Week 5 (October 30) Play Week

Online Image Generators

http://www.myalphapicture.com/



I had a look through a few Image Generators. I can see young people could have a lot of fun with these but I can't really imagine making too much use of them myself although I can see they could be fun as add ons to e-mails, letters etc. Perhaps I just need to explore more of them but the idea of imposing my face on Che Guevara's head or adding a slogan to an iconic album cover seem slightly sacriligious (and just plain silly). As far as editing your own photos go, I wouldn't use any in preference to Photoshop although I can see it would be useful if you didn't have it. (The two art sites I looked at were subscription anyway).

Librarything

Having had a look through Librarything I can see it is more comprehensive than it appears at first. I wouldn't use it as a catalogue of books I've read or own but I would certainly use it as a storage device for titles I'd like to read. I am always browsing bookstores and writing titles on bits of motheaten tissue or envelope which I may or may not find some time. I do like the feature where Librarything sends you a list of books it thinks you may enjoy (and/or ones who would not!) A marvellous tool for bookclubs to archive their reading history, current reading and add reviews. Rather concerning though
to see there is an "upgrade" to a paying account - didn't have time to see where that was properly explained. Presumably at some point a pop up will appear letting you know free time is up. Anyway, definitely one to return to.

http://www.librarything.com/profile/wannabtechie

Week 3 (October 27) Photos and Images

Ok, went back and had a good look around Flicker, yes it looks fun. Our digital camera was stolen recently or I would have tried making a mash up or montage of a family photo but I will definitely give that a try when I can.











Favourite Technology : Well, that would have to be my new Camry which I lurrrve! Technology related because I've never had a car that starts flashing its lights and beeping its horn when you forget to close the door. At least I think that's why it did it. I want to call it Christine but ubby put the kybosh on that. Next favourite our new iMac. I could run my mouse over the tool bar for hours.I especially love the special effects of photo booth because they can make you look better (or worse) than you have in 20 years. Also, SIM Safe which anyone who has ever lost their phone will truly appreciate - a nifty gadget for just $20.00 which stores all the information from your SIM card. My daughter's new ipod touch is pretty fabulous. For someone who grew up buying CDs for one song (oh alright, LPs) listening only to songs you like is a slice of heaven. I know this is far from new technology but I used to get her to make me CDs, however I tied her to the chair and made her show me how to do it myself - easy peezy! (So thank you, ACL.2).

(P.S.I should probably explain why we have all these new toys - ubby got made redundant recently and we had more cash in hand than we've ever had! It's all gone now but you can call me Gadget Girl.)

Week 2 (October 26) Social Networking

Intro to Bebo : Feeling like a Peeping Thomasina

No need to go into a clothing store to feel like a washed up old has-been. Bebo does it in half the time. What the hell are they talking about? No wonder my kids fell about laughing when I told them I had a Bebo page (which I previously thought was Bepo). "Got any friends, mum?" they sniggered. Yes, I said proudly, Auckland City Libraries. More hilarity. I could get revenge by posting some very embarrassing comments but I can't find their bloomin' sites - must be keepin them on the d lo.

Week 1 (October 26th) Better late than never

Here I am, the zillionith millionith blogger to pollute the airways! A late starter for sure, but I'm going right now to register. My blogs will be mercifully brief, unless I become adept in which case I will become obnoxiously prolific. Wait and see!