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azizkhaled

Personal Banking | Mortgage , Loans, Savings and More: HSBC Bank Canada - 0 views

www.hsbc.ca/...personal-home

shared by azizkhaled on 17 Jul 11 - No Cached
  • Tailor-made for your needs
    • azizkhaled
      azizkhaled on 17 Jul 11
       
      Simple words to draw a picture in the costumers head. Pathos appeal through the idea that its made for personal bankers and individuals interested in this type of banking.
  • azizkhaled on 17 Jul 11
     
    Having a Whole page for the personal banking for individual costumers find what the need. All information is available online for the costumer to know what this bank is all about. Any costumer related services the bank offers are categorized under "Tailor-made for your needs".
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.
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).
Jennifer Rienks

Chahal Priddle LLP, Serving Kamloops & Merritt, BC, Canada. Lawyers for Personal Injury... - 0 views

www.chahallawyers.com/personal_injury.html

shared by Jennifer Rienks on 28 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Passion. Your rights and those of the people you care about must be protected against the third party insurer (in British Columbia, the insurer is usually ICBC).Integrity.We're straightforward about the process and we'll see you through it.  You are the client.  We act on your behalf - it's extremely important that we honour your trust by being honest and accountable.Results. We have an established track record of getting results.  Other law firms often refer complex cases to us because of our respected experience, knowledge and skillful negotiation tactics.
    • Jennifer Rienks
      Jennifer Rienks on 28 Feb 12
       
      Passion: This section is an appeal to emotion. They are trying to tell the reader that they are just as invested and upset about what has happened to you as you are. Integrity and Results: are appealing to the credibility of their specific firm by refering not only to their previous experience, but to there character as a firm to work on the behalf on the client.
    • Jennifer Rienks
      Jennifer Rienks on 28 Feb 12
       
      The Logo for this firm, is a way to appeal to the Character of the site. Old english lettering represents a long lasting establishment with lots of experience in that field.
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    • Jennifer Rienks
      Jennifer Rienks on 01 Mar 12
       
      This background is very bland, it does not say much about what this organization does or provides to its clients. A color such as a maroon that would signify experience and knowledge would be much better.
  • Jennifer Rienks on 28 Feb 12
     
    Personal Injury Page on Chahal Priddle site
Cassaundra Rowe

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

www.ehow.com/-skills-probation-officer.html

shared by Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10 - No Cached
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      The toolbar makes it easy to navigate the website
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      The search box will make looking up certian keywords easier for any user
  • References Bureau of Labor Statistics: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      Allows for users to look at referances
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    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      The list of Characteristics and Skills allows it to be read easily.
  • Top 5 To Try How to Become a Probation Officer in Canada Juvenile Probation Officer Qualifications The Training Required for a Probation Officer in Pennsylvania Definition of a Juvenile Probation Officer Probation Officer Rights
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      Top 5 links related to the subject helps to further the research aspect.
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      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      This clutters the web page. It is too close to the body of text.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      The colour scheme is easy on the eyes. It is a nice contrast.
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    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      I don't like the flashing of this picture. It draws the attention away.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      I do not like pictures on a web page that I am trying to read.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      This one really does not communicate anything about Probation Officers.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      I like how these are at the bottom of the page. Some websites have them on the side or on top.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 04 Dec 10
       
      I am refering to the other unrelated articles at the very bottom
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      Cassaundra Rowe on 01 Dec 10
       
      I feel this should be put somewhere else not right below the text of the article. For a few moments I thought it was a part of it.
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    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 04 Dec 10
       
      The large font of the characteristics allows the reader to know what the characteristics are, as they stand out.
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      Cassaundra Rowe on 04 Dec 10
       
      The font on thsi website is a perfect reading font. The background also is perfect for this type of website.
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      Cassaundra Rowe on 04 Dec 10
       
      This looks as if it is a part of the text.
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    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 04 Dec 10
       
      This is another repeat of the Top 5 to try and the related articles.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 04 Dec 10
       
