Thing the Last...

It was definitely a marathon to finish, but I did it! I would not recommend the marathon finish, but life is always too busy so I guess that's just the way it has to be! I learned a lot and am glad I participated.

Things I am still loyally using:

-Widgets
-Twitter
-Delicious
-Library Thing/Goodreads
-Hulu

Things I am planning to use:

-Flickr
-Jing

Jing is one of my favorite finds!

Until next time...

Thing the 46th...Webjunction

The things I found most helpful on webjunction were the tabs like Library Management that had resources, articles, and examples on various library topics. This is helpful for a new librarian! The site seems mainly geared toward public libraries based on my brief exploration. It seems like a great resource for MN librarians to learn and connect.

Thing the 45th...Cloud Watching

I am on the fence about cloud computing. Delicious is similar to cloud computing, just not with files, and I think it is awesome. I think a Flickr account to store favorite photos is a good idea in case memory sticks get erased or lost. Google docs is on my list of things to try. I like the concept of having a virtual backup copy of my information that I can access from any computer, but I also worry about security again. Technology is rushing full speed ahead, but I'm not sure the security factor is running at the same pace. This is a HUGE issue for a world that is moving to paper-less!

Thing the 44th...The Economy

After reading the Banking 2.0 information it made me wonder how safe private information really is. Technology is great, but there is a point where we should take a little extra time and do it our self.

I compared cars on FuelEconomy.gov and learned that the carbon footprint of my car is 9.2. It was an interesting site to explore! I also checked out the U of M Extension Gardening Information site. This was my favorite. I found some information on how to rescue my Norfolk pine tree that is currently looking a little brown. Another site for delicious.

Thing the 43rd...Who Lu?

Hulu is something I discovered recently and I love it. It made my day when I missed the finale of Amazing Race and needed to find out who won. :) I am a big fan. I completely agree about Hulu being addicting! I was surprised at the amount of TV shows and movies available.

Having TV shows online has changed my tv watching in that I don't worry if I miss an episode or if the TiVo gets full because I know I have a back-up. I also think it would be possible for someone to not even have cable and watch shows completely online.

I'm not sure how this will effect TV networks...it sure doesn't seem like they would be in favor of it, but I am curious to know what if anything they get from having their shows on Hulu and their websites. It seems like computers are the medium of the future...maybe I shouldn't be worried about getting a spiffy flat screen tv. ;)

Thing the 42nd...Online Radio

I have used both Live365 and iTunes online radios before. The major downside to 365 was that you had to log in each time you wanted to listen. It became a pain and was why I stopped listening. The station I mainly listened to was created by a friend and it was a great way to listen to the DIY music they put on the station.

iTunes is my favorite in this category. It is easy and free and has a whole lot of selection. I wish you could get the radio stations on your ipod though!

Thing the 41st...Consolidation

I decided not to register for these mash ups because I do like to keep my accounts separate. I do have a combination for my instant messengers, but that is about it. I think it could be very convenient to have everything in one place, but for me it becomes an issue of how many third parties have access to my information. I think they definitely could make life easier, but it seems you might have to sacrifice some security.