Thing 43. Online TV & Video

Thing 43. Since Adobe Flash Player 10 is not loaded on my work computer, I was not able to actually view anything. Unlike the Music 2.0, Online TV & Video has more appeal to me. (I'll will try accessing this on my home computer.) I discovered several silent movies and some old television shows that interested me. Now...the problem with viewing this on a computer is that it would be difficult for me to do other tasks at the same time. When I watch shows on a standard television set, I can clean, crochet, etc. when viewing a program.

My husband watches less television than I do so the online tv won't be something he would explore. Also, if we use our home computer to view various programs, we are being charged for the connect time. Since we don't have cable or satellite tv access, we are not paying a fee to view shows.

Thing 42. Music 2.0

Thing 42. As I get older and want to have less noise in my life, I have gotten to the point where I never turn the radio on anymore. As a result, I could care less if regular radio broadcasts ceased.

I really do not have a particular internet station that I would recommend, but I would recommend Radio-Locator as a comprehensive internet radio station search engine.

Thing 46 WebJunction Minnesota

Thing 46. I always feel like such an idiot when the public wants me to help them with software applications such as Powerpoint. For me, the most valuable piece of Thing 46 is to take the online classes in an effort to improve my ability to use the computer software apps. I have not taken a class yet, but I will.

The calendar of library events is certainly helpful. It is nice to have this info in one place.

At this point, I'm not sure what else should be added to the WebJunction site.

Thing 45. Cloud Computing

Thing 45. I read Greg Cruey's article titled "Cloud computing for the masses." It was a good overview of what is happening with cloud computing. Recently, I had seen a program on tv (can't remember the name of the program)about this topic. I have found this concept interesting but I do not do any computing in the "cloud." I have to confess I did not know that I was already using the cloud concept by using yahoo. It does make sense though.

Thing 44. The Economy

Thing 44. Well...I am married to an economist so there was very little that was new to me. The most beneficial thing I discovered was the twenty plus tools for finding coupons online. Since I am married to someone who loves economics, it is essential for me to find bargain hunting sites.

I am not sure of the value of Thing 44.

Thing 41. Mashup Your Life

Thing 41. I tried to view the Friendfeed.com's video but it did not work. I decided to investigate Perssonas site. I got as far as seeing what was required to mash all the apps together but I did not officially register with them. I have to say that I deactivated my Facebook account and never use the other social networking tools. If this kind of activity mattered to me and it does not, I could see the benefit of accessing all these sites in one convenient location.

Thing 40. Mashup the Web

Thing 40. I viewed the YouTube video titled What Is A Mashup? It was a good, general overview of mashups. I explored the range of YouTube's mashups. I found the travel mashups of particular interest. Since I am not a fashion queen, I experimented with the express your style via Polyvore. It was fun to create the outlandish outfits that I would never wear in real life.

Again, I hate to repeat myself, but most of the library staff won't be creating mashups for the library. Since I spend my spare time exercising and crocheting, I will not be creating mashups at home.