Don't you just love alphabet soup?
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thing #9: Finding Feeds
I used the three suggested search sites for finding feeds.
I really liked how Topix allowed users to enter a zip code or search in the box. That is a feature I have never seen.
I have used Technorati in the past and was familar with the search. One thing on Technorati that got on my nerves was a flashing advertisement, very annoying. I did not spend that much time searching due to it.
I found Syndic8 more difficult to use than the other two.
I really liked how Topix allowed users to enter a zip code or search in the box. That is a feature I have never seen.
I have used Technorati in the past and was familar with the search. One thing on Technorati that got on my nerves was a flashing advertisement, very annoying. I did not spend that much time searching due to it.
I found Syndic8 more difficult to use than the other two.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Thing # 8: RSS Feeds
I really like the ability to use a Reader and receive RSS feeds from several different sites. I setup a Bloglines account for this exercise but I already had Google Reader with my feeds. It saves so much time. I can read so many more interesting posts without having to remember what sites to visit.
I also love using Blog Digger or Blog Pulse to look for particular words in Blog postings and push those posts to my reader - this way it is not based on one particular site.
I also love using Blog Digger or Blog Pulse to look for particular words in Blog postings and push those posts to my reader - this way it is not based on one particular site.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Thing #7 - Technology: Very Intriguing...Very Dependent
The assignment for week # 7 was to talk about something technology related. I am behind in my assignments, as you can tell. But because of this, I can discuss something that may not be looked at as a technology any more, electricity.
With the recent power outages in the Central Ohio area, I have realized how dependent most individuals are on electricity. And when there is no electricity, we also lose the ability to reach out to others via the Internet. No email (unless we have email on our phones), no My Space or Facebook, and no general research - many of us may have felt cutoff from others. I actually had to use the Yellow Pages to find a phone number.
Now I'm off to find something intriguing on other blogs.
With the recent power outages in the Central Ohio area, I have realized how dependent most individuals are on electricity. And when there is no electricity, we also lose the ability to reach out to others via the Internet. No email (unless we have email on our phones), no My Space or Facebook, and no general research - many of us may have felt cutoff from others. I actually had to use the Yellow Pages to find a phone number.
Now I'm off to find something intriguing on other blogs.
Thing #6!
I have seen this functionality on other blogs and thought it was pretty cool. I'm amazed what people come up with.
As you can see - I need some more vacation time!
As you can see - I need some more vacation time!
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