Generators

I used this generator for my exercise: http://www.hetemeel.com/einsteinform.php

This is really cool and I'm going to have fun using these!

Finding Feeds

I looked at the 4 search tools listed, and I guess if I was really interested in a subject or...I don't know...had more time to surf the web, I might use some of them. I like when "most popular searches" are listed, which gives me ideas as well as alerts me to some things going on in current events that I'm completely ignorant about! I guess as a whole, I think its neat that these search tools are out there, but I personally will probably never use them - at least at this point in my life.

RSS Newsfeeds

I set up my Blogline account and added some RSS feeds. I got some ideas off the "200 Most Popular Feeds" list. I wonder if there is one that will deliver a new word puzzle to your account each day - that would be really cool! I'll have to keep my eyes open for something like that.
I don't really see myself using this on a regular basis, but possibly at some point I may. I don't really have regular websites that I check, but if I get to that point, this could really come in handy. I'm not sure how libraries could use this, although I can definitely see staff using it to keep up to date with library blogs and websites. Also, it would be nice to stay up on current events by subscribing to a news website.
Here is my blogline link:
http://www.bloglines.com/public/mploudoun
Enjoy!

Thing 7

Well, I think all this is really neat and I've been learning a lot. Its really neat to see all the ways people are communicating and connecting through technology! I don't think I'm going to use everything on a regular basis, but I've definitely started using a lot more than I used to. One thing I'm excited about: my husband (who is definitely not a technological wizard) and I lead the youth group at our church and after hearing all that I've been doing at work, he set himself up with a blog as well! He is using it to post "thoughts for the day" for the teens to check and to keep them posted about upcoming events and activities. So far, the kids think its pretty cool!
Anyway, those are my thoughts on technology! :)

Neville

Neville
Originally uploaded by jaredmeredith.

I chose to make a motivational poster! I had fun with all the tools and toys!

Thing 4

I don't know if I was supposed to blog about it or not, but I did add my blog's url to the LCPL L2-Log.

True Love

True Love
Originally uploaded by Buck Forester.

I chose this photo because its just so cute! I've always liked animals and animal photography, so this one really caught my eye. I took a look around Flickr and its really neat! I especially like the monthly calendars of "interesting" photos. I currently use Snapfish for my digital photos, but its nice to know about Flickr in case I want to use it at some point.