I make it pretty obvious that I am an independent blogger. That means that I have my own standards to adhere to. My writing is full of flaws and my logic is not air tight, but I am independent unlike some I know of who are paid by corporations to present a view. The Pepsigate controversy arose because of the lack of independence in a science blog world:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2010/jul/07/scienceblogs-blogging-pepsi
Will ye no think kindly on those who would be your friends! May the sun shine with your thoughts, today, and happiness grow in your heart! May you allow yourself some peace of mind.