      I am unsure if th comment box is really needed. But I like how it is at the end. It might be a basic thing ont he website, however some articles don't really need it.
  • Read Next Article UserAction.add(function() { $.getScript("http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=dmseo", function(){ addthis.init(); }); });
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 04 Dec 10
       
      This is another navigation key that is helpful for users. It just needs to be moved closer to the actualy text.
    • Cassaundra Rowe
      Cassaundra Rowe on 04 Dec 10
       
      I also find it nice that the next article is related to this topic
Elias Rumley

Muscle Hack - Home of Muscle Growth - 2 views

www.musclehack.com

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    • 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.
J.Randolph Radney

Teaching in Social and Technological Networks « Connectivism - 0 views

www.connectivism.ca/?p=220

teaching connectivism networks social eLearning writing english

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  • Technological networks have transformed prominent businesses sectors: music, television, financial, manufacturing. Social networks, driven by technological networks, have similarly transformed communication, news, and personal interactions. Education sits at the social/technological nexus of change – primed for dramatic transformative change. In recent posts, I’ve argued for needed systemic innovation. I’d like focus more specifically on how teaching is impacted by social and technological networks.
  • social and technological networks subvert the classroom-based role of the teacher. Networks thin classroom walls. Experts are no longer “out there” or “over there”. Skype brings anyone, from anywhere, into a classroom. Students are not confined to interacting with only the ideas of a researcher or theorist. Instead, a student can interact directly with researchers through Twitter, blogs, Facebook, and listservs. The largely unitary voice of the traditional teacher is fragmented by the limitless conversation opportunities available in networks. When learners have control of the tools of conversation, they also control the conversations in which they choose to engage.
  • Course content is similarly fragmented. The textbook is now augmented with YouTube videos, online articles, simulations, Second Life builds, virtual museums, Diigo content trails, StumpleUpon reflections, and so on.
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  • Thoughts, ideas, or messages that the teacher amplifies will generally have a greater probability of being seen by course participants.
  • The following are roles teacher play in networked learning environments: 1. Amplifying 2. Curating 3. Wayfinding and socially-driven sensemaking 4. Aggregating 5. Filtering 6. Modelling 7. Persistent presence
  • Views of teaching, of learner roles, of literacies, of expertise, of control, and of pedagogy are knotted together. Untying one requires untying the entire model.
  • Fortunately, the experience of wayfinding is now augmented by social systems.
  • I found my way through personal trial and error. Today’s social web is no different – we find our way through active exploration. Designers can aid the wayfinding process through consistency of design and functionality across various tools, but ultimately, it is the responsibility of the individual to click/fail/recoup and continue.
  • The curator, in a learning context, arranges key elements of a subject in such a manner that learners will “bump into” them throughout the course. Instead of explicitly stating “you must know this”, the curator includes critical course concepts in her dialogue with learners, her comments on blog posts, her in-class discussions, and in her personal reflections.
  • Sensemaking in complex environments is a social process.
  • Perhaps we need to spend more time in information abundant environments before we turn to aggregation as a means of making sense of the landscape.
  • magine a course where the fragmented conversations and content are analyzed (monitored) through a similar service. Instead of creating a structure of the course in advance of the students starting (the current model), course structure emerges through numerous fragmented interactions. “Intelligence” is applied after the content and interactions start, not before.
  • Aggregation should do the same – reveal the content and conversation structure of the course as it unfolds, rather than defining it in advance.
  • Filtering resources is an important educator role, but as noted already, effective filtering can be done through a combination of wayfinding, social sensemaking, and aggregation. But expertise still matters. Educators often have years or decades of experience in a field. As such, they are familiar with many of the concepts, pitfalls, confusions, and distractions that learners are likely to encounter.
  • To teach is to model and to demonstrate. To learn is to practice and to reflect.”
  • Apprenticeship learning models are among the most effective in attending to the full breadth of learning.
  • Without an online identity, you can’t connect with others – to know and be known. I don’t think I’m overstating the importance of have a presence in order to participate in networks. To teach well in networks – to weave a narrative of coherence with learners – requires a point of presence. As a course progresses, the teacher provides summary comments, synthesizes discussions, provides critical perspectives, and directs learners to resources they may not have encountered before.
  • J.Randolph Radney on 22 Feb 10
     
