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Up and Beyond -Thing #24

With undue respect, working next to the blog team has had it's advantages.....Louisa did inform us of using Zamzar some time before all this blogging began in full force...due to patrons bringing in copies that would not convert with our center's pcs....so it's been a happy relationship with learning all these extras that really get down to giving excellent patron services.

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Thing #23- Hello honey...I'm home!

It took me awhile....purposely. I wanted to savor every moment of this challenge. My thoughts about all of this are that is was an amazing journey through Library 2.0. I loved every moment of it. The practical points of it all are that I have already been able to use it on my job. I have been able to help patrons with downloading pictures, suggesting students to use on-line documents for sharing with their teachers. I suggested to a young student writer to use googledocs or zohowriter for her creative compositions because she then did not have to worry about losing or misplacing her flash drive.
I will challenge myself with the Seven1/2 habits daily, almost like a checklist in my mind now. It seems the more I learn the more I want to learn and I hope it never ends. My husband always said I could be a perpetual student.
I found Technorati dauting at first. Wikipedia was interesting and PBwiki along with surveymonkey will probably change the face of the earth very soon.
I plan on reviewing everything that I learned again and then once again. I would love to do 43 things also. I may do another blog too. This one was fun and if it came across badly...I had a good excuse....from Nutty Pecan...that's not really me! Fine tuning like a taut string instrument is my next goal...and I can't wait to get started again and start strumming.
Thank-you administrative staff Louisa, Michele, Barb and Carlton for giving us this chance to really put our heart and souls into something. It was a fun experience and kept me out of trouble ...at least for awhile.

Sincerely.....from the Pecan Podcast

Thing#22- Netlibrary

Well I am finally here at Netlibrary. I created an account and downloaded a few e-books, also I checked out the audio ones and am finding it very easy and interesting at the same time. I found some interesting titles...for example just off the top of my head put in 'butterflies' with an asterisk and found a great book I will eventually read virtually. I love the audio books and will use the portable media player (MP3) to transport this material especially on long hikes with my black lab.

Thing # 21- Podcasts

I used yahoo podcasts and techochild for locating podcast. I have spent the about two weeks listening to different podcast work. I used 'libraries' as a tag and have found out some interesting things about podcasting. On one cast, members can log-into the podcast network and be part of the 'live' show over the internet. Of course you need a library card and a password number to get in.

I have located some great podcasts for health and wellness and plan on downloading these all to my MP3 player very soon. I can't wait.

Thing # 20 You Tube- Bono & Pavarotti's Ave Maria

Dedicated to the Blessed Mother who always is there for us.

Thing #19

I used the short and the complete list to the award winning sites. I have found so much information here that I will keep this as a permanent link. It is so valuable that I have recommended it to family members. I have used Pandora for creating a music station on my laptop, Odeo and Yahoo podcasts for music and podcasting. I have logged into Peer Trainer for a good look at my accountability when it comes to healthy eating and exercise. Peer Trainer could work in a library setting to create an on-line community with fellow co-workers with regards to keeping fit and eating right. It takes time to set these up and work through the maze of knowledge and suggestions.

Online Applications -Thing Number #18

I posted my grocery list from Sparkpages onto an on-line application so I have a handy document to tally the items needed from the store. I can set it up so it is an on-going online application in Google spreadsheets....now maybe my schedule can too be posted so I can view it anywhere...that is possible right? I know there is a mini love affair between google docs and myself right now.

Broccoli, fresh 2 spear (about 5" long)
Celery, raw 4 stalk, large (11"-12" long)
Lettuce, leaf salad 2 cup, shredded
Peas, edible-podded, raw 24 pea pods
Carrots, raw 1 cup, grated
Eggplant, fresh 1 eggplant, peeled (yield from 1-1/4 lb)
Okra 1 cup slices
Canned Tomatoes 1 can

Cabbage, fresh 3 cup, chopped
Romaine Lettuce (salad) 2 cup, shredded
Onions, raw 1 slice, medium (1/8" thick)
Red Ripe Tomatoes 8 slice, medium (1/4" thick)
Cucumber (with peel) 1 cucumber (8-1/4")
Mushrooms, fresh 1 cup, pieces or slices
Scallions, raw 1 medium (4-1/8" long)
Zucchini, baby 1 medium

Apples, fresh 2 cup slices
Banana, fresh 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long)
Kiwi Fruit 1 cup
Pears, fresh 1 pear, medium (approx 2-1/2 per lb)
Raisins 4 miniature box (.5 oz)
Lemon Juice 1 fl oz

Apple juice, unsweetened 6 fl oz
Blueberries, fresh 1 cup
Oranges 1 small (2-3/8" dia)
Pineapple, fresh 2 slice, thin (3-1/2" dia x 1/2" thick)
Apricots, dried 1 cup, halves
Tangerines 1 medium (2-3/8" dia)

