It’s time once again for the weekly speedlink here on Beyond the Rhetoric. If you have a blog post that you’d like to share and would like to see it featured in this space, make sure you follow me on Twitter and send those links on Tuesdays. Let’s see what’s going on with the blogosphere this week.
Over on Ray Ebersole’s blog, he starts a discussion questioning whether we should trust the stars and the media. The Huffington Post and CBS Sports both jumped the gun without any substantial evidence, just to get the scoop. Ray also talks about how Food Network star Paula Deen was hiding her diabetes while still showcasing high sugar, high fat foods on her shows. That’s irresponsible, don’t you think?
Moving on to Jennie Yuen, she highlights a book by Henry Biernacki that eschews the horrors of travel and celebrates its romance. Yes, we can get frustrated with delayed flights and extra baggage charges, but we also have to remember just how beautiful and fulfilling worldly travel can be. The book is called No More Heroes
I saw the same XKCD webcomic as Thursday Bram, but she has a unique perspective on the issue of sustainability. While all the Earth-friendly concerns are certainly there, she also dives into the sustainability of business. Remember that I also wrote about long-term viability and what you may need to keep in mind if you want your business to still be open and thriving tomorrow and well into the future.
The American government is supposed to be formed of the people and for the people, but no politician is really making an average wage. Flexo from Consumerism Commentary estimates the wealth of all the presidential candidates and, not surprisingly, Mitt Romney tops the list at up to $264 million in personal worth. Ron Paul is quite a bit lower at between $2.4 million and $5.4 million, but now ex-candidate Rick Perry appears to be closest to the bottom at “just” $1 million to $2.5 million.
And finally, Patti Stafford reminds us of the versatility of WordPress and how the content management system can be used for so many things other than blogging. With the right design and plugins, WordPress can power forums, help desks, auction sites, membership sites, FAQ portals, and more. In fact, WordPress is used to power my freelance business site too!
Thanks for the link Michael. The issue with Paula Deen hit home very hard as a diabetic. I also think we have a disturbing trend toward profits and getting the scoop at all costs. This really affects other people, including the Paterno family who were in the midst of losing their father, but who was not yet dead. CBS and the Huffington Post should be taken down, censured, or fined for the lack of moral sensibility.