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journalist, blogger, and technology writer. Being born 1968, it is ironic how he supports the use of technology rather than trying to convince his audience the downside of it. Through being a journalist, blogger, and technology writer, we can determine that Thompson is promoting the use of technology and how it influences better writing through public thinking. The chapter was intended for youth and young adults, old- fashioned writers, college students, people who are anti-internet, bloggers,…

I believe it complements the spectacle, enhances an ongoing narrative, and cultivates a sense of anticipation. However, apparently, motivations run far deeper than these basic justifications. McCarthy (2012, p.65) explains that sports fans and bloggers extract value from online sporting communities as both “…a way to react to and critique the work of the mainstream media in communicating sports” and “…a means to supplementing and augmenting the work of MSSM in ways that reflect the nature and…

Gender role expectations have been enforced for centuries, for both men and women. Women are traditionally taught to be rooted in “piety, purity, submissiveness, and domesticity,” per Barbara Welter, author of The Cult of True Womanhood (Welter 152). In opposition, men are associated with, “non-relational attitudes, restrictive emotionality, homophobia, avoiding femininity, aggression, status seeking, and self-reliance” (Mosher 158). Despite these past ideals, gender dynamics are changing,…

one in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"? Atlanta de Cadanet, Hanne Gaby Odiele, and Abby Lee Kershaw! Fashion inspirations? Models off duty more than the fashion shows themselves, as well as photography, magazine editorials, and other bloggers. Favorite local shops? All the thrift stores and Rag pickers, Vintage Glory, Ruby Slippers. How long have you been blogging? Two years. What made you decide to start blogging? I started creating outfits on polyvore.com and that…

in both fields, people’s bodies are not in control and that disabled and fat people are looked down upon for the exact reason that they appear to have lost control over their bodies. Here, Afful’s and Ricciardelli’s piece on fat bloggers comes into play when fat bloggers challenge the idea that this lack of control over one’s body should mean that they themselves are a morally inferior…

Technology has the ability to diminish borders, lessen the time it takes to relay information, and bridge the gap between opposite sides of the world. The expansion of technology has called attention to the different experiences of citizens across the globe. It is possible the use of social technologies, like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, can open a window into the contrasting social and political systems within different countries. In “Democracy in Cyberspace: What Technology Can and Cannot…

Preface “Older shoppers have the disposable income but they are not necessarily spending it on clothes, because many retailers are not targeting them successfully. Most store groups are chasing younger shoppers, who are more driven by fashion and are much easier to understand.” says Maureen Hinton, director of research and analysis at Verdict, a retail consultancy. Says a retired civil servant from Kent: “We are the first generation that has not slipped into grannydom, where you sat in a shawl…

Some people claim seeing a man wearing makeup is “untraditional,” but this statement is untrue. Victoria Sherrow, author of “For Appearance ' Sake: The Historical Encyclopedia of Good Looks, Beauty, and Grooming,” states men have used grooming products across many centuries and cultures. Ancient Egyptian men (including the likes of King Tut) used kohl eyeliner to define their eyes. In the Roman Empire, military leaders matched their lip colors to their nail polish (Sherrow). During the early…

Recently, Bangladesh has seen a rash of violent attacks against secularist bloggers and writers. The latest was Nazimuddin Samad, who was hacked to death. Five others have been killed in the past 14 months (Pokharel 2016). The interesting aspect about Bangladesh, and what separates itself from Middle Eastern Countries, is that while…

hands to be able do makeup. Then I read an article written by Jordan Bone. Jordan is partially paralyzed after a car accident about 11 years ago. She is unable to move her hands. But has over 180,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel as a beauty blogger. This made me realize anyone could be confined to a wheelchair and have no use of their hands but still be able to magnificently put on makeup. I learned that if you have enough determination, you can accomplish anything you put your mind to.…