Multi-Grain Cheerios Cereal 1 cup
Instant, Quick, and Regular Oats Cereal 3 cup, cooked
Bread, pita, whole-wheat 2 pita, small (4" dia)
Bread, whole wheat (including toast) 11 slice, thin (3-3/4" x 5" x 3/8")
Croutons, seasoned 1 cup
Dinner Rolls, rye 1 medium
Brown Rice, long grain 2 cup
Whole Wheat Spaghetti, cooked (pasta) 4 cup
Wheat germ, crude 1 cup

Cream of Wheat Cereal (Without Salt) 1 cup
Mashed Potatoes 1 cup
Bread, rye 2 slice
Whole-Wheat Crackers 2 oz
Whole Wheat English Muffin 1 muffin
Bagels, plain 1 bagel (3-1/2" dia)
Spaghetti, cooked (pasta) 1 cup
Oats 1 cup

Chicken Breast, no skin 3 breast, bone and skin removed
CARL BUDDIG, Smoked Sliced Turkey, light and dark meat 1 package
Tuna, Canned in Water 1 can
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) 1 cup
Beans, pinto 1 cup
Almonds 1 cup, whole
Pumpkin seeds 1 cup

Louis Rich Turkey Bacon 3 serving
Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 2 oz
Peanut Butter, smooth style 2 tbsp
Hummus 1 cup
Green Beans (snap) 1 cup
Coconut, sweetened 1 cup

Butter, whipped 1 pat (1" sq, 1/3" high)
Margarine, soft 3 tsp

Olive Oil 1 tbsp

Cottage Cheese, 1% Milkfat 1 cup (not packed)
Mozzarella Cheese, part skim milk 1 oz
Parmesan Cheese, grated 4 tbsp
Cheddar or Colby Cheese, Low Fat 4 oz

Cream Cheese 2 tbsp
Neufchatel Cheese 1 oz
Milk, nonfat 6 cup
Vanilla Frozen Yogurt 1 cup

Baby Carrots, raw 20 medium

Cornbread 1 piece

Yellow Mustard 2 tsp or 1 packet
Kraft Mayo Fat Free Mayonnaise Salad Dressing 4 tbsp
Salsa 1 cup
Peppers, sweet, green, fresh 2 large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4" long, 3" dia)
Cinnamon, ground 1 tsp
Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
Cilantro, dried 1 tbsp

Kraft Mayo Light Mayonnaise (Mayo) 1 tbsp
Kraft Light Done Right Italian Salad Dressing 3 tbsp
Spaghetti/Marinara Sauce (tomato sauce) 1 cup
Jams, preserves, jelly 4 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp
Salad dressing, Trader Joes Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 tbsp

Whole Wheat Hard Pretzels 2 oz
Brown Sugar 6 tsp packed
Popcorn, air-popped 3 cup

Honey 2 tbsp
Granola Bars, peanut butter 3 bar
Maple Syrup 1 cup

Sandbox-Wiki- Thing # 16, 17

In addition to adding an entry to Learning 2.0 Sandbox wiki (please run your mouse on Sandbox-Wiki)..I was playing around with ...I don't know what...43 things....how did I get here? But I had fun...and did get my blog listed.

I also logged into Sandbox wiki's virtual reference desk and asked a question....and here is a list I received from the reference desk concerning health fairs in the last year. My gosh!!!It's a humungous virtual librarian!
August 11
5.1 What is the fate of insulin molecules in the body?
5.2 name of Middle Eastern herb?
5.3 Toe Nails
5.4 biology --- moth question
5.5 nano tech
5.6 AC Adapter
5.7 Intracranial pressure
5.8 anxiety disorders
5.9 How to find out the caffeine content thropugh experiment
5.10 Term for an aggressive signal used by animals
5.11 New fish in an ecosystem
5.12 Slow vcr power-up
5.13 Digital vs Analog Television Broadcasting
5.14 Health,
5.15 Enzymes releasing products after the reaction.
5.16 CO2 levels

Thing Number 15 - Libraries of the future

My views about Library 2.0 is this....you are Type A or you are Type B....if you want the left-overs and are satisfied....B-ever on guard for dust mites in your computer....if you like fresh and sweet....A...HHHH moments are yours for a web-life-time.

The Future of Libraries.....that crytal ball is hidden where the library cat last left it when playing...except it has been disquised as a ball of yarn that some are kicking aside as too difficult to unravel. From the cat's point of view, unraveling the tangled skein is the future of libraries and of course now more involved cat's play .

Technorati Watchlist -optional exercise

I claimed my blog on technorati and created an addition watchlist for photo albums of some four legged friends....it seems that these albums are all inclusive of pets who love to swim...something that my black lab loves to do in the summer.

Thing # 14

A few from my favorites I listed

Tagging and Thing#13

I am very amused with my bookmarks and learning about tagging...I put in the word sports and golf, and here is a video for that perfect golf swing....I dedicate this to my perfect-golf-swing- brother-in-law, Dr. Bill.


