While this class (and blog) is focused on writing, I thought it might be useful to bring up an associated revolution to the blog, which concerns content creation by the man on the street. I'm talking about podcasting. That is, digital media content, usually in audio form. It's similar to radio. At least the term "blog" makes some sense, as they are logs of a sort. There was a movement to change the term "podcasting" to something more relevant, but nothing more suitable was found, and by that time the term podcasting has become ingrained in the general consciousness due to Apple and ipods. Without further ado, onto some podcasts.
Grammar girl is a popular one that may help you with this class:
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/
Some others I enjoy:
http://www.pointofinquiry.org/ (secular culture & science issues)
http://philosophybites.libsyn.com/ (philosophy)
http://www.pcgamerpodcast.com/ (PC gaming)
Hopefully this post is an easy one to respond to and will allow us to get to know each others interests better. If not however, I've introduced you to the notion, and I'm sure you'll be able to find a podcast that interests you, as there are many out there that cover various topics.
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I haven't really jumped on to the whole podcasting train yet, I am stilly somewhat attached to blogging. I read seriously 5-6 a day, including family members, friends, comedians, and people I haven't met whose blogs were linked to my friends.
I do have friends who do a podcast though, and since I was blessed with an ipod for christmas this year, I can now stalk them. Well, not stalk them, one of them married my college roommate. Now I make fun of them.
In addition to their podcast, they do a blog, apparently I cannot make it a link so here it is: http://yournextbeer.blogspot.com/2007/05/episode-6-pilsner-urquell-czech-baby.html.
It is called Your Next Beer.
It is two, incredibly geeky guys, talking about beer. So if you are ever curious, or would like to impress a girl at the bar with your superior beer knowledge, I suggest giving them a listen, or read.
I am familiar with podcasting. My iPod consist of a few podcasts that help me keep abreast on things. For instance, I have the Bible on iPod. I try to read it regularly but sometimes I'm unable to read it. One day I saw you could download a few chapters on your iPod and I did. Podcasting is great!
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