I found a valuable collection of readings on weblogging from a UC Berkeley journalism course. These links cover the early academic and professional perspectives on the blogging phenomenon as it emerged in 2002.
I reviewed the book Essential Blogging and noted my growing interest in RSS technology, specifically looking at how to utilize Daypop's new RSS output for my own weblogging workflow as the format gains more adoption.
I highlight Garth's development of 'throat,' a suite of early audio-blogging tools. Since I often see poetry shared in the blogosphere, I expect these tools will soon encourage bloggers to record and share their own songs.
I noted Amazon's 2005 entry into the blogging space through a strategic investment. The discussion captures the era's landscape, including the emergence of corporate blogging at Amazon India and the technical frustrations of mid-2000s web popups.
I found a solid collection of Bollywood links featuring resources for Indian cinema and culture. It serves as a helpful directory for fans looking for movies, music, and news from the industry.
I took a break from blogging due to work, Age of Empires, and a boring web. Encouraged by reader feedback, I've decided to continue and am currently working on a new format for my posts.