VideoJug: How To Perform The Perfect Golf Swing

Thing #12

Thing #12:

I started to create a list of bookmarks with pictures, websites and videos for reference in delicious. Health areas are changing as fast as the internet does so I am finding this gets more exciting by the minute.

How about this...you can put a food tracker right on you menu bar. the link is right here.

Just run your mouse over Thing #12 and you can download to your toolbar.

Happy Friday.....Let's have a great day!

Phew!!!! That's enough for one day

Shot at 2007-07-22

Thing #12 - Summer Fun and Health

Hello from Pecan's Podcast...well....vacationing and health is just that...something we all need for a positive lifestyle...whether you choose vacations for just excitement or a family renunion...re-think the next one with your positive well-being in mind....if you opt for less sun....maybe a chalet in the mountains that demands aerobic exercise to get from place to place; hot springs in Arkansas for that aching back and those tired feet....maybe some want a poolside resort with a massage expert on hand ....a monasatery for your spiritual health in mind with a retreat master dedicated to teach you the art of centering meditation....
what ever you choose....check out the new search tool for the perfect spot for your best interest when it comes to taking that well deserve vacation!

Thing #11...Ecology and Wellness...and some other things to go with it..

Here is a dvd I cataloged in librarything that i definitely want to watch...check out the site..it is awesome!! Just put your mouse over the title( Thing #11 ) and click....then click on the video....

Also check out my library....guess what? I am really reading them too!

I enjoyed Librarything immensely...in fact this is the most fun I've had...well...I'll let you put that number in.

Thing # 9, #10-Click on the x

summerreadingonline.blogspot.com

I subscribed to Library Garden and found a summer read program on-line....and linked to my space.....how awesome is that.

I also used an image generator to create the the podcast title. These are quite fun and take some creative thought to put together.

RSS, Newsreaders and Thing No.8

Okay I did this one for me.....now that I just discovered how easy it is to find daily news on just about any topic around.

Being in the arena for information gathering....makes me feel......pretty darn good.
So here's the text for the full article....I hope you feel motivated to do something different in this hot weather.

When I’m exercising at the gym (or on my treadmill at home), it really feels like there is only one reward, the benefits of exercise. When I’m outside hiking, there are so many benefits that I can barely list them all. When I am hiking in the Wasatch Mountains, I forget that I’m exercising. Suddenly, the huge incline isn’t just a setting on my treadmill. It’s a mountain I have to conquer. Here are just a few of the rewards that hiking has to offer:

Exercise seems less difficult: This can be a two-edged sword, because when I get back from my hike, I usually end up sore for a couple of days. I don’t feel the extra effort when I’m out hiking, but I certainly feel it the next day.

There’s a reason for the exercise: All exercise has a reason, but when you’re hiking up a trail, there is a destination in mind, such as the end of the trail, or maybe you want to go as far as the waterfall. Whatever the destination, there usually is one, which makes exercise seem more important.

It can be social: You can bring your family and have one of those family memories that last for years. It wasn’t just exercise, it was a reason to get together.

You get to see pretty stuff: Instead of watching television or staring at the wall while I exercise, I see all sorts of beautiful and interesting things, when I’m hiking. For an example of this, read about Tom Mangan’s most recent hike: Two-Heel Drive: Latest hike: Portola Redwoods State Park.

You feel like you went on an adventure: I don’t know about you, but I don’t go on the trails in my area very often. Even though they are only a few minutes’ drive, I tend to just exercise at home more often than not. When I do go on a hike, I end up feeling like I had an adventure, even though it only took me a couple minutes longer to drive there than to drive to the gym.

If you are feeling like you are bored with your exercise routine, plan a hiking trip next weekend. Find the trails that are near your town and take a hike. You’ll feel refreshed and come home with a camera full of interesting pictures. If you do, please share them here

The Lightbulb Moment

What seems so difficult at first......then becomes so easy...it's only to lift your eyes up to the big picture.

This post I shall call "The very end of picture posting frustration"...sometimes it's a matter of ready all those little, itsy bitsy....things like....please check-mark this box if you agree to the terms above.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"If you are lost...just keep going....you're making good time."

Okay I read this somewhere...and it stuck with me....I figured the picture seemed to put into perspective what it feels like....I am shooting into cyberspace not knowing which way to turn...so maybe it all straight up with no turns.


Techno Tip: Do you know if you right click on the picture you want ( of course be careful about those that are copywrited) and then click properties....it is quite easy to cut and paste this html picture into a post.

Hello from Pecan's Pod

To the wonderful co-workers at YPL..and thanks to the administrative staff for giving us this special forum to be creative with.

Wishing you all a wonderful journey on this challenge...and see you all on staff day....I'll definitely be there to pick up my M3player....

I enjoyed listening to 7 1/2 habits of lifelong learning. It will be something that I know I will review many times in my life. Awareness is the key to success in my book.
The habit that is easiest for me is of course play and the habit that I find most difficult is Habit #3. It's conditioning to use the mind and view obstacles and problems as challenges rather than as 'just one more task' that needs to be completed.

Patti C..in IS