Thing #9 - Finding Feeds - Hmmmmm!

I'm not quite sure how I feel about this. It was very interesting going to the sites (Topix, Syndic8, and Technorati) and I did learn quite a bit. I also got a chance to view the trailer for the upcoming Star Trek movie [it looks good-I want to see it].
I thought all of the sites were pretty easy to use, without having to log in. The one that I found easiest to use was Technorati. I also found lots of library information and plenty of blog spots (I want to explore these later). On Syndic8, I found "The RFID Gazette" and lots of technical information (more exploration for me on this later, too). Topix had the most information on libraries and I really liked the way it was displayed. (I also want to do more indepth exploration on this site.) {I think I've given myself enough things to keep me busy for years to come.}
Looking at these sites and playing really is FUN.

Thing #8 - RSS Feeds - WOW!

Well, here I sit after finally figuring out these RSS Feeds. My mind is reeling and full of wonder. I can hardly wait to start receiving news, recipes, things for my grandchildren, etc. etc. The best part is that I don't have to search for this information, it comes to me! This is the part I really like.
I'm planning to use the feeds I have to find new recipes, activities for my family, and get some fashion ideas. Later I plan to use this technology to help me remodel/clean and redecorate my house. [I'm getting so ambitious, I may have to pinch myself!]
I can see libraries using these feeds to send specialized information to our users about the kinds of materials they want and then get them to check our more materials. We may also be able to save them time with their searching and homework questions. There are so many possibilities that need to be explored.
I love technology, I REALLY DO!

Technology That I Really Like

I am a true fan of camera phones! I really like taking pictures of my family (especially my grandsons), events, family gatherings, and neighborhood parties. I post these pictures on special places in my phone and then can see my family members whenever I want. I also use the video portion to record my dance teacher and dance mates when I'm trying to learn a new step or perfect an older one. This is one of the best inventions ever (as far as I'm concerned) and I use it often.

More flickr Fun

Today I had more time to work on the 'Learn&Play' things and I got a chance to really play with flickr. My favorite part of thing #6 is called Montager (it creates a mosaic from numerous photos and it's really neat). You just need to have plenty of room to move back to get the full view of the picture/mosaic being created. I'm not sure the entire picture is on the mosaic, it is a little hard to tell; but I still like the way it loooks when it finishes. Another part I liked is when I rolled my mouse over an individual picture it was enlarged and Icould see lots of details. This was fun and very enlightening for me.

My flickr Fun

Over the past few days I have spent some time (whenever I could squeeze it in) looking at the many fun things to do in 'Learn&Play'. My favorite thing so far in flickr is looking at pictures of travel around the world. This is one of the 'coolest' things I have done in a long while. I'm going to really enjoy moving around the rest of 'Learn&Play'. I'm hoping I can finish it all in time. I'm very fortunate, I have several co-workers who are helping me. Yippee! [Many thanks to Tim S. for helping me enter the link above.]