Blogger Critique

This summer I worked with the author of this blog and in doing so this allowed me insight into her thoughts about life and how she was handling the summer. This blog mainly encompassed the idea of a journal that she would keep for the summer and would record her thoughts and emotions throughout the summer. What I really enjoyed about this blog is the smooth effect it gives the reader. When I was reading through the blog I felt like the writing was very fluid and never found myself confused as to what it was she was discussing. I felt like that because she had written the blog in a journal type style it allowed me to relate more with what she was experiencing. I also really like the fact that she would try to keep the blog as consistent as possible and blog close to everyday. That way you always felt like you were not missing anything that was happening in her life.

One thing I would definitely want to change about this blog would be the fact that it is all just her thoughts written down. I would feel a little more engaged if there were links of some sort or graphics to keep the viewer more attentive. I also feel like the reader has to have some connection with the author because if that was not the case the viewer would lose attention quite quickly.

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Current News Assignment (Pop Culture)

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s first song: all the details

Justin Timberlake sang one of the most covered songs in modern music history to his beautiful bride Jessica Biel on October 19 in Italy. "A Song for You" tells a story about famous singer who wants to meet the expectations of his lady love. The song has been recorded over 100 times by multiple different artists.

Wedding

Melissa Rycroft Injured While Rehearsing for Dancing with the Stars

The former bachelor star Melissa Rycroft was hospitalized after suffering a head and neck injury during a Dancing with the Stars rehearsal. The injury was obtained when Rycroft was doing camera blocking for a group number at the CBS studio. She is still currently under examination. 

DWTS

Bobby Brown Arrested for DUI – Again

Former R&B singer Bobby Brown was arrested for drunk driving in Studio City, California. Brown had recently checked into rehab in early August and was arrested for driving under the influence earlier this year. The rehab check-in was an agreement after his arrest for driving under the influence. 

DUI

Current News Assignment (Sports)

USC's Barkley focused on winning Pac-12, not on winning Heisman

Fans perked up when news of USC's quarterback Matt Barkley, announced his senior arrival this season causing many to place him at the top of Heisman watch lists. However, after a huge let down with the Trojans, Sept. 15 Barkley now finds himself under heavy criticism and head to head for the Heisman title with West Virginia's rising star Geno Smith. After a look at statistics over the past four games, it show that Geno Smith would be named first on the Heisman list for his versatility in playing any style. 

College Basketball

Second Read: Patriots find a running game, more Week 4 observations

After more than disappointing upsets in the past four weeks of the NFL the Patriots seem to be back on their A-game. In the game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, the Patriots reminded fans of the grade-A team they really are with a rush of 247 yards. Tom Brady is a force to be reckoned with if the Patriots keep up the run they have gotten so far into the season.

NFL

Rooney, Van Persie connect twice; Barcelona wins, but at a cost

They always say a little teamwork never hurt anybody and United can surely attest to that with the strong work of Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney in a 2-1 win over CFR Clu. With such amazing teamwork this is now forcing the question of how to get quality out of Rooney while still having Van Persie on the field as well. Since 2005 United has been on a search for a quality penalty player and as talk has it, Rooney would be a perfect fit. 

Soccer