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Assignment #4

Expected time to complete: 30 minutes

To learn about blogging it is best to read and comment on blog posts created by others. Comments are part of the conversation. You may like what a blogger is sharing. You may have another perspective to offer on the topic. You may not agree with what the blogger has shared. Comments are part of the blog conversation. The blogger shares, you read, and if you have a comment to offer, you take time to share in a respectful manner. When you add a comment, you normally include your name, email address, and the URL of your own blog (if you have one.) Often what is included with the comment depends on the platform that you are using. Here is an example of comments using the Wordpress blog platform.



If you want to add a comment to **any blog post**, look for the link that says "Comments." When you click on this link, an area will open up where you can type and then post your response. Some blogs permit comments to be published right away, while others will hold the comments for the bloggers approval.

There are many possible blogs to choose from. Find ONE blog that you would like to read for the next 30-days. Refer to //Blog Search Engines// ([] ) for ways you can locate a blog that may interest you. If you are looking for a "Catholic" blog, you will find the //Catholic Blog Directory// ([] ) helpful.

For this assignment, you are asked to identify the blog you are going to follow over the next month. Also, copy and paste one comment you have made here in this wiki.

Name: Title of the blog that you will follow: Blog URL: Copy and Paste one comment that you made on the blog:

Here's an example: Name: Carol Cerveny Blog title - Catholic Web Solutions URL - [] [|February 21, 2011 at 10:27 am] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Susan, I love LinkedIn! Great way to connect and network with others. For other resources you can go to – []. Thanks for the wonderful post!

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**__Post your example here__**

URL: []
Carl, I really appreciate the in-depth, broadly historical, yet modern way you present prayer and spirituality to the modern world. I think this new blog site will have a tremendous influence in the Church as well as on those of other religious affiliations.

Name: Madeleine Vessel Blog title - Reflections of an RSCJ URL: []

Thank you for posting "How long have you been loved?" I am one who has been sustained throughout life by the certain knowledge that I am loved by the One who created me, and I see and feel evidence of that love in my life every day--have done since I was a small child. What a blessing!

Name: Joanna Haston Blog Title: Work of the People URL: dsj.org/being-catholic/worship/work-of-the-people [|joannahaston] on [|March 20, 2012 at 3:38 AM] said: Sr. Sheilah,Thank you, I think! Did you ever get an answer to what NETS stands for? It’s National Educational Technology Standards. Peace, Joanna

Name: Paul J Thomas Blog Title: The Future of Music URL:http://www.futureofmusicbook.com

Comment: Neil Young makes some excellent points. The digital music production gear is great for home recording because it is affordable and gives songwriters tools to lay down tracks. But I see it more as a pre-production step. On one hand, these new tools have allowed a more democratic process for musicians to get songs together and distributed outside of record industry control. But Neil's point about quality is so true. What we have gained in terms of access and affordability has come with a price. Unfortunately, both in terms of quality and content, music has become a cheap commodity.

Name: Lorraine S. DeLuca Blog Title: Commonweal Magazine - The Inner Commander - Joseph A Komonchak URL: []

Comment: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Our faith is an incarnate faith. Just as Jesus became human, the Jesus within us becomes human each day and is revealed through all the actions in our lives. As Christians, what kind of Jesus are we showing to others? Is it a loving compassionate Jesus or self-interested “Jesus” who wants to replace God rather than emptying himself an Jesus truly did? I often say that as followers of Christ ” we need to put our money where our mouth is,” and live what we profess to believe. This agrees with Joseph A. Komonchak’s statement about what we need to do with our hands and feet to live out the commands of the “inner commander.” Thanks for the great reflection! ====<span style="color: #dc1818; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Remember to select the "Edit" button, and add your assignment information. When you are done, be sure to click on "Save." ====

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