Blog Assignment

What blog could you use to find a good place to eat in Tempe?

http://blog.eat24hours.com/tag/tempe/


What blog could you use to learn about how to invest in the stock market?

http://stockblogs.com/Category.aspx?uniqueId=5



What blog could you use to learn about social media tools?

http://www.evancarmichael.com/Tools/Top-50-Social-Media-Blogs-2008.htm



What blog could you use to learn about new video games?

http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/



What blog could you use to read movie reviews?

http://www.themovieblog.com/



What blog would you use if you wanted to learn about where your favorite music artist was playing?

http://rockitoutblog.com/2010/03/07/foo-fighters-recording-new-music-in-september/



What kind of information is found on the following blogs:

• Boy Genius Report-Mobile Gadget Stories and reviews



• Gadling-News, stories, deals, and tips on traveling



• Tnooz-news, analysis, commentary, data and business services to the travel, tourism and hospitality industry



• Off Wing Opinion-Sports blog



• Rotten Tomatoes-Movie Review blog

What is the difference between a blog and a micro-blog?

A microblog is usually a short comment on a topic or issue up to about 140 words. They can also give updates such as twitter. A blog is usually detailed, complete, and thorough.

Is Tumblr a blog or a microblog?

Microblog

What is an "Enterprise Microblog" ?

allows companies to share information and communicate within industries

Name one enterprise microblogging service.

Yammer

Out of all the blog sites you visited, which one was your favorite? Please explain why?

Rotten Tomatoes, because of all the information they provide on new and upcoming films.