Thing 7 - Communication Tools

I am all about effective communication! However, (I hate to say this out loud and sound so old!) I am a bit concerned that these tools are ruining our language.

I like the idea of web conferencing, but I like leaving my office more.

Thing 6: Image Generator

It is my job to create graphics and logos for projects. Although I think these tools are fun, I'm not sure that they are worthy of professional use.

You get almost no creative license with the online generators and if everyone used these nothing would be original. From a marketing/advertising perspective, it is much more importatnt to create original work from scratch.

I'm not saying I am against trading cards or the other stuff. As a matter of fact I created trading cards for our library's mascot a few years ago. They have been well recieved by all. I just think that people are bombarded by a great deal of information these days and your message better be original and creative or it isn't getting through.

Mashups

OK! I was having fun and took time for one more mashup...

Thing 5 - More Flickr

I'm a Warhol!

I wish I had more time to play.

Thing 4

Before I move to Thing 4 I have one last comment about RSS feeds... I do not have time to check one more location during my daily information gathering! I assumed that Bloglines would shoot me an e-mail when the info I want is updated. Is this an option? Did I miss it? Do I really need to go to one more site?

On to thing 4...Flickr...
I love this stuff! I'm kind of nosey by nature and love to look at other people's photos. I have an account with Facebook and Shutterfly so opted out of Flickr. Like I said above, I do not need another account out there. Facebook and Shutterfly have helped me stay in touch with Friends all over the world in an effiecent manner. It is also a great way to share photos with friends and family. I created a photo book in Shutterfly for my mom's 50th birthday. It was so easy and a great way to preserve memories! Plus, it made her cry...the reaction I was looking for.

I haven't found a way to use these sites for my job, but I will keep my mind open to it.