All in all this was a very good exercise to discover the web resources that are available to us. I will need to start from scratch though to absorb all this information. As they say, you have to play to win...you have to use it to understand it. I will first go over all the terminology until I fully understand everything. I will need to pick and choice which resources are most helpful to me, otherwise it will all seem overwhelming it I try to do it all on a regular basis.
Thanks to everyone who helped bring this about and to everyone who helped me through this. This is a great idea to get folks(me) motivated to explore more technology.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Thing 22
I used the advance search in Project Gutenberg and was rather disappointed that after trying several broad subject searches I received very few hits. I did discover that they have sheet music, but was not able to download the music. I will have to play with this some more to see what type of sheet music is actually available for free.
Thing 19
I discovered a site Backpack that helps you get organized. It uses some of the very same web tools that we are learning through 23 Things. Web 2.0 awards list is very simple to browse and has some curious and interesting posts.
4 more to go...
4 more to go...
Thing 17
I added my personal touch to the MarylandSandbox wiki by adding my blog. Now it is new and improved :).
Yeh!! I am getting closer to the end!
Yeh!! I am getting closer to the end!
Thing 16
How a site is organized makes ALL the differences!!! I found the Princeton Booklovers Wiki to be very user friendly. The organization of a site is most important to me. If it is too disorganized, I will be easily turned off.
Thing 15
it is imperative that a resource such as OCLC continue to explore and be receptive to embracing current technology. OCLC allows libraries nationawide to share their resources. With space limitations in all libraries, this is an essential tool for library patrons/customers.
If I interpreted this correctly, the metadata will allow for conversation of data, but will minimize duplication when records are merged. I do not have any concerns about the projected use of technology to enhance library resources. As long as we don't overwhelm our customers and can continue to present the matieral in a manner that is not off putting.
If everyone could just slow down a smidgen... :)
If I interpreted this correctly, the metadata will allow for conversation of data, but will minimize duplication when records are merged. I do not have any concerns about the projected use of technology to enhance library resources. As long as we don't overwhelm our customers and can continue to present the matieral in a manner that is not off putting.
If everyone could just slow down a smidgen... :)
Thing 14
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I like the advance search in Technorati; however, when I searched some names that I thought would surely provide some hits I didn't get any results. I did try searching Learning 2.0 in posts(many results), blogs(no results), videos(one page of results) and photos multiple pages.
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I like the advance search in Technorati; however, when I searched some names that I thought would surely provide some hits I didn't get any results. I did try searching Learning 2.0 in posts(many results), blogs(no results), videos(one page of results) and photos multiple pages.
Thing 9
OK I confess, I haven't been checking out Merlin on a routine basis. Thanks for reminding me to view the site. It may have been helpful for me to read through Merlin before I started my 23 Things. They provide a nice list of the definitions for the numerous terms that I am discovering as I go through 23 Things However, I have to say I was not impressed with the other sites Syndic8 and Technorati. I found they lacked orgazination and don't seem to be used very often by users.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Thing 12
I created a search roll of my favorite weather websites. Check it out - the best is national weather service.
Thing 12
I created a search roll of my favorite weather websites. Check it out - the best is national weather service.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Pruning Crepe Myrtle Trees
Pruning Crepe Myrtle Trees
In the Southern garden, crepe myrtle trees are beautiful and almost necessary feature in the landscape. In the spring, crepe myrtle trees are covered with lovely blossoms. As with most trees and shrubs, one of the most questions is “How to prune a crepe myrtle?”
Is pruning crepe myrtle trees needed?Before going into how to prune crepe myrtle trees, we need to look at if you need to prune you crepe myrtle at all.
While pruning crepe myrtle trees is good for helping to keep the tree shaped like you would like it to be, it is not normally necessary to the health of the tree. Prune crepe myrtle trees when you wish to shape them or if you find the branches are too close together for your taste, but for the most part, you do not need to prune crepe myrtle trees.
How to prune a crepe myrtleThere are two schools of thought when it comes to pruning crepe myrtle trees. One is a natural style and the other is a formal style.
Natural styleA natural style of pruning will mostly address the limbs within the tree that may be keeping your crepe myrtle tree from putting on the best show it can. Things like inward growing branches, damaged branches, branches that are too close together or rubbing against each other and other minor issues that could affect the canopy of the tree. Smaller inside branches may also be removed to open up the space inside the tree. With a natural style of pruning crepe myrtle trees, main branches will be left alone to promote thick sturdy trunks.