    Here are some additional thoughts that relate to my teaching approach in courses.
Jennifer Rienks

Chahal Priddle LLP, Serving Kamloops & Merritt, BC, Canada. Lawyers for Personal Injury... - 0 views

www.chahallawyers.com/team.html

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  • Community Involvement and Activities Hardeep is a member of the Trial Lawyer’s Association of British Columbia and the Law Society of British Columbia.  He is also a director of the Kamloops Gurudwara Sahib Society and an active member of the Punjabi community in Kamloops
  • Background Hardeep Chahal was born and raised in Kamloops, BC.  After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at UBC in 1998, and his Law Degree at the University of Victoria in 2002, Hardeep returned to Kamloops to practice law. In August of 2005, Hardeep joined the legal team at Nixon & Company, and in March of 2009, he took over the law firm and it was renamed Chahal Priddle LLP.
  • ractice Areas Hardeep practices primarily in the areas of Personal Injury (ICBC claims), Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial, and Estates. He has appeared before the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia, and has achieved numerous settlements favourable to his clients through mediation.
    • Jennifer Rienks
      Jennifer Rienks on 01 Mar 12
       
      When introducing their team of Lawyers. They are not just providing the porfessional credentials for the individuals. They also provide some background and other activities they participate in. I believe this is designed to ensure that readers can identify with these people and trust them.
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  • Aman Chahal       Dana Darling
    • Jennifer Rienks
      Jennifer Rienks on 01 Mar 12
       
      The lack of information on these 2 employees is a little disapointing.
  • Jennifer Rienks on 01 Mar 12
     
    The team portion of the Chahal Priddle site
Breanne Lapointe

Home - This Recording - 0 views

thisrecording.com/...teghan-beaudette

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    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      The author is stating how she will be organizing her ideas in this article; by using a list.
  • Being in constant contact via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, texting and very rarely an actual telephone call makes it hard to not completely get sick of someone or immediately see what glaring social flaw they have that is the reason for them being single.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Author is arguing based on emotion (pathos). She believes that using social media has a negative impact on trying to find the right person because everything is public and you don't have any mystery about learning about a someone new, as compared to meeting someone face to face.
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  • He was just eating pizza and wheezing. Needless to say, I put my half slice down, walked up the stairs and never came back. I couldn’t even bring myself to break up with this guy in person after a couple months of dating.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      The suthor is trying to persuade her attitudes about turn off's, based on her feelings. Here, she is using the example of breathing loudly while eating to focus on negative emotions.
  • Turn Me Off
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Basic Title, not very creative or persuasive.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Picture of what appears to be a couple, not to sure about the significance of this particular photo. Perhaps using pictures that follow the bullets on the list would be more effective.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      The author is arousing the reader's involvement with the use of her words and sentences to convery information in order to persuade the reader to take the author's point of view.
  • Truth be told, breathing loudly while eating was only one of this guy’s many major problems. I overlooked many of them because he was a Brazilian god who worked in my campus restaurant and used to talk about amazing directors when he served me. But when I look back on the couple times that we had sex and the couple more times that we went out on real dates all I can remember is him huffing and puffing while he shovelled sushi into his mouth.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Here the author has switched from giving a brief explanation of her turn off's to a point form list of her turn off's. The author is emphasizing ideas here and is making it reader friendly, instead of having to read a million paragraphs.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Throughout the essay, the author has effectively used white space between paragraphs to seperate texts using the chunking technique. Good use of access, helps the reader understand importance of each point she has on her list.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      The author organize's this article by usinging a larger font on some of her "turn off's" on her list.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Embarassing myself in front of them - The author is clearly stating why she would end it with a guy. She then gives proof with examples in the following body.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      The author is using graphics of couple's as visual appeal.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Either the author, or the the website layout is using the color read for the heading of the article. It makes it stand out a little bit better than black would but the font size is still pretty small.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Again, the author is trying to emotionally persuade the reader to what she believes are turn off's in men. She has no ethical or logical grounds, she is arguing emotionally.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      The comments - There are many comments that refute what the author is saying. They are giving a contrary, emotional view to the authors. Her arguments themselves are one-sided because they are just her views. The comments add to this article because it shows an opposing view and allows for alternatives.
  • 61 Comments
  • ONLY
  • ONLY
  • ASKING
  • ONLY
  • ONLY
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      The author using caplocks is emphasizing the importance of the words she is using.
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Name of Website - Not very appealing to the eye because of color and size. You focus more on the ad beside it than on the website title itself.
  • I recently made a giant list of turn ons and turn offs in a notebook
    • Breanne Lapointe
      Breanne Lapointe on 04 Mar 12
       
