RSS

I have just set up some feeds, including the Powerhouse "Picture of the day" (which I set up with the url) but then there was a problem with the Bloglines database or an internal server error or both, so that put a stop to my additions.
I'll try again later.

As some other bloggers have mentioned, this facility could be a useful marketing tool for libraries, promoting events and linking like-minded patrons.

I belong to a couple of listservs which seem to do a similar job to RSS, although I note someone mentioned that they have to be mediated - a lot of work for a person, rather than the automated set-up of RSS.

Found a cute cow, but discovered the photo was licensed - better not use that one. I do have my holiday snaps on Flickr - it was an easy way to show friends and family, although I had to burn a CD (to be played on the DVD player) for the Luddites. Interesting to see library activities logged in this way - "a picture is worth a thousand words" or so it was said.

This photo doesn't seem to be restricted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jolivillage/3159627801/

and it is beautiful.

first post

OK, blog's up. That went fairly smoothly except for DECISIONS! I hope I have disguised myself sufficiently unlike the wiki we had to set up. I do feel that all this contributes to the information overload that is prevalent today. Anyway, maybe I'll feel differently by the end of the 12 topics.