Thing 9

Thing 8

Instant messaging is a “web 2.0 style” communication device? You’re kidding, right? What’s thing 9 going to be? Learn DOS commands? Seriously, I remember IMing on my Commodore 64 while I was breaking into NORAD and changing my high school grades. Note to nerds: Yes, I know Matthew Broderick didn’t use a Commodore 64 in War Games. And while I’m on the subject, I always thought Broderick’s greatest accomplishment wasn’t hacking into government computers…it was getting to date Ally Sheedy. And did anyone really believe that B-movie ending where playing tic-tac-toe prevents mutually assured destruction? Besides, everyone knows that fluoridation of our water supply is the biggest threat to mankind. But I digress…

Text messaging is a “web 2.0 style” communication tool? IYSS. I will say this, any technology where I don’t have to listen to your phone conversation or your annoying ringtone is progress. Text the word VOTE to 2563 if you agree. Text the word VOTE to 2564 if you disagree. Text the word VOTE to 2565 if you’ve seen War Games or you’ve dated Ally Sheedy. Standard text messaging charges apply.

Web conferencing—like personal jet packs and cold fusion—is a great idea but the technology isn’t there yet.

Thing 7

Thing 6

I was under the impression that if I used flickr to spell flickr it would cause a tear in the space-time continuum allowing me to travel back in time to recover the minutes wasted spelling with flickr. I'm struggling to find a use for this tool. Unless...

Are you tired of the time and money it takes to compose ransom notes? Do you hate the mess left behind from torn magazines and Elmer’s glue? Do you ever wish there was an easier way? Well now there is. Thanks to web 2.0 you can spell words with images from flickr. Just type text in the spell box and watch your ransom note come to life. Just listen to these happy customers. (Insert aspiring actress here) “I can’t tell you how helpful this has been for my extortion business. It used to take me two weeks and several magazines to compose a ransom note. Now, with web 2.0, I’m earning twice as much money in half the time. Thanks, web 2.0!” (Insert aspiring actor here) “I'm a Somali pirate and the fumes from commercial glue gives me a headache. But thanks to Web 2.0 the only headache I have now is where do I put all the money. And now that I have millions of dollars I need help transferring them to an overseas account.”

If you act now you will also get our web 2.0 motivational poster generator. It’s great for inspiring those who aren’t motivated by fame, fortune, or a corner office. But hurry, quantities are unlimited and time is unimportant.

Thing 5

Located in Alliance, Nebraska, Carhenge is believed to be the ancient burial ground of former American automotive manufacturers Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. A unique feature of Carhenge is if you stand next to the heelstone on the vernal or autumnal equinox you will see the Pleiades star cluster through the rear view mirror of a 1974 Plymouth Valiant.

Kevin Saff is the photographer and the photo is linked to Flickr.

Finding the photo on Flickr and posting it was fairly easy. This is the first "web 2.0" tool in 23 things that libraries can actually use for public relations or community involvement.

Quotes of the week

Once in a while NEFLIN sends an e-mail containing information that might be useful for those of us participating in 23 things. There is also a quote of the week from a 23 things participant about library 2.0, blogging, or general observations. I would like to list my own quotes of week in no particular order.

"Electrons don't add quality to conversation or information. Change for change's sake does not constitute a plan. "

--Backwall

"Just how futile is it to add another (irked, overworked, smirking) voice to the plethora of blogs Out There? Is anybody really communicating, or are we just performing for one another on that vast stage the Internet constructs? Is there any difference between the stage and the audience? What, precisely, is the ratio of signal to noise? Who benefits here? Who loses?"

--Another Tree Falls in the Forest

"2.0 has possibilities and its moments, but in the end the purpose of libraries has always been the provision of dependable information in a timely manner. 2.0 is a collection of techniques devoid of content. The expansion of access to information is going to include access to a lot of stuff that is, to be kind about it, twaddle. Unless 2.0 addresses the question of information evaluation, it is not going to be nearly as wonderful as it has been presented."

--Technoskeptic

And finally, since this is a blog and self promotion is inherent, from yours truly.

"When are libraries going to have a presence on eHarmony? Is that library 3.0? Or maybe <3.0?"

--TD

Thing 4

RSS feeds seem like a great way to keep apprised of new content on news sites or blogs. However, they are also a perfect delivery device for government spying. This is how they got J. Robert Oppenheimer. And don’t get me started on Roswell. The cashier at the Little A’Le’Inn told me that RSS feeds carry a radiological homing device that the Army can track using GPS satellites. If you subscribe to RSS feeds then you are being watched. To conceal your location you must soak in a bathtub of ice cold water, Goody’s headache powder, and two scoops of raisins.

I think I’ll just stick with bookmarking my favorite web sites and browsing them at my leisure, thank you.

Thing 3

Google blog search – It was quick and retrieved the most relevant results…not a high bar in this group.

Technorati- Is an anagram for tech ration. Its results, shall we say, were poorly rationed.

Blogdex- Currently displays the message: “Blogdex is currently being rethought…” Something I think all blog search engines should consider.

Thing 2

1974 Ford Mustang
Microsoft Vista
Caddyshack 2

What do these items have in common? Other than things I own, they are also examples of when the successor is inferior to the predecessor. Version 2.0 if you will…

p.s. When are libraries going to have a presence on eHarmony? Is that library 3.0? Or maybe <3.0?