Widga’ Say? December 8, 2009

In recent creation of a netvibes account, I have discovered the versatility and all encompassing types of widgets and feeds.  This form of literacy is an interesting way to keep track of your most favorite places to visit or partake in via the web or computer.  Widgets come in a variety of selections and languages so that the happy hunter can ultimately express their choices and identity.  The widgets that an individual adds to their account can provide little hints about what that person is like.  For example, do they have a ton of music feeds, are they about various types of artists and music styles or are they more skewed to a particular type and/or interest?  Or maybe, there are several news feeds, such as New York Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, or other local newsstands that provide daily updates about what is going on in a wide range of topics.  The widgets that people choose to include in their writing spaces help define identities, unite common interests, and also help individuals collaborate across town, cities, oceans, or even continents.  This form of communication is certainly a new, novel way of venturing further into the complex inner workings of ourselves and other individuals we happen to meet.  These widget literacy outlets and feeds help us learn about other people, they also help us learn about ourselves in a way that requires users to further develop and invent new ways of speaking, relating, and sharing.  So, let’s hear it, widga’ say?

The Literacy of Cows December 2, 2009

Let the stampede begin with literacy and…cows?

The great concept of cows, literacy, and art are now on display.  Cows on Parade are also reaching all over the coast, from Portland to Chicago to Atlanta to Europe; all over these colorful cows are expressing art, culture, and style.  Enjoy the cows and the literacy they bring from all over the world.  As a creative outlet, these cows depict the beautiful concepts of different topics, whether they be by country, visual depictions, or common day occurrences, such as the milkman…or in this case…milkcow, the literacy of the cows on parade is truly inspiration and innovative. 

In a recent promotion by Chick-Fil-A, the use of great works of literature have been    moo-ified! Based on a calendar event, twelve classic tales now feature the main character and concepts of cows!  Using literature at its best, the now tall tales have become even taller.  By month:  (1) The Three Brisketeers, (2) Steerlock Holmes, (3) Salisbury in Wonderland, (4) Old Mooer, (5) Robinson Cowrusoe, (6) Bulliver’s Travels, (7) Mooby Dick, (8) Ali Babacue and the 40 Chefs, (9) 20,000 Bales Under the Sea, (10) Flankenstein, (11) Porter Pan, and (12) A Christmas Cowbell. 

For information about how to obtain your own classic cow literature calendar, visit:  Great Works of Cow Literature at Chick-Fil-A merchandise store or visit your nearest restaurant.

Special thanks to Chick-Fil-A and Cows on Parade for the innovativness, creativity, and fun quirks that tie something moo-dane with literature to create a fun way of thinking about new things.