People see sale and they think "save money, spend money"
    • Kristina Moller
      Kristina Moller on 16 Feb 12
       
      Smart Set encourages you to "like" them on Facebook. This is so they can be always popping up on your news feed and therefore have more advertising
  • Sign up for updates
    • Kristina Moller
      Kristina Moller on 16 Feb 12
       
      "Sign Up for Updates" at the bottom of the page. If they get your email they can be constantly emailing you about their sales and new products and again, have more free advertising.
  • CHUNKY KNIT SWEATER $48.00 $14.99
    • Kristina Moller
      Kristina Moller on 16 Feb 12
       
      "Cunky Knit Sweater"- I would never buy this sweater online just because of the name its under. To me, that says this sweater will make you look heavy set.
J.Randolph Radney

Make the most of Skype - free internet calls and great value calls - 0 views

www.skype.com/home

skype calls online communications Web 2.0 web2.0 Communication business communication

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  • J.Randolph Radney on 29 May 10
     
    This is the Skype Homepage.
  • J.Randolph Radney on 29 May 10
     
    Hey, Cindy! Check out this Skype Homepage!
J.Randolph Radney

Meet Google Wave - The Complete Guide to Google Wave: How to Use Google Wave - 0 views

completewaveguide.com/...Meet_Google_Wave

wave google guide google wave collaboration

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  • Feature-by-Feature Comparison Wave is more like a real-time, workgroup Wikipedia than Google Docs, email, or instant messenger. The following table compares common collaboration tools to Wave, feature by feature. Feature Email Instant Messenger Google Docs Wikis Forums Wave A single, hosted copy of a conversation or document No Not usually Yes Yes Yes Yes The ability to see when contacts are online No Yes Yes No No Yes Instant messaging or chat, with no-refresh updates No Yes Yes No No Yes Keystroke-by-keystroke live updates with multiple visible cursors No Some services No No No Yes Simultaneous editing of one document by multiple collaborators No No Yes Yes No Yes Edit rights to other participants' contributions No No Yes Yes No Yes The ability to compare revisions No No No Yes No Yes Interactive maps, videos, polls and other widgets Not really No Some Some No Yes Inline replies and threaded conversations Manually No No No Some Yes Ability to easily publish the conversation or document No No Yes Yes No Yes(to other Wave users) User access permissions (read-only or edit) N/A N/A Yes Some N/A Not currently Ability to easily link documents to each other No No No Yes No Yes Ability to export the finished document to a file No No Yes Manually No No As you can see, Wave offers a whole lot of features in one place. But how do you put Wave to good use in your workday?
  • Chapter 1: Meet Google Wave
  • J.Randolph Radney on 02 Jun 10
     
    Beginning of the free guides discussion
J.Randolph Radney

The Complete Guide to Google Wave: How to Use Google Wave - 0 views

completewaveguide.com/..._Complete_Guide_to_Google_Wave

GoogleWave tutorial guide

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  • J.Randolph Radney on 02 Jun 10
     
    Online free guide
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