      Using icons and having the ability to share articles = effective because then it increases total views of page.
Jordan Turgeon

Kinect - Xbox.com - 2 views

www.xbox.com/Kinect

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    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10
       
      Easily understandable heading list of different sections of the web-site
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10
       
      Videos provide an insight towards how the product is used. Also, it promotes a fun factor for various ages and families alike
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10
       
      Similar heading style that directs people to specific and well-identified areas. The added colours makes them easily distinguishable
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    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10
       
      Lots of visuals which help the reader further understand the product without the need for large amounts of text
  • You are the controller. No gadgets, no gizmos, just you!
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10
       
      Strong statement and direct. States exactly what the product does up front
  • Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways without using a controller. Imagine controlling movies and music with the wave of a hand or the sound of your voice. With Kinect, technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine.
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10
       
      Gives a small description of the product in text. It supports the given images by providing meaning to what the people are actually doing. It's simple and short so people will take the time to read or skim it
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10
       
      Clever use of drop down menus. Prevents unnecessary clutter
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10
       
      Neat features; however, they should be placed on another page for those who are interested. All these do is slow the page down and provide distractions
  • Controller-free gaming means full body play. Kinect responds to how you move. So if you have to kick, then kick. If you have to jump, then jump. You already know how to play. All you have to do now is to get off the couch.
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 24 Nov 10
       
      Generally points towards the involvement of a form of physical activity - something that is an issue today
  • It's All About You Once you wave your hand to activate the sensor, your Kinect will be able to recognize you and access your Avatar. Then you’ll be able to jump in and out of different games, and show off and share your moves.
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 24 Nov 10
       
      Gives a personalized image of what the product actually does and is supported with the given picture. This implies you are in control
  • Endless Entertainment Enjoy HD movies, music and sports through Xbox LIVE without any extra accessories. Just use a wave of your hand or the sound of your voice to enjoy 3,500 games on ESPN, HD movies through Zune, streaming music from Last.fm.
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 24 Nov 10
       
      Adds persuasive appeal by commenting that almost anything you'd want can be accessed from one common place using this device
  • Something For Everyone Whether you’re a gamer or not, anyone can play and have a blast. And with advanced parental controls and movies for the family, Kinect promises a gaming experience that’s safe, secure and fun for everyone.
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 24 Nov 10
       
      This statement argues that this product is good for anyone, and not just gamers. The whole family can have fun and enjoy
  • You're Ready to Play Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch and moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kick it. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in.
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 24 Nov 10
       
      creates appeal using ease of use and fun as a basis
  • Games For Everyone
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 24 Nov 10
       
      Repetition that increases the message that this product is fit for anyone
  • More Than Just Games
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 25 Nov 10
       
      Further repetition - lets people know again that you can do more than just game with this product
  • Games Anyone Can Enjoy Kinect™ for Xbox 360® has a collection of games to suit any style of play. And they're designed for full body play, so each one is as unique as the person playing them. Yep, that means you.
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 25 Nov 10
       
