More on Project 3

Some details about this project include different duties. Erin volunteered for Maps, Alexi had other written assignments, I had a proposal, and Kyle had design. Initially like most assignments, we had a small stumble on how to complete this project. We were following examples from the online PTF of maps and a few tips from the book. After everything was set, we had our group meeting Wednesday, I showed a briefing of my proposal and it they liked it.

I saw the feedback by Matt, and it needs to be plural. I made a mistake because I wrote it, so I figured it was just myself, but it was a group project and i should have acted like it was from everyone else too.

More on Project 2

It was a fun cruise with my cousin who had lived in Cranston, RI much longer than I have. We traveled on biked when we were younger, but to go out and look for some place to eat or hang out was a different experience. I was brought to and introduced to many breakfast areas, pubs and bars, and restaurants worth mentioning. I explored www.yelp.com and a few other pages to review the places i wanted to add on to for the WikiTravel page of Cranston, RI.

Project 1

Project 1

I had a problem with this project in the beginning. i had a workshop with two classmates and they told me the same thing. My theme seems to be very raw, and jumpy. I needed one thing to talk about, not all the things that interest me. I give thanks to Katie who helped me greatly. She said my strength laid in sports when she read the drafted enthusiast blog. That gave me a boost on deciding what to write about.

I want to talk about football with fans, players, student athletes, and coaches. I chose it because I can talk about it all day and all night. I may as well make stuff up just be stand correct.

Right now, my favorite team is 12-2, The New England Patriots.

Proj 4 Healthy Eating

This certainly was a very fun and exciting project. That's because we were allowed to choose what topic we wanted to work with! That allowed me to be free and to be myself on this final project. The topic is HEALTHY EATING.

On this project, I revisit help, and teamwork from Alexi and Erin from project 3. They were equally excited about this. We had so much fun creating our group on social go, we didn't have enough time to finish. E_A_T equals Erin, Alexi, Tommy. Yes, we are such NERDS!! Healthy was just obvious, but it's okay.

I know some about good nutrition and what to eat, how to eat, and how to maintain your shape. I learned all this in high school during my days as a student-athlete. Exercising is very important, but just as much as eating.

On our profiles, we decided to be a fruit or vegetable, and I chose the T-O-Mato, see? Yes, exactly. The ladies were carrots and broccoli.

I noticed they were all posting and commenting and blogging and doing things I need to do. I found everything on time, I hope. I found many songs on Youtube, yet only to NOT be able to download them. I sort of cheated by posting a video instead of an actual music file. There was  Banana Rap, Fruits n Vegetables, but the one outstanding to me was the Sesame Street musical. It was the Cookie Monster rapping about the food pyramid. I thought that had to be shared, and so I did just that.

I recall struggling slightly searching for events about eating, but I did manage to find one. I was endlessly tagging Google with " healthy eating march event camp " , just about anything. Maybe I should have tried searching on Bing. Or Yahoo.

Uploading photos was fun. It couldn't be just any regular picture of food. I didn't want to upload stir-fry, or noodles, or rice. Some of my favorite foods had to be ignored, but I love fruits - I'm happy I can eat them raw unlike vegetables. BUT, they can be fired unlike fruits.

Collectively, I had the most fun with this project. I was given a voice via my Profile. I'm sure I spoke well.

1st and 2nd Annotated Bibs!!

1.      Szalayitz, Maia. Can Eating Junk Food Really Be an Addiction? TIME, 2010. Print.
Starts the article talking about a study that proved cocaine to be more addictive than a bag of chips. However, researchers showed that fast food, high-fat, high-calorie foods can be very addicting in the long run. A case study was done with rats eating rat chow. Regular food I guess. Second group with regular food and limited access to bacon, sausage and other fat foods. At last, the third group with unlimited access to the buffet. They showed to grow obese.

2.      Suddath, Claire. Thintervention’s Jackie Warner: How To Lose Weight. 2010.
Just an interview. I may use a different citation although I chose this because it was a bit more personal and perhaps relevant to others.

update wikitravel

Providence is on lock down. Cranston was all I had to work with. So I traveled.

Project 2

To create or add sources to a source.

So, WikiTravel was a little tough, but hey it comes with school. I couldn't add or edit anything worth mentioning when it came to Providence, RI. It was completely covered! I lived there for 19 years so I should know. I lived in Cranston for about 3, and recently moved to another section of Cranston. So I did some traveling within this project's time to find what was missing. I did just that. Some Asian cuisines that I enjoy eating. Found quite a few. And bars/pubs, but I don't go there too often.

I did the job. Mission complete.

Project 3

UPDATE: 11-05-2010

Work with Kyle, Erin, and Alexi. We chose to work on littlerhodyboatclub.com
Kyle found this because he and his father are members of this recreational club for boatkeepers. It's terrible in terms of aesthetics. In chapter 6, this site basically broke all the rules. Lacks proximity, spacing, and design relevance.

