Fatwa temporarily rescinded?
Friday, October 12, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
allconsuming, mp3, and... gulp...
For the most part, I've been moving down the "21 things" list in order. Astute readers might notice that I skipped right over instant messaging. There's a reason for that.
I remember the first time I heard about instant messaging, though I don't remember the year. A woman came into the branch and asked for information on ICQ. I had no idea what it was, and when I found out, I shuddered.
Suddenly, I was living in a world where e-mail wasn't considered fast enough.
I've been avoiding IM ever since, and I will continue to do so for just a little longer.
As for mp3 players, they've been a regular part of my life for a long time. I covet a Zune.
Allconsuming was interesting. I don't see it becoming a daily or weekly destination for me, but I might drop by now and then. After completing the assignment, I found myself sidetracked by the 43things group of sites. Those were intriguing-- the 'net as a tool for life goals. Hmmm. I typed in two quite lofty goals for myself, then noticed in the "term cloud" thingy goals like "get more body piercings" and "get to level 60 in World of Warcraft." Somewhere out there is a planet where I'd be considered normal, I guess.
Oh! I just went back and looked again, and in the cloud I spotted "go to the library regularly." Nice to know I'm living somebody's dream.
I remember the first time I heard about instant messaging, though I don't remember the year. A woman came into the branch and asked for information on ICQ. I had no idea what it was, and when I found out, I shuddered.
Suddenly, I was living in a world where e-mail wasn't considered fast enough.
I've been avoiding IM ever since, and I will continue to do so for just a little longer.
As for mp3 players, they've been a regular part of my life for a long time. I covet a Zune.
Allconsuming was interesting. I don't see it becoming a daily or weekly destination for me, but I might drop by now and then. After completing the assignment, I found myself sidetracked by the 43things group of sites. Those were intriguing-- the 'net as a tool for life goals. Hmmm. I typed in two quite lofty goals for myself, then noticed in the "term cloud" thingy goals like "get more body piercings" and "get to level 60 in World of Warcraft." Somewhere out there is a planet where I'd be considered normal, I guess.
Oh! I just went back and looked again, and in the cloud I spotted "go to the library regularly." Nice to know I'm living somebody's dream.
I've Twittered, Have you Jotted?
Incidentally, if the help discussion forum at blogger is to be believed, there's no way to thread comments. That seems... sub-optimal. (Thank you, Lisa U., for introducing me to that term a few months ago. It has become one of my favorite words.)
Have you used Jott ? I signed up a few months ago, and while I don't use it every day, I think it's neat. You call Jott from your cell phone, and it transcribes your message into an e-mail. I'm using it primarily for reminders to myself, but you can Jott anyone you enter into your address book.
You can also use it to to do blog and Twitter entries. If you set up a group online, you can e-mail your entire staff with one phone call.
The voice to text translation, for me, has been uncannily accurate. You can even spell words you think Jott will have problems with.
Have you used Jott ? I signed up a few months ago, and while I don't use it every day, I think it's neat. You call Jott from your cell phone, and it transcribes your message into an e-mail. I'm using it primarily for reminders to myself, but you can Jott anyone you enter into your address book.
You can also use it to to do blog and Twitter entries. If you set up a group online, you can e-mail your entire staff with one phone call.
The voice to text translation, for me, has been uncannily accurate. You can even spell words you think Jott will have problems with.
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