      More repetition aimed at diverse levels of enjoyment and uniqueness. It's different for everyone
  • Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE offer more than just games With Xbox LIVE, whole world of extraordinary entertainment experiences await, including music, movies, Facebook and more.
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 25 Nov 10
       
      Again re-iterates the other possibilities this product offers
  • *Media content sold separately. Zune music streaming requires an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and a Zune Pass subscription. Live sports and highlights from ESPN on Xbox LIVE requires an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and and ESPN3.com affiliated broadband provider and may include affiliate-specific access requirements. See ESPN3.com for providers. **190 MB storage required. ***Download tokens included in marked packages at launch, at participating retailers, while supplies last.  80 MB required to download from Xbox LIVE.
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 25 Nov 10
       
      Necessary information but it's not something they want people to see - smaller fonts and colours that blend in
  • Which Kinect bundle is right for you?
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 25 Nov 10
       
      Statement in large font that attracts the attention of the reader. Makes them think an option is right for them
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 25 Nov 10
       
      Cool design that attracts attention to the center of the page
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 25 Nov 10
       
      Seems like something is missing from this side. And I don't think grey is the best colour for this spot. It conflicts with the happy environment they are creating in the middle section of the page
  • Why Kinect?
    • Jordan Turgeon
      Jordan Turgeon on 25 Nov 10
       
      Catches the users attention - they will be attracted to the information that follows
jenna swift

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

www.heifer.org/...b.183217

business charity

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    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Heifer Logo is consistently in this location to allow easy access to the home screen from any linked page.
  • Heifer International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR/USA 72202 (800) 422-0474 | 501(c)(3
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Company's identification information.
  • Contact Us
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    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The home page is lacking an informative introduction which explains the corporations purpose.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      This horizontal navigation bar is handy and consistent on each linked page. The titles are informative but could use some colour to make them more obvious.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Colour coding each title with its subsequent link would make this website more interesting and increase accessibility.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The drop down menus under each title are also very convenient. This means you can find what you are looking for faster, without having to filter through information you don't want. In addition, you can easily move between the linked pages.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      These changing graphics give the viewer an overall sense of the organizations purpose (if they wait for the five sequences to shuffle through). They provide pictures of hope and a few words of information, seeking to appeal to the viewer's feelings.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      A few of the messages also persuade the viewer logically and ethically, giving strong facts and personal testimonies.
  • Sign up for Heifer's email updates:
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      This is the organizations way of telling you even more about the charity and reminding you by sending regular e-mail updates. This seems like a good idea for any business.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The text is easy to read with lots of whitespace. The black lettering on white background is consistent throughout the website but it's a bit boring.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The highlighting techniques are appropriate; hyperlinks are underlined and headings are in red or blue.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The site uses pronouns throughout to engage the viewer.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The writing style throughout this website is serious yet personal.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The corporation's message is obvious: please donate! There are numerous links on this page for the viewer to click to contribute, making it an easy process.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Heifer wants to spread the word about their charity. These links provide a way to tell the people you know about this great organization.
  • Contact Us
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Conventional search bar.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      This picture is a great use of pathos. Unlike an organization such as World Vision, Heifer influences its viewers by giving positive images of success and happiness.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The video does not require an add-on that needs to be downloaded and does not play immediately when this page opens. The video must be clicked on to play it, meaning it won't slow down the site once you navigate here.
  • Story Of Hope
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The "Contact Us" page does not actually provide information for getting a hold of anyone at Heifer. This link would be more appropriately titled "Questions".
  • Pierre Ferrari, Heifer's CEO, addresses web visitors in this short video.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 01 Dec 10
       
      This video provides the website with a strong ethical argument. The CEO informs the viewer that this organization is trustworthy and credible; it has been increasing sustainability in needy villages for 66 years!
  • jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
     
    Jenna's Rhetorical Analysis Assignment
Brian Bjorkland

Personal Banking - Advice you can bank on - RBC Royal Bank - 1 views

www.rbcroyalbank.com/personal.html

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  • We are continuously working to identify ways to serve you better, to simplify your banking affairs, and to minimize your cost of borrowing.
    • Brian Bjorkland
      Brian Bjorkland on 03 Dec 10
       
