FaceBook

Which came first? After checking out so many different sites, which all offer the same social experience, I wonder which one was the first to start this new trend. Where will the future take us now? Regardless of where the future takes us, it will be better than where we have been.

OverDrive Audio Options

OverDrive is an interesting way to listen to an audio-book. I do like the option to burn a cd when allowed. More and more I find myself getting further away from the printed format. Truly a sign of the times.

Podcasting to catch a language

Podcasts are an excellent way to learn another language. They provide to the learner an example of how the words are pronounced and enables the learner to repeat as often as needed to perfect their understand and ability to speak clearly. Check out the link below and see for yourself how well this podcast can enable you to learn.


http://survivalspanish.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=260622#

Out Of Nowhere

This video clip says so much more than words could ever express. Aside from showing anyone who views the video the difficulty there is in playing guitar, this video format can be used to educate in a number of ways. Since our youth of today don't read, a video clip might actually teach them something without them realizing it.

Assignment 19

Well, I looked at Facebook for assignment 19 and I really wasn't impressed. It has limited features and really strikes me as a waste of time. I get my e-mail from other sources and as far as finding people on the Internet, there are many other ways to accomplish that task.
My time is very valuable and I would prefer a one stop shopping type of Internet site. One place where I can do everything I need to do for work as well as play. Yes, I am demanding and will not settle for less than perfection. I think I will not need to wait long before such a place exists.

Zoho Writer

Now

I know why today's

kids

aren't getting any

exercise

. They are

spending

all of their time keeping up with all the changes on the

Internet.

This site is remarkable with all the features it offers. I can remember thinking that this type of functionality was needed back in 1992, but I

didn't

have the vision to create it myself

.

Wikis

Wikis are an interesting way for people to share their thoughts, feelings, and knowledge in a format which is designed to let them choose what they want to say, how they want to say it, and when they choose to say it. It's better than standing on the corner with your friends sharing your thoughts if you live in the northeast during the winter months.

Rollyo one from me.

Very, very, cool tool. Check it out below.

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Thoughts on Web 2.0

After reading several articles pertaining to Web 2.0, I have to wonder where some people experience the library of today. I would love to find the library where intellectual pursuit was the holy grail of activity and endeavor, but the reality of the library I know is a place where customers show little respect for the staff, children are dropped off at the door and told not to come home till the library closes, and the day is spent policing young adults about their behavior and use of the computers. Granted, our customer base needs our assistance, but our customers visit the library to get their DVDs more than anything else. I long for the day that true research and intellectual inquire has a resurgence, but I am not the most optimistic of observers.

It is really cool to be able to have your own library listed on the Internet. I wish there wasn't a 200 item limit--my library is about 600 books--but it is a nice way of sharing your personal collection of books with others.


My LibraryThing link is:
http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=lordwilliam&shelf=list&sort=title

Tell me if your interested in anything I own.

Sign Generating fun

SignGenerator.org is fun, but it makes me realize just how much I need to learn about what you can do on the internet. The more I learn, the more I find how little I know.

TLC 2.0 Number 9 number 9 number 9

Aside from the Beatles reference in my title this posting is to satisfy the 9Th requirement of a series of exercises to improve my knowledge of the changing social climate--maybe paradigm shift--in the Internet use and activity taking place today. If you Google the term "new technology" you will become aware when you see the thousands of hits that it is nearly impossible to keep up with the changes taking place on the Internet and with the associated technologies. Fortunately for me, technology is fun, so I find learning new things through the medium of the Internet child's play.
I recently had a Pacemaker operation which introduced me to the state of the art technology associated with Pacemakers. My Pacemaker is just a bit larger than a fifty cent coin, about twice as thick, and fitted with a lithium battery which is expected to last 10 years. Imagine what will be available when my battery needs to be replace in 10 years? I only spent about a day in the hospital before I was released and in just 2 months time I am running 3 miles a day. Modern technology is amazing.

Thoughts on Web 2.0

Based on what I have read about web 2.0, I find it very interesting that so many people think
Web 2.0 is a smoke and mirrors scam. I agree that Web 2.0 is a vital part of the web of the future.
The more you work with the social community tools available, the better you understand how everything is linked or can be linked. The limits are the ones the individual places on himself/herself.

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Technology

After waching the G4 TV program which reviewed the history of gaming and the dominance of
Atari during the 70's, I realize that technology is truly moving at lightning speed.

TLC 2.0

The easiest of the 7 1/2 habits of highly successful lifelong learners is having confidance in myself. I learned that I can accomplish anything while I was in the Marine Corps.

The hardest of the 71/2 habits . . . is finding the time to play.

First Entry

OK. So, now that I have my blog, how useful is it going to be as a way of
communicating with other people? This is the question.