Library Thing seems to be very easy to navigate and use. I signed in and entered a couple of titles into my library. The Cellist of Sarajevo had loads of reviews.
This could be a fun site to use. It is always the same problem - time, time time. I don't seem to have the time to spend exploring all these wonderful sites. Maybe when I retire?
I do think that this could be a fun site to point out to customers when doing a Readers' Advisory interview, to help them find reads that they will enjoy.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Google Calendar and Google Documents
I took a tour of both of these applications and found them very straight-forward. I created a family budget spreadsheet using a template in Google Documents, and then, shared it with myself through my hotmail account.
I don't think that I would use either of these on a regular basis. As far as the Google Calendar is concerned, I use a paper daytimer to keep track of my appointments, one that is small enough to use both at home and at work. If I had an iPhone or a Blackberry, it might be a different story.
As for using Google Documents, I find Microsoft Office Products meet my needs at this point in time.
In both cases, I have an inherent distrust of putting my personal information in the hands of Google. Despite their privacy policy, I always have a feeling that Big Brother is watching. Too much power in the hands of one big company! And, yes, I know that I am showing my age!!
I don't think that I would use either of these on a regular basis. As far as the Google Calendar is concerned, I use a paper daytimer to keep track of my appointments, one that is small enough to use both at home and at work. If I had an iPhone or a Blackberry, it might be a different story.
As for using Google Documents, I find Microsoft Office Products meet my needs at this point in time.
In both cases, I have an inherent distrust of putting my personal information in the hands of Google. Despite their privacy policy, I always have a feeling that Big Brother is watching. Too much power in the hands of one big company! And, yes, I know that I am showing my age!!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Flickr and Youtube
Flickr has some great pictures on it. I don't think I will ever use it as a photo sharing site or for social networking. I have enough trouble keeping up with my email and Facebook. I do, however, use flickr Creative Commons for pictures for my Travel Talk blog on a regular basis. These are photographs that the owners have designated as ones that can be used under certain conditions which are clearly set out e.g. attribution.
Youtube is fun to look at, but again, I rarely seem to find the time to browse. I sometimes listen to music when I am working on the computer. I have also used it to find a particular artist or song in which I am interested. The funny videos that I see are usually ones that my children or friends have pointed out to me.
Youtube is fun to look at, but again, I rarely seem to find the time to browse. I sometimes listen to music when I am working on the computer. I have also used it to find a particular artist or song in which I am interested. The funny videos that I see are usually ones that my children or friends have pointed out to me.
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