      Shows Ethos as the bank is working to serve their customers and make their lives easier.
  • RBC donates $100,000 to assist Pakistan flood victims
    • Brian Bjorkland
      Brian Bjorkland on 03 Dec 10
       
      Shows Pathos by appealing to people's sympathy when they think about the bank supplying money to those in need.
  • Banking Investing Wealth Management Advice & Tools
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    • Brian Bjorkland
      Brian Bjorkland on 11 Dec 10
       
      Navigation bar allows for easy access to all parts of the site
    • Brian Bjorkland
      Brian Bjorkland on 11 Dec 10
       
      Smiling happy family appeals to all who would want their own family to have that good a time.
    • Brian Bjorkland
      Brian Bjorkland on 11 Dec 10
       
      Cartoon man, possibly to appeal to children to make them want to use this bank.
    • Brian Bjorkland
      Brian Bjorkland on 11 Dec 10
       
      Immigrant sympathy- Canadians always though of as immigrant-accepting country
  • Tools & Calculators
    • Brian Bjorkland
      Brian Bjorkland on 11 Dec 10
       
      Helpful items compartmentalized to minimize time spent searching
    • Brian Bjorkland
      Brian Bjorkland on 11 Dec 10
       
      Logo part of Canada's coat of Arms - national pride in one's country
hyram swenson

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

www.hrblock.ca/index.asp

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  • 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

Detox campaign | Greenpeace International - 2 views

www.greenpeace.org/...intro

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  • Many hazardous chemicals can also be transported in our oceans, atmosphere and food chains and accumulate in places far away from their original source. They have been found to build up in the bodies of animals including birds, fish, whales, polar bears and even human breast milk. The problem and the solution are therefore not only a cause of local concern. This is a truly global issue.
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 14 Jul 11
       
      Again, this is aimed at readers who are far away from where this problem is occurring. It brings the issue close to home and hopefully motivates the reader to action
  • “Just do it”
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  • “Impossible is nothing”
  • “Make the Change”
  • Of these brand owners, one group stood out in particular as the most likely champions of a toxic-free future - the world’s largest sports brands. Not only are these brands self-proclaimed leaders and innovators, but they have the size and influence to work with their suppliers to begin bringing about real change on the ground and eliminate the use and release of these hazardous chemicals.
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 16 Jul 11
       
      This rhetoric is aimed at Nike and Adidas. Greenpeace uses irony by highlighting these companies' slogans.
  • The alkylphe
  • nols and PFCs found in the samples are a cause for serious concern, as these chemicals are known hormone disruptors and can be hazardous even at very low levels
  • Clean w
  • ter is not only a basic human right - it is the world’s most threatened essential resource
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 16 Jul 11
       
      Greenpeace has gone to these companies' websites and selected quotes which express their commitment to environmentally friendly practices. This shows the hypocracy of these companies as they advertise green initiatives while they really do not know or control where their supplies come from.
  • 2/12 Play A Greenpeace campaigner takes a sample of yellow-coloured waste water from the discharge pipe at the Youngor Textiles Factory.
  • A Greenpeace campaigner takes a sample of yellow-coloured waste water from the discharge pipe at the Youngor Textiles Factory.
  • Greenpeace
  • A Greenpeace campaigner takes a sample of yellow-coloured waste water from the discharge pipe at the Youngor Textiles Factory
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 17 Jul 11
       
      This photo and its caption have a lot of impact on the reader. The caption describes discoloured water which can be seen in the collector's sample bottle. Futhermore, the photo shows an odd yellow sludge/waste coming out for the pipe. In the background of the photo, you can see the turbid river water and smoggy air. What is particularily effective is the use of hyperbole. The odd looking sludge is the largest and central object in the photo, dwarfing the person standing next to it.
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 17 Jul 11
       
      another aspect of visual rhetoric that is used in this photo is accent. Compared to the bleak and grey background, the yellow sludge jumps out from the photo
  • At 6:00pm in the evening, a pipe on the north side of the Youngor International Garments City factory dumps large quantities of foul smelling waste water into the river
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 17 Jul 11
       
