The 20th Thing Thing

This has been a good experience for me because I haven't had the inclination to explore some of these new technologies. It was well organized, and with the exception of a few technical glitches, it went smoothly for me. Thanks.

Mark Mitchell

Games

I've been trying to avoid computer and video games for about the last two decades or so. However, I must tell you that I could easily get addicted to the Chessmaster program in Yahoo. Very cool!

Mark Mitchell

Cool Tool

Google Earth is a great new tool (for the New World Order). I can't wait to spy on my creepy neighbors. Say, I think I found Jimmy Hoffa's grave and Amelia Earhart's plane. Go out and make it a great day!

Chimp Crazy

Avatars

I have not entered Second Life yet. I'm trying to keep it real. I don't really have that much time to spend on it. Excuse me-I'm off to audition for the Village People 2008 Tour. Thanks for your time.

Mark Mitchell

Online Apps & Tools

I have previously not had a chance to use these online apps. They are wonderful and powerful and represent the future of office-style applications. One of the drawbacks could be insufficient security for proprietary information in some situations. However, this is a drawback for any computer that is connected to the Internet.

Mark Mitchell

Meta-Search Engines

I tried several searches with different phrases on all three meta-search engines. I didn't like the organization, search results, and aesthetics of Rollyo. I liked the look and feel of Mamma and Dogpile better, but Dogpile was comparatively slow (perhaps their server was slow on this particular day). I still prefer the organization, aesthetics, and navigability of Google. Yahoo is probably my second favorite search engine, and I love their home page.

Mark Mitchell

Podcast This

I listened to the booktalk podcast of The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall at nancykeane.com. There are a number of podcasts and print booktalks for a wide variety of books and audiences at that site. I know Sno-Isle is already doing some podcasting. I think that they can be a useful reader's advisory aid as well as a means of inspiring and informing readers of all tastes. I think that a podcast could be a useful tool here at Sno-Isle for readers of all types of books and information. I have been listening to podcasts for years. One of my favorite sites is the economics podcast on bloomberg.com. This fall, I will be recording a weekly podcast show that covers college football.

Chimp Crazy