Formal StyleWith a formal style, when you prune crepe myrtle trees, you are pruning for outward shape rather than inner openness. Formal style pruning is also thought to encourage additional blooming since it forces the tree to grow more new wood, which is where blossoms are formed. In a formal style, the decision on how to prune a crepe myrtle tree is based on how high and how wide you would like the tree to be. All branches outside the chosen dimension is cut off, much like you would trim a hedge. This style of pruning can keep crepe myrtle trees in the same landscape setting uniform in size and shape and lends a more formal look to them.
Working with landscapers pruning crepe myrtle treesIf you are having someone prune crepe myrtle trees for you, ask what their thoughts are on how to prune crepe myrtle trees and make sure you specify which style you would like. The two styles are drastically different and if your landscaper’s preferred method of pruning crepe myrtle trees is not what you had in mind, you will be disappointed
If your landscaper pruned your crepe myrtle trees not to your liking, you have two options. One is to simply let the tree grow out. It will eventually recover. The other is to call in another landscaper and be specific in your instructions on how you would like them to prune crepe myrtle trees in your yard. They may be able to prune the tree so that the damage will be reversed more quickly.
This article was cut/pasted from http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/trees-shrubs/pruning-crepe-myrtle-trees.htm
In the Southern garden, crepe myrtle trees are beautiful and almost necessary feature in the landscape. In the spring, crepe myrtle trees are covered with lovely blossoms. As with most trees and shrubs, one of the most questions is “How to prune a crepe myrtle?”
Is pruning crepe myrtle trees needed?Before going into how to prune crepe myrtle trees, we need to look at if you need to prune you crepe myrtle at all.
While pruning crepe myrtle trees is good for helping to keep the tree shaped like you would like it to be, it is not normally necessary to the health of the tree. Prune crepe myrtle trees when you wish to shape them or if you find the branches are too close together for your taste, but for the most part, you do not need to prune crepe myrtle trees.
How to prune a crepe myrtleThere are two schools of thought when it comes to pruning crepe myrtle trees. One is a natural style and the other is a formal style.
Natural styleA natural style of pruning will mostly address the limbs within the tree that may be keeping your crepe myrtle tree from putting on the best show it can. Things like inward growing branches, damaged branches, branches that are too close together or rubbing against each other and other minor issues that could affect the canopy of the tree. Smaller inside branches may also be removed to open up the space inside the tree. With a natural style of pruning crepe myrtle trees, main branches will be left alone to promote thick sturdy trunks.
Formal StyleWith a formal style, when you prune crepe myrtle trees, you are pruning for outward shape rather than inner openness. Formal style pruning is also thought to encourage additional blooming since it forces the tree to grow more new wood, which is where blossoms are formed. In a formal style, the decision on how to prune a crepe myrtle tree is based on how high and how wide you would like the tree to be. All branches outside the chosen dimension is cut off, much like you would trim a hedge. This style of pruning can keep crepe myrtle trees in the same landscape setting uniform in size and shape and lends a more formal look to them.
Working with landscapers pruning crepe myrtle treesIf you are having someone prune crepe myrtle trees for you, ask what their thoughts are on how to prune crepe myrtle trees and make sure you specify which style you would like. The two styles are drastically different and if your landscaper’s preferred method of pruning crepe myrtle trees is not what you had in mind, you will be disappointed
If your landscaper pruned your crepe myrtle trees not to your liking, you have two options. One is to simply let the tree grow out. It will eventually recover. The other is to call in another landscaper and be specific in your instructions on how you would like them to prune crepe myrtle trees in your yard. They may be able to prune the tree so that the damage will be reversed more quickly.
This article was cut/pasted from http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/trees-shrubs/pruning-crepe-myrtle-trees.htm
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Thing 8
OK - this is so much fun! I really do need to get that camera! I'll be very busy reading all of these blogs.
Thing 7
I was given a gift certificate to purchase a digital camera, but have not yet had the opportunity to purchase one. I can see that blogging will give me the incentive to purchase a camera. There are so many creative ways to post your pictures. This could be addictive!
Thing 6
After seeing the final product of this mosaic, I would like to go back and see if I can change just the lower left hand flower to make it match the others. This will be a fun flickr exercise.
Thing 5
I was browsing through pictures of crape myrtle, my favorite plant, and found this very unique bonsai of a crape myrtle. What a nice idea for those of us who have limited space but would love to have a crape myrtle.
Feel free to share pictures of your crape myrtles on my blog.
Feel free to share pictures of your crape myrtles on my blog.
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I viewed the 7 1/2 habits on-line tutorial. I would say the hardest one for me is to have confidence in myself as a competent learner and the one I feel most comfortable with is teaching.
I set up this blog and registered with the program.
I set up this blog and registered with the program.
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