Computers and Writing

Chapter 1
Rice begins this chapter with the question, what is cool? It is synonymous with Marlon Brando and James Dean. Rice defines it with two words, independence and rebelliousness, or at least that was the way cool was defined, through the years it has changed meanings, depending on the generation. Rice states that Jay-Z [...]

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Chapter 1
In Chapter One, of Rice’s “Writing About Cool”, Rice begins by defining what ‘cool’ is. He associates it’s meaning with images like James Dean, Snoop Dogg and Madonna. All of these images carry the characteristics of ‘cool”, which are defined as independence and rebelliousness. Rice believes “when we say someone is cool, that normally [...]

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Chapter 1
In Chapter One, of Rice’s “Writing About Cool”, Rice begins by defining what ‘cool’ is. He associates it’s meaning with images like James Dean, Snoop Dogg and Madonna. All of these images carry the characteristics of ‘cool”, which are defined as independence and rebelliousness. Rice believes “when we say someone is cool, that normally [...]

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Chapter One: In this chapter, Rice gives a history of cool, and talks about its definitions. Cool is perceived as something dealing with rebellion or an independent nature. It then talks about how cool is used in different ways at different places on the internet.
Chapter Two: Talks [...]

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Chapter one
This chapter was a chapter that begins to define the word “cool.” It begins to bring in the idea that cool is all about being young and hip and exciting. It is used to attract those who are young at heart, and young in body. Teenagers are the target of cool. People are also [...]

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Jeff Rice Intros the book Writing About Cool, a textbook which models examples of hypertext and how writing it is influenced on the World Wide Web through pop culture.
Chapter One
Rice defines “cool” as a perception, thought by many as rebellious, independent of society’s rules, and popular thoughts contained by the mainstream. He provides some history [...]

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Chapter 1
This chapter primarily focuses on the different meanings and connotations one would get from the word “cool.” The author tries to examine the purpose of the word in our society, and looks at how the word has changed over time. The word “cool” seems to convey rebellion, style, and independence. The author mentions James [...]

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Chapter 1- The Cool Media
Chapter 1 defines the history and definition of the term cool itself. Rice describes it as an expression of rebellion or independence. This interpretation of cool is often represented as an image; James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Snoop Dogg have become icons that illustrate cool. According to [...]

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In Chapter 1, Rice defines cool and how it has evolved from the associations with James Dean and Marlon Brando to today’s personalities like Snoop Dog and Jay-Z. Independence and rebelliousness are defining attributes of cool. Cool is associated with a certain mystique, excitement and intrigue. Cool is what we embrace as [...]

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AUTHOR: Don Unger, Professional Writing, SUNY Cortland, USA
I picked this post because the title really drew me in. It sparked interest in me just because of the title, which of course inferred cannibalism, but also gave a nod to a band I am familiar with in the music scene, the Fine Young Cannibals. As [...]

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Chapter 1:
The word cool has come to mean a form of approval picked up by urban youth. Michael Jarrett defined cool as either prophetic (”characterized by harnessed rage”), or philosophical cool (”the existential void lurking behind a persona”). When we think of cool, we think of a rebel, or someone who is an outcast, for [...]

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Chapter One
In Chapter One: The Cool Media, Rice lays the groundwork for the entire book by defining the word cool. This definition is necessary because the textbook is all about how “being cool” defines today’s culture. Rice focuses on people that embody cool qualities, including James Dean and Marlon Brando. The rebellious, independent look of [...]

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The Poem, “That Side of Me” by Alisa Waldron, got my attention due to it’s introspective subject matter. The site as a whole, was very simple, but not in a negative way. It appeared very professional and used it’s images intentionally. They were placed periodically throughout the site [...]

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What you all have done with these initial Neo-vox posts is right on target. Keep up the good work (and remember, make comments! hoo, hoo for those who have! Go Mavs.)
Those of you who have not put your post in the correct category (JD–thanks for the note, it’s fixed now), please edit that post and [...]

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I have created a static page for your first reading assignment over on the right hand corner. Click the link and it will bring you to the assignment.
–Robert

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“She is Me” by Erin Morris I chose this project at first because I thought the pictures were really cute. When I started reading the poem I foundit had a real deep meaning to it. The poem is mostly directed towards the female audience. It tells about how on the outside most women look really [...]

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Ripples By: Norma “Incachild” Gutierrez
I picked this project initially because it caught my eye, but on closer examination there are many readings in this image. Each time you look at it it develops more from the last time. This project is composed of digitally manipulated photographs. There are many different elements to it and you [...]

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After viewing verious projects on NeoVox I chose to write about 12/8/80 a poem by Lisa Petracca. I was drawn initally to the colorful background image. Also, I liked the content of the poem. While I was reading, I thought about the people that had an impact in my life that had passed away. Also, [...]

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I chose to write about Jack the Giant by Greg Montano.
I love art and many of the choices when viewed seemed very depressing. The title caught my eye and I gave it a whirl. The presentation is set up of eight images, and viewing the site here at UTA provided no sound so the [...]

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The essay “Cats, Man’s Other Best Friend” by Anthony J. O’Malley caught my eye because I happen to love cats. Well actually, I love animals in general, but cats have a special place in my heart and in my life.
The website O’Malley designed is very simple with no links and a single long page. [...]

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I choose the article by Donald Unger titled “Mary Olson: Drug-Addled Anorexic of Fine Young Cannibal?” for several reasons. First, I really like the Olson twins. Probably because I grew up watching Full House, and then continued to watch them on all their ABC Family Channel sitcoms. Also, I’m very into fashion, and I really [...]

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The Reason That I Don’t Drink Vodka AUTHOR: Anthony O’Malley, Proffesional Writing, SUNY Cortland, USA Vodka I picked this project because it made me laugh. I thought it was going to be something serious, but it surprised me. This project tells the story of a 16 year old who drinks to fit in at a [...]

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I picked Happiness in a Terminal by Brigette Lee from the Neovox website. The article was about how most people hate airports and are always traveling. The author does not have the pleasure of traveling and going to the airport. This is a great experience for her. Airports are a celebration for families. Working men [...]

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Ed and Toby: A Christmas Tale by Kevin Kardos I chose this project because I hate to read poetry. Most of the other projects were poems, and the other designs were quite depressing looking. This short story had some great pictures and they really drew me in. This project is a creative short story about [...]

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http://neovox.cortland.edu/studio/studio_06/studio_06.html Apology by Anthony O’malley I picked this project over others because my friends tell me I apologize too much for things that sometimes I have no control over. The poem talks about an apology to someone who has once cared for someone. I was drawn to this poem for it’s title but as I [...]

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I know my Dad always used to tell me that talking to me was like talking to a brickwall. I don’t honestly know why he told me that, but while looking through these projects, this photo by Heather Cheetham really stuck out to me. The title of her photo is “Brickwall” The emotion that black [...]

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Hi folks. Welcome to the Blog Site for 3372. This is our collective blog, and it is here where we’ll be doing some various writings.
I should first say congratulations to you all for making it this far and getting your webdesigns published. Soon, we will start adding the links to your personal webpages/templates [...]

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