Work with 3 new members. Erin and Kyle are both from the 235 lecture and Alexi is from another section, but comes in occasionally to help out.


Anywho on that note, let's go explore some google sites. Learn what web design is all about. Until then, an update will be soon.


Goodnight.

Manual Style of Writing

Due: In your process blog, post 3 tips from the Manual of Style that you think are important for wikitravel writers, and explain why. In another process blog post, using what you learned from the manual of style and the markup page, draft at least 3 potential entries for your place. 1. WHAT IS AN ARTICLE?The author needs to understand what topics are qualified for an article. Starting with the SLEEP test. You can't talk or write about what makes you happy, or inform about a place that is fun to visit. If I can't sleep there, I'm not attending. Although there are exceptions, the important thing is knowing what to write about.  2. LISTINGSAfter deciding on your article, it needs a list of attractions and events. Things to DO, SEE, EAT, DRINK, SLEEP, and perhaps other miscellaneous, yet appropriate . Travelers are going need activities and food to make their visit enjoyable. 3. NEUTRALITY OF MEDIUMJust be honest. Be fair. Don't sugarcoat a bad environment or site; include the ills. Don't hype up a good one either; don't leave them disappointed. If a place is really THAT bad, don't talk about it.Travelers want a place the author would go to. Include a warning in the article if needed. Your travelers are adults. If they decide to go, they can protect themselves. A little honesty can't hurt anyone. Don't be bias towards the good, and don't hide the bad. Include the best of both and let your travelers to decide. 

Blog Organization

" For inspirational purposes, look at Technorati.com and any other blogs that you've heard of and/or follow. Based on your understanding of a clubhouse blog and information architecture, secure your blog topic and post your decision to your Process Blog. Explain why you have selected the topic, why it would make a good clubhouse blog and why you, as a blogger, would be enthusiastic about it."
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I think information architecture is awesome. Let's make it easy for viewers and followers to navigate. Let's assume a child found the page. They may ask, "What is that mommy?" Instead, let's somehow get them to say, " Need help mommy?" Something like that.


I enjoy my music on urbanascor where I can find whatever I want. I read comments and forums by fans like me for a preview and understanding of the album. I also like older, classic soul from the 70s and 80s.

Haha, I just couldn't resist. Well now then.

I follow my sports too. Does that count? Football, and basketball? I read almost everything there, especially news on Brett Favre. Man, he's hurtin' my team right about now. [Sang that last part in my head, that's why.]


So music is just a narrated movie with or without rhymes. We're all inspired and moved by such films as Lion King, The Godfather, Inception that we will immediately categorize as classics. In art, we know who The Thinker is, Mona Lisa, The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel, and those Greek statues with no arms. Now in music - which has been around since the beginning of language - there are many classics. We hear everyone's rendition and i mean everyone's rendition of "Can't take my eyes of you" or Tupac's "Keep ya head up." For instance, I was having a very bad day until I heard Canon [in D form] and lifted my spirits.

We all been around music. There is no way any of us did not put on headphones while in the womb. We heard it. Music - sadly - has been my best friend. I love all forms of music, but my ear has limits. I tend to stay away from heavy rock and metal. Too darn noisy. There is a song we play during any moment of our lives. Music has undoubtedly changed my life and I'm sure it has for you.

Rebecca Blood and Stefanac

WEBLOGS HISTORY AND PERSPECTIVE

I enjoyed the history of weblogging. It was a good read, an interesting read actually. We all blog about what we love and what we want in life and sure, unexpected commentary shows up. She is right. Blogging is an everyday thing now, but back then it was growing. Later on, she noted it grew exponentially: The beginning of everyday blogging. As for me, I blog to a fixed limit. I say a little something in my Facebook status. Then all the discourse begins.

After clicking on some of the links, I noticed the display, interface, and other visuals are made simpler. Templates and backgrounds. Some people I know use images of themselves, loved ones, and celebrities. Just clicked a few more links, and they are not found. A little sad.

The blog becomes e-writing. Diary, journal, memory, poem, songs, rants, stories; anything. With new blogs created everyday it's safe to assume what types occurred during birthdays, Christmas, 9/11, and summer.

CLUBHOUSE

The first section started off with amazing tips. I find them very useful.

The excerpt from Mr. Jalopy and his machines is extremely passionate. He adores such toys operating without electricity. I like how he has all his childhood things such as model rocket kits. He loves it, he loves it all. He went on about print vs blogging. I understand the differences now. I agree with the style of writing for print and blogging. Blogging is limitless, loose, and free.

Blogger is cool. Sometimes simple, sometimes it is a pain in the ass. I'm learning only as quickly as he is.