What is a Blog?

A blog (a contraction of the term "weblog") is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs.

Recent topics posted on our GWSA Blogs

Take Advantage of Your Seniority
What Does Kraft's Takeover of Cadbury Mean for Fairtrade Cocoa? - Image from the Guardian from TreeHugger.com by Bonnie Alter, London Kraft Foods takeover bid of Cadbury Chocolate has been followed with great fascinati...

Boomers Info Kiosk
The 11 Green Milestones in Barack Obama's First Year as President- Photo via Ibew191 from TreeHugger.com by Brian Merchant, Brooklyn, New York Obama entered the oval office upon a pedestal of impossible expectations--...

make yourself at home
Older Adults and Addiction: Why Should We Care? from AllAboutSeniors.org Alcohol Dependency It may surprise you to know that over seventy percent of older adult hospital admissions are in some way re...

Feeling Better - Eat Well
Forget Fish Oils. Are Algae Oils an Omega-Rich Solution to Overfishing? - from TreeHugger.com by Jessica Root - Brooklyn, NY To fish oil or not to fish oil has been the ongoing question among wellness- and eco-minded folks ...

:: Duffer's Rule ::
Twins' New Stadium to Cut Water Use in Half he new Target Field in Minneapolis. Photo via GreenMark. from TreeHugger.com by Jennifer Hattam, Istanbul, Turkey When the year's first calls of "Play ba...

++ Go Evergreen! ++
Take Back the Tap Next time you have thirst, Don't unscrew that cap, Think about the Earth first, Drink water from the tap! Just Give it a Little Tap from smart2begreen...

:: Cyber Security for Seniors ::
How to Detect Online Scams- from HowStuffWorks.com by Jonathan Strickland "Hey buddy, come over here. Listen, keep this quiet. I've got a friend overseas who's trying to come here....

Rural Living Canada
What Kind of Chickens Lay Brown Eggs? Although white and brown eggs are available at your grocery store, you'll pay more for the brown kind...

:-: Points to Ponder :-:
8 Ways Religious Groups Show Their Green Beliefs Believers march in Copenhagen for interfaith unity on climate change. Photo by Matthew McDermott. from TreeHugger.com by Jennifer Hattam, Istanbul, Turkey...