Week 5

OK, I think iHCPL has created at least one monster. It's getting harder and harder not to become an internet junkie here, people! And now you have to teach me about image generators??? Oh I am doomed. The Meez avatars are just amazing. I am totally spending too much time on their site looking at wardrobes, backrounds, props, and animations. What exactly does one wear whilst doing the limbo? And where can I find nice pajamas for jumping-on-the-bed animation? You see my dilemma. I also LOVE the comic strip generator site. I had to really restrain myself on that exercise. It would be waaaaaaaaaaaay too easy to go overboard and post something inappropriate. (Thank goodness we've already received training in exercising professional restraint.) I was pleasantly surprised to discover that, after I had customized my comic, I had the option of purchasing a magnet, sticker, postcard, or could even mail a free ecard to a friend. Very fun!

State of the Union

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Week 5 Image Generators

Meez.com is a really fun place to explore. I'll have to look around some more on my free time because there is so much to see I won't have time at work!

http://www.meez.com

Happy Happy Happy

Born to Blog

Adding feeds to Bloglines was easy. I chose about 10 sites including MSNBC.com most viewed, New Urban Legends, and UpCheer (with KittenWars!), along with a few HCPL blogs. Maybe Bruce will change one minor word in his hit song and it could be our iHCPL training theme. He probably wouldn't mind because he is still "The Boss".

Bruce Springsteen Born to Run video

Ode to a Greek Tragedy

Socrates is said to have announced, "I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance." As we begin week 4 of iHCPL training, the fact of my ignorance blares like a foghorn in the effluvium. It not only becomes quite obvious to me, but is also dramatically highlighted as time passes and I am exposed to an ever increasing number of web sites and tools I had no knowledge of previously. In my wildest dreams I never imagined a site like Flickr even existed, or that I could edit pictures online, create trading cards and badges, or subscribe to favorite syndicated news feeds and blogs, rather than manually search for each individually. It's not the end of the world though. The bitter hemlock of ignorance is much easier to swallow when the fog lifts and enlightenment (not to mention, bling!) ensues. Salut!