Student: (Sheena Faughnan 09004706)
Chosen blog: Pat Phelan http://www.blogger.com/www.Patphelan.net
Chosen post: (UPC Broadband, wonderful service unless you want to work at the weekends
http://patphelan.net/upc-broadband-wonderful-service-unless-you-want-to-work-at-the-weekends/.)
Pat Phelan is a well known distibutor in telephony circles and has been involved in telecoms for over the past 10 years.Pat works mainly in Cork but also spends 3 months of the year on the East Coast of America. Pat launched Irelands first independently phone card company in 1999.

The reason I liked Pats blog is because he advices people about things in the world of Digital Media/technology that they may not understand and helps them make discisions about what they should do or use. This enables people who may not have alot of knowledge about devices, broadband (etc) to not be scammed or ripped off.
For instance, My Favourite post was "UPC Broadband, wonderful service unless you want to work at the weekends". I liked this post as it was able to warn people about the risks when using UPC broadband. I really appreciated this as I was myself considering changing to this broadband company. It is almost Pat is looking out for us, the readers so we do not make the same mistakes and can learn from a Man who clearly understands this field considerably well.
The blog was usually updated every 7-10. The blog contained reviews, news, opinions and videos. His target audience would be anyone who uses or has an interest in modern technology today whether it be someone with a Twitter account, someone interested in cutting-edge technology or just someone who is looking for the best quality broadband service. Phelan uses quite colloquil langauge which makes it more interesting and easier to read, he also uses alot of humour in his posts which engages the reader.The blog is laid out quite clearly which makes it easier for the viewer to access which post they are looking for. There is a great deal of interaction with the readers as there are many conversations going on within the posts also posts under most viewed etc.



My comments on blogs:
PatPhelan.com
[http://patphelan.net/upc-broadband-wonderful-service-unless-you-want-to-work-at-the-weekends/#comment-512821]
http://patphelan.net/how-to-twitter-no-charge/#comment-513242
http://patphelan.net/ebays-main-problem-fake-goods/#comment-513688
http://patphelan.net/donal-og-cusack-out-of-the-closet-and-into-the-clover/#comment-513781
Ubergizmo.com
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/10/foxconn_to_manufacture_apple_tablet_pc.html#comments
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/10/apple_said_to_be_working_on_a_radio_app.html?dsq=20070464#comment-20070464
Gizmodo.com
http://gizmodo.com/5381470/video-25-stylophone-beatbox-makes-even-nerds-look-cool
http://gizmodo.com/5390958/i-like-the-asspeaker-concept-and-i-cannot-lie
http://gizmodo.com/5390718/diy-larger+than+life-soccer-ball+controlled-guitar-hero-game