      Photo # 11 in the slide is particularily effective because the subject of the photo is covering his mouth and nose with his hand while looking down at the discoloured redish purple water coming out of the discharge pipe. When we read the caption, we find that he is doing this due to the terrible stench of the water. Both the caption and the subject's reaction in the photo make the experience more real for the reader as we can imagine the experience as if we were there.
  • Wastewater is intended to be treated at the treatment plant.
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 17 Jul 11
       
      Greenpeace uses irony in the photo and its caption. We see settling ponds of water in a textile factory and learn in the caption that it is supposed to be treated. The irony is that this is for show was chemical analysis of water shows that the water is not treated
  • A Greenpeace campaigner takes a sample of yellow-coloured waste water from the discharge pipe at the Youngor Textiles Factory
    • Sabina Donnelly
      Sabina Donnelly on 17 Jul 11
       
      This photo and its caption have a lot of impact on the reader. The caption describes discoloured water which can be seen in the collector's sample bottle. Futhermore, the photo shows an odd yellow sludge/waste coming out for the pipe. In the background of the photo, you can see the turbid river water and smoggy air. What is particularily effective is the use of hyperbole. The odd looking sludge is the largest and central object in the photo, dwarfing the person standing next to it. Sabina Donnelly 1 minute ago Radney's Business Writing Course another aspect of visual rhetoric that is used in this photo is accent. Compared to the bleak and grey background, the yellow sludge jumps out from the photo
azizkhaled

Personal and Business Banking | Moving to Canada: HSBC Bank Canada - 1 views

www.hsbc.ca/home

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  • Personal Banking - For you
  • Business Banking
    • azizkhaled
      azizkhaled on 17 Jul 11
       
      The Bank Understands the importance of both types of costumers and put both sides in the home page to value all costumers and ensure the clarity easiness to get what they need online.
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    • azizkhaled
      azizkhaled on 17 Jul 11
       
      The background is very simple that it gets boring looking at a white with some gray colors. perhaps the bank wants to transfer this image to its costumer, that this site is professional and only for business and acquiring information.
    • azizkhaled
      azizkhaled on 17 Jul 11
       
      Now we have to remember that this site in only for Canada and Canadian costumers. After my visits to multiple sites from different countries I noticed the differences in the layout of the home page. Maybe its a strategy that the bank takes to make whats proper for users in different countries and have the services available for each country presented differently in each website for them.
  • azizkhaled on 17 Jul 11
     
    One of the leading banks in the world, it has many branches world wide centered in London, U.K. I believe this bank has given time and effort in creating this website and took care of all details to meet with the high standard this bank claims.
azizkhaled

Business Banking | Business Bank | Small Business Banking : HSBC Bank Canada - 0 views

www.hsbc.ca/...business-home

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  • azizkhaled on 17 Jul 11
     
    The business page in the HSBC bank is completely different than the simpleness in the personal page. Due to the verity of service the bank offers to businesses the page is filled with information, promotions, and news that are updated to all customers. it has more ads than any other page which suggests that the bank is highly active to acquire and maintain the level of trust with their business costumers.
J.Randolph Radney

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

www.theatlantic.com/...540660

communication

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

Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA Home Page - 2 views

www.kamloopsy.org/default.htm

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  • Did you know that the Y believes that no-one should be denied the opportunity to participate in our programs and facilities? If you need financial assistance, please contact us.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 01 Mar 12
       
      Attracts the emotion of equalitity anong people. Offers financial assistance which may appeal to one's logic of reasoning for why they should go since money issues can be worked out.
  • facilities
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 17 Feb 12
       
