Library Thang

When CML first added their "Powe Tools" page, I checked Library Thing out. It has every book imaginable in its system, and every edition of that book ever created too. It is nice that one can check out reveiws of books posted by others, and find like- minded people and forums, where more great reads may be found. I like the idea, but belonging to so many 3rd party sites creates more log in times, passwords to remember, and takes time. When I found out Facebook has a virtual library, I added the application, and started adding book there. I add books that I have read, not that I own, but it would be nice to catalogue all the ones I own too. I have not even put a fraction in yet either. I may not use my Library thing catalogue because Facebook is more convenient, but I think it is a great tool. Is there anything out there like this for music and movies too?

Generation: generators

Sign and text generators allow one to easily and quickly make a fake picture look (almost) real; or at least make you look twice. I found a nifty website where you can pick any number of premade backrounds to play around with. I made this barcode using one of the listed widgets. I could see this as being a lot of fun. This site gives you the option to send it as an e-card to a friend too.

Searching for time wasters wastes time

So after I found 10 RSS feeds for my new bloglines account, I had to go out and find more using various search engines. When i was looking for my 10, I checked my email for various newsletters I get. I found a few that way, which means i can keep track of stuff i'm already reading. I then used bloglines to search for some more, and found a possibility, but nothing too exciting. I then used Technorati, and found another good site form NY Times Magazine. Something else to read though. Will I ever have time for physical print again? I want to check out some other blogs that coworkers find amusing, so I will have to check out the Whetstone blog, add it to my feeds, and the blogs listed there to my feeds. I barely have time to finds the feeds to add let alone read them! Maybe it will be better when power and normalcy are returned to central Ohio.

RSS Heaven

Now I have set up my own personal selection of RSS feeds on Bloglines. It has a selection of library stuff and fashionista stuff. Please check it out if you are interested in either. I have been away on vacation (more on that later, hopefully), and have been affected by THE GREAT WINDSTORM, so that is all for now.