Avatar update

I tried again to get the avatar to copy into the correct spot on my blog, but I keep getting the same result, so I downloaded it from the Yahoo site and posted it here by using the add image feature.

Week 5, Thing #12

I rolled my own search called RGV News, but I did not see any address to link to it. I can go to the main site and search Rio Grande Valley, and my search engine will pop up with my username on it. I can go to my dashboard and it shows it under "Search Engines you created". Where was I supposed to be able to view the URL?


By the way when I clicked on the Free Photos link it took me to this message:

Hmm.
The link you came here on appears to be from a 'link spammer' trying to promote their site through Rollyo. These links are a nuisance to the community, a nuisance to our site, and ultimately not very nice. If you think you are getting this page in error, drop us a line and we'll try to get to the bottom of it.
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Week 5, Thing #11

The award winning 2.o site that I found is www.biblio.com. It is a site where you can find books that are out of print. The first search I did was for R.L. Stine. I was able to find 3 of his Fear Street series that I have been unable to get from the Approved Vendors that we use at our District. The are listed at only $1.00/book! This would be a great site for replacing books that get damaged or lost and are no longer available from our vendors! The only negatives are that they only take credit cards, so we would have to pay for them out of our own pocket (although the price is right), and the majority of the books are paperback instead of hard cover.

Week 5, Thing #10

I really like ImageChef.com! I used it to upload this photo of our cat. Like most cats he believes he is the King of the house, so this fits him purrfectly! I could spend many hours creating things on this site.

Week 4, Thing #9

My favorite RSS search tool is Syndic8 because it tells you the status of the site, either "Awaiting Repair" or "Syndicating". Very helpful, so you don't waste your time going to one that is not currently working. I thought it was interesting that there is a huge difference is results depending on your search term; for example, I searched "library" and got 814 hits, but only 85 hits when I typed in "libraries". One of the blogs I found with Syndic8 was "Libraryman". It is a very modern, trendy site for librarians. It is very interactice, requesting viewers to send in photos for projects that are currently being worked on.

Week 4, Thing #8

Setting up the RSS feeds was easy. This is a really neat tool. I can see myself using it for school by signing up to sites that provide book reviews and library information. I can see using it for my personal use because I have friends that have blogs. It will be nice to just go to my bloglines account to check if they have any new posts! :>)

Week 3, Thing #7

I have followed with much interest the release of the Kindle, which is basically an electronic device that allows you to download e-books. I do not plan to purchase one for myself. While I can understand the benefits of having several books accessible in one device, I do not ever see myself using it. I still prefer to read books the way I have always known them. This may;however, be something that catches on with the new generation.

Week 3, Thing #6

I found the jigsaw puzzle maker mashup. I uploaded one of my own photos of a beautiful sunrise here in the Valley. I chose this one because our first computer, which was a macintosh had this feature on it, and we used to use it with our boys when they were just 2 or 3 years old, so it brought back great memories!

2010 Chevy Camaro RS

2010 Chevy Camaro RS, originally uploaded by Taking Shots.

I chose this photo because my 15 year old, who will be getting his license soon, is enamored by this car. Plus, if you look close you will see a reflection on the driver's door which is really cool!

Week 3, Thing #5

Oops! I did not realize that Flickr was going to create the post automatically for the photo of the Camaro, so it does not have the title on it for Week 3, Thing #5.

Week 2, Thing #4

I registered my blog on July 23rd, so I am official! I still haven't been able to get my Avatar to show up. If any of you have the answer, it will be greatly appreciated!

Week 2 Thing #3 Blog and Avatar

The blog was very easy to create. The Avatar was also an easy task; however, I have been unable to export the avatar successfully. On the spot where it should be there is a box with a small X.

Thing #2 7 1/2 Habits

I believe the easiest habit for me is #1 "To begin with the end in mind". I am good about knowing what I want for the end result. The hardest habit for me is #3 "View problems as challenges". I tend to view problems as things that are messing up my plans/schedule rather than opportunities for growth.

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