      This picture shows customers having a pleasant time on the machines. All the machines in this image are being occupied by customers that seem satisfied. This may appeal to pathos because people may want to work out in an happy environment
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  • Y members!Please help us serve you better by filling out the 2012 Member Satisfaction Survey.
  • Click HERE for more details. All proceeds from both events go to the Y Strong Kids Campaign.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 01 Mar 12
       
      Direct information on where money is donated.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 17 Feb 12
       
      The "Donate Now" button contains the colors of red and orange. This may be to attract attention. It also may may appeal to ethos in a way since some may want to click on an unique coloured button.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 17 Feb 12
       
      The picture with the young child swimming with a parent while in a lifejacket may appeal to pathos, ethos, and logos. Pathos because it appeals to the emotion of fun and saftey of child. Also there is "Tell us about your Y" title under which makes it more personal. Ethos because the guardian and child do seem like real patrons which gives credability.Logos because it makes sense of taking your child for a swim where it is safe and happy.
  •  
  • Y Gold and Y Platinum Members Check HERE for the winner of the Y Gold Y Platinum monthly draw and other exclusive benefits!
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 01 Mar 12
       
      Notice the letters in gold color. May suggest supreme or top notch.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 17 Feb 12
       
      The "YMCA-YWCA Strong Kids Campaign" logo is in red rectangular box with an orange box in the background. Possibly to make it stand out on a white coloured background.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 17 Feb 12
       
      The YMCA logo where it says "We Build Strong Kids, Strong Families, Strong Communities" appeals to pathos. It appeals to community pride.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 17 Feb 12
       
      On this homepage/dontation page, selected typing is pink. May be pink to help make it stand out but pink may also be seen as a positive color and health.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 17 Feb 12
       
      The Y logo is black with a little red. This color scheme may make it memorible.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 17 Feb 12
       
      The options/links of other pages are blue. This makes it a different eye catcher than all the different colors.
    • Brandon Del Debbio
      Brandon Del Debbio on 18 Feb 12
       
      This text also appeals to emotion and logos by providing good service by trying to get feedback for improvement
lindsay jmaiff

Fulton and Company, Kamloops law firm - 1 views

www.fultonco.com/community.htm

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  • Our lawyers and staff continue to give back to the community by way of corporate sponsorships and personal involvement in local charity groups. Our firm has monthly Jeans Days and regularly fields teams to support local fundraising initiatives. We are proud to support the following events and charitable organizations:
    • lindsay jmaiff
      lindsay jmaiff on 16 Feb 12
       
      brings light to charity and fundraising, pathos, emotion, they're good people
Ruehl Kerner

Calgary Stampede Rodeo, Animal Welfare, and Livestock Producer Reaction « Agr... - 3 views

agricultureproud.com/...nd-livestock-producer-reaction

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    • Ruehl Kerner
      Ruehl Kerner on 16 Feb 12
       
      Someone should smack this person. I may not be politically correct all the time, but it seems as though people only critisize something they know very little about.
    • Ruehl Kerner
      Ruehl Kerner on 16 Feb 12
       
      I would say that I demonstarte kindness and compassion to animals in rodeo, as my horse is used in rodeo and i treat him with the utmost respect. I cannot do what I love without that horse, and I know he likes his job.
  • The downside to that is every time we give an inch and try to work with animal welfare groups, they take a mile and make it seem like we are guilty.
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  • It is called natural selection and back in 1859, Charles Darwin began to document that the preservation of the species was based on Natural Selection. This still holds true today. If it were not for the option for ranchers to sell these cattle to rodeo livestock producers, the alternative would be certain death. Natural selection of rodeo livestock started when rodeo started and has evolved to include semen sexing, embryo transfer and cloning!
  • Rodeo livestock lives better than most people; certainly their breeders and owners. Regular, premium feed, and even bottled water in some cases, help to preserve the animals by keeping them comfortable, hydrated and able to perform to their ability. For these and other reasons it is a fact that many bulls today are marked and sold for six figures! They are as valuable as a prized thoroughbred race horse yet one does not see the Kentucky Derby, Preakness or Belmont being limited or eliminated.
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