One of the links on FlicKr fun took me into a glossary of blogging terms which usues non-technical language to help the newbie blogger like me understand blargon ~ blogging terms.
Having always been interested in linguistics, I decided to post a linguablog ~ about linguistics ~ to help me clarify some of the new terminology I have encountered so far.
For example, if I were to digress and shout "Go Cats!" in support of Geelong's Grand Final campaign that would make me a kittyblogger.
Now that I have posted more than one blog ~ short form for weblog or online dated diary of musings on a specific topic, often in reverse chronological order, I am now a blogger ~ a person who blogs or a member of the blogosphere ~ internet blogging community. I'm also a photoblogger, having created a blog predominantly consisting of a photo. I still aspire to becoming a moblogger if I can manage to post a blog via my mobile phone.
I feel a touch of blogopathy, which means I don;t want to post anything else today!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
#6 Flickr & Mashups
I have had fun exploring ShoZu, an online service for uploading photos from my camera phone to various destinations, such as FlicKr, BBC etc. (Not sure that the media will be interested in receiving any of my photos but still good to know that it is possible.)
Finally, after two attempts, I managed to activate ShoZu on my mobile phone and link it to Flickr & Email. Must remember my mantra - challenges not obstacles! :)
Feeling rather mashed up myself, I then explored Google maps, as an example of a mashup. If only I had completed this exercise before a trip to Melbourne last Saturday night which saw my husband and I driving to a restaurant in Sydney Road, from Geelong, via Fitzroy because someone, who does not qualify to be called Nav-man, was certain that it was off Brunswick Street. My sugestion that we should turn left into Royal Parade after taking the Zoo Road went unheard. Next trip, I'll be retrieving the detailed street information prior to hitting the big smoke.
Finally, after two attempts, I managed to activate ShoZu on my mobile phone and link it to Flickr & Email. Must remember my mantra - challenges not obstacles! :)
Feeling rather mashed up myself, I then explored Google maps, as an example of a mashup. If only I had completed this exercise before a trip to Melbourne last Saturday night which saw my husband and I driving to a restaurant in Sydney Road, from Geelong, via Fitzroy because someone, who does not qualify to be called Nav-man, was certain that it was off Brunswick Street. My sugestion that we should turn left into Royal Parade after taking the Zoo Road went unheard. Next trip, I'll be retrieving the detailed street information prior to hitting the big smoke.
Monday, September 24, 2007
The library bookshelf
Our first night in Rome, we stumbled upon a restaurant near Piazza Navona called "The Library". We were very impressed with the collection on display on the shelves and our request was met without reference to Dewey nor a LMS.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Library bag
Did anyone else read the article in yesterday's Sunday Age, about Sydney artist, Rebecca Whalen, who has been recycling old hardcover books into handbags "...for the literary-minded."
"I've always admired the beauty of designs on book covers. It seems such a waste that they get tucked away on dusty bookshelves," she is quoted as saying.
Her bags, which cost around $75.00, have been exhibited in galleries and bookstores and can be tailor-made to a book cover of your choice.
It occurred to me that owning such a bag might soften the blow for any library staff who feel their heart is being ripped out every time they delete a book from their library management system!
Email doublebookdesigns@gmail.com for details.
"I've always admired the beauty of designs on book covers. It seems such a waste that they get tucked away on dusty bookshelves," she is quoted as saying.
Her bags, which cost around $75.00, have been exhibited in galleries and bookstores and can be tailor-made to a book cover of your choice.
It occurred to me that owning such a bag might soften the blow for any library staff who feel their heart is being ripped out every time they delete a book from their library management system!
Email doublebookdesigns@gmail.com for details.
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