  .  what makes for a good post?  .  Y'all are pulling out some interesting entries!  Good job.  Here are some emergent formulas that are working well for your peers if you're interested.  I like the idea of urlLink Rant ing.  It's a favorite pastime in the Blogasphere.  Here's another urlLink rant -  this time focusing on the janet jackson /  superbowl debacle. such rants are welcome as long as you do connect them to class ideas ( which Ben does do here)  The urlLink careful articulation of a show's formula for success is a good way to talk about all the dimensions of media literacy at one time.  Talking about a new media urlLink phenomenon is great when it allows you to make connections to the media industry in general *
 to our class concepts ( which Trena does both of in this blog)  Combining a urlLink summary with a rant is another nice way to use your blog- voice.  urlLink talking through your notes is a great idea to clarify issues and raise questions -  this would be a good blog for others to respond to. and I'll point out,  too,  MacKenzie,  that another question that appeared for me after I read your blog is ( while I know the answer,
 I'm interested in how y'all ( not just MacKenzie)  might answer.  If Discursive Formations have to be formed in relationships -  once a GROUP decides on a meaning that they will share -  how can individuals have unique perceptions of discursive formations ( unique from everyone else)  Very provocative.  Though they don't * have*  to be this thorough,  urlLink applications of concepts from the readings -  to real life -  are great blogs!
