Okay, Flickr Fiends! Here is my Post with the picture embedded.
Thanks, iStar!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
More Flickr Fun!
I still don't have a digital camera of my own (and still can't get the pictures out of my cell phone), so I borrowed the library camera and took a picture out the back door of one of the many pine tree that lie in wait for unsuspecting crows back there. Nothing serious, just something I could shoot and then learn to upload.
Here is the result.
I have to admit that I took it first to http://www.picnik.com/ to tweak it and cut off the houses at the bottom.
I saved this one to flickr. Here's the url: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14115064@N05/1439650082/
The colors pop a little more and the leaves seem green because I upped the contrast and color saturation. Pretty neat, huh?
Monday, September 17, 2007
Privacy
Have you ever been in a love/hate relationship?
I am, with the Internet.
I love being able to jump from place to place, from interest to interest, from continent to, well, anyplace I want to go, like libraries in New Zealand or Pluto, now just a lonely blip on the edge of the solar system. But I am also absolutely petrified of what I am going to find out there in the invisible world of ether. More to the point, I have nightmares about what is going to find me.
From hackers to predators, from identity thieves to serial killers, they are there possibly on the net waiting for a little fish to swim by. I know it seems so paranoid, but I can't seem to help it. I resisted online banking and blogging. I am still kind of cautious about doing electronic business and I try to keep my personal information fairly secret. I blog more than I ever thought that I would because I had to in my library classes, but I still have a hard time deciding what things I want to talk about because so much of the net seems so inane anyway.
I love the net too, don't get me wrong, the idea that my heroes are out there surfing the net just waiting for a fan to cruise by is awesome. The ability to network with colleagues from around the world is just too good an opportunity to pass up. But as with all things, caution must be employed. Being safe must be of greatest concern.
Having waxed paranoid, I must say that I am still excited about the opportunities that are offered on the Internet. The ability to learn about new places, new subjects, and new people is exhilarating; the ability to put my own opinions out to be discussed and debated is thrilling, and the chance to make a difference in some one's life when I didn't know I could is priceless beyond measure. So, I am going to continue to move cautiously about in the ocean of information. I am going to learn how to navigate the depths as safely as is possible and I am going to learn new technologies so I can teach others how to do the same.
I am, with the Internet.
I love being able to jump from place to place, from interest to interest, from continent to, well, anyplace I want to go, like libraries in New Zealand or Pluto, now just a lonely blip on the edge of the solar system. But I am also absolutely petrified of what I am going to find out there in the invisible world of ether. More to the point, I have nightmares about what is going to find me.
From hackers to predators, from identity thieves to serial killers, they are there possibly on the net waiting for a little fish to swim by. I know it seems so paranoid, but I can't seem to help it. I resisted online banking and blogging. I am still kind of cautious about doing electronic business and I try to keep my personal information fairly secret. I blog more than I ever thought that I would because I had to in my library classes, but I still have a hard time deciding what things I want to talk about because so much of the net seems so inane anyway.
I love the net too, don't get me wrong, the idea that my heroes are out there surfing the net just waiting for a fan to cruise by is awesome. The ability to network with colleagues from around the world is just too good an opportunity to pass up. But as with all things, caution must be employed. Being safe must be of greatest concern.
Having waxed paranoid, I must say that I am still excited about the opportunities that are offered on the Internet. The ability to learn about new places, new subjects, and new people is exhilarating; the ability to put my own opinions out to be discussed and debated is thrilling, and the chance to make a difference in some one's life when I didn't know I could is priceless beyond measure. So, I am going to continue to move cautiously about in the ocean of information. I am going to learn how to navigate the depths as safely as is possible and I am going to learn new technologies so I can teach others how to do the same.
Monday, September 10, 2007
My iHCPL Contract for Learning
• I will develop a routine by setting aside time to work. I will try to find at least one hour where I can dedicate myself to the iHCPL program at the same time each week.
• I will work on one lesson at a time. This will prevent my missing important information or forgetting to complete an assignment.
• I will not rush myself. I will learn the information and then move on to the next exercise.
• I will find a quiet place to study. This will help me concentrate and forget about everything else in my life for awhile.
• I will work with my supervisor to determine the best times for me to complete the iHCPL exercises.
• If I need to finish something that is work related, I will finish that first. I will not rush my learning experience. If I miss a day of study time, I will continue on my schedule and finish when I am ready.
• Balancing my job and iHCPL may take time. I will have to see which time of day I am able to study without distraction. My job needs will have to come first, but since I will be working at my own pace, I should not feel discouraged if I miss a day or two of exercises.
• I will consult a coworker if I am having difficulties. We can share and learn from each other.
• I will have fun!
Kelly Hall 9-10-07
P.S. I am so excited that this has finallystarted!!! I'm on my way to earning bling!!!
• I will work on one lesson at a time. This will prevent my missing important information or forgetting to complete an assignment.
• I will not rush myself. I will learn the information and then move on to the next exercise.
• I will find a quiet place to study. This will help me concentrate and forget about everything else in my life for awhile.
• I will work with my supervisor to determine the best times for me to complete the iHCPL exercises.
• If I need to finish something that is work related, I will finish that first. I will not rush my learning experience. If I miss a day of study time, I will continue on my schedule and finish when I am ready.
• Balancing my job and iHCPL may take time. I will have to see which time of day I am able to study without distraction. My job needs will have to come first, but since I will be working at my own pace, I should not feel discouraged if I miss a day or two of exercises.
• I will consult a coworker if I am having difficulties. We can share and learn from each other.
• I will have fun!
Kelly Hall 9-10-07
P.S. I am so excited that this has finallystarted!!! I'm on my way to earning bling!!!
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